Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

A seed tray is a cheap, no-nonsense way to get plants for your garden or farm. (You can use a paper egg carton) This can be one of the best ways if you are planting your seeds correctly. If you want more plants, follow these steps to plant correctly.

Steps

1. 1 Determine when the seeds are planted. Planting times may vary depending on the climate and plant variety. Check the details on the seed bag. Template: large image
2. 2 Fill the tray with earth. Hold the sieve over the tray and pour in the soil, usually when sifting through the soil, the sieve begins to break it up the same way you do. Don't be alarmed if some dirt ends up on your workbench instead of the tray; you can collect it and use it for the next tray. Fill the tray until it overflows, then lift the tray up a little and tap it lightly on your work surface to help settle the soil.
3. 3 Use your hand or board to level the soil. Use your hand or board to level the soil. Drag a stick or board across the top of the tray to make sure the soil is flush with the top and evenly distributed. Your hand can do the same thing. Take about 1 cm of soil from the top of the tray. If you have a board, you can easily cut off a thin layer of soil. Otherwise, use your hand or some tool that comes close to the litter box to remove the mound from the soil.

Use a sturdy board or your hands to compact the soil. Press the board (a thin board that fits perfectly into the inside of the tray) against the soil until the top of the board is flush with the top of the tray. You can use your hands if you don't have a solid board.

1. 1 Moisten the soil. Use a rose watering can (nozzle with more holes) at the end of the spout. Face the rose up and hold the watering can on the side of the tray. Tilt the watering can until the water runs out, then water the tray four times.
2. 2 Sow your seeds. Place some seeds in your hand and take with your other hand. Sprinkle some soil over the seeds, leaving a little space between each seed. The amount of space you should leave varies by plant, so check your seed bag for further instructions.
3. 3 Cover the seeds with soil. Most of the seeds should be covered with soil. Check your seed bag to be sure. Sift a thin layer of soil over the pan. In general, seeds should be covered with soil to a depth equal to twice the height of the seeds, but check the packaging for accurate information.

Compress the soil. Use your hands or board carefully, but press the soil well over the seeds. The seeds need good contact with the soil to germinate properly.

1. 1 Mark the tray. Use a permanent marker or pen to write the plant name on one side and planting date on the other.
2. 2 Follow the growth according to the instructions on the package. The temperature, the amount of sunlight, and the amount of water that the seeds need will be detailed in the instructions.

Tips

• You can easily make a board to level and compact the soil, and they will work much faster than your hands, especially if you have a lot of plant trays.
• Don't worry too much about the spacing between your seeds, especially if they're not very expensive. Usually, the seedlings will grow thin and you will transplant them when they are strong. Also, follow the directions on the seed bag, but don't worry too much about covering them exactly one eighth of an inch with soil, for example.
• Remember sunshine will help!
• In general, you can check if the seeds need more water by sticking your finger into the soil up to the first knuckle. If the soil is dry to the touch at this level, add a little more water.

Warnings

• The seeds of different plants have different planting requirements. Be sure to read the information on the package or in the catalog before planting.

What do you need

• Seeds.
• Seed tray.
• Durable board.
• Sieve.
• The soil.
• Watering can with a rose.
• Indelible marker or pen.
• Labels.