Gardening for Beginners - Understanding Seed Packets - 20 Things to Know

Seed packets are loaded with seed information and understanding seed packets will enable you to make the best use of these treasure troves of gardening knowledge. Gardener Scott shows 20 things to know about seed packets, along with seven bonus items. You will see how to read a seed packet so you can be ready to sow seeds. Just about everything you need to grow plants can be found on a seed packet: The plant name; the plant picture, the seed company; how many seeds in a packet; if the seeds are organic; heirloom or hybrid seeds; the plant size' days to harvest; when to sow; seed depth; spacing; days to germination; light required; date seeds were packed; where to sow; plant description; germination temperature; transplant information; company information; information in Spanish; germination rate; how to harvest; how to preserve the harvest; disease resistance; fertilization needs; country of origin; bloom time.