Spring planting - how to succeed

1. Prepare the pots:
   Fill the pots with new and fresh plant soil.
2. Plant the seeds:
   Plant the seeds according to the instructions on the package.
3. Moisten the soil:
   Moisten the soil with a water spray bottle.
4. Position the pot:
   Place the pot in a bright and warm location, and keep the soil moist.
5. Wait for sprouting:
   Be patient; soon it will sprout!
6. Seed leaves:
   The first two leaves that emerge are called seed leaves. Then the typical plant leaves will follow.
7. Repotting:
   When 4-6 seed leaves have emerged, it's time to repot into a larger pot with more nutritious soil. It can be flower soil.

• Optimal temperature for seed growth:
  Most types of seeds grow fastest and best between 20-24 degrees.
• Soaking seeds with hard shells:
  Some seeds have thick and hard shells, such as beans and peas. They are easier to grow if they are soaked in water for a day before being planted in the ground.
• Light for seedlings:
  When the plants have sprouted, they need a lot of light for optimal growth. Feel free to use a growth lamp.
• Maximizing space with vertical growth:
  Make the most of the space – grow vertically. Let beans and peas climb on trellises at the back to shield and create a sense of space. Plant chard with its colorful stems in the front.
• Using fiber cloth for outdoor sowing:
  Cover the soil with a fiber cloth when sowing outdoors. This will warm up the soil earlier in the spring. The fiber cloth also protects against birds looking for seeds.
• Decorative vegetables and herbs:
  Vegetables and herbs do not need to be grown just to be eaten; many are also beautiful as decoration alongside summer flowers.

Basil, arugula, zucchini, watercress, lettuce, forget-me-not, sunflowers, decorative beans, marigold, peas and beans, chives, lemon balm and mint.

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