This is how you get difficult seeds to germinate.

Grow your own

Some seeds may be more difficult to germinate than others. Some may need to be cooled for a period, soaked or even lightly filed with a nail file before they sprout. Here are the tips you need to succeed with even the most stubborn seeds.

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Cress common Microgreens

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Petunia, Picobella F1, mini, b

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Grass Seed Premium 1kg SE/FI

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Written by Liselotte Roll

Swedish garden inspirer, journalist and author of books about nature, cultivation and animals, such as "Soil", "Grow for insects" and "Chickens as a hobby".

Plant seeds in the autumn and enjoy flowers in the spring.

Sow seeds early and late in the fall - and be greeted by a blooming garden in the spring. Which seeds are suitable for overwintering? Read more here in our guide and get your planting done in the fall before the frost comes.

6 good reasons to grow your own

Sure, growing both flowers and vegetables is fun, but there are also several other reasons to grow your own – here are six of them.

Soil and fertilizer when sowing and cultivating

When sowing seeds and growing plants, there are a few things you should consider to get healthy, strong, and vibrant plants. The right soil at the right time is one of the most important.

Sow your summer flowers from seeds directly in the garden bed

Direct sowing means skipping the step of starting seeds indoors and sowing directly in the outdoor bed. You get a beautiful bed faster, save indoor growing space, and avoid some of the transplanting and acclimatization of young plants in the spring. You can also sow in the fall for an earlier bloom in the spring. The seeds remain dormant, waiting for the right temperature to begin growing.

Seed school – sowing from seeds indoors

There are many edible treats you can sow yourself. Or perhaps you would like to grow beautiful flowers to make bouquets with? Read more about how to succeed with sowing seeds and how to best take care of your plants.

Vegetable growing – How to succeed

Growing your own vegetables has become very popular, even in smaller spaces like balconies and terraces. There is a lot to choose from when it comes to vegetables from seeds. More and more varieties are now available as small plants, as well as fully grown plants with fruit already on them.

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