Planting Seeds Cheat Sheet (Copy)
What is a seed?
Grows under pressure
Lives in the rhizosphere and phyllosphere
Goes from darkness into light
Establishes relationships with the microbes, which keep the soil alive
The garden shows us how to be in relationship with abundance and how to maintain that connection.
5 things every living thing needs to not just survive but thrive
Sunlight
Water
Nutrients
Air
Love
When planting seeds, be mindful of where the seed will receive water
Plant seeds near the drip emitters!
Fun fact: saliva contains rooting hormones—some farmers suck on seeds before planting to aid germination.
Direct Sowing Seed Tips:
1.Make certain that the soil in the raised bed and around the seedling is sufficiently wet like a wrung out sponge.
2. Drag your pinky finger along the drip tubing ½ inch deep. If the line is too deep, the seeds will take too long to germinate. If it’s too shallow they will dry out.
3. Sprinkle nitrogen-rich worm castings along the same line no thicker than a sprinkle donut.
4. Pour some seeds in the palm of your hand. Protect them by making a fist. Use your thumb to swipe them out with your fist closed until the line is filled.
5.Cover the line with a handful of soil so the seeds are not showing.
6. Dust the line with a relatively thick layer of peat moss to help retain moisture so your seeds will germinate.
7. Deeply water the planted seeds with a watering can without getting the nearby plant leaves wet. This helps prevent sun scorch or mildew. You may have to use your other hand to hold the leaves out of the way to do this properly.
8. Give the seeds your love, hope and well wishes. They can hear your spirit shining through the sound of your voice because you planted them and they are eager to rise to life!
A seed already has everything it needs to reach it’s full potential.
The first two leaves that pop out of the seed are called the cotyledon. These first two leaves are what the seed uses to photosynthesize and grow bigger and stronger.
