Sowing
Get the latest news, expert advice, and features on sowing from the Gardening Know How team to help your garden thrive.
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Zone 9 Planting Schedule – What to Start Each Month for the Best Vegetable Garden Success
Follow along each month to see what seeds to start indoors and what to sow directly in the garden. This is your ultimate Zone 9 planting guide.
By Teo Spengler
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Understanding Cotyledons and Their Role in Plant Growth: The Powerhouse of the Seed
Cotyledons are the first signs of life for newly planted seeds. Learn their importance to the growth of your seedlings.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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The Grass Seed You Buy Matters More Than You Think — Here’s How to Choose
Choosing the right grass seed can make or break your lawn this summer. Explore what type of seed you need to have the best lawn ever!
By Kathleen Walters
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Start These 10 Vegetables in March for the Longest and Most Flavorful Season Yet
Spring is tapping on the door, so don’t get left behind if you want to sow these tasty staples. Here are 10 vegetables to plant in March, under glass and in the ground, to get the jump on year-long harvests
By Teo Spengler
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The Earlier the Better Is My Sweet Pea Motto – Here's How I Sow to Get the Best Flowers on My Block
January is the sweet spot for planting sweet peas in winter – cool enough for deep roots, but early enough to beat the spring rush. Sow now for taller vines, richer fragrance, and longer summer blooms
By Tyler Schuster
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It’s Not Too Soon to Start These 9 Vegetable Seeds in January for Super Early Harvests
Spring may feel a long way off, but there's no time to lose if you are after the most delectable veggie crops. Here are 9 vegetable seeds to sow in January to get the jump on some of your favorite harvests
By Teo Spengler
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Muscari Seed Planting: Grow Grape Hyacinth Seeds for Spring Displays that Cost Less
Dreaming of a spring garden bursting with grape hyacinths? Muscari seeds offer a thrifty way to grow those cheery blooms. Here’s how to grow grape hyacinth seeds
By Tyler Schuster
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Choose These Vegetables To Plant In August – Enjoy Quick Fall Harvests And Get The Jump On Cool-Weather Crops
Late summer can feel tight in terms of knowing what to grow next. To guarantee you enjoy tasty crops both in fall and in cooler weather, these are the 8 vegetables to plant in August
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Ready To Start Growing? Try Winter Sowing Seeds In Your Garden This Weekend
It may be cold outside, but you can get a head start on your garden by winter sowing seeds. Come spring, you'll reap the rewards with superb blooms and veggies.
By Amy Grant
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Ginseng Seed Propagation – Tips For Growing Ginseng From Seed
Love ginseng but don't want to buy it? We'll teach you how to grow your own ginseng plants from seed.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Information On Which Vegetable Seeds To Sow Indoors Or Outdoors
Some vegetables and herbs need to be started indoors and then transplanted while others need to be sown directly into your garden. But which are which? Read this article to find out.
By Nikki Tilley
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Milk Jug Winter Sowing: How To Start Seeds In A Milk Jug
A terrific method for starting seeds that can be started earlier is milk jug winter sowing, which is basically sowing seeds in a milk jug that becomes a mini greenhouse. Want to learn more about milk jug seed pots? Click the following article for additional info.
By Amy Grant
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Planting Mandrake Seeds: How To Grow Mandrake From Seed
If you’re interested in growing the plant, sowing mandrake seeds isn’t difficult, but don’t expect 100 percent success, as germination can be hit and miss. Click on the following article for information on mandrake seed propagation.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Cotton Seed Placement – How To Plant A Cotton Seed
Cotton plants are actually quite attractive. Your neighbors will ask about this unique garden plant, and they won't believe it when you tell them what you're growing. Find out how to sow cotton seeds in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Benefits Of Direct Seeding: Why And When You Should Direct Sow Seeds
To direct sow seeds means planting directly into the garden bed where the plant will remain. Read on to learn more about direct sowing.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Calendula Seed Propagation – Tips For Growing Calendula From Seed
The beautiful, bright orange and yellow flowers of the calendula add charm and cheer to beds and containers. Calendula is edible and has some medicinal uses. With a little extra effort you can propagate and grow this annual from seed. Learn how in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Peperomia Seed Propagation Tips: How To Plant Peperomia Seeds
Peperomia plants have thick succulent foliage which varies in shape and pattern. This, in tandem with their ease of growth, make them ideal candidates for use as houseplants in containers. But can you grow peperomia from seed? Find out in this article.
By Tonya Barnett

