The Miracle Of Seeds

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You're ready to begin planting your garden! You can find seeds at a nursery or pretty much any store with gardening supplies, or you can save seeds from your own plants. Whichever way you decide to go, you'll need to have good seeds to produce healthy plants.
When you choose seeds from your own plants, be sure the entire plant is healthy. Seeds produce plants like their parent plants. If you want a good plant, choose healthy seeds.

You can tell if a plant is healthy by looking at its shape, sturdiness and blossoms.
Seed size is something you'll definitely want to think about. Choose the largest, fullest seeds you can find. When they first start growing, seeds get their nutrients from within themselves. So, the larger the seed, the better the first food supply to help your plants grow well. The best plants come from large seeds.
You should also think about the purity of the seeds you use. It's much easier to clean larger seeds than small ones. Many times seeds end up mixed together with other types of seed, which won't give you the best start for your new garden.
Also think about the developing power of the seeds you choose. Most seeds will last a few years before they lose their usefulness. However, some seeds are picked before they're ready. Just make sure you get a good, healthy seed.
If you do use smaller seeds, quantity can make up for quality. Plant small seeds thickly together, and you're more likely to have success in your garden.

Phil Allen is a prolific internet writer and an avid gardener. Check out his other tips and techniques at Backyard Gardens and YardBeauty. Also, many of his articles are available through Content Delights.

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