Seed Germination Guide

This guide to germinating seeds, which has been compiled by our own horticultural experts in the US and the UK, has been designed to both widen and enhance the pleasure and success you get from growing your own flowers and vegetables from seed. See also our Vegetable Growing Guide.

Introduction

What the Initials Mean

Sowing Times

Special Treatment of Seeds before Sowing

Undercover Sowing

Coping with Tiny Seeds

Sowing Biennials and Perennials

Pricking Out

Hardening Off

Sowing Outdoors

Tree and Shrub Seeds

Hanging Baskets

Everlasting Flowers

Raising F1 Hybrid Geraniums from Seed