Growing flowers from seed is a rewarding and cost-effective way to fill your garden with beautiful blooms. Drawing from my gardening experience, careful preparation and attention to detail will help you succeed.
Choose the Right Seeds
Select flower varieties suited to your climate and garden conditions. Popular easy-to-grow seeds include marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, and sunflowers.
Prepare the Soil
Ensure your garden bed has well-draining, fertile soil. Enrich it with compost or organic matter to support healthy seedling growth.
Sow the Seeds
Follow packet instructions on depth and spacing. Sow seeds evenly and cover lightly with soil. Water gently to avoid washing seeds away.
Care for Seedlings
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Provide adequate sunlight, ideally 6 hours a day. Thin out seedlings when they become crowded.
Transplanting
Once seedlings have several true leaves and are strong enough, transplant them carefully to their final position if started indoors.
Ongoing Maintenance
Water regularly, feed with a balanced fertiliser, and remove spent flowers (deadhead) to encourage continuous blooming.
🌸 Final Tip:
Growing flowers from seed requires patience but brings a deep sense of satisfaction. With proper care, your flower garden will flourish beautifully season after season.