How to start plants in pots indoors 



This method of starting seeds indoors can be used for many kinds of flowers and vegetables. 

 We illustrate steps using tomatoes as an example. Tomato seeds are covered i/4 inch deep 

 but other seeds such as Petunias (which are very fine) need no soil cover. Simply press 

 lightly into the soil surface. See cultural directions on back of packet for complete directions, 

 including how to transplant. 



I. Fill a clay pot with fine soil to within }/2 'if^ch of top. 



Shake seed from the packet as evenly as possible over the 



surface. 



J. Cut several layers of paper to fit top of pot. Keep well 



soaked with water. Lift the paper every day or so, and 



remove it as soon as seedlings begin to sprout. 



2. Scatter fine soil or finely ground, moistened sphag- 

 num moss over seed to a depth of about 3^ inch. Firm 

 with flat of hand. 







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4. For best growing conditions, place in sunny window. 

 Transplant to other pots when secofid pair of leaves ap- 

 pears. Lift seedlings carefully with pencil or knife blade. 



5 . Make holes large enough to receive roots without cramp- 

 ing. Firm soil around roots of each seedling, using 

 pencil or fingers. 



6. Water well after transplanting, keep in shade a few 



days, then set in sunny window to grow until ready to 



plant outdoors. 



