Starting plants from seeds- methods that work best?

I've been starting flowers and veggies from seeds for several years and have noticed that some seeds are easy to start while others aren't. I'm wondering if the potting medium is a factor. I've been buying a soilless mix of vermiculite, peat moss and other ingredients and it seems to work well with most seeds. Can anyone offer advice? I know some seeds need light to germinate and some do better after soaking overnight

Starting plants from seeds- methods that work best?
I find that mostly plants from all kind of seed works best for this method,,,,



Soil: I always choose a good compost! just go tot the garden depot and ask for good compost ....



get a fair large aluminium tray / old deep plastic tray .... pok some hole at the buttom of the tray ... line the tray with fiber netting / old piece of cloth ( this is to prevent soil from draining off when you water the plants)......



after which you place good compost in the tray, fill till 3/4 of the tray .... after which use your little finger and pke small holes onto the soil about the depth of 1 inch... and plac eyour see there...for large seed place 1 at a time, for small seed place a few inside and cover it with soil ... place a garden netting over the tray and secure with rubber bends or tape to the side of the tray. ensure that there is a space between the soil and the netting...( this is to ensure1)that wheny ou water the plants it will not wash-off the top soil, 2) maintain the humidity level..3) no bugs will eat them..



use a spray to wetter the oil till it is wet and moist.. continue this wetting daily.. make sure that you don't 1) over water or 2) dry out the soil!! keep it moist ...keep in the seed tray in a green house or any area that is semi shaded, no strong wind or sun!



in a week all the seeds will grow out...this method has never failed me for any type of seeds.(I've forgotten for big seeds ( those that i can keep up indiviually 1by 1 , i' soak them in normal tape water for 4 hours, not more.... just need water to "wake them up" not drown them
Reply:I get the highest viability rate with the seeds I germinate when I put them between layers of moist paper towel in a clip seal bag on the window sill ( think bean sprouts as a kid) when sprouted transplant to seed raising mix. Some seeds do need some pretreatment, some with a tough seed coat may need to be gently filed back in a spot (careful don't break through and harm the embryo) and some will need to be soaked in hot water for about 20 minutes and some will need both or more...As to this I have found google to be your friend
Reply:All type of seed germination is different.

I use Jungle Growth mixed with 50 percent perlite .

Some types need bottom heat / heat mat, some need nicked, some soaked, some types need cold stratification.

Best take the type of flower and goolge how to grow by seed for the correct answer as their all different.

Happy Growing !
Reply:I've been starting my own flowers and veggies from seeds for years - my best results are from using a heated mat since I start early and keep the house cool at night. Also a cover to retain moisture until the seedlings emerge. Most seeds don't need light to germinate since they are under the soil - but the small ones you pat ontop like snapdragons do need light. Big seeds like sweet peas need to be soaked overnight. ALWAYS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE SEED PACKAGE. I have a very high germination rate with the heat mat and peat pots or seed starter mix in a package.