Seed Starter Supplies

  • Seed trays with propagator lids 
  • Your choice of seeds
  • Peat-free seed compost 
  • Watering can with fine spray 
  • Plant labels
  • Heated propagator (optional)
  • Growhouse (optional) 
    • Fill a seed tray with peat-free compost, gently firming it to create a level surface. If you don't have a seed tray, a small plant pot will also work.

    • Use a watering can with a fine rose to dampen the soil before planting.

    • Sprinkle your seeds thinly and evenly over the compost, following the packet instructions, taking care not to sow them too thickly.

    • Lightly cover with a thin layer of compost, removing any lumps.  Insert a label with the plant name as a reminder.

    • Put a clear seed tray lid over the top and place on a bright windowsill. Remove the lid when the seedlings sprout.

    • Your seedlings will be ready to plant in individual pots once their first pair of true leaves open. Use a blunt stick to lift each seedling out of the tray.