If you are looking for information about how to start seeds indoors you have come to the right place. This page contains all the instructions you will need to start growing your seeds indoors. By starting your seeds inside, you will save money because you don't have to buy the plants in the store. You will also know the condition that the plants were grown in which you usually don't when purchasing plants from the store.

Starting your seeds indoors requires the same basic elements as growing plants outdoors. You will need seeds, soil, light, water, and food. Not all seeds need to be started indoors, some can just go straight into the garden. The best way to find out how to grow the seeds is by reading the instructions on the seed package. The instructions will tell you where and how to plant the seeds, whether the seed needs light or not, germination time and transplanting information.

Some seeds that can easily be grown inside include: petunias, marigolds, lobelia, snapdragons, stock, ageratum, dusty Miller and coleus. These seeds can be planted indoors in March. http://www.humeseeds.com/indoor.htm Besides flowers, many people also start their vegetables off indoors. Some vegetables that respond well to this include spinach, chard, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower. These can all be started late February and March.

Before you can start planting your seeds there is some preparation needed.

1. First, decide what seeds you want to plant. Make sure that you timingr is okay. Some plants are planted 12 weeks before your region's last average frost date, while others do best when started just two weeks before. If you are in doubt, just check the seed package for information about how many weeks old the plant has to be before it can be planted. http://gardening.about.com/od/seedstarting/a/SeedStartingFAQ.htm
2. Find a container to plant the seeds in. Requirements for a container are that it has drainage and that it is clean. You can use a pot, egg carton or cottage cheese carton. Make sure to punch hole in the bottom for drainage. http://www.humeseeds.com/indoor.htm
3. Decide where you will put the seeds. The seeds will need bright light, sunlight if possible. You can place them on a window sill. Make sure that the temperature in the room ranges from 65 to 70 degrees. http://www.humeseeds.com/indoor.htm

You will need the following items to grow your own seeds:

1. Potting soil
2. Container (egg or cottage cheese carton)
3. Water
4. Bright light or sunlight
5. Seeds
6. Vermiculite

1. Place potting soil in the container so that the soil is higher than the edges. This way the air flow will deter any damp or disease.
2. Follow the package instructions and plant the seeds at the correct dept.
3. Spray your planted seeds with a light spray of water
4. Keep the seeds continually moist until they have germinated, then water as needed.
5. Once the seeds have grown about 1-2 inches, they can be transplanted into individual pots. This is not necessary if the plants already have enough growing space. http://www.humeseeds.com/indoor.htm