Growing Plants from Seed Indoors
Experience the joy of growing plants from seed with this beginner-friendly guide.
Why Start from Seed?
More variety, lower cost, satisfaction of complete grow cycle.
Equipment Needed
- Seed starting mix (not regular potting soil)
- Containers with drainage
- Grow light or bright window
- Clear plastic dome for humidity
Steps to Success
- Fill containers with moist seed mix
- Plant seeds at correct depth
- Cover with dome, keep warm (70-75°F)
- Remove dome once germinated
- Provide 14-16 hours light daily
Good Starter Seeds
Herbs, coleus, Swedish ivy, sensitive plant.
Transplanting Seedlings
Wait for 2-3 sets of true leaves before potting up.
Tools and supplies for this
Products we'd actually buy for this job. Linking to Amazon — if you buy through these links we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- Weston Mill Pottery Terracotta plant pots, 175mm (pack of 10)
Mid-size workhorse terracotta — perfect step-up for plants outgrowing their nursery pots.
- Weston Mill Pottery Terracotta plant pots, 20cm (pack of 5)
Heavyweight 20cm clay for established plants — the porous walls help prevent the soggy roots aroids hate.
- Whitefurze G04012 7.5cm Garden Pot - Terracotta (Set of 10)
Cheap, cheerful plastic propagation pots — what we actually use for cuttings and small offsets.
- Whitefurze G04013 10cm Garden Pot - Terracotta (Set of 7)
Reliable mid-size nursery pots with proper drainage holes — the boring essential every plant parent runs out of.
Emma Wilson
Seed Starting Expert
Passionate about helping plant parents succeed with expert tips and proven techniques.
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