1
Sowing in small pots works well for
larger seeds and where fewer plants are
required. Fill the pots with multi-purpose
potting soil, firm gently, and push the seed
in to the correct planting depth. Label
and water.
SOWING SEEDS
IN SMALL POTS
Make use of small pots to grow larger vegetable
seeds. These single seedlings will grow on under
cover with minimal disturbance before planting
in the ground or a large container outdoors.
YOU WILL NEED
• larger seeds of your choice
• small pots
• multi-purpose potting soil
• plant labels
• propagator, or clear plastic and
elastic bands or string
• watering can with fine spray nozzle
SEE ALSO
• GROWING TOMATOES >> 184/185
• GROW CLIMBING BEANS >> 186/187
• GROW ROOT VEGETABLES >> 190/191
WATERING POTS
Water small pots by placing
them in a tray of water until the
soil surface feels damp, then
remove and allow to drain. This
helps to prevent seeds and
seedlings from being disturbed.
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VEGETABLES // SOWING SEEDS IN SMALL POTS 178–179
2
Cover pots with clear plastic, or
put in a propagator until the seeds
germinate. Keep pots moist and turn
them on sunny windowsills daily to
stop plants growing toward the light
and ensure that they grow straighter.
Potbound plants, as
shown here, may need
roots teased out before
planting outdoors
3
Get plants gradually accustomed
to being outdoors by placing them
outside in the day and bringing them in
at night. Plant them out into large pots
or the ground before the roots become
restricted, and water in well.
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