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Planting Vegetable Seeds
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In association with naturehills.com we bring you some of the best vegetable seeds on the Internet today. Just click on the vegetable seed package of your preference for zone and description requirements.
Planting your vegetable seeds? Use a good Drip System or water by hose on a daily basis especially in the desert southwest. About 1.5" of water per week should do.
Vegetables like low acid PH levels in the soil. You can always amend the soil with nutrients at a later date.
How to Grow Seeds
First we need to know what a seed really is:
A seed is like a hard shelled egg. Food is stored inside the seed and this will provide energy for the plant, flower and or tree that it will eventually sprout into once it comes out of dormancy.
In other words it is a tiny version of the adult plant, flower or tree. Depending on the type of seeds they will need different times of dormancy lengths. Most annual seeds will of course germinate the following spring season. Seeds need air, moisture, and good temperature for germination. When the seeds assimalite or absorbs water and food surrounding the inside of the seed it will then convert that from starch to sugar. This is when the embryo will start to grow. Eventually it will burst out of its hard shell.
This is when it will began to take food and water from the outside world.. This is also the time when you will need to do your best to increase the chances of growing these seeds into an energetic vigorous plant, flower and or tree.
Bascially you will need to increase water when you first start to see results. Then start to fertilize once the plant or tree is about half an inch above ground. Be sure water drains well, do not have standing water in your garden or landscape as this will promote funugs and diseases.
A good fertilizer will have the following nutrients: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) are the three nutrients of concern to most gardners. Calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) are also needed. A good fertilizer will have a 5-10-5 mixture. Apply about 2 tablespoons per 50 sq ft. It is best to use and plant all the seeds bought for whatever purpose you desired. Do not store and keep seeds for the following year.
Smaller seeds need very little covering and larger seeds need good soil for germination. Generally speaking larger seeds need to be planted about one quarter to half an inch into the ground.
Most spring and summer type seeds need to be planted after the last frost in your area. Be sure to read the packet instructions on all seeds.
Click here for MORE great tips on growing vegetables and chile plants.
 Ancho Poblano Chile Pepper
"The Pepper Chile Ancho/Poblano, 'Capsicum annuum', is called ""Pablano"" in the fresh green form and ""Ancho"" as a dried pod. This Chile Pepper is m... more |
 Armenian Slicing Cucumber
"The Cucumber Armenian Burpless, 'Cucumis satiovus', is a slicing cucumber that is slightly sweet, crisp, and never bitter. The Armenian Burpless is v... more |
 Baby Round Summer Zucchini Squash
"The Squash Summer Baby Round Zucchini, 'Cucurbita pepo', is a tasty, unique French heirloom is not available at grocery stores. Do you love summer sq... more |
 Bambino Eggplant
"The Eggplant Baby Bambino, 'Solanum melongena (Hybrid)', is a baby eggplant with 1"" fruits! The Bambino is great hors d'oeuvres, shish-kabobs and ot... more |
 Black Beauty Summer Zucchini Squash
"The Squash Summer Black Beauty Zucchini, 'Cucurbita pepo', has very tender, creamy white, flavorful flesh. The Black Beauty Zucchini plant is compact... more |
 Black Krim Tomato
"The Tomato Pole Black Krim. 'Lycopersicon Lycopersicum', is an early, rich flavored old heirloom from the Crimean peninsula of Russia. Black Krim set... more |
 Blue Lake 274 Snap Bean Bush
"The Bean Bush Snap Blue Lake 274, 'Phaseolus vulgaris', is an old time favorite with exceptional Blue Lake flavor. It is noted for retaining excellen... more |
 Bon Vivant Blend Lettuce
"The Lettuce Mesclun Bon Vivant, 'Lactuca sativa', is a wonderful blend of non-bitter leaf lettuces. The Bon Vivant is a tasty mixture that will excit... more |
 Bon Vivant SPICY Blend Lettuce
"The Letuce Mesclun Bon Vivant Spicy, 'Lactuca sativa', is a custom salad mixture with exciting flavors, colors, and textures that will excite your in... more |
 Brandywine Tomato
"The Tomato Pole Brandywine, 'Lycopersicon Lycopersicum', is considered by many to be the best tasting tomato in the world and it has won lots of tast... more |
 Bright Lights Mix Swiss Chard
"The Swiss Chard Bright Lights, 'Beta vulgaris (Cicla group)', has spectacular stem colors that can include yellow, gold, orange, pink, purple, or int... more |
 Brocoverde Cauliflower
"The Cauliflower Brocoverde, 'Brassica oleracea', is a very sweet tasting cauliflower that deserves a place in your garden. If you like cauliflower, t... more |
 Burgermaster Red Onion
"The Onion Red Burgermaster, 'Allium cepa (Hybrid)', has a sweet taste that make burgers and sandwiches complete when they have a slice of this onion.... more |
 Burgess Winter Buttercup Squash
"The Squash Winter Burgess Buttercup, 'Cucurbita maxima', is arguably the best tasting and best flavored winter squash. The Burgess Buttercup Squash h... more |
 Burgundy Red Orach
"The Orach Red Burgandy, 'Atriplex hortensis 'Burgandy', a stunning dark raspberry color that will stand out in any garden. The Burgandy Orach makes a... more |
 Burnet Salad
"The Burnet Salad, 'Peterium sanguisorba', has refreshing, light cucumber flavored leaves that will add flavor to salads, soups, and cool summer drink... more |
 California Blackeye Southern Bean
"The Bean Southern Cowpea California Blackeye # 5, 'Vigna ungiculata', is the most popular southern pea. The large, smooth seed is mostly eaten fresh,... more |
 Cascadia Snap Pea
"The Pea Snap Cascadia, 'Pisum sativum', is the best snap pea since Sugar Ann! The pods and the peas are edible. They have a much better taste than st... more |
 Cayenne Blend Chile Pepper
"The Pepper Hot Cayenne Blend, 'Capsicum annuum', is an excellent hot flavoring for chili and other hot foods and a string of the colorful, dried caye... more |
 Cayenne Red Chile Pepper
"The Pepper Chili Cayenne Red Long Thin 'Capsicum annuum', is an excellent hot flavoring for chili, other hot foods. A string of dried cayenne is an v... more |
 Celebrity Tomato
"The Tomato Bush Celebrity, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum (Hybrid)', is a 1984 All America Winner and it is still a winner. Celebrity is an excellent all... more |
 Charentais Melon
"The Melon Charentais, 'Cucumis melo', is the favorite melon in France. It has a mouth watering aroma and a succulent honey-sweet taste. Charentalis i... more |
 Cherry Belle Radish
"The Radish Cherry Belle, 'Raphanus sativus', has a mild flavor and solid white flesh that makes the Cherry Belle very popular. This spring radish gro... more |
 Cimmaron Romaine Lettuce
"The Lettuce Romaine Cimmaron, 'Lactuca sativa', is an extremely cold and heat hardy romaine. Are you a Caesar salad fan? Cimmaron Romaine is a great ... more |
 Cinderella French Pumpkin
"The Pumpkin French Cinderalla, 'Cucurbita maxima', is a beautiful French antique heirloom with vibrant mahogany-orange skin that transformed into a c... more |
 Clemson Spineless 80 Okra
"The Okra Clemson Spineless 80, 'Abelmoschus esculentus', is earlier and more productive than the All American Winner, Clemson Spineless. The Clemson ... more |
 Correnta Spinach
"The Spinach Correnta, 'Spinacia oleracea (Hybrid)', is a breakthrough spinach plant. It is very bolt-resistant and it can even be planted in the summ... more |
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