Should Germinating Seeds Be in Direct Sunlight?

Keep your seed germination container out of direct sunlight, even if the packet specifies they need sun to germinate. If you need the sunlight, place in indirect light. ... Check your seeds often to see if they have sprouted. Germination time for seeds varies and should be marked on the seed packet.

Should seedlings be in direct sunlight?

Initially place seedlings outdoors in a sheltered spot – protected from wind and direct sun. Each day following, expose plants to another 30-60 minutes of filtered sunlight. ... By the end of the hardening-off time frame, seedlings should be experiencing the same amount of sunlight they'll receive in the garden.

Do seeds need sunlight to germinate?

Most seeds germinate best under dark conditions and might even be inhibited by light (e.g., Phacelia and Allium spp.). However, some species (e.g., Begonia, Primula, Coleus) need light to germinate (Miles and Brown 2007). Don't confuse seed light requirements with what seedlings need. All seedlings require sunlight.