What Is a Seed Packet

A seed packet is more than just a pretty envelope. It’s a miniature biography that reveals all a gardener needs to know to successfully cultivate the seeds it contains. And while companies vary in quality and marketing, they share the obligation to present the consumer with an accurate picture of plant characteristics.

How do you plant seeds from a seed packet?

Create a band of seeds by raking or troweling out a band at least 5 inches wide and as long as you’d like, digging down to about four times the thickness of a seed. Sprinkle the seeds randomly and generously throughout the hole. Cover the seeds with soil and water the soil.

Do I plant the whole packet of seeds?

In general, the larger the seed, the smaller amount of seeds should be planted in the same hole or cell. These types of seeds take up more space and grow roots very quickly once germinated. Multiple seeds can still be planted together, but I recommend not planting more than two seeds per hole with these larger seeds.