This is how you prefer your vegetables at home

Vessels and substrate

You have many pots that have already been used in the garden and a rest Potting soilthat you stumbled upon while cleaning up the arbor? However, using these for cultivation is not a good idea. Microorganisms have settled in old earth and porous clay pots that are not good for the freshly sprouting seeds.

Use preferably well-cleaned ones Growing trays. Plastic containers in which you bought fruit and which you rinse with hot water are also suitable. It is always sown in special Potting soil. Since this is poor in nutrients, the tender roots are not damaged and develop more vigorously.

Sow and care properly

• Do not sow too closely, because healthy plants should grow from two cotyledons.
• How many seeds can be used per potty is usually written on the seed bag.
• Count small seeds yourself.
• These can be easily portioned with a pair of tweezers with a wide area.
• Pay attention to how much soil should be sprinkled over the grains (dark or light germs).
• Cover the vessels with a hood or foil. Ventilate daily, this prevents mold.
• If necessary, the substrate is moistened with the gentle jet of a sprayer.
• Prick out as soon as the seedlings compete with each other.
• Spray the plants with horsetail tea once a week. This protects against soil fungi, which are the cause of the frequently occurring "falling sickness".

Make sure there is enough light

If you plan to grow plants on a regular basis, you should invest in special grow lights. In contrast to the window sill, all the seedlings are evenly illuminated and grow much stronger.