can you just spread the seed without first raking the soil?
1670186
It's recommended that you cultivate the soil first, then spread thinly by hand (no need to use a spreader). No top soil or fertilizer either. It will deaden the germination process.
1670187
No........prepare your soil....loosen it up......spread your seed......and expect good results.
2083594
Yes you can use this spreader to spread any size of seed. It's Spreads very even and is easy to push as well.
1741964
Mine has spread and I have not yet put down more seed. However, I do have couple of spots I may add seed. I am on flat ground so I am not washing out.
909067
Two ways. Soak seeds overnight then sow it in a pot and cover pot in plastic. Keep it moist until the seed germinate. 2, Crack the seed carefully then plant it same way as No 1. Do this around April onward. Do not let pot dry. Don't over water of seed will rot. Good luck
241209
Yes, it is definitely better to sprout by soaking/rinsing before planting, I've tried both ways and this one is the best one, enjoy!
744769
No just prinkle it around, instructions are on the container, do not water immediately after aplication. Grains are so small they are hardly noticable. I sprinkle once in the early spring and seldome have to re use. Great stuff
759784
It would seem that it would be easy to dry seeds for planting, if that is your question. It has temp control but tiny seeds may be affected by the "wind" . I was always told to toast seeds for eating, however. This is just speculation based on my limited knowledge and experience, though.
1643800
No! You turn the top & add seed, it's not complicated. That is for cleaning purposes.
1655052
I see no reason why you can't put them directly into the soil, but use a broom stick to poke a hole in the soil since these are fragile. The soil would absorb the heat before it got to the plant.
1800965
I don't think so. I bought this as a gift and my friend put a hole in the bag provided and tried to use a regular bag but it didn't work. You might try germinating the seed by soaking them in water over night. Check the internet for tips. My friend did not have a lot of luck but she is a novice grower. Hope that helps.
551721
you can just broadcast the seed wherever you want and water it in(lightly) if it rains before it germinates it will wash to low spots.lightly raking over it will place a small amount of dirt over the seed helping it to stay in place.
939346
I am not sure. I was so disappointed that the seed flew a ll over I sent it back. I never thought of trying that, but with ingenuity I think you could figure something out.
44277
You can start from seed, I would recommend using a rockwool cube or similar substrate however, as leaving a seed in the pebbles will probably result in overwatering/rotting/or lack of germination.
699877
soak in water, preferably boiled, squeeze out most of the water, put the seed in the hole, tear off a small piece of the sponge and plug the hole just well enough to cover the hole but not too tight, put it in a sealed humidity container ( paper cup covered with cling wrap) and give it a few days. You can presoak the seeds and wait for a taproot to appear but it's not usually necessary.
1676442
You certainly could but the holes are so large, I think you'd go through seed too fast for my budget. I try to encourage the birds to clean up the ground after themselves but that hasn't always worked.
44278
yes you can by just dropping a seed into the grow medium but i chose to use jiffy plugs to start seeds in and transfer to hydroponic system after sprout.
699875
Start seeds prior to using, moderate moisture will get seedling to transplant stage.