Growing from Seed Seminar [GROWING GREEN FAIR]
Regular price $0.00Join Lana from Ritchie's Feed and Seed and learn how to get a head start on spring by starting your plants indoors.
Time & Location
Mar 02, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Room A125 in L'Escale High School , 1535 Du Parc Ave, Rockland, ON K4K 1C3, Canada
Starting plants from seeds can be intimidating and overwhelming. With a little know-how, you can easily start herbs on your window sill, make a bean fort for the kids, or enjoy the best-toasted tomato sandwich you've ever had. It's grown by YOU from the seed!
Join us with expert Lana Doss from Ritchie's Green Team for a wealth of seed-starting tips.
Bring in your questions big or small.
Here are a few popular questions we can most definitely answer:
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When is light the most important thing for my seed to start?
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Can I use a window? Do I need to grow lights?
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Do I need to start my transplants in small cells or can I use large cups?
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Do I need to use a seed starting mix? Should I sterilize my starting mix?
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Can I use outdoor soil to start my seeds indoors?
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Can I use dry seed starting mix to start my seeds or should I pre-moisten the mix?
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How do I set up my seed starting cells or containers for planting?
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How often do I water? When do I water?
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Should I let the top of my seed start to mix dry between watering?
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How do I water my transplants most efficiently?
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Can I leave water in the bottom of the trays all the time?
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Do I need to put fertilizer in the seed starting mix to start? What kind of fertilizer should I use indoors?
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What is the best temperature to start seeds indoors?
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Do I need to use a seed-starting heat mat? How long do I keep using it?
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Should I label my seed starts? What is the best way to label my flats?
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AND MUCH MORE.
PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE/BOOK ANYTHING HERE.
BOOKINGS MUST BE DONE ON THE ROCKLAND COMMUNITY WEBSITE.
BOOK HERE: https://www.rocklandcommunitygarden.ca/event-details-registration/growing-from-seed