Have you ever planted a packet of seeds in the dirt never to see them turn into plants? Sometimes I feel like planting seeds outside is akin to gambling in Vegas. Here’s how I get my seeds to sprout before I put them outside.
First get a paper towel. I really like this thick kind that doesn’t fall apart when it gets wet. It’s almost like fabric but it will still decompose when you plant it outside eventually.
Get your paper towel good and wet, then wring it out.
Lay it out and then fold it in half (hot dog style)
Sprinkle your seeds over the top of half the paper towel. These are San Marzano tomatoes. Hopefully they will eventually turn into delicious salsa and tomato sauce.
Then you fold over the other half of the paper towel so the seeds are sandwiched between the layers.
Put the paper towel into a plastic bag and seal it up. This will act as a greenhouse for the seeds, trapping air and heat in so they will grow.
Last you put them on top of your fridge (or somewhere equally out of the way)
We all learned that plants need light to grow, but at this stage they do not. If you think about it, this part of the process usually happens when the seeds are underneath some dirt. If you put these bags in a sunny window the paper towel will mold and damage your seedlings. Put them somewhere without light for about two weeks.
I’ll be back then to tell you what to do next. 🙂
