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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How to Cover Seeds to Boost Germination – and Which Ones Need Light, Instead

Vegetable seedlings in a greenhouse.

Moisture and warmth are vital to achieving strong germination when sowing seeds. A crucial and easy way to get those two factors right is covering seeds for germination, but what you put on top will depend on the type of seed.

The options on offer include soil, vermiculite, and various types of plastic covers. What you should opt for varies depending on the size of the seeds, while in many scenarios, you will use a combination of them.

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