Planting small seed - Tip

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Spread seed out on a white paper plate.  Dip the tip of a tooth pick into a cup of water and touch a seed.  Tap the tooth pick over the soil and the seed will fall.  Re-wet the tooth pick after every 2-3 seeds.  This really works well!

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thanks for the tip.......i need all the tips i can get!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the tips on

Thanks for the tips on planting small seeds... I will try the sharp object and the flour idea, sure like that so I'll be able to see where I have already put seeds, great idea
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Good idea thanks for

Good idea thanks for sharing.  Dale

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I've always just used a very sharp pencil, as it is easier for me to handle -- but I moisten it so the seeds adhere, same as with the above toothpick method -- point (literally) being, any sharp little point will work - and the seeds stick to the moisture.  The soil should be slightly MORE moist, though, for the seeds to transfer there easily.

God bless-- praying for your needs.   Theresa    T

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And to sow fine seed,

And to sow fine seed, mixing a bit of flour or sand is a good option - this also allows you to see exactly where you have already put seeds.

 

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DizzyDaffodil's picture

Another option is to take

Another option is to take an empty (and clean) salt or spice shaker, and use it to sprinkle seeds.

Just make sure the seeds will drop through the holes before filling it. Surprised 

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Lav Sounds great, I will

Lav

Sounds great, I will try this over the weekend....I havent heard of this tip before, thanks for sharing...those little seeds sure are troublesome...

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