Learn How to Plant
Garden like a pro with helpful tips and guidance from the experts at Eden Brothers. Learn how to plant your seeds and bulbs using our guides and resources.
Getting Started
Upon receipt of your package or box, be sure to open immediately and check the contents. These products are perishable and care should be taken to ensure their future viability.
Choose Planting Site
Take into consideration sun, moisture, and drainage requirements (and the labor needed to ensure these vital components) when deciding where to plant. Often, putting solid effort into preparing your planting area will bring you the most rewards. Planting sites for both seeds and bulbs usually need similar conditions: moist, well-draining, weed- and rock-free soil, and at least six to eight hours of sunlight a day.
When to Plant
Seeds and bulbs can be successfully planted at various times throughout the growing season. Spring is the most common and conventional time of year to plant annuals, but successful results can occur from planting in summer and fall as well. Your USDA growing zone will dictate the best times to plant. For fall planting, ensure a few hard frosts have passed so your seed doesn’t germinate until spring.
Storing Seeds
Store your seeds in a cool, dry, and dark location. Most seeds have a long shelf life, but heat and moisture will cut that life short. Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning, and preparing.
Storing Bulbs
Check that all bulbs are in good planting condition. Perishable bulbs are not intended to be kept in the box for a long period of time. Upon initial inspection, they should be firm and healthy-looking. Some surface mold is natural and acceptable. Contact us if any of your bulbs seem unusually soft or damaged.
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Seed Preparation
Let’s break down the various types of seed preparation. Don’t worry, each product we carry will be clearly labeled if any of these processes is required.
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Starting Seeds Indoors
Even while there are frosts outside, your sensitive plants can be grown inside with just a bit of work. So, if you want to lengthen your gardening season, here’s what you do!
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Hardiness Zones Explained
If you’re a beginner gardener, some of the lingo associated with planting seeds and bulbs can be like learning a new language.
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Frost Dates Explained
An area’s frost date refers to the average date of the last frost in spring or the first frost in fall or winter.
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Watch as nature unfolds its beauty and bounty in our inspiring video journey through the art of gardening. Delve into the joy of cultivating your own flowers for vibrant bouquets, each bloom a testament to your care and creativity. Then, immerse yourself in the rewarding process of growing your own food, where every harvest is a celebration of sustainability and flavor. Let this video be your guide to cultivating both nature’s elegance and nourishment in your own backyard oasis.
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