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by JAYME HENDERSON
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You don’t need a greenhouse, expensive equipment, or a green thumb to get a head start on summer’s bounty. Here’s how to do it.
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Choose seed-starting soil and make sure it is slightly moist.
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Have your soil, seeds, hand trowel, containers, and labels at the ready.
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You can DIY with a newspaper and a straight cylinder.
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Choose the highest quality soil to ensure healthy plants. Don't cut this corner.
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Make sure the soil is not too compressed.
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Make room in the soil to house the seed.
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Cover with the suggested amount of soil for that specific seed.
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You can use an old baking sheet or anything with an edge. Lightly water.
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Cover the seed trays with a layer of plastic wrap or a plastic dome.
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But not soggy. Now, just wait for seedlings to emerge.