Growing vegetables from seed is not only rewarding, it’s also frugal.  Although starting your vegetable garden from seed may seem like a ton of work, once you learn the steps, the process can be fairly easy.
Unlike seedlings, not all seeds are going to give you a plant.  When you go to buy or order you seeds, be sure to get some extra.  You’re probably going to have seeds that don’t germinate, so it’s good to be prepared with more.  This ensures you’ll have all the plants you need.

When growing your vegetable garden from seed you have two options, plant seed directly into the garden or start your seeds indoors. Some plants don’t do well when moved, while others need to be planted separately to avoid the elements.  If your not sure what type of care your plants will need, most of the time instructions can be found on the back of the packet of seeds.

Special care should be used when planting seeds directly in the garden.  The seed should not be planted to deep into the soil, and no deeper than three times the length of the seed. It’s important to protect your plants from animals that may enter your yard.  If your unable to block off your garden, set out other sources of food for the birds and animals that are likely fed on your planted seeds.  Most importantly , be sure to properly prepare the soil before planting, and don’t plant too early when they soil is still cold.

There are several steps you can perform if you need to germinate your vegetable seeds indoors.  First, most plants should be planted in separate spaces in seedling trays.  This insures their roots don’t have to compete.  Some people prefer to plant two in each container and pull the one that isn’t growing as well.  You should also remember to provide adequate light; either through windows or a greenhouse lamp.  Once your vegetable seeds have started to grow, you can then transplant them to your garden.  By this time, your ground should be warmer and your plants should flourish.