Seed selection is the first and the most important factor that determines the success of your garden. When you grow plants from seeds, the quality and speed of their growth always depends on the quality of the seeds you choose for your garden. Here are some of the crucial factors you need to keep in mind while buying seeds:

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• Factors to Consider While Buying Seeds

1. Light Requirements

Like other houseplants, it is important to know the light requirements of the seedling before buying it. Light Requirement is the about of sunlight in which the plant can survive or thrive well. For example, beets do well in the full sun every day, whereas Chard prefers shade and occasional light.  

2. Seeding Depth

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Another important factor is to know the seeding depth. This element proves to be more resourceful while planting outdoors, but it’s always useful to understand the depth in which the seedling has to be downed. When you sow seeds, it is essential to keep their sizes in mind. Smaller seeds need to be sowed closer to the surface while larger seeds need to be sowed deeper. Some small seeds that are relatively easy to grow are Sesame seeds and Spinach.

3. Plant Spacing

Growing plants from seeds is fun. But another important thing to consider is  that while the seeds are small, the plants will grow to be bigger. So, you must take into consideration the size of the mature plant and sow seeds accordingly. Again, any seed that is most suitable for row gardening or farming has to be taken into consideration as it is a major factor. Also, if you are sowing various edibles, it's nice to know so that the plants can be prevented from crowding.

4. Days To Maturity 

That is, the expected date of harvest is also one of the important factor that has to be kept in mind before buying seeds. If you're looking to grow plants that have a faster harvest time, some of the best seeds to buy would be Radishes, Beetroots, and Lettuce. Some other produce plants have a higher waiting period before they can be harvested and used in your kitchen. 

5. Soil and Fertilization Needs

The soil is very important because the wrong soil would not help in growth and will result to plant death. Since the nutrition requirements of plants vary depending on many factors, it is important to know the fertilization needs of the seeds too. You must always make use of the right kind of potting mix and other essential supplements that help faster and better germination, and better flowering for flower seeds. Seeds often germinate better when Perlite is mixed into their soil and flowering plants do well with Epsom Salt. 

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6. Container Gardening Suitability

This also needs to be enquired before buying any seeds. Some plants are prone to very quick growth and are not suitable for container gardening, whereas some plants require being planted in containers. Some seeds that are suitable for container gardening are Tomatoes, Cucumbers, herbs such as Basil, Coriander, and Thyme.  

After buying seeds like these and planting them, when they grow to become bigger plants, you can also make use of trellises to ensure that they grow well and have adequate space to do so.