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Can you plant different seeds together?
Like most things in gardening, there are always exceptions to this rule of 2-3 seeds per hole. However, you can still plant seeds close together and then thin them out once they’ve established themselves. You just want to avoid crowding these large seeds together so you don’t mess up the germination process.
What happens if you plant seeds to close together?
Plants also can affect how nearby companions grow, as roots tangle and compete for the same resources of water and nutrients in the soil. Planting too close together limits the growth potential and often threatens plant health.
Is it bad to plant multiple seeds?
Don’t exceed three seeds per hole. If more than one germinates, snip off extras at the soil line also. This prevents disturbance of the seedling roots on the one you’ll continue growing out when thinning. Don’t add more than one large seed to a hole.
Can I mix flower seeds?
You can either purchase seed packets and mix the seed yourself, or a wildflower seed company may mix it for you on request. Order seed early in the summer to avoid shortages of popular mixes or species.
What to do if multiple seeds germinate?
If you planted 3 seeds and two germinated and grow very close together, just gently cut off one of them without disturbing the roots of the main seedling you want to keep, put the cutting in water, and soon you will have a second seedling.
What happens if I plant too many flower seeds?
You should perform a germination test to what percent of the seeds sprout. If half of the ones you sow sprout. Then you plant multiple seeds into a hole. Generally if you plant multiple seeds into a hole, if both plants grow out you will have to cut, kill or transplant the secondary (usually weaker) plant.
Do I plant the whole packet of seeds?
In general, the larger the seed, the smaller amount of seeds should be planted in the same hole or cell. These types of seeds take up more space and grow roots very quickly once germinated. Multiple seeds can still be planted together, but I recommend not planting more than two seeds per hole with these larger seeds.
Can I just throw wildflower seeds?
Have fun when you throw and grow flower seeds, but don’t throw too high. Winds may take your seeds and leave nothing behind but sand. Don’t sow too densely, as you want your wildflowers to have room to grow. Gently press seeds into the soil.
What happens if I don’t separate seedlings?
Thinning crowded seedlings ensures that your plants have plenty of room to grow. If they’re too close together, they will eventually end up competing with each other. This means that, as they mature, their growth will be stunted.