Stage 1
Fill a pot or tray with a good quality sowing compost and firm it down gently.

Stage 2
Open the seed packet and tip a few seeds into your hand the seeds should then be scattered over the surface of the compost. For larger seeds make a hole using a dibber in the compost and then you can individually place a seed into each hole.

Stage 3
Cover the seeds with a thin layer of fresh compost and water.It is best if the temperature of the water is tepid.

Stage 4
Identification and storage.  Label the pots with the date and seed variety and place in a suitable place for germination. Seeds that require heat can be placed in a heated propagator. Seeds that need a frost-free environment can be positioned in a cool (frost free) greenhouse or on a windowsill.

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