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Seed Library locations, purpose, history, and supplementary information.

How to Grow

Arugula growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Basil growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Beans
Beets growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Black-eyed susans growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Carrots growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Chives
Cilantro growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Coneflower growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Dill growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Generic flowers growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Lavender growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Lettuce growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Mint growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Monarda, aka Wild Bergamot growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Generic native flowers and grasses growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Parsley growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Peas growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Radishes growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Sorrel growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Spinach growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Squash growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Swiss chard growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Tomatoes growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.
Zucchini growing guide. Full text on seed library libguide webpage.

How to Grow - text version

How to grow Arugula

Days til maturity: 20-50 days

Bloom time: Summer, Fall

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 4 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

 

How to grow Basil

Days til maturity: 65-70 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Beans

Days til maturity: 55-65 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Beets

Days til maturity: 55-70 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Black-eyed Susan

Days til maturity: 40 days

Bloom time: Fall, Spring

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 10 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Carrots

Days til maturity: 90-120 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 5 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Chives

Days til maturity: 20 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Cilantro

Days til maturity: 60-75 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Cone Flowers

Days til maturity: 100 days

Bloom time: Summer, Fall

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 16 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Dill

Days til maturity: 90 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Flowers

Days til maturity: 95 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Lavender

Days til maturity: 90-200 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 8 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Lettuce

Days til maturity: 45-50 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/2 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 4 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Mint

Days til maturity: 70 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Monarda/Wild Bergamot

Days til maturity: 6 weeks

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/2 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Native flowers and Grasses

Days til maturity: 60 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/2 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 10 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Parsley

Days til maturity: 2-3 weeks

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 4 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Peas

Days til maturity: 20 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 8 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Radishes

Days til maturity: 45-70 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/2 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Sorrel

Days til maturity: 35-40 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/2 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Spinach

Days til maturity: 37-45 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 4 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Squash

Days til maturity: 90-120 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/2 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 9 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Swiss Chard

Days til maturity: 50-60 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/2 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 8 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Tomatoes

Days til maturity: 65 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1/4 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

How to grow Zucchini

Days til maturity: 60 days

Bloom time: Summer

What you need to start

  • 1 seed packet
  • 1 biodegradable plant pot
  • 1 cup of soft dirt
  • Sunlight or grow light

How to plant

  1. Prepare your pot: Start by filling your biodegradable pot 3/4 full with dirt. Look to find soft dirt, free of debris.
  2. Plant your seeds: Now that your pot is ready, use your finger and dig 1 inch deep. Pour your seed packet into the hole. Use surrounding dirt to then cover up the seeds.
  3. Water your plants: After planting, water the seeds with 3 TBSP of room temperature water. Continue to water the plants every other day. As they grow larger add more water.
  4. Find sunlight: Place your pot in direct sunlight, or under a grow light. This plant must have a minimum of 6 hours of continuous light a day.
  5. Watch your plant grow: Enjoy watching your plant grow, while it lasts. Once your plant has grown to 6 inches tall, it's time to find a new home. See below for details...

What to do after

Take your plants home and create a flower bed or garden to reduce unused grass spaces.

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