Sowing depth.
As a general rule, you plant 3 times deeper than the width of the seed.
Number of seeds to sow and the distance between them in the row.
Distance between crop rows.
Distance between planes in a row.
Distance between plants in all directions.
Applies to all plants, depending on the growing style. Very useful when practicing polyculture/companion planting.
Minimum soil temperature for sowing or transplanting.
Number of weeks prior to the planned date of transplanting to the garden.
Depth of the transplant and its difficulty.
Plant height.
Number of days before harvest.
The countdown begins with transplanting or direct sowing.
Number of days for germination.
Need for light.
Different styles of semi
Sowing in clusters.
Plant 2 to 4 seeds together and select the strongest seedling.
Sowing in a pot without thinning.
Plant 3 to 4 seeds together and let them grow.
Sowing in trays or cells with transplanting into pots.
When the first true leaves appear, select the strongest ones to replant in pots.
Sowing in clusters with thinning.
Direct sowing in clusters ensures that at least one healthy seedling will emerge. Plant 2 to 4 seeds in the same spot in the garden, then select the strongest one.
Choose the number of seeds to plant based on the germination rate and the number of seeds available.
Sowing in a pot without thinning
Plant 3 to 4 seeds together and let them grow. This technique allows for wider spacing between holes when growing on fabric, for example.
Sowing in trays or cells with transplanting to the field.
When 3 or 4 true leaves have appeared, select the strongest plants to replant directly in the garden.
Works well when you want to give certain plants a head start of 1 or 2 weeks. It also allows for selection before planting in the garden.
Others
Need support.
A single support for varieties without secondary stems (suckers) that are guided upwards.
Net or grid for climbing varieties with secondary stems (like cucumbers).
Low support.
Primarily to prevent the young plants from collapsing under the weight of their fruit. Prevents the fruit from touching the ground.
Examples: small tomato plant, pea or dwarf bean.
Always hydrate well before transplanting.
Fill a tray with water and place the seedlings in it before transplanting. This greatly reduces stress during transplanting.
Applies to all plants.
Acclimation to direct sunlight.
Protect from direct sunlight during the first week after transplanting outdoors by providing shade.
You can also put the seedlings out in full sun for a few hours a day the week before transplanting.
This step applies especially to seedlings that have grown under artificial light.
Protection against the cold.
A small tunnel or garden cloche helps to warm the soil and protects the plant in its early growth.
Installing it a few days before planting is very useful when the risks of frost have passed but the soil is still too cold.
