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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nMy best choice ever (seed startingwise) was to try a new product from my favorite organic fertilizer company, Espoma<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Their Espoma Seed Starting Mix<\/a> is part of what made this my best garden year ever! Another part was the superior seeds I purchased from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I had some old container trays that I recycled & brought home from Cofer’s when I worked there last year. They have drainage holes and are perfect for starting seeds, but any container with drainage holes can be used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I transplanted from the seed trays into recycled 4 pack trays on Sept 4th. I mix 1\/2 organic mushroom compost, 1\/2 organic topsoil, & add Espoma Plant Tone<\/a>. Mix these together well, and transplant seedlings. They stay in that soil mix until they are ready for transplanting into the raised beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I started the first round of seeds in mid August, but had a slugtastrope & had to plant more seeds. I now move the baby seedling trays onto the deck at night to avoid slugs. This fall, I planted Broccoli, Kale, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Collards & Cauliflower in seed trays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some types of veggie seeds achieve best results by direct sowing them into the place they will grow until harvest. This past week, I direct sowed carrots & radishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/a><\/a>