Direct seeding can be crucial for some of your more delicate seeds, like Carrots and Borage. This is also the easiest way to start your seeds. Direct seeding requires less work and fewer steps than starting seeds indoors and can be a great time saver.

Direct seeding is basically exactly as the name implies- putting your seeds directly in the ground, as opposed to transplanting young plants into the ground. And it takes three easy steps:

DIG a hole in the soil to the depth recommended for your seed.

PLANT the seed and cover back with soil or a thin layer of row cover material, like Agribon (my preferred method)

WATER the soil evenly and lightly, giving the seeds plenty of moisture without washing them away. Do this every day or when top layer of soil is visibly dry.

 

The key is to apply a thin, consistent layer of water, so as to keep the seed fed without bogging it down and potentially drowning it. Multiple light applications are preferred to heavy soaks.

If using a row cover, you can remove the material after germination.