🌿 Germination Guide for Your Seeds
Mark E.
Awesome! Here's a seed germination guide for each of your plants, optimized for your Click & Grow Smart Garden 9 setup. 🌱✨
🌿 Germination Guide for Your Seeds
| Plant | Days to Sprout | Light Needed to Germinate? | Best Temperature | Tips for Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumbers 🥒 | 3-10 days | ✅ Yes | 75-85°F (24-29°C) | Soak seeds overnight before planting. Transplant when large. |
| Watermelon 🍉 | 4-12 days | ✅ Yes | 75-85°F (24-29°C) | Needs warmth to sprout. Transplant when too large for pod. |
| Green Beans 🫘 | 6-10 days | ✅ Yes | 70-80°F (21-27°C) | Needs support as it grows. Direct seed in pods, don’t transplant. |
| Peas 🌱 | 6-14 days | ✅ Yes | 60-75°F (15-24°C) | Prefers cooler temps. Needs a trellis or stick for climbing. |
| Strawberries 🍓 | 14-30 days | ❌ No (dark needed) | 65-75°F (18-24°C) | Chill seeds in fridge for 2 weeks before planting for better germination. |
| Green Onion 🧅 | 7-14 days | ✅ Yes | 65-75°F (18-24°C) | Sow multiple seeds per pod for better harvests. Grows continuously. |
| Peppermint 🌿 | 10-16 days | ✅ Yes | 65-75°F (18-24°C) | Needs light to sprout. Grows fast, so trim regularly. |
| Carrots 🥕 | 10-20 days | ✅ Yes | 65-75°F (18-24°C) | Use small carrot varieties (Parisian, Thumbelina). Keep soil moist. |
| Cantaloupe 🍈 | 5-10 days | ✅ Yes | 75-85°F (24-29°C) | Needs warmth. Transplant when it outgrows the pod. |
📌 Special Germination Tips
✅ Strawberries: Need a cold stratification period (store in fridge for 2 weeks before planting).
✅ Watermelon & Cantaloupe: Need warm soil; placing a heat mat under the Smart Garden can speed up germination.
✅ Peas & Beans: Avoid overwatering, or they may rot before sprouting.
✅ Carrots: Sow multiple seeds per pod and thin out weaker ones later.
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