Starting seeds in geodesic greenhouse

In conjunction with farmers from the Southwest Community Farm in Syracuse, NY, we identified plants to grow in the geodesic dome greenhouse that we would eventually build at their farm. Because this was a spring project, they wanted to test how early they could start summer plants inside the greenhouse.

We ordered seeds from Hudson Valley Seed Library. Look for a quality seed supplier in your area and give yourself plenty of time for the seeds to arrive.

We were fortunate to find a cart on wheels with three shelves and fluorescent lights built in. Lights were hung about 1 foot above the seedlings.

Distribute seed starting soil into small pots, coming about 1/2 inch below the brim. Add water so that the soil is moist but not soaked before planting seeds.

Place a seed (or two if small plants) 1/4 inch below the surface of the soil and label the pot with the plant name.

When the desired amount of seeds are planted, water them with a spray bottle and place them below the grow lights. Grow lights can remainin on 24/7 while the plants get their start, just remember to spray the seedlings everyday or whenever soil gets dry

When the low temperatures in your greenhouse are warm enough for your plants to survive, transfer seedlings to planters in the greenhouse

Starting seeds in geodesic greenhouse

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