When you plant seeds in your garden, it is in the hope that they will bloom into beautiful flowers. This creates the sort of garden that is a pleasure to view from your Outback reclining chairs. Sometimes, the seeds do not germinate though, and here are some common reasons for that.
They have been sown wrongly
One reason for the failure of seeds to germinate is if they are sown badly. Certain kinds of seeds require a lot of light for proper germination, while others need to be deep in the soil. Check the packet before sowing, but if it does not have instructions, use size as a guide. Large seeds should be sown deeper, and smaller ones nearer the surface.
The temperature is not right
Most packets of seeds will feature information about the best temperature for germination. If you are sowing them indoors in pots, the standard temperature is between 13 and 21C. For outside sowing, it is a little more difficult, but never sow them when the soil is really cold. Spring is usually when the temperature is right.
The soil conditions are bad
Seeds will always struggle to germinate successfully if they are sown in bad soil. If the soil is dry, the lack of moisture will prevent them from growing. On the other hand, if it is very wet, the result will be rotting seeds. You may need to add compost or manure to the soil to enhance it.
If your seeds are not germinating, it is probably because of one of these common issues.
