Master Gardener Tips June 20, 2023

By Katie Markheim, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener 

Understanding the seed packet. Growing veggies and flowers from seed can be economical and fun. Seed packets and seed catalogues provide information to help you have a successful garden. Here are the helpful parts of the packet back:

·         Seed count

·         Plant height

·         Light

·         When to sow

·         Planting depth

·         Plant spacing

·         Days to maturity

Both home and commercial growers can understand the information provided with the seed packet and how to use it when planning a garden.