labels for seed packets

1. What information is on a seed packet?
2. How do you label seedlings?
3. How do you read a vegetable seed packet?
4. Why do Burpee seed packets say not for human consumption?
5. What does plant spacing mean on seed packets?
6. Can I mail seeds in a regular envelope?
7. How do you make seed in Little Alchemy 2?
8. Why is there a need to make seed and plant labels?
9. How do I make my own garden labels?
10. What are the best plant labels?
11. How much is 1 oz of seeds?
12. How many seeds should I plant?
13. What does thin mean when planting seeds?
14. Is Burpee owned by Monsanto?
15. Is Burpee a good seed company?
16. Why is bird seed not for human consumption?
17. How important is plant spacing?
18. How many vegetables can I grow in a 4x4 space?
19. What does it mean to sow a seed?

What information is on a seed packet?

Plant Description - Seed packets usually provide a written description of the plant including common and scientific names, plant height at maturity, days to harvest or bloom and habit i.e. climbing, upright, etc.

How do you label seedlings?

Write the type of plant on the handles of your silverware using a permanent marker, and then stick your fork, knife or spoon in the soil next to the corresponding seeds. Or, do it vice versa. Label your seeds on the base of the fork, knife or spoon and then stick the handle in the soil.

How do you read a vegetable seed packet?

How to Read Seed Packets

1. Basic Overview of Plant.
2. Company.
3. Plant Name and Traits or Characteristics.
4. Description / Selling Points / Expectations.
5. Price / Weight / Quantity / Lot Number.
6. Dates.
7. Sowing Conditions and Traits.
8. Indoor or Outdoor Sowing.

Why do Burpee seed packets say not for human consumption?

Not for human consumption means they haven't been inspected as well as the packaging location. Plus the levels of toxins allowed could be different.

What does plant spacing mean on seed packets?

Seed Spacing is how far apart to space your seeds from one another when planting. The space is determined by how much room a plant needs for its roots underground or to spread out above ground.

Can I mail seeds in a regular envelope?

Small seeds such as tomato and pepper seeds to some extent can be sent in a plain envelope with something like a thick paper towel for padding. If there is more than one packet they need to be taped down so that they can't get on top on each other.

How do you make seed in Little Alchemy 2?

How to make seed in Little Alchemy 2?

1. bee + pollen.
2. flower + time.
3. plant + pollen.

Why is there a need to make seed and plant labels?

Garden labels help you keep track of seedlings under lights and in winter sowing containers. They? re also invaluable for helping you remember what you planted where when plants are dormant as well as for keeping track of special cultivars.

How do I make my own garden labels?

These are all easily upcycled into plant labels.

1. Terracotta/Clay Pots and China. ...
2. Glass Jar + Seed Packet Plant Labels. ...
3. Cork Plant Labels. ...
4. Tin or Plastic Lids as Plant Markers. ...
5. Corflute. ...
6. Print Plant Labels and Cover with Contact. ...
7. Seed Packets and Popsicle Sticks. ...
8. Popsicle Stick Stencilled Plant Markers.

What are the best plant labels?

10 of the best plant labels and markers

• Wendover Wood Vegetable And Plant Markers.
• Circular & Co. ...
• Herb Markers.
• Whaline Bamboo Plant Labels.
• Kinglake Wooden Black Board Plant Labels.
• Ginkgo Leaf Plant Markers.
• Set Of Three Vintage Tea Spoon Plant Markers.
• Hurstborne Forge Metal Plant Markers.

How much is 1 oz of seeds?

How many US tablespoons of sunflower seeds in 1 ounce?
...
Ounce to US tablespoon Conversion Chart - Sunflower seeds.

How many seeds should I plant?

Don't exceed three seeds per hole. If more than one germinates, snip off extras at the soil line also. This prevents disturbance of the seedling roots on the one you'll continue growing out when thinning. Don't add more than one large seed to a hole.

What does thin mean when planting seeds?

In gardening, thinning seedlings simply means removing some of the ones that were planted too close together, so that only the best and strongest ones are left to thrive. It is a common practice that's used to ensure the proper spacing of plants in the garden, especially for those that were sown too close together.

Is Burpee owned by Monsanto?

Burpee is NOT owned by Monsanto. We do purchase a small number of seeds from the garden seed department of Seminis, a Monsanto subsidiary, and so do our biggest competitors. We do NOT sell GMO seed, never have in the past, and will not sell it in the future.

Is Burpee a good seed company?

Successful plant hybridizing by Burpee has led to some of the best vegetable and flower seeds for American growers. Burpee also acquired The Cook's Garden 10 years ago, and now offers some of the best gourmet veggies, greens, and herbs from around the world.

Why is bird seed not for human consumption?

Wild bird seed is kept in very unsanitary conditions; mice run over it and eat it and pee and poop in it, and as a result it often has salmonella in it. Salmonella can kill you. Parrot seed is perfectly safe, and is kept in food-grade conditions until packaging.

How important is plant spacing?

Spacing your plants appropriately reduces the risk of disease in two ways: contagion and improved immune system. It is easy for disease to spread from one plant to another if the plants are growing on top of one another, so plants growing too closely together are not as healthy as plants with enough space.

How many vegetables can I grow in a 4x4 space?

A 4-by-4-foot garden allows 16 squares for growing most types of plants.

What does it mean to sow a seed?

to scatter (seed) over land, earth, etc., for growth; plant. to plant seed for: to sow a crop. to scatter seed over (land, earth, etc.) for the purpose of growth. to implant, introduce, or promulgate; seek to propagate or extend; disseminate: to sow distrust or dissension.