Newbie Gardening Mistake: Don't Sow Too Deep

Seed sowing – two short words worth memorizing. I am amazed how the issue of sowing often slips the mind of most newbie gardener’s. When forging a plan about the birth of plants every fresh gardener should always get a second opinion on sowing depth.

Different types of seeds prefer different sowing depths. Although shallow sowing is also on the list of gardening mistakes, it is not as frequent as sowing too deep. Let’s see how not to make that wrong turn on this gardening crossroad.  

Newbie Gardening Mistake: Don't Sow Too Deep

Too Deep or Too Shallow?

It’s a question with no simple answer. Some seeds are fond of light while others prefer complete darkness. Here it’s all about germination. Either way, you might find starting depth guideline on the seed packet or on the website of your seed supplier. In case there aren’t any instructions, you may use the rule of thumb.

The Rule of Thumb

Thumb is obviously a very useful finger. People use it when they want to show that something is OK or when they want to hitchhike. The rule of thumb in gardening means that seeds should be sown twice or thrice as deep as they are wide. For seeds that need to be more exposed to the light, you’ll want to make sure that they are only partially covered with the starting medium.  

Shallow sowing or deep sowing – feel free to share your thoughts on both!