Starting snapdragon, petunia, and carnation (dianthus) seeds | Zone 7

🌸 Starting Petunias, Snapdragons, and Carnations: A Winter Seed Starting Guide | Flower Gardening 2025 🌸

Hey guys, and welcome back! 👋 So, as you can hear, we’re all a little under the weather here, but nothing lifts my spirits like getting my hands in the dirt! Today, I'm diving into starting seeds indoors for a variety of beautiful flowers: petunias, snapdragons, and carnations. 🌱 I’ll walk you through my easy process for sowing these delicate seeds, including some I saved from last season.

In this video, I’ll be starting:
Pelleted Petunias (easier to work with!)
Tiny Snapdragon seeds (no more toothpicks, yay!)
Carnations (a personal favorite 🌸)

🔑 Key Topics Covered:
How to plant petunias: From pelleted seeds to non-pelleted, I’ll show you the best methods for planting these delicate flowers. 🌸
Snapdragons: Learn the best way to start snapdragons from seed, and why they're such a cold-hardy choice for early blooms. 🌼
Carnations: See how I handle larger seeds and get them started right. 🌺
Vermiculite: Why I love using vermiculite to help keep my seeds in place and promote moisture retention.
Bottom watering technique: Keeping tiny seeds undisturbed while making sure they stay hydrated. 💧

Seed Starting Tips & Tricks:
Pelleted seeds vs non-pelleted seeds – which is easier to handle and why!
How to avoid over-watering and keep your tiny seeds safe during the early stages of growth.
Labeling your seeds and staying organized through the planting process!

🌿 If you’re a beginner or just love growing beautiful flowers, you’ll love learning how to start petunias, snapdragons, and carnations indoors for the upcoming season. I’ll show you how to manage tiny seeds without frustration, even when dealing with cold weather.

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00:00 - introduction
00:40 - what seeds I’ll be starting
01:50 - what pelleted flower seeds look like
02:38 - planting petunias
08:17 - planting snapdragon seeds
13:13 - planting carnations/dianthus seeds
14:04 - wrap up video

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