Our seed starting set-up is makeshift, but it totally beats last year's attempt, which was a total failure. Even in a sunroom, sunlight is not direct, or consistent, enough to give plants a solid start. We just have the one light now, but next year, I hope to have a set up similar to the illustration in Mother Earth News'
Best Tips for Starting Seeds Indoors. A friend suggested that we put an oscillating fan on the tiny plants so that they grow strong as they resist the breeze. So far, that seems to be working well.
Apparently, peat pots aren't ideal. Only a few brave broccoli seem to be surviving. The kale gave up right away and none of the peppers have even made an appearance.
I've read that dixie cups work well so we'll likely try those next time. For now, the tomatoes are growing like gangbusters.
