{"id":14712,"date":"2023-03-10T11:08:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T09:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2023\/03\/10\/easy-to-sow-and-quick-to-grow-patio-veggies\/"},"modified":"2023-03-10T11:08:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T09:08:05","slug":"easy-to-sow-and-quick-to-grow-patio-veggies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2023\/03\/10\/easy-to-sow-and-quick-to-grow-patio-veggies\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy to sow and quick to grow patio veggies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Multi-Pelleted seeds are simply three or more seeds covered in a dissolvable, pelleted coating. This makes it easier to handle and space the seed, and there is no need to thin it out. Germination is also quicker. It’s mostly used for fine seed like lettuce and other greens.<\/p>\n

Originally pelleted seed was introduced to make commercial growing easier. Multi-pelleted seed is now available to home gardeners through the Simply Salad\u00a0<\/strong>patio veggie range that includes lettuce mixes, Asian greens and mixed kale varieties from the online seed supplier, Gro-Pak.<\/p>\n

\u201cSowing tiny seeds properly in small containers is difficult,\u201d says Kathy Varney of Gro-Pak. \u201cBut with larger pelleted seeds, you can decide how many you want per pot, set them on the soil surface, then press them into the potting soil with a pencil. That way you are sure to get one or two seeds per pot, rather than a clump that is difficult to thin.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a good product to use when teaching kids how to sow seeds.<\/p>\n

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Pros and cons<\/strong><\/p>\n

While the pros are obvious, one of the limitations of pelleted seed is that it does not have as long a shelf life as raw seed. It’s best to order and sow just what you need. However, storing the pelleted seed in an air-tight container in a dark, cool place will keep it viable for longer.<\/p>\n

Once sown, the growing mix must be kept consistently moist during germination.\u00a0Pelleted seeds either split open or disintegrate on contact with water. The seed can then absorb the water which kickstarts germination.\u00a0If the growing mix dries out, the pellet may only partially split, stunting the seed\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

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Simply Salad<\/strong>\u00a0Summer Picnic Mix<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This salad mix includes red and green loose-leaf lettuce in each multi-species multi-pellet.<\/p>\n