Prepare Soil: Use well-draining soil, mix in compost, and check pH (ideally 6.0-7.5). Planting Time: Follow seed packet recommendations; generally plant after the last frost. " " Sow Seeds: " " Indoors: Use seed trays or pots with seed-starting mix. " " Outdoors: Direct sow into garden beds. " " Depth: Plant seeds at 2-3 times their diameter. " " Spacing: Follow packet instructions. " " Watering: Moisten soil before planting and keep it consistently moist but not waterlogged. " " Light: Provide adequate lightsunlight or grow lights for indoor seeds. " " Temperature: Maintain 65-75F (18-24C) for germination. " " Germination: Wait for seeds to sprout, typically within the timeframe on the packet. " " Thinning: Thin seedlings to recommended spacing once they have a few true leaves. " " Transplanting: Harden off indoor seedlings before moving them outdoors. " " Care: Water regularly, weed, fertilize, and monitor for pests