Gardeners Swear by This Easy Step to Speed Up Seed Germination
This Simple Seed-Soaking Trick Helps Garden Seeds Sprout Faster
Speed up germination for some veggies and flowers by soaking seeds before planting.
Published on February 11, 2026
Credit: Matthew Benson
Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water wakes up many types of...
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