It's a little embarrassing to admit that I actually screamed when I saw this little seedling had popped up just a few days after I planted it. But yes... I actually did.
I can't believe it germinated so fast!
Here's what I did.... I went to a local nursery (I highly recommend finding one and getting to know the folks there) and ASKED them what I needed to start some seeds.
I expected them to hand me a kit, but instead the lady at The Natural Gardener pointed out several things that I could use. I chose some seed starter mix -- which is like potting soil -- some of those little trays with about 30 little dishes, and seaweed concentrate.
When I got home, I soaked the seeds overnight in the seaweed according to the directions -- each vegetable in their own little dish. The I filled each little hole in the tray with the mix, but not all the way. I carefully put in two seeds in each hole, then covered them up with more soil, depending on how deep each seed needed to be (it says the planting depth on the package). I made sure I labeled what I put in each hole.
Then I watered the seeds... but if you try this, don't use a watering can with the one little spout. the water will pour out too hard and the soil and your seeds will float right out the top. Either get one of those shower-head watering cans, or so I I do... I have a spray bottle that I keep filled with water so I can spritz my houseplants. I just used that to keep the seeds moist.
A couple of days later they started to sprout!

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