Creek Side Gardens proudly features Botanical Interests Seeds, a Colorado company. Every seed packet is designed to help gardeners succeed. Featuring gorgeous botanical artists’ renderings of each variety, each packet is like a mini-encyclopedia, full of information inside and out, to inspire and assist every type of gardener. Whether you are planting flowers, herbs or vegetables, following the information on the seed packet is your secret to successful germination and growing throughout the season.
Begin with the basic information on the front of the packet in addition to the picture:
- Plant name–Both the common name and the scientific name.
- Plant variety and specific characteristics—Is it an heirloom, hybrid, organic.
- How many days to harvest – is there is enough time to in the Colorado growing climate?
- When to Sow – quick answer on the front, more specific information on the back.
- Variety description and information – color, size etc.
Look at the back of the envelope for more specific information.
If the information on the front of the envelope looks like what you may be interested in, the back of the envelope includes the information you will need to be successful growing.
- Planting time—Planting time depends on the frost-free date. When to start seeds inside or when to plant seeds outside
- Days to Emerge – how long do the seeds take to germinate.
- Seed Depth—Use a ruler or other guide and follow seed depth recommendations. If seeds are planted too deep, they may have a hard time reaching the top of the soil.
- Seed spacing – how much space to leave between the seeds in a row.
- Row spacing—The amount of space between rows allows enough space for plants to grow without being crowded.
- Thinning—Spacing is also critical between individual plants. How to thin the plants once they start growing.
- Days to harvest (or mature)—For vegetables, the harvest dates will vary depending on the variety or cultivar. Harvest fruits and vegetables when they’re at their peak and avoid leaving vegetables on plants too long.
- Light needs—The amount of sunlight plants need from full sun to partial shade. Most fruits and vegetables need at least 6 hours of sun every day.
- Special information—Depending on the seeds and seed company, there may be growing notes, staking information, fertilizer recommendations, suggestions for cutting or harvesting, recipes and other tips for success.
- Are these seeds Non-GMO?– Yes! We completed the rigorous seed testing to place the Non-GMO Project Verified logo on the back of every seed packet.
More information inside the packet – When to harvest, recipes, history, easy growing tips, organic pest control, and much more specific information can be found inside.
