How to Grow Your Plants — Easy Beginner Guide 🌱

Welcome! If you’re new to gardening, this guide will help you get started with growing tomatoes, peppers, and microgreens — no confusing jargon, just what you need to know.

Tomatoes 🍅

  • Start seeds indoors: Plant seeds in small pots with seed-starting mix about 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Keep them warm (around 70°F).

  • Give plenty of light: Place seedlings near a sunny window or under a grow light.

  • Move outside carefully: When it’s warm and no frost is expected, slowly get seedlings used to outside by putting them out a few hours a day for a week, then plant them in your garden or pots.

  • Water regularly: Keep soil moist but not soggy.

  • Support plants: Use tomato cages or stakes to keep plants upright.

Peppers 🌶️

  • Start indoors early: Plant seeds 8–10 weeks before last frost in warm soil.

  • Keep bright light: Peppers need lots of light to grow strong.

  • Transplant after frost: When it’s warm outside, harden off seedlings before planting outdoors.

  • Water and feed: Keep soil moist and feed with balanced fertilizer every couple weeks.

Microgreens 🌿

  • Use fresh seeds: Sprinkle seeds evenly on a shallow tray with damp soil.

  • Keep moist: Mist daily until sprouts appear.

  • Provide light: Give indirect sunlight or use grow lights after sprouting.

  • Harvest early: Cut microgreens when they’re about 1–3 inches tall, usually 7–14 days.

Quick Tips

  • Avoid overwatering — soggy soil can kill plants.

  • Make sure plants get enough light daily (6+ hours for tomatoes and peppers).

  • If you see pests, try natural sprays like neem oil.

  • Don’t stress — plants need time to grow!

If you follow these simple steps, you’ll have a better chance at growing healthy plants and enjoying your harvest. For questions, just contact us — we’re here to help!
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