Do you want to grow plant varieties the store doesn’t sell? Do you want an early start on plants instead of planting seeds outdoors? Are your seedlings pale and spindly?
Grace Troeh, a Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardener, will present “Starting Plants from Seed,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1.
The class will cover basic seedling needs, such as preparation of picky seeds, soils, germinating temperatures, light, moisture and seedling hygiene. Troeh will also discuss how to handle seeds saved from our own plants to preserve viability.
Additionally, she will present ideas for setups to start seedlings, some of which can be made at home from readily available items.
This class will be held in the Sunflower Room of the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1208 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Registration is not required.
The fee is $5, payable at the door, waived for certified Extension master gardeners. For more information, call 913-299-9300.
– Information from Wyandotte County Extension office