Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors: II. Materials

Authors

Wesley Crump, Utah State UniversityFollow
Taun Beddes, Utah State UniversityFollow
Michael Caron, Utah State UniversityFollow
Milena Oliveira, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

2-6-2025

First Page

1

Last Page

7

Abstract

This second of four fact sheets in this series explores materials needed to start seeds indoors—specifically, seeds, containers, soilless mix (potting soil), lights, water, fertilizer, a heat source, fans, labels, and a general growing space. Our focus is mainly starting vegetables. However, the principles discussed apply to starting herbs and other ornamental annuals and perennials. Online propagation protocols, books on plant propagation, and other Utah State University (USU) Extension resources discuss how to start other unique and less common plants.

Recommended Citation

Crump, W., Beddes, T., Caron, M., & Oliveira, M. (2025). Starting vegetable seeds indoors: II. Materials [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.