{"id":2723,"date":"2024-03-20T20:16:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T20:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/?p=2723"},"modified":"2025-05-13T03:22:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T03:22:31","slug":"five-benefits-of-starting-your-own-seeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/five-benefits-of-starting-your-own-seeds\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Benefits of Seed Starting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3296\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7345.heic\" style=\"object-position:50% 11%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 11%\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-larger-font-size\"><strong>Bell Pepper<\/strong> Seedlings<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><em>Disclosure: I am an Amazon affiliate and if you make a purchase through my links I am compensated at no cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should You Start Seeds? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Well there&#8217;s quite a few reasons. In this post I&#8217;m going to discuss why should learn to start your own seeds both indoors and outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Some gardeners say seed starting indoors is for the more experiences gardener. However, I was able to pull this off my second year in gardening. Although I was a little overwhelmed at first because I was still learning to garden altogether. That&#8217;s okay, because I learned from all the mistakes I made so I can share them with you now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">To learn the exact details about how to start seeds  <a href=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/seed-starting-indoors-5-essential-tips-and-helpful-supplies-to-set-you-up-for-success\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2688\">read this post!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-f3592e090b63f27e1b417088fd5aa402\">Ok, let&#8217;s chat about all the benefits of growing your plants from seeds vs. buying them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. You Can Grow A Greater Variety of Plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">You can grow a much broader variety of plants not available at garden centers. To give you an example, I grew Loofah sponges my first year seed starting. That&#8217;s something you don&#8217;t often find in your local nursery or garden stores. You can also grow interesting varieties of tomatoes that you can&#8217;t find at your big box store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. More Cost Efficient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">When you break down the cost per plant, purchasing seeds is more economical. A single seed packet often contains numerous seeds, allowing you to grow multiple plants for the price of a few seedlings at a store. As your garden expands, this cost effectiveness becomes even more evident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/savingPNG-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3300\" style=\"width:839px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/savingPNG-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/savingPNG-scaled-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/savingPNG-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/savingPNG-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/savingPNG-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/savingPNG-2048x1360.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/savingPNG-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/savingPNG-1080x717.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. You Have Control Over the Entire Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">You have total control over the entire germination and growing process. You can choose organic sees, control the type of fertilizer used and avoid harmful pesticides that could be present in store bought seedlings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You Get a Head Start On The Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">By germinating seeds indoors, you can extend the time your plants have to mature before being transplanted outdoors. This can lead to earlier harvest and providing more yield over the course of the growing season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7345.heic\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3296\" style=\"width:841px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. It Is A Great Learning Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Seed starting is not just about saving money; it&#8217;s also a valuable learning experience no matter your age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Understanding the life cycle of plants, from seed to maturity, enhances your gardening skills and knowledge. This hands-on approach gives a deeper connection with your garden and environment and increases self-confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18666ee4b363dbd67d6668326f16cb4f\">Have I convinced you to start your own seeds? Leave a comment and let me know!<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#32373c\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-profile-box square gb-has-avatar gb-font-size-18 gb-block-profile gb-profile-columns\"><div class=\"gb-profile-column gb-profile-avatar-wrap\"><div class=\"gb-profile-image-wrap\"><figure class=\"gb-profile-image-square\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"gb-profile-avatar wp-image-3889\" src=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1073.heic\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gb-profile-column gb-profile-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"gb-profile-name\" style=\"color:#32373c\">About the Author <\/h2><p class=\"gb-profile-title\" style=\"color:#32373c\"><br>Michelle is a self-taught kitchen gardener whose goal is to help everyone find resources, guidance, and inspiration to rediscover or discover for the first time how fun and rewarding gardening can be.<br><br>Through her blog and social media, Michelle&#8217;s Garden Grows, she offers practical tips, educational content, and inspiration to support and encourage others on their gardening journeys.<br><br>With an RN, BSN degree, Michelle blends her faith and nursing background with gardening, showing how the garden can be a place of healing, growth, and renewal. 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