Most seeds sprout fairly easily. Just tamp them into a potting mix, keep them damp, and within a week or two, baby plants are up and ready to go under lights inside until the coast is clear outside.

Gardener sowing seeds in the ground - Susumu Yoshioka/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While purchasing seedlings from your local nursery is a good way to get a ...

Starting plants inside from seed is a growing trend this year, but some varieties are harder to start than others. Most seeds sprout fairly easily. Just tamp them into a potting mix, keep them damp, ...