Seed Starting That Works: Master the Art of Growing From Seed

Stop guessing. Start growing.If you’ve ever planted seeds, waited… and ended up with patchy trays, leggy seedlings, or plants that looked great indoors but crashed the minute they hit the garden—this book is for you.Seed Starting That Works is a straight-talking, step-by-step guide that teaches you how to grow strong, healthy plants from seed—without fancy equipment, confusing “gardener math,” or advice that only works in perfect conditions.This isn’t theory. It’s the practical stuff that actually makes the difference: how warm your soil needs to be, why bright windows still fail, how to water without smothering roots, and exactly what to change when something goes sideways.Inside, you’ll learn:Why temperature overrides almost everything—and how to use heat the right way (without cooking your trays)Grow light setup that works in real homes—distance, duration, and what “enough light” really meansHow to prevent damping-off and mystery die-offs with simple airflow and moisture habitsThe truth about seed starting mix—and why garden soil sabotages seedlings indoorsWhen to feed seedlings (and when feeding hurts) so you don’t “love them to death”Hardening off done right—so your plants don’t panic the first day outsideWarm-season vs. cool-season strategies for tomatoes, peppers, greens, brassicas, herbs, and moreTiming that actually works—how to plan backwards so seedlings are ready when it mattersPlus, you get built-in reference tools you’ll use all season:Germination guidelines by cropLighting distance and duration chartsTroubleshooting flowcharts (what to check first, second, and last)Seasonal start schedules (indoor, greenhouse, and direct sow)Equipment lists by budget tier (what matters and what to skip)Quick-decision checklists for every phaseThis book is for you if:You want reliable results without overcomplicating the processYou’re tired of wasting trays, soil, and time on weak startsYou want seedlings that transplant fast, recover quickly, and actually produceGrow better plants—starting from day one.Seed Starting That Works: Master the Art of Growing from Seedby Anthony Urso