Depth of planting vegetables
Planting depth is important, because the seed has to be able to push its shoot out into the light before it runs out of energy. But the seed also has to be deep enough for it to remain damp, and for the roots to be able to grow into soil & reach nutrients and water.
As a rule of thumb, the seed should be covered by a depth of soil equal to the thickness of the seed.
Click here for a chart showing planting depth vegetable planting depth
Before measuring the depth, the seed bed should be level and firmed down. This may be done with a light roller, or tapping it down with a rake.
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Hi Top Veg,
I always have trouble remembering how deep to plant vegetable seeds, so this chart will come in very handy. I have printed it out, so thanks for the expert advice.
Elizabeth
Comment by Elizabeth - March 14, 2007 7:45 am
Planting vegetables needs your full responsibility. Like this one, as for the neophytes, they won’t think at all that the planting depth is also a necessary factor in growing your vegetables successfully. If planning to grow vegetables, there are also various factors aside from planting depth. Research or ask the help of some expert gardeners.
Comment by planting vegetables - May 2, 2008 3:57 am