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My wife and I are starting a garden for the first time this year. We originally were just planning to do transplants for everything, but a family member gifted us some of her favorite seeds and we've had some luck germinating them! Work is busy so we are not babysitting them as much as we should, but excited to see what makes it.

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[–] TammyTobacco@sh.itjust.works 1 points 40 minutes ago

Those seedlings need more light and a light fan circulating the air so they build strong stems.

[–] sibylle@troet.cafe 6 points 2 hours ago

@DLS good luck!
I am gardening for almost 15 years. And every year some of the things just won't grow. And one year I killed a batch of 100 peppers.

And then I try stuff very lazily and it works.

I started nominating a surprise winner and the epic fail of every year...

I wish you best luck and joy with your garden. And a bit of patience.

What are you growing. Depending on what they are, spacing (cucumbers, squash) and possibly support (tomatoes, some peppers) may be helpful. It's always fun, and even when it goes badly... I still enjoy it.

[–] turbofan211@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

That's very Stardew Valley of them.

[–] slackarr@piefed.ca 1 points 1 hour ago

you will do great, can't wait for update pics!

[–] marsiposa@social.coop 3 points 2 hours ago

@DLS so many starters! Good luck 😊

[–] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 hours ago
[–] idlebee@mastodon.world 5 points 3 hours ago

@DLS Good luck. Careful though it’s addictive.

[–] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 hours ago

Luck wished!