Show TIPS to gardeners plant seeds carefully W HEN vegetable and flower seeds purchased from reputable firms do not germinate as they should it is safe to assume that conditions are not favorable for growth or that seeds were not planted properly therefore it is of greatest importance to plant seeds according to directions on the packets ex small seeds must be covered only lightly with soil according to harold N coulter legeta ble expert 1 the will to grow is strong in seeds but they have their limitations to plant a tiny seed like the petunia under an inch of soil is like burying a man under a 20 story building and asking him to push it away heavier larger seeds of course may be planted deeper beans and cucumbers may be covered with three quarters of an inch to a full inch of soil peas and corn sprout vigorously and may be planted from an inch to an inch and one half deep many successful home gardeners actually cover peas and corn with an extra half inch of soil after they begin to p push sh t through this protects them from birds and also helps keep weeds down |