For easy germination, most seeds need both moisture and warmth ... Favorite Plants Until recently, seed-starting mixes were mainly composed of peat, perlite, and vermiculite.

Although the practice of making solid blocks of soil for growing seeds isn ... from lack of germination and blocks falling apart, so I have gone back to seedling mixes with peat.

The seed-starting kit has two 24-cell seed starting trays with a propagation tray for watering, two germination dome covers which regulate temperature, a six-quart bag of seed starting soil mix ...

Jillian Patrie | University of Minnesota Yard and Garden Extension ...

The best compost will provide all the nutrients and support needed for seeds and veg to grow ... seedling quality 60%; germination 40%. Heart of England All Purpose Natural Compost £8 for 50 litres ...