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to allow for different germination lengths.
Tamp the starting medium firmly flat. Seeds of a very small size such as Chamomile can be broadcast in designated rows within the container. Larger and easier to place seeds such as Sage or Calendula can be evenly spaced within each row. The rows should be at least one inch apart and about 1/4 inch deep. Seeding in rows will deter damping off — an organism which can be spread by unclean tools or containers and even by the air — should it develop in your seedlings. You can easily separate and destroy those that are infected. Watering with Chamomile tea will further control damping off.
To speed germination I suggest using bottom heat that provides a constant temperature of about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. To keep the soil moist the container can be covered with plastic or glass. The covering should not be placed directly on top of the flat but in such a way as to create a humid air space above the seedling container. Most seeds do not need light for germination but the moment the seedlings emerge your container should be placed for several days in a filtered light setting and then in the direct sunlight.
Watering the container from the bottom is preferred because the entire soil absorbs water. When the seedlings are still small bottom watering will not disturb them. Overhead watering, unless it’s a very fine
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