🌱 1. Don’t Overwater Most seedlings die from too much love. • Soil should feel like a wrung-out sponge • Bottom water when possible • Let the top slightly dry between watering 💡 In Minnesota’s late winter, dry indoor air can trick you into overwatering. ⸻ 💡 2. Light Is EVERYTHING A sunny window isn’t enough this time of year. • Keep grow lights 1–2 inches above seedlings • 14–16 hours per day • Raise lights as plants grow Leggy seedlings = not enough light. ⸻ 🌡 3. Warm Soil = Better Germination Especially for peppers & tomatoes. • Use a heat mat • Ideal soil temp: 70–80°F for warm crops • Remove heat once seeds sprout Cold soil = slow or uneven germination (very common in Zone 4 homes).