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How do I water the plants?

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Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.

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Use a gentle watering can or spray bottle to dampen the soil. Water until water comes out of the drainage holes.

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It has been a week since I planted my indoor basil seeds and I have not seen any growing. What can I do to check if they will grow? How much longer should I wait to see growing?

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Consider placing your pots on a seedling heating mat. This will warm the soil and increase chances of germination. Sow another round if you think you planted your seeds too deep, as seeds planted too deep will not germinate. If your seeds haven’t germinated after two weeks they likely won’t.

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Can a seed be soaked before planting?

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Yes, that's a good way to promote germination, especially if you keep the seed warm.

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Can a plant that has been started hydroponically be transferred to grow in soil?

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Yes! Still try to simulate its original environment.

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If my basil is turning leggy, what should I do to fix it?

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Place it under the sun. Leggy plants usually lack sunlight. Also, prune it more often to encourage the growth of more leaves.

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