Burpee Seed Starter: A Guide to Growing Flower, Vegetable, and Herb Seeds Indoors and Outdoors

by Maureen Heffernan

A complete, easy-to-use gardening manual covering the basics of starting plants from seed discusses indoor and outdoor cultivation, how to purchase seed, seed viability, gardening equipment, planting charts and light requirements, planting dates, and other valuable information. Original.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published February 12, 1997

Reviews

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another gardening resource I've had since the 90's. It has excellent seed-starting information. We built the pvc pipe gardening shelf that is in this book, though as I recall, the instructions were very wonky and could have been written better. Nonetheless, we still have the pvc plant shelf and have grown thousands of seedlings on it over the years.

These days I favor using soil blockers rather than seedling trays, so my seed starting methods have changed over the years, but this book and Burpee seed starting trays first gave me my start.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is going to be my new gardening bible! So many tips and tricks that can be used and suggestions for planting in different types of soils and climates. I’m excited and hoping for a very successful garden this year and I’m sure I will be referencing this book many times throughout the growing season ☺️

[Dobby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my most used, most beloved gardening resources. Well-written, glossy pages, full-color photographs, a wealth of information, and appendices packed with charts, planting guides, and other critical information.

[JEAVONNA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference extensive encyclopedia of herb and vegetable seed starting tips. Lots of information on growing from seed. I'll be referring to this for many years to come.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book I've used to learn how to germinate seeds. Very good guide.

[Pam Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, used it to start my garden from seed. It worked great! Lots of varieties!