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The first step in gardening is the germination of seeds. Many might be hearing of seed germination, but only a few know the meaning of seed germination. 

Before we go into how to Germinate seeds, let's first go into what seed germination is.

Seed germination is the process of growing seeds into plants. In gardening, seed germination is the process of taking seeds into a sprout. Below is a planting guide on how to Germinate seeds.

You need to prepare the soil

The first step to take when you want to germinate is to prepare the soil to revive the seed. This means the soil should be tilled appropriately and loose to enable the seedling to establish a root system as the seed emerges quickly. After putting the seed into the soil, you will have to amend your soil to ensure the seedling gets all the nutrients needed for it to thrive well.

Adding water

Ensure the soil is moist and not soaked because moist soil softens the seeds and promotes germination. A lot of seed starting kits...