Hey there - I am Very new to this and have multiple questions -
1 can I start my seeds straight in my garden ?
2 if I have 10 seeds can I save a few for December let’s say ? Or do they all need to be planted now ?
I have read so much information and I am so confused .
Btw I am in east coast .
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welcome to the club, yes you can start outside in your garden and you can save some for later .,…
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Welcome to the neighborhood 
@Retiredoldguy what he said 
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There are a lot of us east coasters . NY here.
Put seeds in same container they came in. I have mine from a year ago in a dark glass jar in a cupboard. cool, dry and dark.
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Welcome to the community. Looks like you got your answer! Happy Growing 
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Thank you so much I have a few more questions lol
When I start do I have to soak them in the water ?
And do I have to use 20/20/20 mix? I need some options .
Or do I just use regular fertilizer ? I want to have the best chance of growth.
What can I buy that will help ? Thanks so much in advance : )
NY here too
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I don’t grow outside so not sure. I will tag a few @Drinkslinger @CMichGrower @Covertgrower @shindig153
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Indoor for me.
You absolutely can start your seeds outside, there are risks including bugs and animals.
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While you CAN start your seeds outdoors, you’ll have a better chance of success in a safer environment. A sunny windowsill is perfect for starting seeds. Then once they have their first few sets of leaves you can transplant them outside.
I use a simple seedling soil. There isn’t much in it, since they don’t need much in the beginning.
You can save seeds for years. I keep mind in a closed Tupperware container, with a few silica packets, in the crisper drawer of my fridge. Zero issues germinating seeds that are years and years old.
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Seedlings are delicate so I always start mine indoors in a small cup/pot where I can control the environment. Once they outgrow the starting container you can put them outdoors.
One of the advantages of growing outside, if you grow photoperiod plants, is you can grow really big plants. I start mine early April and grow them inside until mid May when sun is up long enough to keep them from flowering in the spring. That way they get 4 months of growth before the flowering begins.
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