Starting Seeds Indoors

Last year I germinated seeds in wet paper towels and then planted in soil.  The bulk of the plants survived, but they were not hearty (like store bought plants) when I finally put them in the beds.  I lost a few and ended up buying replacements.

This year I decided to start all of my seeds in the AeroGarden.  The first group of seeds were ready for planting in soil after 3-weeks.  Just like any other method, not all of the seeds germinated and grew so perhaps they are better planted directly into the soil?

It was been 5 weeks total and the plants you see in the AeroGarden below are 2-weeks old and the potted ones are 5 weeks and very hearty.