How to Start Seeds Indoors in Pakistan – A Home Gardening Guide
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How to Start Seeds Indoors in Pakistan – A Home Gardening Guide

Why Start Seeds Indoors?

Pakistan’s weather can be unpredictable — either too hot or too cold. By starting seeds indoors, you can protect tender young plants and transplant them outdoors once conditions are ideal. This also gives gardeners more time to grow long-season crops and rare heirloom varieties.

پاکستان جیسے گرم یا غیر متوقع موسم والے ملک میں اگر آپ بیج گھر کے اندر اُگانا سیکھ لیں، تو آپ کا باغیچہ پہلے سے زیادہ فصل دے گا۔ یہ گائیڈ آپ کو سکھائے گی کہ بیج کہاں سے لینے ہیں، کیسے لگانے ہیں، اور کب باہر منتقل کرنے ہیں۔

Before Going into Details please also check some seeds require special preparation before planting. Refer to our complete guide on seed preparation methods in Pakistan.


1. Buy Fresh, High-Quality Seeds ( تازہ اور معیاری بیج خریدیں )

Avoid expired or low-germination seed packets. For strong, healthy plants, buy fresh, heirloom, natural and hybrid seeds from apnaugao.com 

سستے یا پرانے بیج اکثر صحیح طرح اگتے نہیں، اس لیے ہمیشہ تازہ بیج خریدیں۔

Apnaugao Offers;

  • 100% pure seeds (no fillers)

  • High germination rates

  • Vegetable, herb, and flower varieties

  • Seed sets for home gardeners

 


2. Use the Right Starting Mix ( صحیح مٹی استعمال کریں )

Garden soil is too dense and may carry diseases. For best results:

گھر کی مٹی زیادہ بھاری ہوتی ہے اور بیماری لگا سکتی ہے۔ بیج اُگانے کے لیے ہلکی، صاف مٹی استعمال کریں

  • Use a light, sterile Organic Potting Mix

  • Ensures proper drainage, water retention, and root health

  • ApnaUgao offers several custom blends suitable for seed starting


3. Choose Containers with Drainage ( ایسے کنٹینر استعمال کریں جن میں سوراخ ہوں )

Select containers that drain well and are easy to transplant from:

✅ Always ensure proper drainage holes to prevent fungal rot.

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4. Plant at the Right Depth ( بیج گہرائی میں صحیح لگائیں )

Each seed has its own preferred depth:

عام اصول یہ ہے کہ بیج کو اس کی چوڑائی کے دو سے تین گنا گہرائی میں لگائیں

  • General rule: plant 2–3 times deeper than the seed’s width

  • Tiny seeds (basil, lettuce): press lightly into surface

  • Large seeds (beans): sow about 1 inch deep

  • Avoid planting too deep or too shallow

✅ Always sow extra seeds and thin them later.


5. Keep the Mix Warm and Moist ( مٹی کو گرم اور نم رکھیں )

Seeds need warmth and moisture to sprout:

بیج اُگنے کے لیے گرمائش اور نمی ضروری ہے

  • Ideal soil temperature: 20–25°C

  • Use a heating mat, or place pots near a warm appliance

  • Mist gently to avoid drying or disturbing the soil


6. Provide Light ( سورج کی روشنی دیں )

  • Place seedlings near a bright window

  • If needed, use grow lights a few inches above the plants

  • Ensure 12–14 hours of light per day for strong growth


7. Keep Cool After Sprouting ( بیج اُگنے کے بعد ٹھنڈی جگہ رکھیں )

  • Maintain ambient temperature around 25°C

  • Avoid overheating — place in partial shade if necessary

  • Ensure good airflow around seedlings


8. Fertilize Weekly ( ہر ہفتے کھاد دیں )

Once your seedlings develop true leaves:

  • Feed weekly using half-strength organic fertilizer

  • Use ApnaUgao Organic Vermicompost or a balanced seedling formula

  • Avoid overfeeding — seedlings are delicate


9. Time to Thin ( کمزور پودے نکال دیں )

  • When seedlings have 2–3 sets of leaves, thin them

  • Keep the strongest seedling in each pot

  • Snip weaker ones at the base — don’t pull


10. Harden Off Before Planting ( باہر منتقل کرنے سے پہلے "عادت" ڈالیں )

To prepare plants for outdoor life:

  1. Place them outside in a shaded area for a few hours

  2. Gradually increase outdoor time over 4–5 days

  3. Leave them out overnight before transplanting

This process helps seedlings adjust to wind, light, and temperature.


11. Transplanting to the Garden ( باغ میں یا گرو بیگ میں لگانا )

  • Choose a cloudy or cool evening for transplanting

  • Use Grow Bags or garden beds

  • Bury up to the first set of leaves

  • Water well and avoid disturbing roots


Final Tip

Even experienced gardeners lose a few seedlings — don’t worry! Indoor seed starting is a learning process. Start small, stay consistent, and enjoy the journey from seed to harvest..

آخری مشورہ

بیج لگانا ایک سیکھنے والا عمل ہے۔ ہو سکتا ہے چند بیج نہ اگیں، تو پریشان نہ ہوں۔ اعتماد رکھیں، صبر کریں، اور ہر بار بہتر کریں۔

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