Ask most gardeners how they sow seeds and they'll describe a process that's essentially the same regardless of what they're planting: fill a tray with compost, scatter the seeds, cover with a thin layer of compost, water, and wait.
It's also, for a significant number of plant species, not the best approach available — and understanding why changes how successfully you can grow from seed in a way that feels almost unfair once you know it.
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