Vegetable Seed Starting

(Updated: Jan. 23, 2026, 11:50 a.m.)

Extension Gardener Webinar

watering seedling
Photo: NC State Extension

Growing your own vegetable transplants from seed can give you a head start on the growing season and access to varieties not commonly found as transplants at garden centers.

Join Matt Jones (Extension Horticulture Agent) for awebinar  on planting and establishing vegetables from seed. Participants will learn about seed biology, vegetable variety selection, growing media, containers, growing conditions, and diagnosing common problems.
  • Thursday, Feb. 19th, 2026 6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. REGISTER
QUESTIONS? Contact Matt Jones at matt_jones@ncsu.edu

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