Hot take: Growing from seeds beats buying full plants every single time

I used to just grab those ready-to-go tomato plants from the garden center every spring. Last year, I spent about $60 on six big ones. This season, I spent $12 on seed packets and started them indoors. The difference is HUGE. The plants I grew from seed are way stronger and have way more flowers already. I think it's because they never got shocked from being moved around in a tiny pot. My neighbor said my home-started peppers look 'professional,' which felt great. Honestly, buying the grown plant feels like a shortcut that just doesn't pay off. Has anyone else made the switch and seen their garden just take off?

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skylerp3116h ago

My buddy's basil went crazy after he tried seeds too.

the_nina12h ago

Crazy is one word for it. My friend tried seeds and got a few sad little sprouts that never took off. I've had way better luck just buying a small plant from the garden center. It's already strong and you get leaves way faster.