What is a Seedling?

A seedling is a young plant that is grown from seed.

Identifying recently sprouted seedlings at Area 2 Farms is pretty easy, although identifying what crops they are, takes a more trained farmer’s eye. Almost all of our crops are grown from seed and our seedlings begin their lives in a standard 1020 seed tray.

Seedlings are the foundation upon which a healthy and productive crop is built. Our farmers carefully select and plant seeds to ensure they have the best chance of sprouting and growing into healthy plants for us to harvest and deliver to our local community.

Once a seed has sprouted and a seedling has started to grow, our farmers will typically begin to carefully monitor and tend to them. This includes watering regularly, providing custom nutrients, and protecting the crop from pests or other environmental factors that could cause damage.

Of course, growing seedlings isn’t the only way to start a crop, cuttings, and grafting are other methods a plant’s life can begin.

However, seedlings are a great way to start a productive and healthy crop. They represent the promise of growth and the potential for a bountiful harvest. So, the next time you see a group of tiny sprouts poking their heads up out of the soil on the farm, remember that those little seedlings have the potential to grow into something truly amazing.

Always remember, even the tiniest seedling has the potential to grow into a big, strong, and healthy plant. So let's root for our farmers and their hard work to cultivate a fruitful harvest!