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Seeds don’t need much to germinate - just water, warmth and light. But as always the devil’s in the detail because some of them also need specific triggers to kick-start the germination process - they might need a cold period, exposure to light, or darkness.

Here you’ll find a wealth of information and expert tips on seeds, sowing, mixed plantings and many other plant-related topics to help your sowing plans succeed
And of course we’ll always love to hear from you if anything remains unclear, or if you’ve encountered any problems with your seeds. Just drop a line to our customer service team and we’ll try to help as quickly as we can.

All about seeds

A tiny spark of life ignites – and nature springs forth, in all its splendour. That’s reason enough to find out more about seeds and their secrets – and we’ve gathered together a wealth of information on this subject here.

Seed sowing calendar

In this category you will find all our seeds put in order, according to their ideal seasonal sowing period for direct cultivation outdoors, adjusted as to correspond with the climatic conditions in Germany and central Europe.

Sowing Instruction

The seeds won't germinate? The plants won't grow? We would like to offer you space here for more in-depth growing information, as unfortunately, the seed pack sachets often only have limited space for the most essential growing instructions relevant to each plant variety.

For further reading

Welcome to our shop area dedicated to know-how, ideas and advice around open-pollinated seeds and sowing and growing plants. Sustainable gardening is our passion – and it’s a passion we’re keen to share, so we’re really delighted that you’re here. This is where you’ll find our blog and our gardening glossary.

Blog: Garden Secrets

Take a deep dive into our gardening world. Here our experts share their experiences and knowledge, offering tips and inspiration across all aspects of gardening, plant propagation and nature.

Colourful bouquet of coneflowers, knapweeds and wildflowers

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Glossary

From sowing depth to biennials: in the glossary we explain the terms you come across while gardening and on our seed packets. Short, clear and made for looking up.

About Magic Garden Seeds

The company Magic Garden Seeds has been in existence since 1997. Here you’ll find out more about how we’ve evolved and our current thoughts and values.