I finally received my testudo seed mix from tortoise supply, but need some advice on how to grow it. I was going to buy a planter to grow the seeds in since my neighbor up the hill treats her lawn with chemicals and I can't plant in my yard for that reason. From videos I've watched, it looks like you have to germinate seeds for them to grow. I am wondering if this is necessary for weeds or if they are easier to grow. Can I just sprinkle the seeds, cover them with soil and water them in an uncovered planter outside or do I need to cover the seeds while they germinate? It is a full-blown summer where I live so I figured the process might be different during the summer than the spring. I'm going to be putting the planter on a porch that gets full sun for most of the day if that changes the answer at all.
So to summarize, does anyone have tips for successfully planting this weed mix during this time of year/know if I need to germinate with the same process as in spring? Also what type of soil do you guys prefer to use? I know it cannot have fertilizer in it, but am not sure what to look for on the label. Lastly, does anyone have advice for the type of material the planter I get should be? I cannot build it myself so should I look for untreated wood or does plastic work?
So to summarize, does anyone have tips for successfully planting this weed mix during this time of year/know if I need to germinate with the same process as in spring? Also what type of soil do you guys prefer to use? I know it cannot have fertilizer in it, but am not sure what to look for on the label. Lastly, does anyone have advice for the type of material the planter I get should be? I cannot build it myself so should I look for untreated wood or does plastic work?