fairly large seeds can be just pushed into the soil. water the first time by standing in containers of water so that the whole soil can be well moistened. place in the frame with a piece of glass on top and then cover with dark paper. the best time to sow is in early spring, in a temperature of 70°f (21°c); seeds will germinate at a lower temperature but will take longer to do so. once seedlings have appeared, the paper must be removed and the glass should be raised slightly. the seedlings must be kept from the direct sun for the first year but they must have plenty of 