You need a medium that will be evenly moist but drain well. A mix made of peat moss, Coir, or finely ground bark and perlite or vermiculite does that quite well.

Seeds have everything they need to germinate and grow and do not need any kind of plant food in that mix. Once the seedlings have their true leaves they will need some plant food.

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Thanks. Where is the best place to purchase such ingredients? Do garden supply stores or nurseries carry these in bulk?