My NEW Favorite Seed Starting Method
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Date: 2022-07-18
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VeganMarcella
So soft, most seed planter demos and I have found with too fluffy of soil causes the water not transfer well and poor root contact as it grows, I've never seen such a dainty seed planting, not real. You kept saying it should be pressed a little, but you really didn't do that, what you did was strangely soft. And who does one 6-pak at a time for a tray, have you ever done this before? this was a strange unrealistic seed planting. I doubt if you really plant that way, why not show a real seed planting when demonstrating. And why promote a short tray? who wants a short height tray? It does not hold enough water to water all the 6 paks without watching and adding more. You kind of did a demo as if you are someone who doesn't know what they are doing, this is not your normal, or maybe it is and I haven't paid attention.
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So soft, most seed planter demos and I have found with too fluffy of soil causes the water not transfer well and poor root contact as it grows, I've never seen such a dainty seed planting, not real. You kept saying it should be pressed a little, but you really didn't do that, what you did was strangely soft. And who does one 6-pak at a time for a tray, have you ever done this before? this was a strange unrealistic seed planting. I doubt if you really plant that way, why not show a real seed planting when demonstrating. And why promote a short tray? who wants a short height tray? It does not hold enough water to water all the 6 paks without watching and adding more. You kind of did a demo as if you are someone who doesn't know what they are doing, this is not your normal, or maybe it is and I haven't paid attention.
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April
Kevin, your followers might want to check on something in their area - I live in central Fl, and here in Fl many of the local libraries have seed libraries that provide free seeds for both vegetables and for some flowers as well. The repackage the seed in small quantities more suitable for home gardeners who grow just a few crops. Here you can get up to 5 packs of seeds at each visit and each pack will have maybe 10 large seeds or more of the smaller types of seeds, but enough to grow several plants. This way everyone has a free resource if they want to try gardening. When you pick up the seed packs, you just let the librarian know as they keep up with the seed inventory and replace them when they get low. I get seeds here every Spring and I think it's a great idea.
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Kevin, your followers might want to check on something in their area - I live in central Fl, and here in Fl many of the local libraries have seed libraries that provide free seeds for both vegetables and for some flowers as well. The repackage the seed in small quantities more suitable for home gardeners who grow just a few crops. Here you can get up to 5 packs of seeds at each visit and each pack will have maybe 10 large seeds or more of the smaller types of seeds, but enough to grow several plants. This way everyone has a free resource if they want to try gardening. When you pick up the seed packs, you just let the librarian know as they keep up with the seed inventory and replace them when they get low. I get seeds here every Spring and I think it's a great idea.
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Bucko
These are the trays I use and I LOVE them! Perfect in every way. I have the clear domes and and bottom trays. I have a three tier hydroponic shelf where I grow greens and mini peas in my house. To do my outside seed starts I use the Epic trays with the bottom tray and they fit beautifully in the boxes on my shelves. When they germinate I use the dome to hold them up to the light and it fits in the bottom tray securely. Everything does really well and I don't have to buy starts. The ease of popping the plants out using the holes on the bottom is efficient and the plants come out in perfect condition. Can't say enough about how well made these products are. Clearly designed by a gardener.
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These are the trays I use and I LOVE them! Perfect in every way. I have the clear domes and and bottom trays. I have a three tier hydroponic shelf where I grow greens and mini peas in my house. To do my outside seed starts I use the Epic trays with the bottom tray and they fit beautifully in the boxes on my shelves. When they germinate I use the dome to hold them up to the light and it fits in the bottom tray securely. Everything does really well and I don't have to buy starts. The ease of popping the plants out using the holes on the bottom is efficient and the plants come out in perfect condition. Can't say enough about how well made these products are. Clearly designed by a gardener.
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Aelanna64
I just bought some of these trays and I'm very happy with them. This year I am buying extra heavy duty versions of everything. They are pricey, but well worth it. I'm tired of the cheap trays and cheap 10x20s that fall apart quickly. I bought a set of these (2 trays worth) and Mega Heavy Duty 10x20 trays from Greenhouse Megastore, and now I'm set for years. I only bought one set to try them out but I will be getting more to fill all my trays.
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I just bought some of these trays and I'm very happy with them. This year I am buying extra heavy duty versions of everything. They are pricey, but well worth it. I'm tired of the cheap trays and cheap 10x20s that fall apart quickly. I bought a set of these (2 trays worth) and Mega Heavy Duty 10x20 trays from Greenhouse Megastore, and now I'm set for years. I only bought one set to try them out but I will be getting more to fill all my trays.
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MK
I love your videos, but you don't need 'the right seed starting mix', the seed starting mix is probably the easiest time you'll have within a plants life figuring out what it will be happy in for that time. It's really not necessary to purchase costly seed starting mix, seeds have all the nutrients they need to get started and will germinate in almost anything given its not heavy (like clay. Pure coco coir works great, washed sand works great.
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I love your videos, but you don't need 'the right seed starting mix', the seed starting mix is probably the easiest time you'll have within a plants life figuring out what it will be happy in for that time. It's really not necessary to purchase costly seed starting mix, seeds have all the nutrients they need to get started and will germinate in almost anything given its not heavy (like clay. Pure coco coir works great, washed sand works great.
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Angela
This is so exciting! Im starting my seeds indoors for the first time this year. Being in Zone 4b, its a must for most things and Im hoping to save money by not buying transplants. So Ive started onions, celery, and a few different flowers like impatiens and geraniums. Im wondering if its necessary to transplant any of them to bigger pots before they go outside and how do you tell if it is needed? Youre the best! Love watching your videos!
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This is so exciting! Im starting my seeds indoors for the first time this year. Being in Zone 4b, its a must for most things and Im hoping to save money by not buying transplants. So Ive started onions, celery, and a few different flowers like impatiens and geraniums. Im wondering if its necessary to transplant any of them to bigger pots before they go outside and how do you tell if it is needed? Youre the best! Love watching your videos!
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meehd01
Raised beds should be built with Eastern Red Cedar lumber. Don't use treated lumber. You don't want chemicals leaching into the soil and never use poisonous railroad ties anywhere around your garden because they are treated with creosote and they will contaminate your crops. Kinta Sawmill in SE Oklahoma has some really nice planter boxes made from Eastern Red Cedar they mill themselves that is not contaminated with chemicals.
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Raised beds should be built with Eastern Red Cedar lumber. Don't use treated lumber. You don't want chemicals leaching into the soil and never use poisonous railroad ties anywhere around your garden because they are treated with creosote and they will contaminate your crops. Kinta Sawmill in SE Oklahoma has some really nice planter boxes made from Eastern Red Cedar they mill themselves that is not contaminated with chemicals.
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JJ
Noticed the problem with the hydrophobic bag mix. Consider pre-mostening the entire bag or a good portion a few days in advance of sowing. As soil maker, I dampen my mix at assembly with it; s organic amendments 30-60 days before use in a large heay duty bag. This gives the soil microbes actiation time. Think abour how yeast turns flour into bread. I suspect store bought mixes would benefit from an activation period too. Lunix +1
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Noticed the problem with the hydrophobic bag mix. Consider pre-mostening the entire bag or a good portion a few days in advance of sowing. As soil maker, I dampen my mix at assembly with it; s organic amendments 30-60 days before use in a large heay duty bag. This gives the soil microbes actiation time. Think abour how yeast turns flour into bread. I suspect store bought mixes would benefit from an activation period too. Lunix +1
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Bryan
I've recycled fruit and veggie trays for seed starting treys. Even use the plastic cover, and that extra humidity seems to help with germination. Got some organic seeds, and started some Romanesco, Texas Bird Peppers, and African Jelly Cucumbers among some other things. I work at a grocery store so I get all the goodies that they want to throw out. Your videos have been a great help the last 2 years. Thank you.
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I've recycled fruit and veggie trays for seed starting treys. Even use the plastic cover, and that extra humidity seems to help with germination. Got some organic seeds, and started some Romanesco, Texas Bird Peppers, and African Jelly Cucumbers among some other things. I work at a grocery store so I get all the goodies that they want to throw out. Your videos have been a great help the last 2 years. Thank you.
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Fringe
I hate humidity domes they always cause mold issues for me so I am giving away all my humidity domes for free right now on craigslist. As for watering I always fill the tray with water, let the pots sit in that, then do a light misting on top to make sure that it becomes entirely moistened. Then plant the seeds. Watering from the top is silly and knocks the seeds around.
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I hate humidity domes they always cause mold issues for me so I am giving away all my humidity domes for free right now on craigslist. As for watering I always fill the tray with water, let the pots sit in that, then do a light misting on top to make sure that it becomes entirely moistened. Then plant the seeds. Watering from the top is silly and knocks the seeds around.
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amantedelenguaje2
Thanks for keeping home gardeners in mind. I have been searching for reusable, durable, small seed-starting trays or plugs. I only have. 25 acres, so I don't need huge nursery seed trays. I haven't found what I needed until now. I just ordered some. I can't wait for them to arrive so I can start my spinach, lettuce, celery, and flowers.
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Thanks for keeping home gardeners in mind. I have been searching for reusable, durable, small seed-starting trays or plugs. I only have. 25 acres, so I don't need huge nursery seed trays. I haven't found what I needed until now. I just ordered some. I can't wait for them to arrive so I can start my spinach, lettuce, celery, and flowers.
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Goupi
I always sow just one seed in each cell unit and I'm sowing 3 times the plants I need. Say, I want 4 plants, then I populate all the 12 cells of a small 3 x 4 tray. Even with old seeds, I end up with at least 5-6 beautiful plants. When time comes to plant them outside, I offer the excess to some friends and neighbors, they never go to waste.
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I always sow just one seed in each cell unit and I'm sowing 3 times the plants I need. Say, I want 4 plants, then I populate all the 12 cells of a small 3 x 4 tray. Even with old seeds, I end up with at least 5-6 beautiful plants. When time comes to plant them outside, I offer the excess to some friends and neighbors, they never go to waste.
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cody
My starts come up and looked great! Green house is heated and cooled stays 60-90 lowest and highest. But after a week or two they started dropping. . I thought maybe too much water but I never let it get soggy. Not sure what's going on with them. I'm now thinking too much direct sun for new seedlings, they are in the direct sun? Any help?
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My starts come up and looked great! Green house is heated and cooled stays 60-90 lowest and highest. But after a week or two they started dropping. . I thought maybe too much water but I never let it get soggy. Not sure what's going on with them. I'm now thinking too much direct sun for new seedlings, they are in the direct sun? Any help?
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Jennifer
Im going to purchase some of the Epic seed starting cells, but would also like to have one of the 1 trays that you are using - would you be able to let me know where you purchased them? I didnt see them on your sight when I went to order the 6 packs - thanks in advance!
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Im going to purchase some of the Epic seed starting cells, but would also like to have one of the 1 trays that you are using - would you be able to let me know where you purchased them? I didnt see them on your sight when I went to order the 6 packs - thanks in advance!
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brochachofy
Def not a knock against these, but what's your take on soil blocks vs these? I would assumes soil blocks would be better? I love that they are made from recycled #5 and are sturdy rather than cheap. Seems like a very thoughtful design.
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Def not a knock against these, but what's your take on soil blocks vs these? I would assumes soil blocks would be better? I love that they are made from recycled #5 and are sturdy rather than cheap. Seems like a very thoughtful design.
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