So your seeds have germinated, and they’re even starting to grow. You’ve avoided damping off disease, your seedlings aren’t too leggy…they’re just…big. This is a GOOD problem to have! But, it’s time to pot them up into larger pots if you’re not transplanting them outside yet.
If you don’t, you’ll risk them becoming root-bound in their small pots and struggling for water and nutrients. Remember, most seed starting mix is inert (no inherent nutrition).
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Have a potting up tip? Let me know in the comments – Kevin
. May the peace of Christ be with you
This is good growing advice
For me potting up means 8 oz cups right from the start…..Too much work/Too lazy.
Lk thirty, I lk it, asm
product is a waste of money at $50 a bag. You can get mychorizal fungi for free so many places. We dont need to use manufactured products to grow
I realize some people don't have the indoor space but I hate up potting so I start with a larger container. Usually a 16 or 18 ounce solo cup.
Up potting is a pain in neck but if you don't have space you need to do it.
I saw that smirk after you spit at the end lol.
Nice job! I am wondering if there is a reason why you couldn't just plant the seedling in the garden instead of doing the small pot phase?
Hi, great video! Did you grow your seedlings under a grow light? Also can you please give me the website you got the bacterial fertiliser from?
You're ahead of me in the process, I'm jealous! I love in a Zone 4b (Minnesota), and our average last frost date isn't until mid to late May, so I'm planting my seeds up next weekend. I've had it marked in my calendar for months, I'm just itching to get in the dirt!!
Rub it in 10b
Great Video Azos works great just tried it and I can see the difference from the plants that i didn't use it on
potted up! Haha always!
could you do a little gardening challenge for your viewers on a budget?! the dollar tree sells pots, soil, and seeds during the springtime. it would be an interesting "challenge" type video and would be great to get your direction on how to best grow some seeds with those kinds of materials..? love your channel!
I’m in zone 5, Capital District NY. It’s April (duh!). We usually put seeds in the ground the first or second week on May. It’s still chilly 40-50 degrees. Is that temp sufficient enough for me to start seeds on my uninsulated porch now?
How do you harden them up? I’m in zone 4
What's the reason for replanting. In theory you could put the seed directly in the bigger box. 😉
Yea I needed help with the lighting. I did pre order your book on Amazon. Will I still get a free seed packet?
Hi! First timer here, can I go directly to a 12×12 pot when they are too large for the starter? Or do I need a transition pot that is smaller? Not much indoor space but I don't want to put them outside too early. Thanks!
Kevin, why can’t you plant that straight into your beds? Herman
Suggestion: don't be a lazy prick by just doing one terrible recording. The audio in this video is indicative of your lethargic horticulture.
When should you pot them up? When do you introduce full sunlight to seedlings with true leaves? Should I harden them off once I plant them up even if it’s a few more weeks until planting in the garden? Or should I keep them inside? I don’t have a lot of room so I’m concerned with potting them up because I have quite a few plants growing
Will you then take this new size directly into the garden?
Quick question: why do you have to start in small pots and then progressively get larger and what happens if I pot the seed immediately in an average plant pot?
If I use miracle grow potting soil do I still need to add compost?