Part 2 of some of the most common mistakes I see beginning gardeners making when seed starting indoors. We are going through the 7 biggest in this episode. Check out our new clothing line! http:www.freshpickedapparel.com
VIDEO: 7 BIGGEST Seed Starting Mistakes Gardeners Make
Part 2 of some of the most common mistakes I see beginning gardeners making when seed starting indoors. We are going through the 7 biggest in this episode. Check out our new clothing line! http:www.freshpickedapparel.com
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Glad I've never bought a heat mat. My window sill germinates them just fine. Texas does get very humid though so I'm scared to try strawberries. Last time I did they got cooked
dude I think your sign off should be "grow big and grow home"
I'm loving your series! I've just moved from 10b to 4a! I'm learning all new ways to garden. Your seedstarting series is amazing! I think I was making at least 7 of your 14! I watch your videos with my gardening notebook and pencil! Thanks for the great content,
Wait.. I can just clip off a little stem from a basil plant I already have and it will sprout roots…
hey where are you located or what zone? I'm looking for people in my area to referabce better (GTA Ontario)
I've been starting seeds indoors for decades, and have no problem using regular soil, even out of the garden, not some special mix bought from a store. You simply aren't following your own advice enough, and adding an additional element that helps the plants too.
1) If your soil is staying too wet, particularly staying wet on the surface, do I even need to write it? Water less often. You do not at all need some special soil mix. Whatever you have in the garden that's suitable, is also suitable to start the seeds indoors.
2) Add a fan. This helps dry the soil surface, helps give the stems some exercise to become strong against the eventual wind they'll face outdoors, and in an enclosed indoor grow area, helps with respiration, CO2/Oxygen exchange, as well as deterring flying pests from being attracted to your plants. You might be surprised how easily flying pests can enter your home, for example from bananas bought at the grocery store, hatching from them.
Long ago I was using the peat moss, vermiculite and perlite, and find it just a waste of money now, and more hassle as it becomes a nutrient 'sink and requires more fertilizer, unless of course you bought some special starter mix that already had the fertilizer in it which is again more expense for a tiny quantity compared to just buying a bale of peat moss if you must use peat moss.
Indoors is not that much different when it comes to soil, if you simply provide sufficient ventilation instead of stagnant, high humidity air.
Two questions. 1) You're using those itty bitty trays you warned against. Is that because you're using them for cuttings, not seedlings? 2) What on earth are you putting inside the trays (the yellowish stuff)? Is it some seed starter foam or something? Oops! 3 questions!
I overwater cause even during the pandemic work requires I leave town for 10 days at a time
No drainage window sill with direct afternoon sun. I try to simulate a good rainfall every two weeks, it’s a bit easier when you can see the water level through glass or PET
Thanks for these videos. I am 100% sure that I've made some of these mistakes. I live in a sub-Arctic climate, and our growing season is super short growing season. I started my seedlings in early May and they are doing well, but we still have frost risk for a couple more weeks. I have tiny cups that I made from toilet rolls and newspapers, but I think I will need to re-pot them into larger containers. Space will definitely be an issue.
what is an ideal potting mix for indoors if we should not use compost ?
What is the medium you are using for the basil cuttings?
Wow! These Have been so helpful. Thank you!
Wow super helpful! I was totally gonna commit some of those mistakes, and you helped me avoid them!
I don't comment often but I've been starting from seed for 4 years now with… not-so-great results. I've managed to get plants out in the garden the last 2 years but they've definitely been stressed! These 2 videos have cleared up about every issue I've been suffering with so THANK YOU SO MUCH!
What is the plug type thing he's putting the basil clippings in?
I found your channel yesterday based on a recommendation for grow light from a FB gardening group…I have learned more from the first 4 videos I've watched than I knew in the whole time I've been TRYING to grow seeds. Now I know about the heat mat, the humidity dome, the grow light….and you name it. THANK YOU!!! I'm so happy I found your channel…and your website!
Great video!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to do these informational, interesting, and entertaining videos.
This was extremely helpful to me, a newbie gardener!! Thank you!!
Your comments about "zones" are GREAT!
QUESTION: Are "grow lights" damaging to human eyes?
If I wasn't already subscribed, I'd definitely have hit that button for the Spongebob reference.
You're awesome, I learned so much – and one of the great pieces is how to teach simply these techniques to others! Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Have you thought of coconut coir potting mix, like Burpee instead of a peat moss blend that isn’t as renewable?
What are your thoughts on using Coconut coir for a seed starting medium. I have a 20lb bag I used when I tried the Kratky Hydroponic method and thought of using it. I've used Promix and it's nice but harder to find this season due to people gardening more
"LUKE!!! I am not your father"………… but thanks for all your hard work and dedication. From N.S.
I'm referring to carrot seeds…..I direct sowed them outside in Chicagoland…germination says 12-18 days…how long can the seeds be in the soil before germination before they rot? I think mine are within those 12-18 days but I wonder… Love your channel by the way..great information. Thanks!.