There are many flat bodied seeds. Some of these are: Pumpkin, squash, zucchini, cantalope, cucumber, watermelon, marrow, gourds, and so many more! This tip will get your seeds sprouting better, and giving you better success when planting a fewer amount of seeds.
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I learned this the easy way. I soaked mine over night and they were already germinating by morning. I could tell they would need to be planted sideways.
Great tip, I never thought about that. Happy Gardening!
Lovely update Luke thank you for sharing have a blessed day
Great tip!
I had never thought of that. I do it the same way just now reason lol. Good tips
Wow, I need to be more conscientious of how I place seeds in the soil. Thanks!
Please watch Blake Kirby's video, "My autistic Son: Planting Pumpkin Seeds" His name is Luke, also. I love the synchronicity that both of you planted pumpkin seeds on the same day.
Thanks for doing this channel. It's been a big help and given me a lot of information and ideas.
Will do this next time I plant a flat seed, thank you!
Good tip, thanks!
also when you plant your seeds try and filter your planting mix so that it does not have clumpy chunks in it. These tend to make a lot of trouble for smaller seeds.
What i like to use now is Vermiculite, Peat moss, and filtered potting mix (1:1:1 ratio) I used a mesh material bag (sort of like a laundry mesh bag) and put the potting mix in it and shake it over a bucket until i get most of the small stuff filtered out.
You can do this with your compost or worm castings. Key thing is you want very light and fine growing medium for your seeds=)
if you are planting outside and your spoil is very hard and clumpy, you can create a furrow place the seed and sprinkle this light mix over the top.
Hope this helps
Richard.
That's good to know. I always planted them point down. I may have to try this to see if it has any effect.
Never really thought about it too much, but that's a great tip! Thanks a bunch and keep them coming.
Uh oh… thanks for the tip…
Great video! I kind of figured that out on my own, and I had great germination results with all of my pumpkin, melon, cucumber and zucchini seeds.
Now if I could just master those dang bell pepper seeds!!!
I just transplanted my flat bodied seedlings, I sowed 2 per 1 inch plug and I see what you mean about rootbound just 2 days after the seeds sprouted, It was good timing to see your video since I am going to be sowing a second batch. Thanks for making this video
~ Lawrence
ALWAYS thought provoking, fascinating and usable information. Thanks.
Thanks for that tip on seed placement, it's something I admit I've never thought of before. Great starter mix, similar to mine altho I didn't think about powdered Molassis, I just added Blue Agave organic sweetener to my watering can. love the Humic acid component, have you done a lot of research on Humic acid? I am adding to my regular watering regimen for the benefits it adds to grown plants and uptake of nutrients from the soil and rock dust after its been worked on be organisms in the soil. I even add it to my worm bin.
I cannot believe I have been planting them wrong for 3 years, and of course poor germination rates, they always seem to rot. Thank you so much for this video tip. Short, sweet and to the point! The White Cucumber seeds I purchased from you are waiting for next year! I will send you pictures when they are growing. I think I planted them too late here this year, they are up and flowering but only about 8" tall. 🙂
I couldn't quite see. Did you place the seed long ways on its edge? Or with the point straight down?
I followed your tips and now my bones turned into mush and I pooped them out onto my mouth but it tastes good so it's ok. Thanks.
It was hard to tell which way the seed was planted. It seems like it was planted vertically on its side.
Hey! So I’ve been thinking about studying horticulture/gardening and I was just curious about your education relating to plants and what you think would be the best way to make a living working with them. Thanks!
I always thought you plant the seed with the pointy side facing downward. I guess that's why my pumpkins haven't been sprouting.
Never knew I was doing it wrong no wonder I've had such poor luck.
Very informative video, thanks! Ive done it incorrectly for a while now, still had some success here and there but this will definately improve rates/ seedling health.
Wow that's awesome. Thanks for the tip. Makes alot of sense!
Hey thanks for the advice! Followed all your tips and did not have 1 single seed fail!
All of my seeds sprouted in their container that I kept them in for future planting. Taproots and green coming from these seeds. I don't have enough pots for all of them, how can I use them all without waste? Taproots are headed in multiple directions
This tutorial was on point.. had a co worker.. whos hubby couldn't get one to pop..I took on the challenge.. and this works.. thank you