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Leggy Seedlings, It Happens Every Year. Tall, thin, and generally weak young plants that we’re trying to get going so we can have a head start on the growing season. Great way to increase our summer window, but it only works if we can build tough, resilient plants to be eventually moved out into the…
Join @Jacques in the Garden and I as we get a second sowing of late summer crops, as well as prepare for our fall garden. It’s crazy how fast the season passes us by, but there’s still PLENTY of growing time left in most zones. Grab a drink, grab your seeds, and get your planting…
Looks like @Jacques in the Garden and I didn’t start enough seeds for Spring 2022, so we’re back with some more casual seed starting tips and tricks. Grab your seeds, grab a drink, sit back, relax, and start seeds with us for the season ahead. 00:00 – Intro 01:01 – Royal Carpet 01:29 – Panache…
Growing from seed can be tricky to figure our when to start them indors, when to move them outdoors, how soon to start, and all the other tricky things that come with seed starting, But there is a simple way to start seeds, and that is to just direct sow them. In this video I…
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While you can buy seedling mix to start seeds, we find it a bit lackluster in most cases. You can and should have some fertility in a seedling mix, especially if you’re starting indoors and growing for a while before you transplant into the garden. Here are three different ways to make your own seed…
Join @Jacques in the Garden and I as we start our first batch of spring seeds! Whether you’re in the dead of winter or are beginning to think of starting yourself, grab a warm drink and soak up some gardening knowledge. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links…
Grab some Epic 6-Cell Trays: https://bit.ly/3vS2K66 – Stunted seedlings are a huge demotivator in the garden. It’s happened to me more than I’d like to admit. Here are all of our solutions to troubleshoot if you’re struggling with your seedlings. 00:00 – Intro 00:35 – Bad Seeds 01:08 – Not Thinning 01:47 – Over Watering…
Today I want to share with you a Method of starting seeds that will change your life! I have been growing my own plants from seed for 10 years now, and throughout those years I have refined my process to make it simple, fun, and effective. If you want to get the most out of…
Grab some Epic 6-Cell Trays: http://bit.ly/3dfot1s – Every year I update my seed starting methods for better results, consistency, and health of my seedlings. In addition to some slight planting method adjustments, the biggest addition in 2021 are these Epic 6-Cell trays, which last dramatically longer than the cheap plastic flimsy trays sold at many…
Planting A Garden For The First Time Can Be Confusing. One of the more debated topics, even among seasoned gardeners, is whether to Direct Seed your crops, or use Starter Plants. As if planning out your garden in 2021 wasn’t hard enough! I firmly believe that both planting methods have their place, and in this…
Seedling Heat Mats Are An Invaluable Tool For Early Germination And Beyond! As we increasingly want to get a head start on the new spring growing season, our thoughts turn to sprouting a lot of our warm weather crops (tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplants, zucchinis, etc) early indoors to max out our growing window. The #1…
Make Your Own Seeding Soil Mix! Potting soils can get expensive, but they pale in comparison to what Seeding Soils cost. There’s nothing special about Seeding mixes in particular, but the qualities that make a good seeding soil are necessary to really maximize your germination and early growth results. Yes, seeds will sprout in just…
Start Your Vegetable Seeds Indoor Early To Get A Jump Start On Spring! In temperate climates, the growing season is often just not long enough to get the most out of your tomato, peppers, cucumber, or other warm weather crops. For the plants to flower, fruit, and produce for you, they need a specific amount…
Starting Your Favorite Vegetables Early Indoors Is Fun and Easy! Not only that, it is often necessary. Certain summer crops need the extra time to grow, especially if you live in a temperate region with an extended winter. Join me today as I show you the basic tools and accessories that you’re going to need…
If you’re new to gardening, it’s intimidating to grow from seed. There are a lot of things that can go wrong, so here are 9 of my favorite foolproof crops to try growing from seed. I selected these for their popularity, germination time, and relative ease of growing to harvest without any major issues: 1.…
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I hope this video inspires you to start growing your own vegetable garden this summer, and to start your seeds NOW! It is very satisfying to start seeds indoors even when it is still chilly outside, soon the weather will turn warmer and the outdoor garden will have a head start. My growing season is…
This is a special video because we have a guest all the way from Nova Scotia to show us how to create a fantastic and durable seed tray out of pallets. Steve from the Optimistic Gardener channel will show us how easy it is to do this pallet project to make a seed tray and…
In this video I’ll show how I built my seedling germination rack with LED show lights and other items that can be found at most hardware stores. I’ve also included a link to these or comparable items below. Complete Grow Rack Material List on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/shop/urbanfarmstead?listId=3RJNQK37DJT9L Favorite Gardening Products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/urbanfarmstead FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/urbanfarmst… Facebook:…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Growing starts with sowing. Give your seeds the best possible start and you’ll have lots of delicious harvests to look forward to! Get ahead by sowing seeds on windowsills or in greenhouses, tunnels and cold frames while it’s still too early to plant outdoors. In this short…
In this video I will explain the most important considerations when choosing the BEST SEEDS for your garden. Find you agricultural zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/ Find out how many days are in your growing season: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/average-frost-datesAverage Frost Dates – Farmers’ Almanac Disease Resistance Abbreviations: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/disease-resistance-codes.html GARDEN PRODUCTS I USE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/urbanfarmstead My favorite Seed Companies: (I am NOT…
In this video, I show how to make seedling shelves or trays low cost by repurposing some old galvanized mesh. Now I have somewhere to nurse and grow our seedlings and young plants before planting them out in the garden. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our…
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It is time to get the rest of the garden started! We are going to be starting the remainder of our spring weather and cold weather crops. Lets grow! We do more than, JUST, YouTube! Check more MIgardener below: Start growing! Visit our online store for .99 cent heirloom seeds, custom blend fertilizers and gardening…
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…
Stop! If you have never had a garden before, you don’t need to grow seedlings. Instead consider direct seeding. Today I go over all the details about why I think you should try direct seeding instead of growing seedlings. I know it means you have to wait, and be jealous of all my tomatoes, but…
I have a new soilblocker and it is time for me to get my luffa and cucamelons started. The first seedlings have popped, and it’s making me very happy to see green again. Now if only we could get rid of this snow. Make sure to play the “how many tomatoes” guessing game with me…
Learning how to start seeds is one of the areas of gardening I get the most questions about…and for good reason! It’s a complicated process where many things can go wrong. In this video, we’ll go through my current method for seed starting indoors under grow lights, including discussion of seed starting, the best trays,…
