Grow Great Seedlings: After Germination
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- After germinating your seeds, here are some early steps to caring for your plants: watering & fertilizing, transplanting, thinning, and pinching. I do this video as a follow-up to my topic "Grow Lavender from Seed", and you'll be able to see the progress of my seedlings so far. Here's the original vid: • Grow Lavender from Seed
I usually forget to say one thing or another. In this video, when talking about thinning (or separating) the lavender seedlings at the plug stage, I say that it would be "okay" to go ahead and transplant the plug with all three seedlings. I should have gone on to note that you'll have nicer overall results if you eventually pinch off (kill) two of the three seedlings so that there's only one well-branched plant per pot.
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EXACTLY what I needed :) I've been so frustrated and stupid about how to get seedlings to plants!
So good, now probably my seedlings will survive. My poor little plants are hungry!!!
It takes much more than I thought and a great deal of dedication but then, so does all that which must grow...
Thank you. You are great explaining.
This video has boosted my confidence a bit. This winter season I had grown my seeds in coco peat only (an unexpected rain had drenched my vermicompost). I sowed my seeds in coco peat only because it would take time for the vermicompost to dry and by then I felt the season would have passed. It’s been a week since they germinated and in a few days time I’m gonna try and the NPK solution I have. That part where you said your soil is sterile gave me a bit of confidence
Very informative and straight to the point...no waffle and musings...like ur site & tutorials
Thanks!
I am learning so much from your videos, thank you for sharing all the knowledge, great channel!
Hey .. Jason , and everyone else Moniee-Mon, is watching thanks for the info vedios keep doing what'cha do best God bless ya!.
I will definitely hit the bell icon for you. Your content is underrated. Also, I'm impressed that you reply to almost all the comment questions and I love that. Please make more videos. Maybe about different combinations of soil and other media for seed-starting, bump up media/substrate, and potting/growing media/substrate.
Thanks for the suggestions Oscar. I'll get them onto the list
I agree :) im still learning how to sow and plant. Next year id love to live mostly off of our vegetables since all the prices for vegetables are insane at the supermarkets grr lol
This is what they do with coleus or mayanas, too...pinching them to make it bushier. Thank you. I'll keep in mind everything you shared in this video in growing my garden.
NOW I know my seedlings need food! Thank you.
I love your videos. Very informative. Thank you so much!
Ohh my grandma used to always do pinching to her white roses .. thats so cool!
Another great video; thank you! I sure would love to see more on this topic.
Very helpful informations, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for all your help.
i love your videos man you inspire me to grow plants lol im germinating some basil, sweet williams, and tomatoes
I enjoy growing rosmary but stretchy though as it give me a good base trunk later in life to graft for a good bonsai! Yes I grow them for bonsai....
Thank you so much for this video! Really cleared many confusions!
I'm so glad to have helped. Thanks for the encouragement.
I am sorry, I repotted mu seedling lavender but I couldn't pinch their heads off. It took so long to get them where they are now.
Very informative videos.
Thanks again! Great video!
Very informative. Thanks!
Helpful and good video. Thank you
Great tips , thanks for sharing 👍😍
Your presentations are great.
I learned a lot about my South African Foxglove I’m trying to start from seed. I’ve always found them as plants, but not this year. I have them too warm and too much water. I have 6 left out of a couple dozen. Most germinated and then keeled over. Please send any suggestions. I love these flowers. Could they be a perennial in my sun room?
Guess I'm starting over with my broccoli. Very leggy and laying down. Kept the clear lid on too long apparently . Also, question. I have temperature at 70F during the day and 66F at night. When you talked about termperatures i'm seeing 54F. I'm hoping that is a night time temp. This video really helped. Thank you.
Excellent video! Found the fertilizing and pinching parts very useful. A quick question though - how do you get the root balls of your seedlings in your plug trays to be so firm? Mine disintegrates as soon as it is half out of the cell, leading to the leggy seedlings topping over!
So informative - thank you!
My pleasure!
we add in some extra P between first and second nodes to stimulate root development, extra Ca to the mix too as the base starts to grow
Thanks Ryan
Jason, I'm thinking of making a small hoop or greenhouse next March. I'd love to see a video on what your experiences with greenhouses or hoophouses has been. Yours truly, Jennie
Thanks. I'll get it on my list to do something on greenhouse structures. Just a quick word of advice for your early planning: many of the DIY hoophouses I've generally seen are poorly anchored and braced, making them liable to damage from wind (or snow if skinned over the winter).
I have 37 C temprature in winters. I mean now in october cant grow nothing here
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you so much the beautiful very interesting video is tend to our too much water in and accidently drown them dont realise how slow they drink at this very young stage thank you Jason @ Fraser Valley Rose Farm👍👍😀😀❤️❤️🌹🌹
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I'm following your advice carefully. In one tray I have tall and short marigolds. After one week, Tall looks light green while dwarf are having nice maroon, red steams. Is it due to variety difference or it is facing issues?
Love your video
Thank you! I really like your videos. Very straightforward and informative! Would you also pinch pepper, tomato and eggplant seedlings? How about edamame, and herbs like basil and cilantro?
Thank you for explainng in such a clear and easy way to follow.
I noticed that you watered the seedlings from the top. I'd be interested in your views on top versus bottom (wicking) watering.
I think it can be done well with care, they just have different advantages and disadvantages. Watering from the top can be useful with plugs in large pots or small seedlings even in a small pot because the roots don't reach all the way down to the bottom yet. If the cells don't get a chance to wick the water to the root zone, that can be a problem. I think the benefits of "avoiding getting the seedlings wet" are overstated - if you have good air circulation they'll dry soon enough.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Yes.I don't think it's a problem for the leaves to get wet (they get wet in nature) but, sometimes, the compost can form a hard "crust" if it dries out after watering (limiting further germination). I imagine that would make bottom watering beneficial is small modules but, as you say, they would need good drainage holes too.
Thank you
Hi Jason, thank you so much for your informative and educational videos. They really answer a lot of my questions. I have been successful propagated basil and lavender so far. And also propagated hydrangea and Candytuft by cuttings. But failed twice seeding with Medillina Magnifica. I have tried seeding them with heat pad and lights over head for 3 months (I was told it will germinate in 1 to 3 months) each time, and didn’t see any germination at all. I really like this plant and I wish you can help me with this.
Hi Stella - lovely plant. I may have to try it myself. I read that seed freshness is a factor. I'd try it with a little humidity dome to help with consistent moisture
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Actually I have started a 3rd attempt a couple weeks ago. I think I should try to put a dome to hold the humidity like you suggested this time. Instead I had spray them almost every morning the last 2 time, and saw mould on the soil. Thank you for you advice!
Very nice
I planted chili and eggplant, they've sprouted, now for 3weeks Im still waiting for the true leaves to come.. I feel like, did i do something wrong? Why they still small and true leaves not coming and some are dying.. Should i put them in direct sunlight? Cause they are still in shady area.. Should i put some fertilizer? So that it would grow fast? Or it's normal that they don't grow easily
What type of soil do you use for the seeds and then what brands do you use for transplanting the seedlings. Seed-starting soil has never been very good for me. I learned some different tricks about what plants need to germinate and grow. Thank you
Well explained. Thank you.11.07.24
One question I have that I don't think you answered in this video is when is it best to start pinching. I'm growing Zinnias from seed. I tried to do it straight into the ground but was about 50% successful or less. I started some from seeds but need to know when to pinch them. This video and the one on leggy seedlings have been so very helpful!
It varies by the plant. For Zinnias, you actually wait until they're a bit taller (like 12"), and then pinch off around 4" to just above a node. Sunflowers are similar.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thanks so much? How should they look when I transplant them directly from the 2 inch pots they're in to the ground?
Great video. I like that topics are given out straight to the point. 👍
Question: I've germinated loose leaf lettuce quite easily. But as seedlings, their stem is not strong and tends to bend. I've read that young seedlings should not be exposed to sunlight coz it will burn them, so I put them in a bright but shaded area. What should I do?
hello. even i want to know where to put the germinated seeds. Any idea?
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the support!
1st time grower here...I guess I screwed mine all😔...all thin and longggg...
It’s ok you got this!!!
I wanted to be sure they got enough light and I burnt a bunch in the sun.
At least it's a learning experience.
:)
I wish I could have my own seedling flats printed... the actual pods should have perforated sides for air pruning. I find incremental air pruning by transplanting to larger and larger perforated bag or pot, gives the most robust root centre, I never want to see anything but root tips on the side by the time I transplant... unless it is the final container. then it will naturally go to the outsides to access oxygen. I find this first stage and especially having enough light to stop etoliation gives a massive advantage... might be too much work for nurseries, but for the gardener pampering a few baby plants... no problem.
Thanks. I've been trying to convince myself to invest in better/more efficient supplemental lighting especially for the indoor stage of my seedlings. It's a bit hard to justify for my scale of business - and because they move out to the greenhouse soon after starting - but the plant enthusiast in me always wins these arguments eventually.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm I would look into getting a nice panel from HLG horticulture lighting. They pretty much use the most efficient LEDs on the Market, they are a real company staffed by some really nice People, and I think you can even get it on Amazon, which means you can arrange credit if needed. I'd get a nice high Kelvin panel, or contact them for a custom one. if it is only for seedlings.... I have had a 10 bulb fixture I used for years, with 24W spiral CFL bulbs. I would hang it about an inch from my seedlings for best effect. Last month was the first time in a while I ran seeds, as I normally work with cloned plants. Some people use 10W LED bulbs, I don't like the performance of seedlings when compared.
Thanks. I'll look into HLG and start hinting to my wife that I may be upgrading...
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm I have yet to see anybody regret one.
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Very Practical. Thank you. I have a question about Pinching. Is there a set number of true leaf sets that need to be established below where you Pinch?
You have to have at least one (preferably more) nodes below the pinch point to allow for new shoots to branch out.
if using a heat map, are we supposed to remove the heat map once the seeds sprout? 2nd question - how long should it take them to grow a set of true leaves?
Hi - yes, remove them from heat once they sprout. It depends on the variety, but I usually see true leaves in the first 2 to 3 weeks.
I can germinate but can't get them sprout past two leaves- help!! They sprout thick and dark green. Not sure what im doing wrong
Too much nitrogen.
Hi! I have a question, what do I do if I don’t have a balcony/backyard or any outside space to garden? How am I able to garden indoors? Please make a full video explaining, thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion arii. I do a little bit of propagation indoors, but as for long-term growing, that's not really my thing. MIGardener has done a series of indoor growing videos, like this one: czcams.com/video/yS91erBiX6c/video.html
Are there any types of flower seedlings that should not be pinched? I am growing cypress vine, zinnias, cosmos, black eyed Susan vine just wondering if I can pinch all those to make them better?
Plants are quite diverse in their responses to pinching. Zinnias pinched at the right height produce strong side-shoots for great flowering performance. For plants with basal foliage (hostas, heucheras, scabiosa, etc) it doesn't make much sense. If you're growing lots of different plants, experiment a little to see how they react to pinching at different stages - it's definitely something you get a feel for.
I’m growing marigold seedlings and forget-me-not seedlings right now. Both are about 3 weeks old, I’m planning to transplant them into their permanent pots this week. For these particular flowers, should I pinch off the top set of leaves for further branching out at this point. Thank you
Hi Gracie. It shouldn't be necessary to pinch the forget-me-nots, and not usually for the marigolds either. Once the marigolds flower for the first time, you can pinch off the spent flower and it will rebloom with more branching. Best luck!
Fraser Valley Rose Farm
Oh, I’m so glad I consulted with you first before pinching anything off. 😉
Your videos are always informative and helpful, thank you!!
I have a fairly specific question related to what you are explaining at 5:06
- Which herbs benefit from growing as a clump more than being separated individually?
(Ex: There's no use pinching out chives, but for multi-sowing Basil in a cell, you could pinch out each seedling into a plug and let it thrive. More labour but more thrifty)
Also, what is this technique specifically called? Pinching/Pricking out, separation?
I'm having a hard time deciding what I will just split out by halfing the root-balls of the cells or if I should pinch out individual seedlings into its own cell for the next 4 weeks growth.
It depends on the habit of the plant. Lavender and rosemary grow shrubby/woody, so they suffer a bit if too many seedlings are packed together. I also find tomatoes and peppers seem better as individual plants. Many herbs, on the other hand, fill the pot faster with multiple seedlings. Cilantro, parsley, dill, lemon balm, thyme - I even find genovese basil works nicely when I plant 5 seeds/per pot and let them crowd a bit to fill the pot. When I do decide to remove extra seedlings, I call it "thinning", and I try to never disturb the roots of the remaining "main" plant.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thank you so much, you have listed all of the herbs I'm growing for my little project
Jason, what soil (potting mix) do you use to transplant seedlings? Thanks.
I'm not picky - I used what potting soil I have on hand. In early spring, that's a locally sourced mix of composted bark and shredded cedar fiber. Other times of year, I generally go with a peat/perlite mix like Promix
What do u suggest to do for 'just germinated seedlings' if I use natural light and when I keep the seedlings in partial shade,they stretch towards the light but if I keep them under the sun,they will all die within an hour
Tough one - that's some pretty intense sun. I wonder if you could set up a cover of greenhouse poly or some other plastic to diffuse the light a bit.
If sun is strong like here in india, you can actually cover with a shadenet
Plz let me know what number fertilize I should for my flower seed like Zinnia. Petunia
Something relatively balanced like 10-10-10 will do just fine
Very informative! One thing: Are lights left on night and day on the seeds and seedlings?
They should get 12-16 hours light at first. Seedlings need rest just like when out in nature.
You keep lights on their hole life not just when seedling keep light on 12 hours then turn off was this helpful
My plants are starting to drop. Almost like they're in shock. I water them once a day and use led lights. I keep them right over the plant by an inch or two as the plants are still very young... I sprinkled with cinnamon to keep mold at bay and the soil I used has a small amount of fertilizer so they shouldn't need any food... I read I may be over watering? Do you have any ideas?
If you aren't dimming your led's then its way too much light that close.... they would definitely be in shock. That's just my guess... 5 months after your post so I hope you solved it by now =)
After seeds germinated, when the stem and leaves start to appear, can we expose them on a sunlight? Or should we still cover them (mini greenhouse) ?
Yes, when you have stems and leaves, it's a good time to get them some light.
So would we remove the lid as well? I did this recently and my seedlings died from being in the sun not very long
Hi, thanks for the great video. I have a question for you. I planted Mariegold seed 3 days ago and used only cocopeat and vermiculite and base was plug tray. Now the babies have germinated and i am wondering if I feed them with npk Fertizer now or later. Don't want to deprive them if they need it. What's your sugesstion pls
I usually begin to feed lightly around the time of the first true leaves (not the big round "leaves" that first come out of the seeds, but the next set that look more like marigold foliage)
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thank you so much for the reply. Just to update the true leaves have started and i did a small feed with NPK (1 ML in 1 Ltr) and little vermi compost. I also gave them full sunlight and the growth is good. Not sure if the temp is good (around 24 Degrees in India now) but they are not showing any sign of bending or leggyness. So far so good .
Thx for sharing, can I ask how often you feed seedling 🌱 with liquid and watering. Thx
I feed at 1/2 or 1/4 strength every 2nd watering
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thx buddy
Nice video! How often and how much water you should water your seeds if you plant the seeds directly into the soil in the garden? Thank you in advance!
The seeds will need to remain evenly moist during the germination process, but how much or how often you water will very much depend on your soil and climate.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thank you very much!
How do you control mold and mildew?
Decent air circulation and try to keep the watering on the light side. I also have to keep on top of spacing the plants as they crowd each other.
Hi Fraser- I have tried growing from cutting Nd it always- without fail die!! Help please.
Hi Lily. Here's the vid I did on the topic: czcams.com/video/fkL-KHQvk8Y/video.html Drop me a comment there if you have any specific questions.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm -I have had same experiences- now I am disabled it is more difficult to accept I failed - but I will still continue to struggle it is my life and my world- happy gardening. Love love love it too.💐🙏thank you Jason
Is it a bad idea to firm down the compost when potting on? I think this is where I have been going wrong.
Yes, the tiny roots need room to grow and the soil itself provides resistance the tap root has to grow through the medium so it shouldn't be so tightly packed.
Gentle pressure is probably okay. I do like to leave a loose soil for easy root development, and a light "raking across" is better IMO than packing down.
Can we do pinching to Lavender grown from seed and at what stage?
Yes. I pinch my lavender at around 3 to 4" tall.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thanks,
Tried pinching top 2-3 leaves new growth coming from just above from other bottom leaves.
can i water my chilli seeds with liquid compost ?
I wouldn't use anything but plain water on the seeds themselves until they've sprouted and have (or nearly have) their first true leaves
Your seedlings look amazing but I will only use organic fertiliser so maybe I will stryggle a bit .
I'm pretty sure you can get the same results with a liquid or granular organic fertilizer. Try liquid fish fertilizer for young seedlings.
Ok, I have some questions:
1. Can I germinate flowers with just a heating pad indoors and once the seeds come up can I put them outside while they are in their germination trays for their light requirement?
2. I also have an unheated greenhouse. Can I plant the germinating seeds in the green house so I don't have to use grow lights? Or
3. Can I germinate flower seeds in the greenhouse without heating pad and without grow light or will that be too much heat?
Yes to all three, just depending on the timing and temperatures in your unheated greenhouse. Early season (Jan/Feb) I don't regularly achieve germination temperatures in my unheated greenhouse - so I germinate inside, and then move out to the greenhouse after hardening off. I will use a grow light to hold the seedlings if it's still too early/cold out there. Later on, I start seeds in the greenhouse, then move them outside once hardened off.
germinating in a paper towel , how do you plant them?
Hi Patricia. Quickly and gently. As soon as I see the radicle (first root) emerge, I pull the seedling from paper towel and transplant into the potting mix to a depth of 2x the diameter of the seed.
Omg thank you soo much for answering
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what is that white thing in your soil?
Perlite I think.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm is that some sort of fertilizer?
@@tejasnakhate it’s for drainage/loosening the mix
Does this apply to all types of seeds and plants? Even cannabis ??
All the steps are the same - cannabis seeds tend to be fast growing and will move through the development stages quickly. Whether or not (or how) to pinch will depend on how you intend to train the plants. Some people go for an upright plant with central leader (christmas tree style) while others pinch several times to make multiple heads.
Organic or die traying, rong tomatos rong tast but thrue information .
Good luck