Seed starting videos never get old for me because its honestly the most fun part of gardening in my opinion. In the days after starting seeds I check my trays every 5 minutes to see if something happened lol 😅
I’ll be honest, I passed over this video several times thinking “why would I watch another seed starting demo. I’ve been pretty successful starting seeds for the past 3 years and all these videos are the same.” I’m very glad I took the time to watch this. It seems to have all that the others and more. Truly a complete seed starting video. Can’t wait for help with my seedlings.
I finally solved (at least for a year so far) the problem of plastic labels and sharpies that fade over time. I use plain old wooden popsicle sticks. They are super easy to get from craft stores or online and some seed companies sell them also. I also found a Sharpie pen that is labeled "industrial super permanent ink". I don't know about permanent, but the labels I used last year are still legible and I am rid of plastic labels!
This is the perfect series for me. I stoped buying plants from home depot about bought my first few packs of seeds. I started seeds yesterday outside and left the humidity dome on. Smh I removed it immediately hopefully no damage was done overnight but i'll start more to be safe.
This is going to be an astounding series. A lot of great tips for new gardeners and for the experienced gardeners also. You did very well detailing the process. Looking forward to the following video 😊👏🏼
I came here after watching epic gardening for a while. Damn, I had no idea how informative and useful your videos would be. It’s like you’re answering every question I had rattling around in my brain. Thank you ❤
This is not only one of the most informative videos I have ever watched. Excellent video. Not too wordy, you stayed on subject and explained perfectly why you did everything. Thank you! I am more knowledgeable after watching this video.
Thank you, Jacque, for doing this video. I am new to gardening. Unfortunately, most of the videos I have seen are for gardeners in the east or Midwest areas. I live in Los Angeles, and the way to start seedlings is different; an example is that we can begin outdoors. I want to follow a gardener that knows our zone and is knowledgeable, and that’s you!
I had this video playing 2 weeks ago when I started my 1st seeds! Based on how happy my seeds are and the high germination rate overall? Very happy gardener, here! You have no idea what you can find in some of these "fine seed starting" mixes. I found enough to pave a road in mine! Definitely will be making my own mix going forward! Thanks Jacques!
Great video, Jacques! You really addressed so much and in great detail. How long, approximately, to keep water in the trays for bottom watering, how to place your seeds in the pots, and where to put your seed table, etc. For brand new gardeners, these are the little questions that no one seems to answer. I would really like to see a video on how to make your potting soil sifter, please! Thank you all the helpful info. God bless!
Love how you take us through from the start to finish and really break it down and give us the whys behind what you do. So well thought out and put together. I've been starting my seeds for a while and still learned some new techniques from you. There's something so soothing and peaceful about the way you present your material!
Im brand new to gardening and I’m sure I’m going to make mistakes. But your videos have been so helpful! I think I already made some mistakes but that’s the beauty of gardening!
Good job in getting important seed-starting joy to get the season off on the right foot. It is a learning experience and I know that you saved gardeners precious time and added happiness to the mix, thank you.
Thanks Jacques. The Epic cells are amazing! You could stand on them and they don’t cave! They’ll last me forever. Great suggestion to sift the soil. I love how detailed your tutorials are. Been gardening veg for 25 years and I never tire of watching others grow food.
I’m stoked! I planted pepper seeds from a store bought bell pepper, froze it, defrosted them and then germinated in an egg carton. I got one strong double and 4 singles so far! Im also doing pineapple, garlic and onion from store bought food too. Garlic is the easiest thing ever. Happy gardening!
Just wanted to say thanks so much for this video. Your tip about adding more perlite after sifting and how to sow really tiny seeds in vermiculite has made such a HUGE difference! Thanks so much!
@@jacquesinthegarden it's ok. My excuse is it's more important that I know what the clear liquid in my glassware are compared to my plants that actually are physically different. 🤣
Perfect timing, been seeding and now am very aware of the mistakes I’ve been making and why I’ve had such low rates of success. Doh!🤦🏽♀️ Thanks, Jacques, I needed this lesson.
I found your channel from watching you guys over on Epic Gardening...big fan of both! I really am loving your in-depth content though, I'm learning so much. Please keep it up! TY :)
Last year after I planted all my tomatoes seeds. label them and they all sprouted and where getting big and strong and I was getting ready to plant them. Well low and behold as I was moving them to the area where I was going to plant, my cat trip me and they flew all over the place. I wanted to cry! So this year I had her under house arrest. I wasn't taking any chances with her. Happy gardening Jacque.
@@jacquesinthegarden Lol I know my hubs was laughing so hard and telling our cat " Run Tooty run"'. I couldn't be mad at her, she's a tough fur baby, she'll be 15 yrs old in October.
Thank you talking about the right sized seedling container. I know there is a difference but I’ve never heard anyone articulate the reason as well as you just did. I know you’re right because I killed some small flower seedlings this year as a result of the size if the container vs. water held.
I’ve watched a lot of seed starting videos. Nobody else has ever mentioned keeping the trays level and the reason for doing so. Also nobody else has mentioned coming back after 20 minutes to dump excessive water. Nobody!!! Well done!
After watching only ten minutes of this video I - a total and anxious beginner - have learned more about seeds and sowing them, than I have learned after months of searching YT for actual practical info! Thank you so much! Subbed!
I love your videos. I'm at the stage in gardening where I know most of the rules but not when/how to safely break them and I find your videos are very total beginner friendly without spending so much time on stuff some of us already know as to get boring. Keep it up!
I wish I had watched your easy way to get a small amount of small seeds planted BEFORE I over broadcast my kale seeds this weekend..lol. I will be trying this
This was great! Lots of little nuances I did not know that will help bring my seed starting to next level. Really engaging and helpful. Looking forward to the next video in the series! Thanks, Jacques!
Great tips, Jacques. I have a bit of a confession for you and Kevin-- I found a 3D model of a seed starting tray online that was quite similar to the 6-cell tray, so I downloaded and 3D printed it. It's pretty good, although the plastic I used (PLA) warped from being left out in the sun. Obviously not a problem for the Epic tray, and perhaps next time I'll use a less heat-sensitive plastic like PETG. There's a different model that uses bottom watering that I'd like to try next.
Thanks so much Jacques 💚 So many great tips for me. I’m definitely going to sift my seed mix next time I sow, and try to bottom water as well. I just started sowing for the first time and basically used ‘ready to go’ seed mix off the shelf (which I’ve realised is filled with some nasty chunky bark pieces etc) and have only been purely top watering (albeit with a spray bottle). I will try some things different next time and compare. Can’t wait for the second vid around transplanting cause that was my next question 😂specifically the right time to do it! I’m enjoying learning gardening and it’s awesome to get some valuable advice from guys like yourself! 😁☀️💦🌱🫶🏼
Thanks for this video! So glad you have your own channel now. After watching numerous seed starting videos over the years, you gave me info. Regarding water management as it relates to seed size and cell size. It totally made sense. Most videos don’t give that educational stuff. Thank you!
I've been growing ornamental and other herbs from seed for about 8 years now and love this hobby so much !! Sometimes, I lay a paper towel or coffee filter over freshly sown seeds and gently pour water over if I don't have access to anything easier. Excellent information here, sharing this video with my cousin now and have subscribed also. Can't wait to see your other videos !! Thank you !! Patrick Daniel~
Hi Jacques, we are loving your content. We saw you talking about your seed table on wheels. Do you have details on that or video to reference. I’d like to build something asap. You are inspiring me! Thanks!
Hi Jacques -- love the whole vibe of your videos! Really down-to-earth (haha) in the way you present the info keeps it real for all of us aspiring to up our gardening skills. And I especially love how you explain WHY certain things are important to do/not do. Keep up the awesome work!
I live in Aurora, Oregon. Zone 8b. We still have very cold temps. However I have a lot of transplants that are ready to go into the garden and are able to do well in the cold. As I was dislodging them out of my 6 cell units i found that my thumb became stuck in the bottom of the container. I started laughing but it literally took 3 to 5 minutes to get my thumb back out. lol. Live and learn
that is awesome to know about vermiculite letting light through, that is a game changer for me, hopefully my flower seed starts will be better with that, thank you.
@@jacquesinthegarden thanks! By the way, do you have any advice- I had seedlings germinate quickly but since then they have been very slow to grow. I live in Australia and it is getting a little colder here but no where near freezing
Thank you! I always learn something new when watching seed starting videos. I appreciated seeing how you make your own seed starting mix, I want to do that from now on. This year the bags of seed starting mix I bought had chunks of wood and stones in it! I was a bit surprised that you don't premoisten your seed starting mix? I've personally found that to be very useful. Thanks again!! 😊
As long as the soil has some moisture to it I prefer to leave it like that. If I pre-wet it I find it very messy and sticky to deal with and as long as it has some moisture to start it will wick up water no problem. I know a lot of people prefer to pre moisten their starter mix though!
It was kinda funny when you mentioned about not having a specific amount of the additives. Another CZcamsr I like, always says that there are 3 amounts. Not enough, more than enough, and just enough. And this here is just enough.
I've done that mistake of watering from above and it really made my seed starting bonkers especially those tiny seeds.. Thanks for the tips. And I love the frequency of the uploads of new videos.
As for more labels and not needing to go out and purchase "labels", I cut out the bottom of yogurt containers and then cut at a slant from top to bottom and come up with 10 or so instant labels.
Smart move on the seed starting mix. I bought a couple inexpensive bags and swore the whole time because I had to sieve out rocks, little traces of plastic, and sticks! I now do what you do. I went to a potting mix that is ten times better. I still sieve but it doesn’t have the added chunkery!
I've watched dozens of seed starting videos. Never heard anyone mention why to use little seed trays. I could never get tiny seeds to germinate. I always used fist sized pots. Thinking I wouldn't have to water as much. I've always had terrible luck. Thanks for this advice.
For yout garden tags - you can take a white mini blind that your going to throw away. Take and cut the blinds strings and pull the plastic blind strips from the strings. Then cut the plastic to the height you want your tags, then cut one end to a point. You get to recycle something and save money using them. Use a black perinatal marker to write on them.
I use whatever I can find in my dorm, right now just starting seeds in coco coir-filled white claw cans (quarter of the can cut and holes in the bottom), then I up pot them into a solo cup filled with any bagged soil. I layer some coco coir on the top half inch of the cup and haven't had any fungus gnats besides 1 that came out the bottom probably, but bottom watering killed them off. It's like a massive plant incubator in my wardrobe, 2'x2' right now and constantly sending the plants back to my moms garden 10 minutes away. Running out of space! I can't believe the used 15-20 gallon plastic pots are like 15$ at the nursery.
Haha that is amazing, I've got to say one of the biggest reasons I love these trays over the hodgepodge I used to have is that they are all the same! Makes it extremely easy to store, clean, and grab the right size. It has reduced my seedling pot area dramatically. I still keep all the .5 and 1 gal containers though for big pot ups
At some point gardening is gardening! I love watch other climates like in the UK and Maine to learn what they have to do differently and create new ideas :)
I'm about to run my own seed starting medium comparison/test. The 1st thing I looked at was Espoma potting vs. seed starting mixes. The seed starting was 90% peat whereas the potting was less than half with a lot of fertilizer-type things added. I've always heard to shy away from seed starters with fertilizer because they are more prone to disease/mold/etc. I've also heard that you don't need to add many/much worm castings? Have you found that to be the case? Possibly because you're outside/in a well-ventilated area, you haven't encountered this? Thanks for sharing that about coir - that's one of the mediums I'll be testing, and I definitely noticed that the nearly-all-peat mix was quite hydrophobic! Thanks for making me not feel stupid about buying some Azomite 😆
I’m finally gardening for the first time because I moved into a house with a yard and this is all really helpful! I’ve had success with zinnias, sweet pea and nasturtium seeds but failed with 6 other flower types. I’ll take some of your tips and try again :)
My seeds from San Diego seed company were successful (so far) but the Renee’s garden seeds didn’t germinate. Not sure if you have experience with Renee’s garden.
I’ve had a good amount of success from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Their site notes which plants do well in heat and their seed packets will often note germ rate.
Love your method of starting poppies and very curious what kind of poppies as well as how you transplant them, since almost every thing I've read recommends to direct sow. I've wasted so many seed packets to get a few plants with direct sowing.
This year I have started Hungarian bread seed poppies, Shirley mix, and amazing grey. I pot up once they get their first leaves and they tend to shoot up after that. It's tricky because they are so tiny but if you handle them carefully the initial pot up really makes them explode in growth
@@jacquesinthegarden You have no idea how glad I'm to hear this. I've been trying to grow somniferum for three years now, there's hope for me yet! Looking forward to watching this series. Thank you! Edit: PS no pressure - lol
@@jacquesinthegarden omg I can’t believe you replied to this. Totally fan girdling. 🤣Thanks for the kindness. Though the journey has been harder than I expected it’s been super fun!!
Nice sifter Jacques. I met you at Walter Anderson’s a while back with Kevin. Good to see your channel growing fast. You passed my subscribers count and almost to 30k!
Great tips! Really need to do better with the seed size to tray cell size ratio. Thank you for this information. What is yellow/orange bush like behind you and how old is it?
If I don’t have vermiculite on hand, would perlite do pretty much the same thing for the poppy seeds? Thank you for this wonderful and thorough video, so helpful!
Seed starting videos never get old for me because its honestly the most fun part of gardening in my opinion. In the days after starting seeds I check my trays every 5 minutes to see if something happened lol 😅
My fiance and I do the same thing.
It's a very meditative process, fun and relaxing but I am always surprised how long the whole process takes!
Glad to know I'm not the only one who does that....hahaha!
It’s the closest we get to a miracle!!
@@jacquesinthegarden Yup!
I’ll be honest, I passed over this video several times thinking “why would I watch another seed starting demo. I’ve been pretty successful starting seeds for the past 3 years and all these videos are the same.” I’m very glad I took the time to watch this. It seems to have all that the others and more. Truly a complete seed starting video. Can’t wait for help with my seedlings.
Jacques! Loving the increased frequency of your content and the longer form, in depth pieces. Looking forward to this series, man. Keep it up!
Thank you for explaining why it’s good to use small cells for small seeds! And great idea on writing the date of both seeding and transplanting.
Excellent tips, Jacques. I love my garden marker. I had three whole flats of mystery seedlings one year because I used a sharpie. D’oh!
I finally solved (at least for a year so far) the problem of plastic labels and sharpies that fade over time. I use plain old wooden popsicle sticks. They are super easy to get from craft stores or online and some seed companies sell them also. I also found a Sharpie pen that is labeled "industrial super permanent ink". I don't know about permanent, but the labels I used last year are still legible and I am rid of plastic labels!
This was way more helpful than I expected 😯 yes pls do a seedling care video! Thank you!
Long time backyard grower and this video is one of the best I've seen. Well done.
I use old potting mix and try to get the big stuff out, then add sand and compost.
This is the perfect series for me. I stoped buying plants from home depot about bought my first few packs of seeds. I started seeds yesterday outside and left the humidity dome on. Smh I removed it immediately hopefully no damage was done overnight but i'll start more to be safe.
This is going to be an astounding series. A lot of great tips for new gardeners and for the experienced gardeners also. You did very well detailing the process. Looking forward to the following video 😊👏🏼
I came here after watching epic gardening for a while. Damn, I had no idea how informative and useful your videos would be. It’s like you’re answering every question I had rattling around in my brain. Thank you ❤
Actually… I think I will save this video and rewatch it every time I seed, haha.
This is not only one of the most informative videos I have ever watched. Excellent video. Not too wordy, you stayed on subject and explained perfectly why you did everything. Thank you! I am more knowledgeable after watching this video.
Thank you, Jacque, for doing this video. I am new to gardening. Unfortunately, most of the videos I have seen are for gardeners in the east or Midwest areas. I live in Los Angeles, and the way to start seedlings is different; an example is that we can begin outdoors.
I want to follow a gardener that knows our zone and is knowledgeable, and that’s you!
I needed this video more than you know! Thanks Garden Hermit! 💕👨🏻🌾🪴🫶🏼
Glad it was helpful!
I had this video playing 2 weeks ago when I started my 1st seeds! Based on how happy my seeds are and the high germination rate overall? Very happy gardener, here!
You have no idea what you can find in some of these "fine seed starting" mixes. I found enough to pave a road in mine! Definitely will be making my own mix going forward!
Thanks Jacques!
Great informative video. I've been having trouble with seed starting, with all my seedlings dying off😢. Can't wait to put these tips to good use!
Great video, Jacques! You really addressed so much and in great detail. How long, approximately, to keep water in the trays for bottom watering, how to place your seeds in the pots, and where to put your seed table, etc. For brand new gardeners, these are the little questions that no one seems to answer. I would really like to see a video on how to make your potting soil sifter, please! Thank you all the helpful info. God bless!
Love how you take us through from the start to finish and really break it down and give us the whys behind what you do. So well thought out and put together. I've been starting my seeds for a while and still learned some new techniques from you. There's something so soothing and peaceful about the way you present your material!
Im brand new to gardening and I’m sure I’m going to make mistakes. But your videos have been so helpful! I think I already made some mistakes but that’s the beauty of gardening!
Good job in getting important seed-starting joy to get the season off on the right foot. It is a learning experience and I know that you saved gardeners precious time and added happiness to the mix, thank you.
Thanks Jacques. The Epic cells are amazing! You could stand on them and they don’t cave! They’ll last me forever. Great suggestion to sift the soil. I love how detailed your tutorials are. Been gardening veg for 25 years and I never tire of watching others grow food.
I’m stoked! I planted pepper seeds from a store bought bell pepper, froze it, defrosted them and then germinated in an egg carton. I got one strong double and 4 singles so far! Im also doing pineapple, garlic and onion from store bought food too. Garlic is the easiest thing ever. Happy gardening!
Just wanted to say thanks so much for this video. Your tip about adding more perlite after sifting and how to sow really tiny seeds in vermiculite has made such a HUGE difference! Thanks so much!
Labeled like a proper scientist. Lol. My garden is the exact opposite of how well I keep my stuff labeled in my chem research lab. 😅
Haha I can say that my samples may or may not have been labeled this well
@@jacquesinthegarden it's ok. My excuse is it's more important that I know what the clear liquid in my glassware are compared to my plants that actually are physically different. 🤣
I've started using wooden/bamboo utensils or popsicle sticks for labels. Completely eliminates the plastic waste
Jacques I love your videos. I’m glad you are making them more frequently. Keep up the good work.
Wow i have learned so much, especially what ive done wrong. No wonder why i can't get sucessful germination. Thanks Jacques!!
Love how active you are on this channel recently Jacques. Love your DIY style and that garden is such a dream 🐚
Perfect timing, been seeding and now am very aware of the mistakes I’ve been making and why I’ve had such low rates of success. Doh!🤦🏽♀️ Thanks, Jacques, I needed this lesson.
I found your channel from watching you guys over on Epic Gardening...big fan of both! I really am loving your in-depth content though, I'm learning so much. Please keep it up! TY :)
Although I've been gardening for many years I always pick up a few valuable nuggets from your videos. Thanks for the in depth presentations.
Last year after I planted all my tomatoes seeds. label them and they all sprouted and where getting big and strong and I was getting ready to plant them. Well low and behold as I was moving them to the area where I was going to plant, my cat trip me and they flew all over the place. I wanted to cry! So this year I had her under house arrest. I wasn't taking any chances with her. Happy gardening Jacque.
Haha that's unfortunate but also hilarious, those pesky cats...
@@jacquesinthegarden Lol I know my hubs was laughing so hard and telling our cat " Run Tooty run"'. I couldn't be mad at her, she's a tough fur baby, she'll be 15 yrs old in October.
So much interesting about screening your own mixes to make a seeding mix just like that, the verctlie and so forth. :)
Perfect! So glad you decided to do this series for us newbies!!
Thank you Jacques. We love your channel in this house.
You are such an excellent teacher. I have been gardening for 40 years I have learned so much from you and the epic gang.
Thank you talking about the right sized seedling container. I know there is a difference but I’ve never heard anyone articulate the reason as well as you just did. I know you’re right because I killed some small flower seedlings this year as a result of the size if the container vs. water held.
Commenting just for the algorithm and to see if you check comments on old videos as well as new. Thanks for letting me know about this one!
Sometimes I do 👀 glad you enjoyed it!
I'm loving your detailed content for a newbie like me. You're giving me the confidence to try new things. I've never started anything from seed!
I’ve watched a lot of seed starting videos. Nobody else has ever mentioned keeping the trays level and the reason for doing so. Also nobody else has mentioned coming back after 20 minutes to dump excessive water. Nobody!!! Well done!
Just bought some MiracleGro seed start mix for extra money and it was full of large chunks anyways. Will be doing this from now on!
This was a fantastic video. I'm a beginner gardener and need all the help I can get. This video hit just the right tone. So well presented!!!
I'm stunned, Jacques. Thank you so much!
After watching only ten minutes of this video I - a total and anxious beginner - have learned more about seeds and sowing them, than I have learned after months of searching YT for actual practical info! Thank you so much!
Subbed!
I love your videos. I'm at the stage in gardening where I know most of the rules but not when/how to safely break them and I find your videos are very total beginner friendly without spending so much time on stuff some of us already know as to get boring. Keep it up!
I wish I had watched your easy way to get a small amount of small seeds planted BEFORE I over broadcast my kale seeds this weekend..lol. I will be trying this
This was great! Lots of little nuances I did not know that will help bring my seed starting to next level. Really engaging and helpful. Looking forward to the next video in the series! Thanks, Jacques!
Great tips, Jacques.
I have a bit of a confession for you and Kevin-- I found a 3D model of a seed starting tray online that was quite similar to the 6-cell tray, so I downloaded and 3D printed it. It's pretty good, although the plastic I used (PLA) warped from being left out in the sun. Obviously not a problem for the Epic tray, and perhaps next time I'll use a less heat-sensitive plastic like PETG.
There's a different model that uses bottom watering that I'd like to try next.
Our first prototypes were 3d printed and suffered the same fate!
Thanks so much Jacques 💚 So many great tips for me. I’m definitely going to sift my seed mix next time I sow, and try to bottom water as well. I just started sowing for the first time and basically used ‘ready to go’ seed mix off the shelf (which I’ve realised is filled with some nasty chunky bark pieces etc) and have only been purely top watering (albeit with a spray bottle). I will try some things different next time and compare. Can’t wait for the second vid around transplanting cause that was my next question 😂specifically the right time to do it! I’m enjoying learning gardening and it’s awesome to get some valuable advice from guys like yourself! 😁☀️💦🌱🫶🏼
Lots of good info, thank you, Jacques! I’ve had mixed luck starting seeds over the years but now I learned some stuff to help!
Thanks for this video! So glad you have your own channel now. After watching numerous seed starting videos over the years, you gave me info. Regarding water management as it relates to seed size and cell size. It totally made sense. Most videos don’t give that educational stuff. Thank you!
I've been growing ornamental and other herbs from seed for about 8 years now and love this hobby so much !! Sometimes, I lay a paper towel or coffee filter over freshly sown seeds and gently pour water over if I don't have access to anything easier. Excellent information here, sharing this video with my cousin now and have subscribed also. Can't wait to see your other videos !! Thank you !!
Patrick Daniel~
Thankyou Jacques, the information on the Poppy seeding has helped. Ont. Can.
Hi Jacques, we are loving your content. We saw you talking about your seed table on wheels. Do you have details on that or video to reference. I’d like to build something asap. You are inspiring me! Thanks!
thanks you filled in some holes I had in my seed starting game
Very impressed with details and mixture
Hi Jacques -- love the whole vibe of your videos! Really down-to-earth (haha) in the way you present the info keeps it real for all of us aspiring to up our gardening skills. And I especially love how you explain WHY certain things are important to do/not do. Keep up the awesome work!
I live in Aurora, Oregon. Zone 8b. We still have very cold temps. However I have a lot of transplants that are ready to go into the garden and are able to do well in the cold. As I was dislodging them out of my 6 cell units i found that my thumb became stuck in the bottom of the container. I started laughing but it literally took 3 to 5 minutes to get my thumb back out. lol. Live and learn
One of the best seed starting videos I have watched. THANK YOU!
“That was a bit extreme like an infomercial” 😂 Thanks for the super helpful video!
that is awesome to know about vermiculite letting light through, that is a game changer for me, hopefully my flower seed starts will be better with that, thank you.
Perfect timing, really wanted to get some tips on this! Thanks 💚
Perfect!
@@jacquesinthegarden thanks! By the way, do you have any advice- I had seedlings germinate quickly but since then they have been very slow to grow. I live in Australia and it is getting a little colder here but no where near freezing
I've been planting my squash seeds upside down for 3 years... 🤦🏻♀ As always, thank you for the great info Jacques!
Thank you! I always learn something new when watching seed starting videos. I appreciated seeing how you make your own seed starting mix, I want to do that from now on. This year the bags of seed starting mix I bought had chunks of wood and stones in it! I was a bit surprised that you don't premoisten your seed starting mix? I've personally found that to be very useful. Thanks again!! 😊
As long as the soil has some moisture to it I prefer to leave it like that. If I pre-wet it I find it very messy and sticky to deal with and as long as it has some moisture to start it will wick up water no problem. I know a lot of people prefer to pre moisten their starter mix though!
nice tips and idea how to start your plant..👍👍
It was kinda funny when you mentioned about not having a specific amount of the additives. Another CZcamsr I like, always says that there are 3 amounts. Not enough, more than enough, and just enough. And this here is just enough.
🤷♂️ I think people get too intense and realistically it's not going to be that big of a difference
As always…super great video!👏👏👏
I've done that mistake of watering from above and it really made my seed starting bonkers especially those tiny seeds.. Thanks for the tips. And I love the frequency of the uploads of new videos.
As for more labels and not needing to go out and purchase "labels", I cut out the bottom of yogurt containers and then cut at a slant from top to bottom and come up with 10 or so instant labels.
Excelent and clear video. Thank you Very Much!
Learned a lot, very simple and straightforward. Loved it.
The cover is also for winter when hybernating forexample japanese maple seeds.
Smart move on the seed starting mix. I bought a couple inexpensive bags and swore the whole time because I had to sieve out rocks, little traces of plastic, and sticks! I now do what you do. I went to a potting mix that is ten times better. I still sieve but it doesn’t have the added chunkery!
Wonderful video. So helpful!! Thank you!
Very informative -- appreciate knowing not just what to do but also why.
I've watched dozens of seed starting videos. Never heard anyone mention why to use little seed trays. I could never get tiny seeds to germinate. I always used fist sized pots. Thinking I wouldn't have to water as much. I've always had terrible luck. Thanks for this advice.
Haa!! I was going to call you out on not labeling the seeds right away, but you caught it!
For yout garden tags - you can take a white mini blind that your going to throw away. Take and cut the blinds strings and pull the plastic blind strips from the strings. Then cut the plastic to the height you want your tags, then cut one end to a point. You get to recycle something and save money using them. Use a black perinatal marker to write on them.
Popsicle sticks are awesome markers; at the end of the season throw them into compost.
I use whatever I can find in my dorm, right now just starting seeds in coco coir-filled white claw cans (quarter of the can cut and holes in the bottom), then I up pot them into a solo cup filled with any bagged soil. I layer some coco coir on the top half inch of the cup and haven't had any fungus gnats besides 1 that came out the bottom probably, but bottom watering killed them off. It's like a massive plant incubator in my wardrobe, 2'x2' right now and constantly sending the plants back to my moms garden 10 minutes away. Running out of space! I can't believe the used 15-20 gallon plastic pots are like 15$ at the nursery.
Haha that is amazing, I've got to say one of the biggest reasons I love these trays over the hodgepodge I used to have is that they are all the same! Makes it extremely easy to store, clean, and grab the right size. It has reduced my seedling pot area dramatically. I still keep all the .5 and 1 gal containers though for big pot ups
Nice video Jacques! Very detailed…loved it! Let’s get to planting seeds 👍
Thanks Jacques! Great tips. I thought it might be too late to start poppies but I'm gonna give it a try.
I am from OK (7A). My climate is totally different. but do I still watch your videos for reference? yes..... yes I do.
At some point gardening is gardening! I love watch other climates like in the UK and Maine to learn what they have to do differently and create new ideas :)
Thank you for how thorough this is!!
You're videos always title questions that I can answer on your behalf. Because you got sense is the "why", the "how" is sensibly 🤣
I'm about to run my own seed starting medium comparison/test. The 1st thing I looked at was Espoma potting vs. seed starting mixes. The seed starting was 90% peat whereas the potting was less than half with a lot of fertilizer-type things added. I've always heard to shy away from seed starters with fertilizer because they are more prone to disease/mold/etc. I've also heard that you don't need to add many/much worm castings? Have you found that to be the case? Possibly because you're outside/in a well-ventilated area, you haven't encountered this?
Thanks for sharing that about coir - that's one of the mediums I'll be testing, and I definitely noticed that the nearly-all-peat mix was quite hydrophobic!
Thanks for making me not feel stupid about buying some Azomite 😆
I’m finally gardening for the first time because I moved into a house with a yard and this is all really helpful! I’ve had success with zinnias, sweet pea and nasturtium seeds but failed with 6 other flower types. I’ll take some of your tips and try again :)
My seeds from San Diego seed company were successful (so far) but the Renee’s garden seeds didn’t germinate. Not sure if you have experience with Renee’s garden.
I've had ok experiences with Renee but It can be variable! Johnny's is the only one I get pretty much 100% consistent germination from.
I’ve had a good amount of success from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Their site notes which plants do well in heat and their seed packets will often note germ rate.
excellent timely video. i love your teaching style. thank you for sharing your knowledge
Like an infomercial. Lol, Jacque! Anyway, I learned something new today. So, I thank you! 💜🌸💜
Love your method of starting poppies and very curious what kind of poppies as well as how you transplant them, since almost every thing I've read recommends to direct sow. I've wasted so many seed packets to get a few plants with direct sowing.
This year I have started Hungarian bread seed poppies, Shirley mix, and amazing grey. I pot up once they get their first leaves and they tend to shoot up after that. It's tricky because they are so tiny but if you handle them carefully the initial pot up really makes them explode in growth
@@jacquesinthegarden You have no idea how glad I'm to hear this. I've been trying to grow somniferum for three years now, there's hope for me yet! Looking forward to watching this series. Thank you!
Edit: PS no pressure - lol
I loved this. Thank you so much! I’m doing my first garden and I am on the struggle bus!
It's worth it just keep trying until you find out what works for you!
@@jacquesinthegarden omg I can’t believe you replied to this. Totally fan girdling. 🤣Thanks for the kindness. Though the journey has been harder than I expected it’s been super fun!!
So much great info here!! Seriously, great tips. Thanks so much!
Nice sifter Jacques. I met you at Walter Anderson’s a while back with Kevin. Good to see your channel growing fast. You passed my subscribers count and almost to 30k!
Hey! I remember running into you as well! It has been growing very fast which has been interesting!
Great tips! Really need to do better with the seed size to tray cell size ratio. Thank you for this information. What is yellow/orange bush like behind you and how old is it?
It is an orange clock vine and it has been there at least a decade as far as I know!
It's really nice
If I don’t have vermiculite on hand, would perlite do pretty much the same thing for the poppy seeds?
Thank you for this wonderful and thorough video, so helpful!
Excellent explanation, Jacques. Than you!
Yay for poppy’s!
Germinating seedlings are no problem for me. What I find the hardest is what to do after like the fertilizing and hardening off.
Great info! I was wondering why only one poppy sprouted!