You forgot to burn the ends of your posts to prevent molding. Beginners mistake I guess

Awesome experiment! Thank you for this!❤

So more good make things grow bigger? You GOTTA be kidding me! (Note: that will obviously only hold true to the point where nutrient burning or lock out occurs)

I watched 15 seconds... I'm guessing it's dependent on the seed type? And maybe best to just read the package and go with the producers recommendations, as the success rate will be directly proportional to ppl repurchasing? But I'm just using logic, it MAY lead me astray... I'll watch and find out...

Is the sample large enough?

Tomatoes do not like fast N. It makes them susceptible to blight and will keep the fruit from ripening. You have to increase P if anything. Steady moisture in more important than N. Using a live soil to break down trace minerals for vigorous growth. Peppers are even more particular about temperature and air/drainage in the soil.

I use those for making kimchi

I love the real life experiments

Too complicated-- electrical conduit and 4” square wire fencing. There you’ll thank me.

Our entire garden is an experiment. I. do it for the suspense!

I think my compost experience also proves that tomatoes and squash can be quite deep and still sprout. Also, both tomatoes and squash will sprout inside of the fruit.

Love these experiments, nice work!

Doesn't a commercial potting mix usually contain some compost?

Grounded

So instructive, thank you Jordan.

I’ve had double the size cayenne plants grow in top soil. But the results don’t lie. Compost and fertilizer for bigger yields!

It helps to clean the seeds. The gelatinous coating around the seed inhibits germination.

Enjoyed your video, with no doubt that you’re Canadian, as you are hopping fluently between metric and Imperial measurements without even thinking.

Hey I have an experiment idea for you. I know you did straw vs bare soil but what about straw vs wood chips?

We did this and wound up with a lot of growth but tiny sized squash.

The Hopi plant their corn 12-18” deep

I always enjoy your experiments. Thank you for sharing what you find.

lettuce requires light to germinate. What light regime did you have them in?

The concern isn't germination, but instead, it's what about the produce you get. Modern grocery store produce is often f1 hybrid and does not produce the exact same as the parent plant. Size, taste and quality are typically inferior to parent plant.

Why on earth would you use seeds from the grocery store. Those are the worst tomatoes on the planet.

Is this a store-bought squash? If so, it’s unlikely they’re heirloom. I would like to see the harvest from this experiment before passing judgement.

Ive literally dug up seeds that had germinated several inches under soil. Tomatoes for one. Also had passionfruit grow despite having given up on them and reused composted and mixed their soil up for other plants

Testing works better than just having a theory.

But is it seed stable? Will you get the same plant from the seed?

Don’t squashes inter-pollinate between each other? So even if it grows into one kind of squash, its seeds will have the intermixed genetic material, so you won’t know what you’ll be growing from those seeds.

Do the plants you grow from the grocery store actually produce fruit & vegetables? I've tried growing them before and I may get beautiful thriving plants but they never tired any food. I buy organic too but I think they may treat them somehow to prevent us using the seeds 🤷‍♀️Maybe they were hybrids?

Germination is one thing, harvest is something else; the harvest depends on the genetics of the plants, and too many crops (IMO) are either hybrid or genetically modified. I would start with a known variety and pay for good seeds once.

The big question is will you get the good squash out of the plant? Probably it’s a F1 plant…

Great if stable genetic F1 2nd gen seeds might cause issues?

Much Gratitude 🎉😊

I buy the type of tomatoe I want to grow. Squeeze out the seeds,eat the tomatoe, try to spread the seeds out,cover with a little dirt, water and wait. I think i get about 100% germination. Every year I have so many i put them out on the sidewalk for free.

It's good to keep trying things to see what works best!

Thanks for the test. My take is generally smaller seeds need planted with metric system measurements. Larger seeds use imperialistic measuring system.😊

I enjoy your channel. Just subscribed. I quit KZbin when i tried writing a business plan, because my mission was selfish and it made me feel yucky. Have you made a business plan? You seem to have some kind of mission, but it is a bit vague. Writing a business plan might help you focus on what your vision really is. Maybe a full plan isnt necessary. For me it was just the intro that enlightened me. A mission has to be focused and one that is quantifiable is best. What is your mission?

Lettuce and arugula seeds need light to germinate. Nothing will help germinate dead lettuce seeds 😑

That was a great experiment! Planting at those deeper depths will stop the soil from drying out at the roots. I'll for sure be planting my Peas,Tomatoes, Squash and Cucumbers at 2 " this year

This is huge!!! I always fuss and worry about depth at planting - THANK YOU!! I do think the peas did so good at deeper because they were cooler down there🤔

I absolutely enjoyed this experiment. I have been gardening for years and I love learning from other gardeners. I can't wait to see what you do next. New subscriber.

You are not accounting for the viability of the seeds. My lettuce seeds that I produce fresh every year have a very high germination rate after 2 days with only a sprinkling of soil on top.

Cucumbers need to turn large and yellow before the seeds are mature.

Really great test. Looking forward for other experiments you are conducting 😁

The Lettuce surprised me.

Try chilling the lettuce seeds over night in your fridge first. I've had to do that several times to get them to do their thing. Also on top on the soil or with a very thin layer covering them and use glow lights to get them to germinate. The guy from No-Till Growers Podcast did a video showing how he does lettuce. He does up a tray of seeds and puts them over night into the fridge and then the next day under grow lights or into his greenhouse.

I know pruning suckers fir better yield has always been a myth I’ll never prune suckers other than when they’re super young and getting established so I expected the suckers to win but not by that far that’s amazing

In our tropical areas we don't have to any of these ...cause we just throw the dry leaves and the new mud from the river .