I planted mine and I see they are molding, I tried instructions........what can I do ???
@ErvsGarden8 ай бұрын
Is it mold or is it moss? Fungus is generally considered a positive thing in gardening, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. But I didn't have that problem. It may indicate too much moisture. I would post this to some of the message boards online, or maybe a gardening group and see what others have to say. Good luck.
@ihuman72538 ай бұрын
Excellent video ❤
@ikhlas8289 ай бұрын
i work in my school garden and we do seed sales sometimes, this is super helpful when i have to make packets
@beachwanderer9486 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I keep the lids they make good cheap feet to sit plant pots on for extra drainage.
@beachwanderer9486 Жыл бұрын
Hi thank you for sharing. Could you please tell me the best herbs to grow in 2 and 3 litre milk jugs.
@brianradio7311 Жыл бұрын
great idea
@jillbarrett2576 Жыл бұрын
Useful idea thanks.
@gaylajensen8994 Жыл бұрын
why not just plant in the dirt and cover with a jug with the bottom cut out? that way no transplanting.... wouldn't that work ? or is there a specific need to isolate the seeds in the plastic bottom?
@NecieytheGREAT Жыл бұрын
game changer
@marykey5813 Жыл бұрын
What zone are you in
@yagirlrere75622 жыл бұрын
I love your personality! Your videos are interesting because your not boring!
@jhannon94952 жыл бұрын
Nice. 😊😊
@mamamostyn22142 жыл бұрын
These are perfect and simple. Simply perfect! Thanks!
@WestTexasTumbleweeds2 жыл бұрын
I know I’m late on this. You used 6 spades full of the planting soil however how much trifecta are you using per jug?
@HansOellerich2 жыл бұрын
I am about to use this method for the second time as I had success following your instructions to sew tomatillos. I grew them in the jug from a slice of a tomatillo. It has yielded 4 plants. I'll be growing various types of peppers this time. Thank you, sir for sharing this with us.
@ErvsGarden2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@misterbulger2 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely going to try this. I have over 100 water jugs to get rid of since you can't drink the water around here.
@devanc12 жыл бұрын
Great Video. I just completed my first milk jug with some herbs for my daughter's rabbits. I am hoping for great results.
@duckrivermama662 жыл бұрын
Love it, dude! Thank you. 😃👍
@tpulling832 жыл бұрын
earlier in the video you said do not use milk jug type plastic as it will block too much of the sun... but that's exactly what you're using... 🤔
@ErvsGarden2 жыл бұрын
No I'm talking about the solid white plastic not the translucent plastic, sorry about the confusion. The solid white plastic doesn't let enough light through to start the greenhouse effect, and allow the plants to grow.
@elizabethsmith2472 жыл бұрын
Can I leave the tops on inside now or do I need to leave them off.I know when I put them outside I will remove the tops
@ErvsGarden2 жыл бұрын
Once the weather gets too warm, you take the tops off so the plants don't bake. If the temperature gets colder, or there's a threat of frost you will want to put the tops back on and retape them.
@djl33162 жыл бұрын
When they sprouts and on a warm day and you open the jug so it doesn’t get to hot then you close it at night do you tape it again every night? I’ve planted 92 jugs so far….
@ErvsGarden2 жыл бұрын
It depends on how cold it's going to get. I would put the milk jug tops back on and just use the same tape. If it's going to get super cold you might want to retape.
@KaideeHanson0222 жыл бұрын
I’m guessing you don’t need to harden them off or anything since they’ve been outside?
@ErvsGarden2 жыл бұрын
Correct!
@nobodyxxfooL2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome! Thank you for sharing 🙃 very helpful. Gonna go plant some things over here in Rhode island! Wish me luck🤞(attempting spinach, kale, lettuce, herbs, onions, and purple UFO shaped hot peppers)
@cherylbishop76572 жыл бұрын
We use water jugs and the lids they never smell, I think the smell comes from the milk . GOD BLESS
@---kh6pr2 жыл бұрын
You can leave it out in the snow temps(?) I think I will try it out! So ready for spring! Ohio winters suck 😄
@ErvsGarden2 жыл бұрын
Yeah this is specifically designed for cold snowy weather. If the weather gets too warm it can kill off the seedlings, actually.
@---kh6pr2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your response and wow!! I would have never guessed I could start outside in the winter. Things are looking up! Thx! Have a blessed weekend ❤🐞🐦🌼
@HealthyLivingWithWendy2 жыл бұрын
I will try this it looks easy. Thank you
@tabithahippler41842 жыл бұрын
Other than the greens which you have planted en masse, at what point do you "up plant" or transplant to larger pots? Or do they stay in the jugs until ready to be hardened off and oved to the garden? (ie tomatoes)
@ErvsGarden2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delayed response, I don't really post gardening videos anymore. Just realized people were still commenting on this video. You want to replant once the weather is warm enough and the threat of frost has passed. Until then keep your tops and put the tops back on if there's a threat of frost.
@jessicamiro73053 жыл бұрын
I am new to gardening and live in southern Maine . I am looking up start some flower plants and veggies this winter way using your milk jug method this winter . If I were to start in January , are there any tips you can give on how /when to transplant outside ?
@ErvsGarden2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delayed response, and this may be a little too late, but once the last danger frost is passed in your area, then you're going to plant them in the ground. You can always take the tops off once the weather gets warm enough to bring the day, as long as there's no frost expected. But as you know Frost can sneak up when you least expect it. So it's a balancing act, I hope you had good luck.
@ashaleymarie3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I just practiced with your video - I'll be making about 200 of these with K-5 students for a school fundraiser selling sunflower seeds. Thinking this will be easy peasy enough for even the 2nd graders to do. Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
@lindalardner37453 жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for having bought my husband a seed box many thanks
@AuntyMarlee3 жыл бұрын
Hahah the scissors comment was great
@PatrioticPirate3 жыл бұрын
Questions... I have a 5gal bucket full of kitchen scraps, crushed bones, old peelings, etc. Would a scoop of that, and 5 scoops of potting soil hurt my seed/lings? And if I'm understanding correctly, this method of gardening could work at anything over 32°?
@ErvsGarden3 жыл бұрын
No, don't put any of that in your jug. Just put the best potting soil that you can afford. Save that other stuff for later when you plant in the ground.
@danconstanciojr84763 жыл бұрын
Good job.
@TenkaSensei3 жыл бұрын
I watched a bunch of videos to figure out what grow light to get, but this one was the most helpful. Thanks :DD
@ErvsGarden3 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps you!
@trishsykes4493 жыл бұрын
I thought tomatoes need depth for their long roots? Do you therefore transplant them as soon as they sprout?
@ErvsGarden3 жыл бұрын
Once they get too big for the jug. Tomato roots dont mind the jug at all.
@ksero10003 жыл бұрын
Is this a good way to propitiate cuttings?
@ErvsGarden3 жыл бұрын
Perhaps... not sure to be honest.
@tonietchison17303 жыл бұрын
Amazing thank you
@ErvsGarden3 жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@shaylajay1903 жыл бұрын
LOVE YOUR HONESTY...WILL TEST OUT THIS METHOD...I NEED EASY...I AM OLD...AND FROM EAST TEXAS. ❤️🇧🇯🖖
@ErvsGarden3 жыл бұрын
I am originally from Houston!
@shaylajay1903 жыл бұрын
@@ErvsGarden Have you heard of Cleveland ?..50 miles east of big H ? That is where I hide!
@ErvsGarden3 жыл бұрын
Wow my granny lived in a little place called Patton Village right off of 59. We lived in Cleveland when I was in fourth grade, that was many years ago. I don't remember much about it, we only live there for about a year.
@shaylajay1903 жыл бұрын
@@ErvsGarden That is down the road from me...I have not been there myself in 30 years..I do not go anywhere much anymore..
@debramurphy1213 жыл бұрын
Early girl works on northern Minnesota if you start them indoors
@callikohl76033 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great instructions. I am going to start my herbs and flowers this way and I am going to have my grandchildren plant some lettuces and spinach. Also, what zone are you in, I'm in Nebraska zone 5b.
@ErvsGarden3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! I am in Cincinnati zone 5B.
@aaroncobet14533 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Just tried my first time. Had trouble sealing the jugs well, even with duct tape. Do you have any good tips?
@ErvsGarden3 жыл бұрын
No, sorry. Good quality duct tape is worth the money in this case. You don't have to be perfect, luckily.
@aaroncobet14533 жыл бұрын
@@ErvsGarden Thank you very much. Good luck with your garden!
@sk8queen3 жыл бұрын
This is the first video I found a couple of months ago on winter sowing. Im now doing it. Thanks!
@ErvsGarden3 жыл бұрын
This method is real game changer! Just don't let your plants get burned once the weather starts warming up.
@apriltenney90153 жыл бұрын
Am collecting my jugs now to give this a try!
@lenahalberstadt25873 жыл бұрын
You can totally start 50 tomato seeds in that much space. You will need to separate them eventually, of course - and it’ll require you to keep a closer eye on watering. But you can prick out (separate) the seedlings when they are 4-6 inches tall (though I successfully separated tomato seedlings which were 12 inches tall). Don’t worry about them surviving the separation - they will. Just make sure not to water for a good week before separation, as drier soil will come off the roots easier. There will be some root lost due to entanglement, but as long as some root survives, the plants will be fine. They will inevitably be leggy in a milk jug (long and thin), which is actually an advantage during the transplant stage, as you can bury them deeply and they will root all along the stem. I always multisow tomatoes and it’s a fantastic method to reduce space. Btw, you can do that with some of your lettuce as well: if you leave several plants unharvested in your baby greens batch, just dig them up and plant them in one of your beds.
@cherylhale57553 жыл бұрын
I use a cheap, old soldering iron to make the holes
@job9553 жыл бұрын
Early Girl Tomatos grow great in TX. Love this method!