2 Tips to Maximize Light and Heat for Germinating Seeds: Speed Up Germination & Stop 'Legginess'

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@williamcox3412]

In December of 2020 you recommended leaving grow light on for 72 hours straight when tomato seedlings had germinated. Since then I haven't seen you repeat that recommendation. Do you still leave the lights on for 72 hours or is light positioning more important than lighting duration? - Thank you

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

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[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@slaplapdog]

I've stopped watching 'tubers that go from DIY to DI buy-an-expensive-solution. I love that you continue to use low cost methods.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Ill cover the whole range as our budgets vary greatly. Thanks Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@JoeDuckMan]

every year gets me excited glad to still see your videos!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks so much! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jtharp9265]

Absolutely get so much information from your book but listening to you , as I'm planting herbs , Thank you so much , I put my lights up , just like you mentioned . God bless you Mrs Josette Tharp Montgomery County, Texas 🙏🏻

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Always appreciated.

[@janetporto6917]

Love your recommendations for economical gardening. Bought from Walmart your recommendation for a LED fixture. My broccoli, lettuce and Swiss Chard plants are short, stocky, and healthy.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Perfect. They work well for transplants Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@ryanbartolomeo5058]

I am on my 2nd year of gardening and Gary has played a huge part of my success, its been neat to watch you grow in the last 12 months with regards to your viewers and business, thanks for all you do Gary!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Appreciated. Thanks for the support. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@dethdriver1974]

Starting my seedlings this weekend. Got my first order from your seed shop and im very pleased. Thanks for everything.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks so much for the shop support. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@anoldyankeegardener6358]

Love the short video. You have so much knowledge. Sometimes I need a short video to process a little bit of content. I liked the idea of using a closet to put the growing station in. :)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks. I like to mix that up. And good luck this year!

[@7eyesopenwide168]

Are you an engineer by trade?? I love the way you mentor! You don’t blab on and on you get to the guts of the information. I REALLY love that and the way your mind operates. Thorough, informative, straight forward and well done!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! In my opinion the best gardening channel.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

But for the Rambling series vids, I like to get to the point. I appreciated the comments. Thanks. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@Earthy-Artist]

My mind blown yet again! You continuously come up with such clever & useful tips👍. Using the wire, S hooks & foil is so handy, not to mention inexpensive. I have some lightweight heat reflective shiny silver Mylar emergency blankets that I hang down one side of my shelving units like a curtain to keep the heat in & bounce the light back, & now I'm also going to try your foil trick as well!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It really helps for low hung lights for germination. Once I dont need to germinate anymore, I let the light swing back and use 4 trays up there for other growing needs. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@anartorres4597]

My first time using grow lights so thanks for tip.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to share Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@RashaLiving]

Your videos are always full of useful information that helped me in my journey towards becoming a better gardener. Thank you for all the effort and work you dedicate to your viewers.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to help. Good luck this year Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@joanies6778]

Love the tip about angling the lights for beginning of germination. A couple of tricks I use to spread light... I have a large mirror (from an old buffet) that I place between the wall and my stand/shelves, so light reflects back onto the seedlings. Another trick is to put Reflectix around the front and side of the shelves which helps reflect light from the other directions, plus it helps keep the heat in. (Reflectix is bubble wrap insulation with foil on both sides.) Something to consider when using a full tray is how long all the different varieties take to germinate, if not planting all the same in 72 cells. Made that mistake before. LOL. It's a big consideration that makes me lean to the 6 pack or individual cells so the ones left to germinate stay under a dome while the others get close, direct light.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Great tips. Thanks. Last tip is a good one on germination timing. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@susanmyer1]

Great tip! I’m tilting mine immediately.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It helps for sure Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@mattbarker4921]

Nice tips. Perfect timing. Thank you again

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks. Its that time of year. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@candiwallace6605]

Morning cheers Gary❤❤❤

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Cheers Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@GardenKatt]

For mine, i wrapped a piece of cardboard measured to fit one side and back of shelf in aluminum shiny side facing plants. The lights are producing heat and light for my plants. Also stagger planting in case of freak storms again this year. Hoping all goes well for us all.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nice tips Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@takishasallbeautyzone]

You're always so creative with your ideas and solutions 👍🏽!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It is fun. I like this because the hooks can stay and when I dont germinate anymore, I can let the light swing back. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@kfs9300]

When are you starting your tomatoes? I am zone 7a in New Jersey. I am thinking April 1st. Big fan!!! Just love your videos and your new house and garden. GARDEN ON

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

First week of march this year. I am staying disciplined. April 1 is just fine as you'll have 6 good weeks for May 15 planting. Im starting a tad early for vids. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@afrocraft1]

So timely! Thanks!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to share. Good luck with seed starting. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@callyscraftycorner2463]

Ahhh, it that will work for ginger. It will definitely work for turmeric.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep it does. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jackiehorsley9263]

great tip Gary I have really worried about the light on my seedings I well definitely keep that In mind

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Good luck Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@predsfanmyrtlebeach4542]

Interesting ginger setup. I learned some hard lessons last year on ginger and turmeric. My roots rotted in my refrigerator vegetable bin which really sucked. However roots brought inside and left in soil went dormant but were fine for resprouting this year. The key is WARMTH and using a heat mat and dome for humidity. My ginger is now sprouting. Turmeric is harder and more finicky but I think it will work also. Lastly do NOT soak ginger or turmeric roots in dishes of water at normal interior house temperatures! They will rot and die.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Im work on turmeric too www.therustedgarden.com/products/copy-of-one-quart-root-pouch-for-seed-starting-15-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f73b9016a&_ss=r

[@juneramirez8580]

More great tips! Thank you!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Always glad to share Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@donnadigsjersey2936]

I love your channel. Thanks for all you do.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to share. Thanks so much Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@adorab9446]

Very helpful and easy! I see some reflective fabric too. Do you have a video on how to use it and allow for good ventilation and what are better fabrics?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I havent used fabric. Just foil Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@NamirRivera]

I love your videos! I learn so much! Thanks!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to share. Good luck this year Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@sagepremoe1565]

What works for me...I have only one shop light which is positioned directly over the seed tray. I add a canopy of aluminum foil over the top & sides to reflect more light even on the side. It's worked well for me.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That works for sure As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim. Please subscribe as it really helps me & please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com

[@melissasullivan1658]

To reduce light waste I covered white cardstock with Mylar, punched a hole in the cardstock and hang them around the shelves with 2” binder rings. Works incredibly well because the light just keeps bouncing back and forth until it’s absorbed by something somewhere on the shelf. It also decreases the chances of going blind when I walk by it. 😏

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They are bright LOL. Good tip Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@steveegbert7429]

I do somewhat the same by using mylar emergency blankets hanging on each side clipped to the top rack with cloths pins. Easy to just flip up onto the top shelf for access.

[@melissasullivan1658]

@@steveegbert7429 precisely! It was one of those middle of the night ideas and took me about an hour to put together. No regrets. :)

[@yvencia1150]

Thank you for sharing 😀

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Always glad to share Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@dizzle2071]

Hey buddy. Huge fan. 1 of your fluorescent bulbs alignment is off. The prongs aren't lined up right. You can see it in your video. Side note. My sweet potato wasn't growing after a month. I looked under the potato. It was bad. Got that from your recent video. Your the best Gary keep it up.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Ill check it out. Thanks Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@mattandbarbhartt2860]

This so helpful! Thank you!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to help. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@rickhale6396]

Thanks that helps a lot.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to share Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@elaineylane]

I’m hoping that you are doing a “LIVE” today. Have you used Mylar to hold in heat & direct light 💡❓I bought it to help mine. And I’m going to start using it in the next week or so. I bought a batch of Mylar Blankets. I think it could be an interesting topic. I’m sure I’m not the first to think of them.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I havent used it but people do and it is useful. No live today. Sorry Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@elaineylane]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN oh, that’s cool. I’ll look forward to the next one I can catch.

[@jimw5109]

Great info! Thanks. I see your one shelf has both led and fluorescent , is that on purpose?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nope. I am just replacing the fluorescents as the stop working. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@tiahlerose2268]

Omg Gary I’m a first timer and your videos are so helpful. I have some seed starts and my zucchini is growing roots out the holes. Should I replant them in something bigger? Thank you

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So glad to help and good luck on year 1. If they are going to be going out in about 4 weeks after germination, Yes. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@debbybrady1246]

Good tips.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@brianramsey3824]

That's a pro tip

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@kittiew260]

Will do this method with the few shop lights I have thanks. I did purchase T5 grow lights not sure if this method is needed for them. Wouldn't hurt to try even with the official grow lights although I am thinking as bright as they are I won't need to have them too close.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It all depends on how you hung and spaced them. I dont want to keep moving the lights for different uses, like germination stage, so I tilt them. I release them when I dont need to germinate anymore. However, look at your lights from the side, hand tilt them, if it looks like more like is focused on the flat, it will help for the germination set up. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@vengenaceearly255]

Thanks Gary. I learn something about this set up. For my peppers on a heating mat I found that the light was a little to close for me and the seed cells were drying out . But I see that once the heating mat is removed you can lower the light . It helps. BTW have you ever grown shallots ? I am trying them this year, and gathering all the information I can about them. I am going to try and grow them from seeds. When it comes time to transplant to the garden, would you plant them to the same depth as you would onions or deeper like you would leeks ? Thanks.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not much time spent growing shallots. I would probably grow them lmore like leeks. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@sdcarter1880]

For the germinating shelf, why would you angle the lights instead of moving them closer together? If the flats are aligned horizontally, and running parallel to the lights, wouldn’t that provide more even light coverage?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You can for sure. But I dont germinate the whole time up there so I unhook them and let them swing back in place. Once my germination needs are done, I use it for 4 flats and other things. The angle hooks are quick and easy and stay up and the lights dont have to be moved as I change uses. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@t8kinphatties]

Great info, looking forward to buying your book. Quick question, what is your experience with peat pods? Im doing half peat pods half cells with starter soil this year to compare. Thank you for the Content!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks for the book support. I did tests. I just dont like them. They dry out too fast and they get moldy and fungus grows. These things arent harmful to the plants, but just not worth it to me. The drying faster was my main concern. Good luck and thanks for watching. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@juneramirez8580]

I agree. I don't like the peat pots or those little pucks of peat in the tiny netting that you soak to expand them for planting. I bought some 4 inch transplants from a store, replanted them onto bigger pots and that netting never deteriorated and stumped the plant growth. I didn't notice the netting until much later. I make my own mixes now with peat, vermiculite perlite and sometimes a little sand.

[@ForTheFuture50]

Gary, my LED grow lights i got from harbor freight do not say kelvin rating nor do they say daylight on the box. 4 foot 5,000 lumen LED. the brand is called Braun. What are your thoughts? My question is will these work until I can throw them under my Metal halides? I'm flowering okra at the moment and don't have room to start my garden vegetables.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I just dont know for sure. My guess is they would work. If the light is bright white, I think you are good. Odd it doesnt even say daylight. Sometimes its stamped on the light itself somewhere. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@radhavaidyanathan2988]

Hi Gary, I have harvested some seeds from Kumato. Can I germinate them this year or do I give them till next year? Thank you!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nope. They should be ready to go Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@Shelzbells]

What kind of lights are you using there? Also, do you use these same lights on your sprouts until you are ready to take the seedlings outside?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Same light. I have lighting videos from last month that cover the exact lights. 5000 lumens most of them. The upper lights are actually older ones. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@blasermann1994]

My tip would be to use an actual grow light and follow the manufacturer recommendations. I love my marshydro. Then you can actually grow it all the way out if you want. I have a huge aloe plant starting to flower in my grow tent.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They work well and can be set high up for great plant coverage. But often are out of budget for many people. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@grantbean2631]

It seems to me the lights on the top shelf could be positioned closer with no space between them since you only have one width of trays to light. Then they wouldn't need tilting.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They could but I dont germinate all season with them. When I am done germinating, 4 trays go in long way. The hooks are easier for switching lights with out actually having to move the lights. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@desmonddixon957]

How long do you keep the lights on per day?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

14 or 16 hours Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@desmonddixon957]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Thanks

[@jillmoroson1499]

How do u use Fluorescent lights with timer?? Dont these lights require one to hold on button to turn on --which wont work with timer. Unless new generation has different mechanism to turn on. Also, how many lights do u use for 4 shelves? And how would u put so many in a timer?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Oh. I never encountered those lights. Mine all plug into and extension outlet. The extension outlet plugs into a timer. The timer is on the wall outlet. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@C.Church]

Hey there. I'm subbed in the account I log into the Roku app. I have a friendly request. There is no way for people who watch on their TVs to see links in the description. A link to the ginger content instead of the trellises at the end would be perfect timing. We CAN see those (I use in-video links all the time). I ran for the remote to click on the ginger content. But it wasn't there. Lol. Anyway. Thanks for the great content! Hope this feedback helps.:)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Can you visit my channel? Keyword search ginger? Ill keep it in mind to change it out. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@nicholasnarcowich9163]

sorry, I like this kind of video, but I do not have indoor space for plants, nothing... in the ground or not at all... like the data ...

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

In ground is cool. Good luck this year Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@indrekkpringi]

that is stupid. Just put the lights closer together so they touch.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not really then the outer edges are much darker. Thanks! Over 1500 gardening videos on my YT channel. Here is how you can support me, & The Rusted Garden... Please Subscribe & The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/

[@indrekkpringi]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN You don't plant seeds at the edges> Nice try but no.