28 Indoor Grow Light Seed Starting Question Answered for Successful Transplants - The Big Questions!

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[@caroldragon7545]

Ever since I found your channel, I have been amazed and delighted at the sheer volume of helpful advice you provide. This video is great for me because it consolidated the information on seed starting, and touched on each aspect of it. It made me want to run out to my garage and rearrange all my lighting as soon as possible. I was also grateful about your comments on humidity domes. I used them last year and lost almost everything under them. Fortunately, I only had two domes, and the plants without them did fine. Kudos also on your sharing your mistakes, like the little fungused celery plant and the onions drying out. I know you were answering questions, but some of the answers to other folks' questions provided helpful tips about things I never even thought about before, such as the foil and angling the lights, and will definitely aid me when I DO get to rearrange my lighting. Thanks, also, for the way you plan things so that you can show several stages of some things at the same time. It is super helpful. Thank you thank you thank you.

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[@Junzar56]

Super! We are doing seed starting classes the next three days on the Navajo Nation- more info that will help!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@sshuggi]

In addition to the UV acclimation, taking the trays into the sun every few days helps with fungus. Fungus really hates the UV. Last year, I started noticing damping off fungus in my trays, so I started the acclimation process early and gave them peak sun incrementally every day. Cleared up all the fungus in less than a week.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@kele1264]

I have my lights, I have my shelves, I hope to have a garden this year. Great tips! I especially love the tip about putting the cardboard underneath the heat mat so as to insulate and not lose heat unnecessarily. Thanks, Gary!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@chefjosephkowles575]

Listen to Gary. His set up is proven, economical and aesthetically pleasing

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@colleendigiacomo3089]

Thanks for showing your successes and your failures, it is honest and makes me know that when I mess up things will still turn out ok. Your garden always looks wonderful.

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[@Mikeppodcast]

Best video about indoors seed starting by far! Thank you, I learned so much!

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[@heethn]

I do use humidity domes for seed starting in the greenhouse to keep the chill off overnight, works a treat! Lots of good tips here though, thanks Gary.

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[@mrwhitten7704]

Always enjoy your videos and commentary. It's nice because your just north of me, so we have much the same weather. I'll be using a new indoor seed starting setup this year; shelving, lights, trays, etc. The Lumen and Kelvin information is incredibly helpful. This will be my 4th year gardening and your explanation has been the best to understand. Thanks again!

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So glad to help and 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

[@walnutchasegardenandhome9944]

Hi Gary, thanks for the tip about the cardboard and the heat mat.

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[@nahnisjourney1406]

Hi Gary and friends, I grow just about everything from seed, but I haven’t been brave enough to try my Vidalia onion seeds. I am growing ever bearing strawberries from bare root. I also have some white strawberry seeds in the refrigerator getting them ready to plant in my stackable planters. My last frost date is March 10th. I’m in Grow Zone 8B Coastal Georgia. Wishing everyone a safe and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gardening journey, and for teaching us so much to be successful with our own gardening journey.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nice. Give those onions a shot. Good luck www.therustedgarden.com/products/copy-of-one-quart-root-pouch-for-seed-starting-15-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f73b9016a&_ss=r

[@rebeccamorris1032]

No wonder I have been struggling. I didn't know when the soil is a light brown you wait a day or two beforw you water! Thank you! I love all your content!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Moisture dries from top down. When they turn light keep an eye on them. Even pop out s plug and you seed the moisture in the bottom 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

[@rebeccamorris1032]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN If you are still trying to germinate the seeds does it say wet constantly? Update : I just found some of your videos on this topic thank you!

[@seanmorris1092]

Gary - it llooks like you have started all (or most) of your pepper plants. I’m in Maryland Zone 7 too (also Montgomery County) and just confirming it’s not too early. Thanks!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I am always a bit early because I use them in videos. March 1 is pretty good. 10 weeks till May 15 as a reference unless you are putting them out earlier like I probably will 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

[@seanmorris1092]

Thank you! I started a few hot ones because I’ve found they get off to a slower start, but I’ll hold off a week or two on the sweets.

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Gary thanks so much. I will use this setup to germinate my hot peppers. Everything else will be winter sown

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN thank you!

[@katrinabranson9918]

For labeling there are file folder tabs that can be places along the edge of bottom trays to slip small paper tags in also. They are pretty sturdy and the larger hanging folder ones are about 1/2" x 3". I have also ran masking tape along the edges to write on with a ball point and the labeling lasts through the time seedlings are in the trays.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@brianseybert2189]

Last year I was about to toss a vinyl horizontal blind. Then I realized, this would make perfect plant markers, Cut em up and they are working great!

[@Ledneh]

Hey Gary, I would just like to reach out and thank you. My wife and I have just moved into our own home after previously renting and are in the process of turning out backyard into a partial raised bed garden. I can only say, I wish I would have found your videos sooner. The info you share is clear and concise and most of it is not fluffed with non-budget friendly "necessities" that I have found trying to find information in other places. Thanks again for the help and the teachings and can't wait for my garden to take off.

[@Ledneh]

I will definitely check out your podcast, will be a nice listen while I'm at work.

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Thanks We just finished episode 17

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Cheers

[@mabelmbah5738]

Thanks Gary, you have just covered my nagging questions and worries. I am putting out my peas that have germinated indoors for a week and plan to leave them them till they get into the ground and containers. I am your neighbor in nj. Hope that's okay. Thanks for all your help, look forward to all your gardening directions.

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[@litaanderson1589]

I know this is a year older, but Thank you Gary for putting all this seedstarting questions. Since all the seeds are not equally germinated I did lowered the other end of the lights on the newly germinated ones opposites of the first germinated seeds in order to get more heat, and moved some of the plants with the first germinated kinds. So far so good with this process👍. By the way your seedlings are very healthy. Thanks for this inspiring video it is very helpful.

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[@Shelzbells]

Im excited about starting my seeds. Watching your videos has really got me going on them lol

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[@vengenaceearly255]

Very helpful. I also encourage people to read the comments. For example, I didn't know that about sunlight/ uv helping the white fungus on seed starting mix. I looked over so much of your past videos now. So much help. One question that I have involves all your extensive videos on Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking soda. Not so much how or when to use them but more in the line of which to use. I know this is not the format to answer such an extensive question, but I am just putting it out there. Hydrogen Peroxide vs Baking Soda. Which is better? Why did you seem to move away from wettable sulfur ? Why not wettable sulfur ? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using these products i. e. one over the other ?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That UV tip for fungus is a good one. H202 is allI pretty much use on tomatoes. Timing is more learned as inspect the leaves and if I notice an issue the get sprayed. I also know leaf spot comes in June so I give them a spray 1 or 2 times that month. Baking Soda was easier to make and get then wettable sulfur but I prefer the later. No real advantage or disadvantage. The key is for you to set up routine and stick to it. That is our biggest problem. Not the sprays but our routine 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]

You are a wealth of knowledge. Love all your experiments. Watched you in the allotment garden....you have come so far. Like the new summary/organization of your videos. :)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks. The format is often tough. I wish there was a better way to organize on YT.

[@brianseybert2189]

Gary you just gave me a great idea. I started my celery 3 days ago. I have a cold frame with enough room left over to set my celery in there once they germinate. One less plant to harden off in the spring. My grow room is on the 2nd floor and it can be a real pain in the @$$. Thanks Gary!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Ill be doing that too with my cool crops.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

[@michelletetreault9428]

Thank you so much for all the useful info!

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[@yvencia1150]

Thank you for sharing.

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[@anneciamartin9514]

Enjoyed this A to Z video. A lot of things I have already implemented including the ginger propagation. I did both of your methods but the seed starting mix method worked better and I now have potted up 9 plants with more coming. Thanks again.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@stevenlehmann4432]

Great organization, this really combines alot of your videos into one!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks. That was my goal. Sort of an end of the season series www.therustedgarden.com/products/copy-of-one-quart-root-pouch-for-seed-starting-15-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f73b9016a&_ss=r

[@MaryAnneCowan]

lots of great information- thanks so much!

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[@chelement3373]

Could you give us a glimpse of your electrical hook-ups for for your grow station? I'm trying to figure out how to set-up power and timers for mine, and I would really appreciate a look at how you did yours. Thanks!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Ill put it on my list. I use and extension with 5 outlets and a circuit breaker 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

[@chelement3373]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Thanks! If you don't mind, are you putting a timer between the power source and the extension cord?

[@shanewest7731]

Great video Gary, thanks. There is however one thing that I think doesn't get mentioned enough. Plant acclimatization to UV rays is very important, but it's also important for the plants to acclimatize to other outside conditions such as wind. I have found over the years that installing a mini ventilator on each level of a growing station produces sturdier plants. The ventilators only need to run maybe 15 minutes every 2 hours but it makes such a difference. Another positive side effect is that the top of your growing medium stays dry and is thus less susceptible to fungal growths. Just an idea.

[@Kevs2tuff]

Very thorough brother! Thanks!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@kelleyleblanc5025]

Should you spray the top with water until they germinate and then bottom water? I have some onion seeds that I used moist sterile mix but the tops are pretty dry after 2 days

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[@edreed8929]

I'm learning a lot from your videos. I'm a first timer (in northern Wisconsin) trying to start native wildflowers to transplant about June 1st. I lucked out and got a rack and grow lights like yours with heating mats and timer so I think I'm set. I'm doing the cold moist stratification right now and will be planting about March 1st. I'm planning for 6 weeks growth after germination and then 2 weeks hardening before transplanting outside in June. I'm interested in your opinion on using 3 inch organic pots and just planting the wildflowers in them instead of removing them from the pot prior to planting. Keep up the good videos. Thanks, Ed R.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Congrats on your first year. If the pots truly decompose quickly, I would use them. Some do take a long time to breakdown and inhibit root growth a bit. And if a part of the container pops through the ground, into the sun, that piece often wicks water out of the root system. I am not trying to sell you but we sell quart fabric pots made from recycled plastic. They can be reused. The roots do grow into the fabric but a knife down the side frees them up for planting. Whatever you pick, I would pot the roots out and plant. And just buy a product you reuse over and over. Good luck www.therustedgarden.com/products/copy-of-one-quart-root-pouch-for-seed-starting-15-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f73b9016a&_ss=r

[@madambutterfly5343]

Thank you so much! I’m brand new to seed starting under lights. I purchased the 4 foot, 5500 LED lights from Walmart that were recommended by another youtuber. I have not seen a video on light spacing concerning LED lights. There’s plenty of videos on starting seeds under lights. Not so much on how high to have LED lights from seedlings. I in the last 2 days saw some seedlings leaf curling? Wondered what was going on. I had my lights 2 to 3 inches from my 2 and a half week old seedlings? Only watered when top of soil dried out. Watered from the bottom. Have no damping off? Every thing was perfect except for that leaf curling and some were just looking dry? Now I know my lights were too close to my seedlings. I stopped this video and immediately moved my lights up about 3 inches to give me 5 inches above the seedlings. I will continue to monitor the leaves to see if they need to be any higher. Thank you for saving my seedlings 🙏

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@hereiknowmyself-jeaniealks377]

Very helpful and detailed information! Thank you!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@johnmills186]

I use a 1/8 chalk line type rope/string to hold my lights. Put a loop in the rope and use a small nylon tie behind the loop pull the tie really tight then you can pull the rope through the tie to raise or lower the light easy. It is a lot easier than chains.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@curtaw66]

Gary, thank you for all of these insightful tips. I didn't see an oscillating fan or hear you mention needing one. Is it a myth that it helps strengthen stems of the transplants when put outside?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I just found they dry things faster and I run my hand across my plants often. Weak stems have just never been an issue. 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

[@robertaaOHIO]

Hi Gary, can you talk about the life of the fluorescent lights?This is the second year for mine. How do you know when they need replaced? Thanks!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Oh it will be much dimmer and you notice it changes. You wont have trouble 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. 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

[@jtharp9265]

Great content like always , even my Granddaughters watch you now as we are up- poting some - God bless you, What im curious about is the heat mats , some I still have on the hot pepper varieties & some of Kelsie's ( flowers ) my granddaughter , when do we stop the heating mats all together ?????? I do have some big enough to not need heating mats & lowered my lights like u or upped the lights , The girls are so excited to see a seed grow into what they eat, we did it last yr , but I bought plants , this is 1st year myself growing oh my goodness so many different varieties to taste, NOT JUST WHAT THEY SELL IN THE HIGH PRICE STORES , God bless everyone & prayers you all have a bountiful harvest all year , WE NEED IT BADLY .Thank you Gary . Mrs. Josette Tharp Montgomery County, Texas 🙏🏻

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Really a week or two after the germinate and are growing... you can stop the mat

[@jeannamcgregor9967]

Last year I struggled with diagnosing problems with my seedlings. Some things are easier like lack of light or water. But fertilizing adjustments are harder. Do you have a video that shows what over fertilizing or under fertilizing looks like? I had purplish-yellow tomato seedlings last year that had me baffled!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not specifically. As either can look the same. I think I have one video on over fertilizing seeds starts from yeas ago. Keyword search over fertilizing 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

[@neveahc.4787]

I'm in maryland also and I haven't been able to start anything due to being so busy with my girls but wanted to start them today. Is it too late to start my cool crops like cabbages and herbs?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@neveahc.4787]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN that's a relief, thank you gary!

[@Beentherebefore1]

Gary, Thank you for GREAT videos. I have your exact light and shelf setup. Do you plug all of your lights into a power strip on one wall socket or more than one?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They are split on 2 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

[@pearljamin]

I need to do irrigation this year and want to do it with rainwater. I’m really overwhelmed even after researching. I just want to make sure I make the correct investment

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Only I only recommend irrigating in hot areas. But I dont have any specifics on what system is best 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

[@chrisnelson3470]

Great video thanks for the info. Can I start seeds in my garage that I keep above 50 deg?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Cool crops will grow. Warm crops probably need a heat mat as germination will be greatly slowed. www.therustedgarden.com/products/copy-of-one-quart-root-pouch-for-seed-starting-15-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f73b9016a&_ss=r

[@jessbulley4163]

I live in the same state as you. Very curious what plants you're already starting. Last expected frost isnt until May.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I start early for videos but lots of perennial flowers and herbs and I did start peppers last week. 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

[@tonystephengrayson]

Great video. Quite disheartened by the last part though😅 I've already started some tumbling tom tomatoes indoors. They're about a month old already and doing well just under my t5s. Predicted last frost in London is 2nd week of April so I've got a way to go😅 I've been keeping an eye on the long term weather and according to that, we've already had our last frost so I may pot them up early

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well good news is they are growing well. They will be fine. I hope you meet your frost date. 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

[@Vintage43]

I noticed, previous episodes, that you were using paper cups with some of your seedlings. What seeds did you have planted in them? How did it work out for you?

[@loganct5]

probably tomatoes... i always start mine in red solo cups and always seed with then half full and then build up the soil level over time... main reason to use cups are for plants that have deep roots..

[@Vintage43]

@@loganct5 I guess I should have been a bit clearer. I meant the homemade paper containers that Gary showed how to make in a previous episode. I was thinking of using them for cucumbers and transplanting the complete container without disturbing the roots. Similar to peat pots.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I had peppers in them. It was an experiment. The cups work but are fragile and can't really be moved. Good for 6-8 weeks of growth. 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

[@kathleenl6599]

Hi Gary, hey do you throw in your worm castings before or after you sterilize the seed starting mix?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

All amendments of any kind come after the boiling water 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

[@gladc3395]

Hi Gary, I brought my bell peppers inside to go dormant and overwinter in the house and they are doing fine except for my hot pepper plants. They never did go dormant all the way and they still have a full growth of leaves on the plants but now the leaves are starting to go lymph and the plant looks sickly. At this point should I assume it is not dormant now and repot with fresh soil and place in a warm location with good light until it is time to go outside again. (Zone 7) Also, do you think you could do an update on your Overwintered plants at some time in the near future? Love your channel. It makes my day!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Some of my hots did that and I couldn't get them to make it. 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

[@samanthapeace7083]

If I have a regular sized lightbulb that is a grow light can I put it in the same chandelier as normal lightbulbs at the same time?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nope. It has to be very close to the plants like this 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

[@victorsimerson1095]

Gary I’m wondering I bought Alaska fish fertilizer I’m starting pepper’s and tomatoes it’s (5-1-1) seen that in a video you did what strength should I use after germination I have been binge watching you

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I use that. 1/2 strength but it smell in the house Just FYI. I dont mind using chemical ferts indoors because of the odor, at times. 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. 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

[@misterex99]

Nice shelve, when I can buy this shelve?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They were from Lowes a while back, The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/ My new Podcast: The Rusted Garden Homestead https: https:bit.ly/443SSGL Visit my blog, The Rusted Garden Journal, for the written DIY recipes and more garden information: therustedgarden.blogspot.com Thanks...

[@swathig5821]

Surprised to see you don’t use domes….Always thought that we need domes for seedlings to start. Do you maintain certain temperature and humidity in the room ? It’s winter so in northern VA the air is bit dry and warm under grow lights.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nope. I havent used the for 20 years. And they really dont maintain temp in a house. There is no greenhouse effect. Maybe by a window it helps. Good luck www.therustedgarden.com/products/copy-of-one-quart-root-pouch-for-seed-starting-15-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f73b9016a&_ss=r

[@MrMountolympus]

how much soil should i make if i want to fill the 24 cell seed tray on your website?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not 100% sure about about 4-6 quarts fills a flat www.therustedgarden.com/products/copy-of-one-quart-root-pouch-for-seed-starting-15-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f73b9016a&_ss=r

[@louisepro7108]

Gary, thanks for all this information! I planted my seedlings in 3.3 inch pots, so I don’t have to pot up prior to transplanting outdoors. Is that okay, leaving them in the seedling soil, as long as I fertilize?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That will work 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

[@Sarah-sb6ji]

Hi Gary. Thanks for the vid. I have another onion question, leeks actually. Are they treated the same? Should I start leeks now using the overseed method?

[@brianseybert2189]

I started my onions Jan,1st in zone 5. Started my leeks on Jan, 20th. First time growing leaks so I was not sure how much of a head start they needed. Well now I know, wish I had started the leeks with the onions. They are doing fine but are about 1/2 the size of my onions. My onions usually go in the ground the last week of April to the second week of March, depending how much snow has to melt off. I like having robust onion plants to plant, they hold up much better when we get a frost and if I need to cover in case of a hard freeze. I am sure the leeks will be fine and dandy. Hope this helps. I overseed onions and leeks into trays as Gary does.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Same way. The do well 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

[@shelbysieber590]

Thank you for such a thorough video!! So much good information. I've had a really hard time starting anything in the brassica family in my indoor seed starting station - a few different types of kale, broccolini, arugula, have all had the same issues. The seeds germinate and after maybe 4-5 days the cotyledons shrivel up and the sprout dies. My home is usually 70-75 degrees, I've got a fan running 24 hours, I have lights on 16 hours a day, i've experimented with more water and less water. Any ideas for what else I can try? Any other family of plant i grow in this set-up does well, and the same brassica seeds direct sowed outside have grown well. Just trying to crack the code so i can rotate the plants in more frequently.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Its warm for brassicas actually. Not sure what they die. 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

[@shelbysieber590]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN hmmm ok, I’ll think about how I can start them somewhere cooler. Thank you!

[@moon699ik5]

Where did you get that plant stand,Gary ?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Lowes or HD a while 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. 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

[@phigmentor]

Gary, do you have any thoughts on full spectrum v. Red grow lights? I got some for Xmas, and I’m completely unsure of them.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They work for sure. I just dont use them. Nothing against them and full spectrum systems are better for flowering and fruiting. My set up is the cost effective solution for basic garden 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

[@jujube2407]

Have you had any experience with hot water radiators for seeds? I am able to use mine to raise sour dough bread on them... so it shouldn't be to hot? But my house is 70 at its warmest, is there any flawed reason you know of to not use that as an option? We have a cold old drafty house and no seed mat... worth a try? Or straight up bad idea?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I just dont know. If it doesnt burn or melt, its worth a experiment 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

[@jujube2407]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN I figure of it doesnt kill the yeast it can't be to bad right? No it doesn't melt or burn anything...

[@Tokyo_Titus]

Not supposed to be an indoor start, but my West Virginia pole peans germinate in 2 days.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well they are the record holder then. LOL 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

[@graceh1864]

Thank you for all the great tips on growing vegetables at a low cost. I have subscribed and watched most of your posts the last 2 years and have learned alot from soil mix for raised bed, trellising and growing in pots etc. I happened to have the 2800 lumens and 4100K at home. Can I give them a try even the lumens is 2800 or it would be a waste of time and effort? Your advice is greatly appreciated!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks so much for hanging around 2 years. They will still work. They should stay on the closer side. 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

[@graceh1864]

I will definitely follow your advice. Lots of thanks from Toronto, Canada.

[@TheMsuniquechic]

Are you saying to shut off the heat mat a week after the seeds germinate? Or a week after you plant them?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

after gemination 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

[@pearlbrown177]

Great video why the foil?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not needed but reflects back some light. 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/

[@cherierangel7459]

My seed starting station is inside. The fish emulsion is smelling up the entire room! When can I put in a makeshift greenhouse outside? Do I need to move my grow lights out to the greenhouse? Help. Please!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well outside is all about being able to. manage frost. I dont mind using dilute chemical types indoors as to skip the smell when needed btw 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 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.

[@cherierangel7459]

Thanks Gary. I am subscribed! I love your channel! I'm in Illinois. Last frost is May 15ish. We are pretty mild right now. Do I need to use growlights still? Seedling are 4 weeks old and have 1 if not 2, true leaves.

[@retrogamermama7941]

Can we use these lights year round? Will they work for herbs indoors?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You could and 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

[@BrickTop06]

Gary, I just started seeds about 4 to 5 days ago and about half of my plants are already germinating under lights and domes. They are still very much damp from their initial watering. Would you leave them be or intervene to dry the soil? I have a fan running a few hrs a day as well. Thank you!!!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I dont use domes. I like the soil top to dry 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

[@BrickTop06]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN yes you mentioned that. Mine are in a basement so it's helping regulate the temperature. Im one by one taking the domes off as they break the surface though. My concern was now that I'm here, how long do I just let them sit in the wet seed starting mix.

[@anubisq1911]

Can you use those same shoplights to overwinter a plant indoors to just keep it alive until the following spring? flowering/fruiting not desired. zone 5a

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I think you could pretty easily and have them at a much higher height 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

[@jeffs1062]

I use my grow lights as a heat mat so when there's germination there's light.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

All heat helps 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

[@garden_therapy_nj]

Can the lights be the new led type

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yeah I have a lot on the lights on my channel. LED is what I recommend now. Please support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Thanks & Cheers!

[@RepsychoedArtist]

Where do you get the lights?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Walmart nowadays 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

[@roverinosnarkman7240]

UV light cannot penetrate glass. So, unless your window is open, your seedlings are not getting any UV light, even if they are under a very bright window.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Hmmm. Ill take your word for it But I'm pretty sure UVB rays like sunburn are blocked but UVA does go through glass at a reduced level. Maybe its UVB rays that are the plant concern. www.therustedgarden.com/products/copy-of-one-quart-root-pouch-for-seed-starting-15-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f73b9016a&_ss=r

[@tuliplangel4624]

If glass blocks any type of light that plants need to grow….then why are expensive greenhouses made with glass panels ..??…think about it!!!

[@tinanevel9510]

Can u have to many lumens ? I have 2 lights each has 2 lamps at 3000 lumens each. Is that to much for newly germinated seedlings?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You can but that is fine. IF there are issues... move the light 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

[@dproulx222]

I'm looking for an extra strength heavy duty 1020 tray that will hold a lot of weight and will not crack.... Is there a brand besides Bootstrap Farmer that anyone could recommend. P.S. I'll be importing these trays into S. Korea.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Sorry I dont know of a specific brand. 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

[@TheSateef]

why not put the whole thing in an insulated box to keep the heat in from the lamps?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You could.