BEST Method! Germinate Your Seed In This CLOTH. HUGE Improvement Over Paper Towel Method!

[@MsArdieT]

I've been researching many seed starting methods and this looks easiest and most surefire way to succeed. Last year I just used a seed starter mix and was only partially successful. Thank you for this - I'll give it a try shortly!

[@mschuiming]

This is the best tip ever. Paper towels were frustrating. Gave that up. This looks perfect! Big thanks.

[@GardenWellEatWell]

You're welcome @MRae! Glad you found it helpful Paul

[@Trauty64]

Love this!! I did different types of paper in Zip lock bags but had tangles and even root rot. Your method is so much more user friendly and almost foolproof. I spent to much time with tissue papers and bags probably were overheating from the sun. Plus my wife will be glad to get rid of some of my old clothes Haha!

[@GardenWellEatWell]

That's great Robert, glad it was helpful! Paul

[@jez-bird]

I use paper towels, and often aren't ready to pot them on before they start growing into it. Will give this a try, thanks!

[@aburezanoone2452]

Sir I Iwatched your video and planted the seedling in the cloth in just two days the roots came out of the seed and it's a joy. This process of planting seedlings from seeds is very easy and hassle free. Thank you very much for providing such useful information.🙏👍

[@GardenWellEatWell]

That's great! I'm glad it helped you out so well Thanks for watching! Paul

[@jackiecranmer8605]

Great idea! I'm def going to do this, Can I ask what did you use for the labels? not paper surely as its wrapped in wet cloth, if its some kind of plastic, wont the pen get rubbed off . I have tried sharpie pen on thin plastic but it rubs off easily

[@RalfMejia]

Thank you. I when thru some frustration but, watching you clear my mistakes.

[@GardenWellEatWell]

That's great Ralf...glad it helped you. Paul

[@dreamstarworld1]

Thanks for that as I just lost my first sowing into store-bought compost...

[@SkeenCo.Family]

I love this! We still have a bunch of seeds that need to get in the ground soon and this is the perfect way to get them started. Thank you!

[@GardenWellEatWell]

You're welcome! Glad you saw the video. Have a great gardening season Paul

[@juergendegen9137]

Much better than the paper towel method! If you use dark cloth you can see the seedling emerging much better than on a white paper background. Makes really much more fun.. Thanks for this good idea.

[@GardenWellEatWell]

You're welcome! Glad you saw the video. Paul

[@antypanag1]

I liked the vid and also subscribed. I do not know what more to do to thank you for this idea !

[@GardenWellEatWell]

Thanks Antonis, I appreciate that! Paul

[@squarebob62]

Brilliant Idea!!!! Why didn't I think of this a decade ago? Thank You So Much!!!

[@GardenWellEatWell]

That's great Bob....glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching Paul

[@wendyburston3132]

Very good thanks.

[@geriannroth449]

I was researching & i learnt can first presoak the seeds for a few 12 -24 hours in a weak solution of hydrogen peroxide and water first & then transfer then to this cloth medium soaked in the same solution to sprout . The hydrogen peroxide solution helps to eliminate mould/ fungus growth on the seeds

[@ezyjack826]

great video and I'm going to try it. has a rough start this year. how often do you water the fabric? ty

[@GardenWellEatWell]

Jack, I'll give them a spray once or twice a day. Just don't let them sit with too much water because the seeds could drown. After you spray the pieces, you can check if they're too wet by picking them up and gently squeezing them all together between the palms of your hands and let any excess water drain. Thanks for watching! Paul

[@FishNchipsets]

You really don't need to pull them apart if they become entangled, spray the cloth again , let sit a while and then drop them into a cup of water let soak, then stir them and most of the roots should separate .

[@johnkehoe8368]

most veggie seeds grow anywhere i have dropped some on my concrete floor when planting at the beginning and with it being moist and not cold i had some grow on the floor but great video bro this shirt method i wanna try but i dont have dress shirts so i will cut up my brothers good one since he wanted to charge me 5 bucks extra a carton for smokes so yep i get my own smokes and hes gonna lose a 150 doller shirt for my gardening fun lol great show again my friend keep on gardening

[@libbyworkman3459]

You have solved the problem of the seed attaching itself to whatever it has germinated on. Right now, I am trying the toilet paper method because I think that also would do fine because it can be torn apart so easily to separate the seeds without damaging the roots.

[@jhjln8712]

Have you ever done this with beans and peas? Because of timing and temperature in my area, I want to make sure my seeds germinate quickly, but I don’t want to start them right in the ground. Thanks for the video.

[@masco26]

I like your method, can I do the same in germinating Manuka seeds because they're very delicate and very very tiny seeds

[@lennyd1313]

Thank you but no reference to heat mat...my home is particularly cold until pm then space heater makes about 70 degrees.... whats ur opinion? i liked subscribed

[@esthersalgado8738]

This method works well for me thanks.

[@GardenWellEatWell]

That's great Esther. Thanks for watching! Paul

[@katipohl2431]

Great idea.

[@jenthang]

So helpful, thank you!

[@debgliatta5878]

Seeds that need to go through stratification process, can I just do this step with a cloth and the seeds sprout? Skipping the stratification period? Thanks dg

[@GardenWellEatWell]

Hi Deb, I've been saving my own seed for decades and have never done any stratification (exposing them to cold temperatures to simulate going through a winter). It is true, some seeds need to go through this process like some perennials and tree seeds but all the annuals I've ever grown have always germinated just fine. The only thing I make sure of is that they are completely dry when I store them and they stay that way until I want to start germinating them...and then, of course, I use my cloth technique. Thanks for the question Paul

[@lindaboothe2427]

This is brilliant! I love this idea. Would you use a light color fabric for seeds that need light to germinate?

[@libbyworkman3459]

@lindaboothe2427 Why are you asking him this question? You are a grown-up. Why don’t you decide?

[@marthamcauliffe]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@libbyworkman3459- how rude! @lindsboothe2427 has every right to ask that question - it’s a good one since that is something you need to think about. Time for YOU to act like a grown up and not a condescending brat 🙄 Unbelievable!

[@maxreynolds679]

Great idea!

[@targetcpavideos]

Do you ever get the issue of mold?

[@jackijax505]

Going to try that.

[@thembiesturm8671]

Danke schön für der Tipps is a Good Tipps different than Paper.thanks you so much

[@GardenWellEatWell]

Gern geschehen und vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen Paul

[@IndianLondoner]

Nice One. Thanks

[@geriannroth449]

First for me hearing this. Would linen be a good fabric for this technique?

[@GardenWellEatWell]

Yes, just as long as it hasn't been brushed too much to raise its nap. Thanks, Paul

[@geriannroth449]

@GardenWellEatWell thanks alot

[@jjbing3]

What was the fabric type?

[@dondale68]

I use the paper towel a bit differently. I place the seeds on a sheet of white paper, cut 1x1 squares of paper towel to cover the seeds, only a few seeds under each piece of paper towel. After germination, if the roots have grown into the paper towel,, No Problem,, just use scissors to cut the paper and plant the little piece of paper n towel (They're both biodegradable!!) This way I don't disturb the roots!! I like the paper towel method because I don't have to disturb the seeds to see how they're going, I just hold the baggie over a light and I can see right through the paper!

[@antypanag1]

Suggested dimensions?

[@Keyboardje]

Does this also work with seeds that need a cold period to germinate?

[@libbyworkman3459]

@Keyboardje. Why are you asking him this question? Did it not occur to you to put the fabric in a cold place? Would it not be better to try putting it in a cold place like your refrigerator and then report the results to the rest of us?

[@onmyfarminjamaica]

How long did this took?

[@GardenWellEatWell]

It'll depend on the type of seed but some can be very fast and only take a couple days like lettuce, kale, cabbage and collards. Others can be much slower and take more than a week. I recommend just checking on them at least once a day. Thanks for watching! Paul

[@manuelcanojr448]

subscribed

[@petejansen8098]

I like it

[@exo-gamerz2662]

❤❤❤

[@chpeaks]

Just plant with the paper towel

[@dorothyv2863]

I don't like this method, as the shirt contains dyes, possibly dry cleaning chemicals, or detergent. I prefer the paper towel method, and just put the whole paper towel in a planter and lightly cover with seed soil.

[@libbyworkman3459]

@dorothy2863. He said to use a very old piece of clothing. I have several very old pieces of clothing that I’m sure the excess dye was washed out years ago. it just would not be difficult to wash pieces with plain soap and water and rinse them thoroughly so that they would work fine.

[@noraniali2093]

I prefer toilet paper as it is easier to tear without damaging the roots as sometimes I forget to check on it 😅