DRAMATIC Seed Start Update | Before & After Mycorrhizae Results

Call it beginners luck if you like. But I'll surmise I picked just the right tips for recovering my sad starts from the gazillion tips on the internet. The Mycorrhizae powder might as well be fairy dust capable of some serious super powers.
Mycorrhizal Fungi we used --- amzn.to/3u3jIxb
One week update after first potting up had to be shared, otherwise I may have had some skeptics out there thinking I did the old switcheroo on ya.
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[@richardkeener8988]

Rachel when you fertilize your plants or seedlings add 1 tbsp of epsom salt per gallon of water! When they start flowering I would give them a feeding of epsom salt every 10 days or so. They will thank you for it! Been doing it for years and the harvest is incredible!

[@devp700]

Yes, Epsom salt gives the plants Magnesium which strengthens the plant and take away the purple ness away. It’s great to give plants Epsom salt at the flowering stage so you blossoms don’t fall off the plant- especially with peppers.

[@debbiemorris2478]

This is my first year growing seedings too. Do you mean add 1 tablespoon of Epson salt to the fish fertilizer mixture or just a mixture Epson salt and water?

[@almostheavenhomestead1680]

I have 16-16-16 seaweed fertilllizer that i use.. so I can add epsom salts as well at the same time?

[@richardkeener8988]

@@debbiemorris2478 either or doesn't matter. Once flowers develop do epsom salt by itself because you won't be fertilizing every 10 days.

[@richardkeener8988]

@@almostheavenhomestead1680 yes you can add epsom salt at the same time

[@charlotteparton8581]

I am so proud of you!!! Due to the storms and wind (and not having long enough stakes) here, I lost EVERYTHING. The wind picked my greenhouse right up and dumped all my starts. Starting over today.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Aww, that’s so discouraging! I’m so sorry, I feel for you, I thought my greenhouse was going to go flying yesterday, but it somehow survived.

[@mimiohnine]

I’m so wanting to put out my greenhouse but we get such strong winds! Hang on to hope for new plants for the year!

[@christinedewing4577]

Oh, no! Good luck on the restarts. We've had some wild wind here as fronts move through so I'm waiting on putting up the greenhouse which is a netting tunnel. I can totally see that flying into the woods.

[@lmd2454]

Awww, I'm so sorry!!! What a bummer! 😢

[@StruggleandStrive]

Congrats they look great... I am also a first time seed starter and it shocked me when they actually sprouted and grew. I swear i check on them 5 to 6 times a day. I don't know what i expect them to do but i still can't stop myself from looking 😆. You keep doing things your way as i think that's the only way we really learn... I've watched a thousand videos on how to grow a thousand things and last year i just put a seed in the ground surrounded by grass and weeds to see of its grow... I got 3 20 lb watermelons from that seed. Never watered or fertilized or prepped the ground. Sometimes i think some people make gardening to complicated. Experiment and learn...Amy

[@michellerose6721]

You never know when doing it " the wrong way" ends up being the "new better way" lol!

[@christinedewing4577]

Lol, it's like watching sleeping babies, they don't do anything but they're fascinating! You have to say hello to them☺️

[@christineferrario1700]

Love your humble and vulnerable approach! You clearly have done your homework but you show your willingness to learn and make mistakes! Clearly experienced with the life cycle!

[@1870s]

I appreciate that! ♥

[@NeverEnoughThyme]

Hi Rachel, I don't think it is beginner's luck at all. You decided you wanted to do something and you did your research and put in the work. There is no one way to do anything, but I'm afraid the naysayers would disagree. Just pay no mind to negativism and continue to do you. It is simply a matter of knowing what the plant needs and providing it as best you can. I think nature does all the real work. The tenacity of a tiny seed is both humbling and miraculous. I am so glad you decided to start your garden from seed as it brings such a feeling of joy and accomplishment in my experience. Your starts look fantastic! Wishing you a bountiful harvest. All my best, Francine 💕😊

[@kimr4005]

You are doing great. There are lots of naysayers trying to discourage. I say for your first year you are doing amazing and I never baby my plants. I think it makes them stronger to be rougher

[@1870s]

So many naysayers! I wish people only new how to encourage one another

[@meldlew]

Omg yes Rachel is doing an awesome job!!

[@tibbs4000]

I obsess over my seedlings but honestly her seedlings looks just as good. There's no one-way.

[@pamkaufman3662]

I think it's great that you are showing seed starting your first year. I think people see people who have been doing it for awhile and have figured out what works and doesn't work for them and make it look easy when it isn't. Hopefully by watching your videos they won't give up if things don't go just right at first.

[@rosiemarsh2071]

So awesome! No false excitement:))One year I had a few small tomato seedlings that were so behind in growth but I just could not toss them! I stuck them in one of my flower pots and they grew so strong!:))) I repotted them in a grow pot and they ended up being gorgeous tomatoes:)) Love your video!

[@heartofmythril]

I just did my first fertilizer on mine last Saturday. I should've done it sooner, I think but they're doing great. I did 2 T to a gallon, because I was told seedlings need half strength. Your seedlings look great! Can't wait to watch them grow and see them in your garden!

[@heidiweinert3260]

Yes, everyone I've watched said 1/2 or less on the fertilizer for starts. That they can get burned by too much.

[@michellerose6721]

I have never done full strength because they do say 1/2 strength for seedlings. I am excited to see what happens! I love it when people break the rules, so we can all feel able to "just try it"!

[@katiescalamities9002]

Look at you grow Rachel! Those babies look awesome. I have found that in pricking out very young seedlings, they can take quite a bit of abuse. Also, using the Mycrozoa was a great idea.

[@thepermapatch]

Great to see you starting from seed. I can see you move into seed saving and starting as you've got the whole canning thing down. I like to sow densely in trays before transplanting the small seedlings into modules too and larger seeds like cucumber, melon, aond squash I start in a wet paper towel in a ziplock bag. 3 days in a dark place at temps above room temperature and the seeds are germinated and have the first root, and 3 more days after popping into soil and I now have squash as the first plants already!

[@AtHomeWithSheree]

So excited they not only survived but are thriving! What a relief!

[@pattyclarkson3]

Awesome idea. The more I garden the more I realize how resilient nature is. God's designs!! 💕🌱☀️

[@bearrivermama6414]

Your starts look great. No sweat on the abused plants. They are probably going to be just as big as the rest by now 👍🏻 (By now they are probably huge and in the ground) I've been gardening for decades now and I never stop learning. I live on the Minnesota/Canada border and with the help of some cold tunnels I have had my brassicas in the ground since late April. (We are still getting hard freezes at night) I harvested my first cutting of broccoli last week 😃 I started my seeds in march. Once your seedlings have a couple sets of true leaves pop them right in the ground and be amazed 😍 our growing zone is 3a and I have had broccoli, celery, carrots, onions, kohlrabi, lettuce, kale, spinach, peas, chard, radish, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels in the ground for well over a month and longer for some of the hardier stuff. I love watching other gardeners and learning from them. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Look forward to seeing your progress.

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

Love your morning gardening show🍅🥰 looking good for your first attempt of growing seedlings!!!

[@amilynnstapay796]

I just love the birds in the background.

[@kathywinkler9802]

excellent "Morning show" ....lol....... thank-you, for taking the time to show us!! ............ PS.... we've been doing the same thing as you did, for years. we all had to make mistakes, too!!

[@dianatennant4346]

Looks like you were doing great Rachel I have always bought my transplants at the nursery thought I might try this year but the setup of my house just truly is not ready yet hopefully by this fall and next spring will be better. Good luck don't get too much of a hurry this winter looks like it's going to try to stick around a little longer

[@WinsomeWinslet]

Impressive! As far as being rough on seedlings during transplant, you'd be amazed at what certain plants can handle - lettuce, tomatoes, basil and celery for starters. God bless.

[@carmenwallace3903]

You are doing good Rachel☺️, we all have different ways of gardening and we all learn from each other😉. I’m a fairly new gardener just in a couple of years and i learn something new everyday. I love gardening and enjoy when I get to pick my own veggies. So awesome. Continue with your journey 🤗

[@tibbs4000]

It's such a great feeling to wake up to newborn seedlings!!😍

[@Greens5511]

I think they look very good.....yeah I wouldn't have transplanted them so tiny like that but you got it to work. And not that I am right at all, but I never fertilize anything at all....from seed to harvest....I do not buy anything for any of my garden in the way to fertilize. I do live on the farm and have nice black dirt and use chicken barn waste where it stretches. Anyway, my point is to say if there is anyone out there that is like me and gets overwhelmed with all the adding this and that to plants, I think if you start with very good organic plant soil for potting ( I don't even use seed starting mix) and can put your plants in healthy soil it's worth a try. I think your starts will produce great! This is fun to watch! Thanks.

[@denisebrady6858]

Rachel I am so proud of you !!! What an achievement growing your own plant starts, I find it so rewarding & LOVE being able to say " I grew these plants from Seed "- GO GIRL. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@1870s]

Thanks Denise, it's quite rewarding and humbling

[@juliekraft4102]

I am just glad to see that you decided to do a garden again this season afterall.👍

[@ceciliawoody5406]

Beautiful little "babies"!! Lookin' good. Thanks for the update.

[@petpawteek8776]

Woohoo! Way to go proud plant mama. Doesn’t it feel good to save money on starts not to mention all the wonderful new varieties that are available to you now that you can successfully start your own seeds?!

[@carlacowling1789]

Those look great!! At this stage I don't water until they are just barely drooping and they put the majority of their energy into making deeper roots instead of leaves.

[@angelalowe5987]

You are doing so good. The seedlings look healthy and they will be huge in no time. I love garden morning shows.

[@shuvanidev]

You pricked those little starts out by their first leaves and replanted them just like Monty Don does :)

[@willow8094]

Awesome update ! I like transplanting when they are tiny I am a hover mom of seedlings ,lol they seem to never skip a beat . I try to journal all my plantings up potting and feeding so I can read back the next year when I started and how things went and of course a year I had such great luck I didn't write anything down but the mykos was on that year also .

[@normamead4511]

I am happy for you that you are learning to plant 🌱 your own seeds. I have been trying to do the same for a couple of years and has been a hit and missed. However had not been really following instructions on the proper way of planting seeds. This year I did try to learn what I,was doing wrong and was more successful and I,am very happy 😊 with the results. Hoping you have a big harvest this year 😊🏡❤️🐶😺

[@elizeduplessis7920]

Well done. Super proud of you. That's the only way to learn......through your own trial and error

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

You just keep on keeping on Rachel, you are doing a great job!

[@1870s]

Thanks for always being one of my biggest cheerleaders! Encouragement goes along way

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

@@1870s You're welcome. Love you and Todd like family Girl. Your videos always bring me joy. So....thank you!

[@normalizedaudio2481]

Exposing roots is like playing with fire. Probably Ok at this early stage. It worked.

[@MatthewSherriff85]

They look great, i am doing the same, just got my first cell trays and planted heaps of mustard greens and green/cocktail onions, only the window i intend to grow them in is being shaded out now since all growth in spring and summer so that needs to be cut back before threy pop up. You're doing way better than i am but i got most of my cabbages in the ground today, 8 cabbages with 2 collards under a net to keep the nasty worms out.

[@bobortiz4704]

Good job!! Way to overcome your fear!!

[@teresaroman3348]

Awesome job! Thank you for the update. Love and hugs.

[@dezinicky9477]

Awesome job. They look great and happy.

[@lisareis8117]

Good job! I love starting my own. It’s such an accomplishment to see that plant pop up from a tiny seed.

[@mimiohnine]

I just purchased the “fairy dust” and am excited to use it!! Thank you ☺️ You are very brave to use fish emulsion so early in the day!! Shewy!!! Lol

[@suzyqsmith7310]

Well, after watching you I just may give the plant starting a go. Fingers crossed!

[@cookingonthefarm]

Your plants look great. I just realised I need to get my tomatoes in asap . Thanks for the reminder.

[@teresaday-fickel5876]

Baby annual veggies are TOUGH! You did great. The seedlings are nice and stocky, so you have your lighting right. Good on you!

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hi. Rachel. Congratulations on the growth of your plants. I live how they are growing. Keep On going. When they are half way in growth, plant them in the ground. God Bless you my friend. You are doing a wonderful job. When are you going away. Let me know. Maria. Still Happy Birthday to you. Maria.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🍓🍓🍓🍓

[@magcspells]

Just ordered some mycorrhizal fungi! Thanks for the tip!

[@christinedewing4577]

They look great! Good job, Rachel. I never thought about using the micchorizal fungus, interested to see how your plants produce and if it makes a difference from previous years.

[@marlenepersaud7483]

I dont use Fish Fertilizer to water my plants still too young but instead, I used Neptune Seaweed 0-0-1 is odorless and very good for young plants after when they are ready to be planted to their final place in May I will start using FoxFarm Trio... I planted my super-hot peppers on February 1 and my tomatoes on March 1 and they are doing Amazing. Also, you shouldn't transplant your plants until the 4th leaves are grown up because that is the real leave by transplanting them with 2 leaves you're taking a risk of killing them... Take this advice from a 25-year-old gardener 🤗🙌

[@debbiegilliam1725]

I’m also trying some plants mostly cold weather plants so I get the excitement.

[@tammythompson7102]

I need to buy some Mycorrhizae and put it in my seed starting mix. Nice job!

[@MaryBornforHealth]

Seedlings are so exciting!

[@GARDENSTATEGARDENER]

The Plants look awesome

[@meldlew]

Just started watching this video, I know you mentioned in another video that you didn’t want to bottom water... this is my second year seed starting didnt bottom water last year and they look like your plants, I bottom watered this year every other day and they are only 3 weeks old and HUGE! I have different lights this year too so that might have made a difference

[@angelpearce]

Good job Rachel 🦋

[@sylviahunt9818]

Several months ago my 1 year old great-grandson was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, cancer. After 8 chemotherapy treatments, surgery and being put under numerous times for tests the final results are in!!! My 18 month old great-grandson is officially 100% cancer free!!! Thank You Lord for answered prayers!!!

[@1870s]

What an answer to prayer! To God be the glory!

[@spacefabi]

They look great! I had never seen a bare root transplant before, so happy it worked out! I also need to transplant and give my seedlings a fertilizing ( I'm using purple sea moss gel diluted in water)

[@alenamatirniyable]

The tomatoes I redid are doing amazing. And I got so excited lol

[@belindadunne4312]

You're adorable! Thank you for sharing your garden tips. :)

[@MommaJessiesCraftyHomestead]

I'm anxiously awaiting for my seedlings to get their true leaves! Oh it's so hard!!! I got my lights adjusted so they won't get leggy and watching the watering.

[@lindsayvlogslife]

I started my tomatoes and peppers 2.5 weeks ago and my tomatoes are starting to sprout their 2nd set of true leaves and peppers are starting to sprout their first true leaves! It feels like a long wait but it really does happen quickly!

[@justpatty7328]

They're looking great!

[@kellylemen7095]

Your seedlings look great. I killed mine. Lol! I will try again. Lol. Great job Rachel! 😊❤️☕️

[@stephiefultz]

Great Job !!! We all stumble and get back on.. no one is perfect well except on (CHRIST JESUS).. Thankful for your videos.

[@seniyeshepherd3050]

They are looking nice!

[@stschubs]

tomatoes are just crazy hardy too. They can take some rough handling without too much pain

[@nellieann9661]

Plants are looking good

[@Emeraldwitch30]

They look lovely. I might look into this innoculent but I do have tons of fungus in my garden and yards. But not in my potting mix.

[@Emeraldwitch30]

Ive transplanted literally 100s of thousands of plants for my old job and you were being super gentle. Did you transplant a little small? Sure, but they did nicely. People would be horrified if they ever watched me plant like I used to in the nursery flats lol as long as you don't break the stem or bury a crown/growing point(on some plants only ) they just pull themselves up and away they grow. You are warmer than me by a zone despite being in the same state. But I have plenty under grow lights and just started all my tomatoes but my last frost date is may 4th this year (that seems early for us). I took a few little blue curly kale out last week to see if they are okay. They are covered under frost cloth. I'm this close to getting plastic on my hoop house and for the new one to be delivered 🙃 😅 I've got planting fever and watching all the youtubers all planting is making it worse.

[@lacy454]

So glad u made this video I need to do what u did cuz I'm struggling with my tomatoes and pepper seeds over here. Edit:and my marigold seeds. They are almost all dead 😣

[@ramblinrosecottage5983]

Looking really good!

[@kimdowning8736]

Your tomatoes are looking great.

[@1870s]

I'm so happy 😁

[@augustagootee6254]

That is awesome I up potted mine and still struggling with the algea on some grr and not sure if the green house too humid or what bc I constantlyedt fan going!!! But my plants look ok so nkt sure wjere to go from there.

[@amandar7719]

Wow! Those starts look so healthy! Is it likely that the mycorrhizae will go on to further inoculate your garden soil when your amazing starts are transplanted into your garden? It’s a win, win, win! Don’t be a hero for our sakes by continuing to use fish fertiliser in your home. 🤢😬 If you were minded to switch to a less malodorous offense on the olfactory, we’ll be right here supporting you 100%!! 👍🏻😃

[@candacethompson2521]

Your plants are looking great. Do I hear the lil baby chicks in the background?? Sweet..

[@1870s]

Yes they are, we have a bunch of babies in the pantry when this video was filmed ♥

[@annmarie566]

I'm doing a bit of seed starting myself just flowers as l don't have any property l live in apartment.l m so excited to see one starting to pop its head out😊😊😊

[@1870s]

Happy growing

[@debbiegibson6113]

Where did you find your mycorrhizae? Impressive results, I'm looking forward to your next update!!

[@1870s]

mycorrhizal Fungi we used --- amzn.to/3u3jIxb

[@monikas5125]

Your seedlings look great

[@miz.harrington85]

They are going to grow so much in the next week! I think you’ll be surprised! My first time growing peppers from seed... it’s taking forever! I have a good start on about 5-6 different varieties... however I’ve planted 2 sets of jalapeños and NONE have sprouted 😫it’s been about 4 weeks lol any suggestions are welcome!

[@briannatuttle1028]

They need heat, try putting them on heat mats or in the warmest draft-free place in your home.

[@BrandiHudman]

Looking great!! Can you link worm castings and fish fertilizer?

[@shellyv]

They look great !!!!!

[@judithmingram6144]

Great video again. What's that powder you are dipping your roots in.

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Truly loving this perspective and learning LOTS!! Thanks Rachel! Are you going to do any flowers, I can't remember if you said?

[@lucythomas4077]

They look amazing!!!

[@hollynelson543]

Had about 1/3 of my starts on the inclosed porch last night, well covered and lost them, well the other 2/3 are ok . Don't do what I did.

[@alicemartz3161]

they look really good! I am doing the same this year.

[@ericataylor1708]

Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@tinafisher]

well done!

[@gabbygertie8709]

I started some broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage and they are really leggy so I have to start over. Maybe had them to far away from the lights.? First year seed starting for me too. When up potting peppers, broccoli and cabbage, can I plant alot of the stems deep like you do tomatoes? I have enough green peppers for the county!

[@cynthiabarrow509]

They look great

[@lisabrown5976]

Looks great

[@GrammaDebsStorytime]

Rachel...I think you are right! the

[@sharons3700]

I start my seeds in very small amount of starter and then prick them out into individual sections right after they sprout. No soil on the roots. I’ve never had an issue doing this ever.

[@laurasnowden1759]

May I suggest a channel for you...the Veggie Boys...lots of great info on potting up plants. I've learned so much from them! Watch their latest video...

[@corinnaseymour1258]

Wish I would remember to check if you have links to what you are using, I went to all my garden stores and couldn't find mycorrhizae so I found it on Amazon... 1oz for $15 WOW

[@margiebenson2067]

Beautiful

[@laurapope2317]

I also handled mine like you did maybe a little harsher than you and mine also look great.

[@perlyinthegarden296]

Water with some Blackstrap molasses to feed the mycorrhizae. ;)

[@XOjmmXO]

I am NOT a morning person, so I have my lights on for 18 hours starting at 7 am. Let me tell you, every morning I cuss those lights coming on! But I don't mind the lights at night! Happy growing!!

[@hannahcruse557]

My tomato and pepper seedlings are much smaller than that, and they are like a month old already... what could be going on?

[@suzibee2156]

I'm doing a light and heat mat...

[@michellerose6721]

Could be your soil mix? Seed starter mix is easiest for roots to push and grow through vs. heavier potting mixes. Just don't forget that seed starting mixes don't have any fertilizer that your starts need usually at about 2 weeks after sprouting or first true leaves. Could also be temperature? If warm weather crops are too cold, they can have stunted growth. I am definitely not an expert but hope this might give you some ideas of what to try. Good luck!

[@opalezell319]

Are those birds in your house?

[@1870s]

Yes, we got some babies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXy6Xn6ajdeVl5o

[@lisarossnagel7815]

How are your baby chicks doing? Update, Please.

[@1870s]

Great just posted a picture of them out in the coop over on instagram

[@Garten_Antwort]

♥️

[@opalezell319]

Purple on leaves means needs phosphorus.

[@michellerose6721]

Or is stressed by temperature or uneven watering. I have had purple leaves on tomato seedlings that did OK. I do add phosphorus to adult plants when they are flowering and fruiting.

[@GeorgiasGarden]

I hear chicks. Your island and house sounds like my house.