Grow Beets From Seed Sooner with this Technique

How to grow beetroot from seed using a cold frame to make germination faster. Support the Channel by purchasing art: www.etsy.com/shop/SiloeOliveira Growing beets earlier in spring from seed will make your organic garden more productive. It is a simple process to make beet seeds emerge faster. I also discuss the effects of competition of other plants when growing beets.

[@vistillia]

I am stunned at the idea of making the cold frame the same size as the cover cage and everything moveable. Brilliant.

[@sweetmissdaisy]

Finally, KZbin added you to my suggested videos - and I’m so GLAD it did! Your videos are magical! I LOVE how you show so much of a plant’s transformation in a single video. Amazing.... your videos are so clearly thought out, and thorough... I look forward to watching more of your uploads.

[@honeygummy8022]

Ugh, your videos are always so gorgeous and you can really see the effort you put into them. Also, looking dapper in your suspenders as always!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you. I felt that using suspenders gives me more of a character feel. They are very comfortable also

[@turuanu]

@@suburbanhomestead Oh, I love seeing you in your suspenders. I have a hard time with antiques, but you fit perfectly in that house. I wish I could garden dressed like you, but not here in Costa Rica... I love everything about your videos. You deserve 100x as many viewers. The only thing is that I have to watch them at twice the speed.

[@teresabuot-smith3536]

Is that you singing, Siloe? You are adorably multitalented! I'm a fan of all that you do, your videos, your advise and how eloquent you are in explaining things!

[@yepyep2816]

one of the best gardening channels on all of youtube.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@nanibush1]

I'd have to say THE BEST gardening channel!

[@rdred8693]

It is. Just discovered it, and it's a shame he doesn't have more viewers.

[@zsandmann]

This channel reminds me of the PBS shows I used to watch with my grandparents. And I mean that in the absolute best way possible. Thanks for continuing and I can’t wait for the next one. I’ve got garlic, beets, radishes, and carrots in my first hugelkultur bed so it is good to see I’m not the only one trying these pairings together.

[@wingabouts]

I think your channel is the only one that doesn't make me absolutely cringe when the music plays! Your content is great too.

[@mskitty666]

Watching spring videos makes me less sad that summer has ended here in Australia I absolutely love the music in your vids btw💓

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks! I'm happy to inspire

[@stephkrunic3884]

Summer may have finished on the calendar bit it seems the heat hasn't run out here! I hope your autumn garden is glorious! I'm waiting (impatiently) for the heat to break to sow brassicas!

[@talingkas]

You make so many people profoundly happy mr. Siloe. Thank you for the meticulous attention to detail you put into your cinematography, and your original music, so lovely. Not to mention the gardening tips.

[@jhenisnow3180]

And He sings too. What a man!!!

[@chandrawhite7904]

I’ve been debating trying beets again and I’m taking this as my sign to go for it! Another great video. I just love when you cook the unique crops from your garden. Thank you!! 🙏🏾

[@suburbanhomestead]

I hope you have success this time.

[@brendahart9930]

I am growing beets this year for the first time, so I am following your suggestions, they always work. 🐞

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

Thank you, Siloe!I'm going to plant them starting tomorrow, I will be succession planting, I got a ton in a seed exchange so I am excited! So happy to see another gorgeous informative video from you , Thank you! Please no 8 month breaks ever again! The gardening community needs you! 💗🦋👍

[@Aryagouri]

So happy to see another video from you. That too right on time. We are just starting our seedlings indoors here in Germany and I am going to try the glasswindow trick this time. Thanks again!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Great to hear that! Remember to not let it dry out inside

[@TheKalikalam]

Malayali?!

[@Aryagouri]

Yes. Kerala

[@noneyobizness3201]

Love your garden! How beautiful and packed full of plants!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I'm glad you are going ahead with the book, wishing you the best!

[@munrosewarne6551]

Your garden is a wonderful expression of the seasons, and your passion too! Thank you - I love your videos.

[@ladonnavandiver9032]

Hello! Have just supported your Patreon (my first ever!) and am SOOOO glad to have done so! Please keep up the wonderful work you do!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you very much LaDonna for your support! Thanks for going out of your way to help me produce new videos. I believe you see the value in quality videos.

[@rissarissa7141]

I love your utilitarian approach to gardening. Versatile, natural, and pragmatic. Highly refreshing and reminds me of how my grandmother and mother gardened.

[@suefernandes8582]

Loved the transformation part of the garden ♥ ,and the journey of the beets from seed to harvest , It was such an experience !! I never seen Salsify before so i got to learn something new , thank you as always for another informative and beautiful video :)

[@jenniesmith7518]

please keep up your programs I have just recently found your channel I love them , you are comforting to listen to

[@marysgarden]

Thank you for coming back to us!

[@cloudsinmyteacup8471]

Another gorgeous video Siloe.. Enjoyed every second of it :)

[@BlueGardenCottage]

Learned something totally new. Thank you so much. Salsify is now on the list of plants to grow.

[@Celestes_Nest]

I'm so in love with your channel!!! Thank you!

[@savana6773]

I enjoy the artistic difference and beauty in your gardening videos versus the others I watch. Looking forward to getting your book for my son.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

I love seeing you get outside and start planting, we still have snow!

[@MELISSAHYLTON]

You are a man of many talents! Beautiful video as always.

[@Vega50513]

You are awesome May God always bless you

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks!

[@werewolfhandler]

I'm so excited about the book!

[@vasaheg8855]

You are a all rounder. Great paintings, music and video :)

[@Florestinhadamontanha]

glad to see you again.

[@biljanar3142]

I recently discovered your channel and I am highly impressed by the educational value of your videos as well as the effort you put into your creations. Your editing is on point and your singing was a very nice addition to this particular video. Keep up the great work! Greetings from Vienna, Austria. PS You have a pronounced sense of fashion

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you! I am just having some fun!

[@saltlifegull4091]

What a beautiful video! Thanks

[@gardenmotivated2479]

I just LOVED your channel, coming from a photography background (professional) and JUST getting my feet wet in video making (recreational), I am grateful for both, your teachings and the quality that you present this info, while I watch the video, I can't stop to wonder about where your camera (s) is placed, maybe you went back later and shot some broll.. Do you stop and move cameras around... etc etc... I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your channel for many reasons :)

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Idyllic. Thanks for sharing your garden adventures and your specially composed songs with us. I was going to plant sugar snap peas outside today but the soil has the top two inches frozen in our raised beds. We need some window frames. 🌱🙂

[@gvas7560]

This video made me remember how I found your channel a while ago when you made a video about salsify. I have not grown them yet, but I can't wait to do so. As always, great job on the video art and quality 👍 Keep up the good work. God bless you. 🤗

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you!

[@rwatts2155]

Hi Siloe'. So nice to see a new video from you. I also enjoy your music. I can hear Brazilian Jazz in the roots of your songs...Very nice.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks. There is certainly bossa nova reference :-)

[@SaffronTrailKitchen]

Loved the video and happy to see the harvest :)

[@anngelagreen6246]

Happy for another creative and informative video. Thanks!

[@suburbanhomestead]

You are welcome

[@aw5832]

Wow, you are so creative. I like your style.

[@gogotrololo]

Classic ! i love it

[@katjagregoric1406]

Hello from Slovenia. I love your videos, they are so unique. Great work. Very lovely garden.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you!

[@Amatterofsound]

Hi from Holland :-) Love your video's and admiring/enjoying your all-round creativity

[@stephkrunic3884]

Thanks for sharing the tip on salsify shoots. (And identifying the "flowering weed" growing beside the driveway! Haha I knew I put those seeds somewhere!) We are pleased to hear you have started work on the book. The boys and I look forward to seeing it!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Great to hear that Steph. I will try to make the book available in Australia too this time.

[@talhajobayer9863]

I love watching your videos,,It makes my day.. Keep up the good work.. Love from Bangladesh..❤

[@lindsaywhite6679]

Thank you for everything!

[@drgergens]

Pretty calming tutorial, thanks

[@gretasgarden]

I love your song, wonderful! Great video as always💕. I have never eaten falsify but will have to grow some. I'm intrigued

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks! hope you like it.

[@ruedersculinaryinstitute9468]

Beautiful garden. Keep growing!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks!

[@cookingstatebirdprovisions2456]

He's back yay!

[@ronnihatcher295]

See always something new to learn. Eating more than one part of the plant. That is why I say to people never talk down to someone because there is always something new to learn after all also no one knows it all. Stay humble people. Love the video. Music and all. And the way it was put togeather.

[@janpenland3686]

Thanks for another great video. I didn't know that you could eat the shoots and flowers of salsify. I'll be trying it when mine start to bud. I love asparagus so it will be a treat for me after the asparagus quits producing for the year. Much Love

[@mikemcus]

Another great video. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do for the children’s book!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you. I hope you like it

[@Bluemaiden387]

Once again a great video, you should do a cook book of all the food you try or cook. That would be an interesting etsy idea. Greets from Germany

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you. Perhaps in the future I'll try that. But lets do it slowly first.

[@stephkrunic3884]

That is a wonderful suggestion. It would be lovely to see a garden to table book with so many of the vegetables we grow here. I tried growing large pale green summer squash after watching your video/ sandwich. The seeds said superior flavor and texture but wow! What an understatement! Exquisite! And the plants survived or record-breaking 47+°c / 117+F day too! So thank you for encouraging me to try something new, utterly delicious and so unexpectedly robust in our sometimes extremely hot climate!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Steph, It makes my day to read a comment like yours. It means a lot to know that I've helped people broaden they gardening experience.

[@HelenRullesteg]

I love your radish leave dish from one of your videos last year, I'd never had thought of using them like that. It's become a firm favourite in our house. Lovely video once again.

[@Bluemaiden387]

Steph Krunic And when that someday comes up, I can imagine the book : The Suburban Homestead Garden table cookbook.. I can definitely imagine this. Yet Mr. Siloe Oliveira is right, take this slow

[@rosagapi]

one of the best clips in your videos is when those cute birdhouses are in the backgroud!!!! Have you made them yourself?

[@PlayerTenji95]

Hello there! In my part of Georgia, it is VERY rainy. I try to take advantage of it. Thanks for this!

[@suburbanhomestead]

It's been raining way too much this past year

[@honiechumko893]

Your videos are so beautiful, your song is nice :)

[@kansasterri5977]

Thank you: I did not know that beets couple be planted before the frosts were finished.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes, they tolerate light frost, but I deep freezes may not be good for them. A cold frame becomes a perfect environment for them.

[@kansasterri5977]

@@suburbanhomestead I will keep a close watch on the weather report, then

[@rhinothewizard6541]

Your videos are some of the absolute finest quality that can be found on youtube. You continue to be one of my all time favorite channels! Quite frankly I'm surprised you don't have your own TV channel with your level of skill and dedication. And by the way, do you have any plans for a paw paw tree in the shady part your yard?

[@leslieoscar]

Wonderful

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you. I do have to get a pawpaw tree

[@racheltomlinson2257]

Salsify , never tried this. Will hunt some seeds and try. Thank you.

[@louisaholman3838]

Amazing!

[@yvencia1150]

Thank you for sharing.

[@johnhayes8512]

Thank you ❤

[@IndaySoloLivingAdventures]

Beautiful music!!!

[@cherylnorise420]

This will be my second season for growing. Last year my beets competed with tough soil. I did a lot of on the spot compost to over winter. Hopefully I'll get nice round instead of long skinny and little.lol. I love all the videos. Did you change a lot in your garden. I see more defined spaces and not so much rural area. It looks very nice.

[@suburbanhomestead]

There has been changes, but more changes will be shown in future videos :-) Also I think your on the spot composting will help make your soil better. Sometimes I forget that I've been working my soil for about 10 years and that it is not so common for people to have soil with good structure.

[@terifarrar7317]

Songs are great!!

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

The Salsify flowers are gorgeous to look at! interesting flavor & perennial by self sowing? What's not to like?

[@californiagardeningmom3441]

Nice!!

[@ted1091]

Well this answers the question I left on one of your design videos whether you are also.musically gifted.

[@suburbanhomestead]

I just dabble with it, but I an amateur.

[@ted1091]

@@suburbanhomestead I wouldn't describe you as amateur at anything, including music/vocals. You have a rich timbre.

[@alexreith4877]

Oh, I thought those teepee structures were ornamental trellises, I didn't see the mesh at the bottom. How clever! I just may try that myself this year. I have a groundhog who eats everything except chard for some reason! The critter completely defoliate my beans and peppers last year.

[@XxarnyxXx]

I’m the worst at thinning out my veg! I just keep on thinking what a waste! :P

[@suburbanhomestead]

I completely get you!

[@debralpateart8862]

I add tender young beet leaves to my salads, tasty!

[@MJ-ti6oh]

thanks

[@TheKalikalam]

OMG you are back😍😍

[@suburbanhomestead]

This is the second video already this year (third technically, but I don't count the last one)

[@stephkrunic3884]

:) these are similar sentiments to mine.... even after seeing the previous 2 videos this year.... each new offering is lovely, greeted with delight and deeply appreciated.

[@TheKalikalam]

I might have missed previous notification.... Anyway happy to see ur videos......💖💖

[@patrickkennedy3786]

Have you ever grown hostas? They are a great shade vegetable with a texture and taste similar to scallions once cooked. Gonna need to start some salsify this year, that looked so good!

[@tdcanam1]

I find that it works, but you need to put your slower and lower plants on the outside, and depending on where you live will help you decide which side of the bed to put them on. Where I live I would put the beets on the outside, and my beds run north - south, so the beets would go on the west side. If it is very hot where you live, you may want them on the east side, since the heat will slow the growth of some veg.

[@bearclaw007]

That little ditty was super wild in the context of 2019. Let your freak flag fly, brother!

[@jennysiepert1683]

Radish pods are delicious also.

[@Vbkingsova]

wow just wow :)

[@ajdexter4195]

I hope to get some seed in soon...

[@diannej2406]

Thanks for the beautiful video. It's just started snowing but my asparagus seeds are coming up under my indoor lights. Like it or not, I've got to create a cold frame or low tunnel because there's no way I have room for them inside in a month or so. This is a taste of the season to come!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes, there really is never enough room inside a gardeners home in early spring

[@nancydb1390]

Thanks, enjoyed the video, 3 months till I can plant.

[@suburbanhomestead]

You are welcome!

[@rajpatel23240]

Nice

[@cultivatingorganicbyjomig1719]

Good beets harvest. I am yet to see the beet root develop on mine.

[@a_sterling4514]

Hey, when did you get the hori hori knife? I got one for Christmas and I'm so excited to use it but it started snowing again last night and now we're almost a foot deep in powdery, cold snow. I can't wait for spring to come.

[@VagabondAnne]

I don't have groundhogs, but the birds just really love beet seedlings! So, I do like Charles Dowding, and transplant seedlings.They grow well for awhile if I can keep the birds off, but I still have not had any great beets,.I have been trying all year! I have the same issue with carrots, I think it's my heavy clay soil.

[@suburbanhomestead]

They do prefer soil that is lighter and well draining

[@TheHappyPianoTeacher]

We have heavy clay as well, and until a few years pass and it improves, we finally decided to grow carrots and beets in pots. Much better. Try it :)

[@rabiazahir3301]

When did u sow your seeds? I also live in MD and want to start some too thanks

[@aliciav4352]

Absolutely LOVE😍💞 your videos❣ I think along with your children's book you should make your music available 🎼🎶

[@suburbanhomestead]

It is available on bandcamp. The album is called taproot by suburban homestead.

[@brittanimscott]

💚💚💚

[@vanessaadriana7657]

„when seedlings sprout“ on itunes!

[@Seneb8Khepera]

The beets that bolted...can you keep them to produce seeds so you don't have to buy seed packets every time you want to plant? Can you do a video on collecting seeds and allowing some plants to go to seed?

[@growinglongisland]

Leave a couple of radishes that go to seed the seed pods delicious to snack on while in the garden. I collect them when they are young and serve them as snack with beer or wine. They are a little spicy and crunchy with a rust of flavor.

[@suburbanhomestead]

I always end up doing that, and yes, they are really nice

[@muguladaniel6669]

Ok

[@flowergrowersmith449]

You're right - clear plastic or glass warms the soil much better than black, which is what lots of people use. Black plastic shades the soil.

[@suburbanhomestead]

That is true

[@yko2332]

Are you growing radishes?.....third year i am trying doing that, but getting only leaves....if the other your watchers have the same problem it will be so nice if you say little bit about growing them. Thank you for great gob you are doing.

[@paulveg8524]

The leaves of beets are edible too. I find them a bit tough though, so put them in soups.

[@jodiethuy4122]

Nice video! What are the shoots you created ?

[@suburbanhomestead]

Salsify

[@SuffolkSusie]

Hmmm my beets did not grow well last year..could have been lack of sun light . Great video

[@suburbanhomestead]

It probably was that. They also need adequate water to grow well

[@reggaetony2806]

👍👍👍👍

[@AprilLee021967]

I was like "wait" did I burn those cedar branches??? Great idea. Did I see a tulip leaf