How long does it take to grow plants to selling size?? How many seasons?

[@josieraimondi6763]

It might be appropriate to suggest some fast-growing hostas (the ones that get bigger quickly) These include Sum and Substance, Empress Wu, Vulcan, Island Breeze, Royal Wedding, Guacamole, Potomac Pride, August Moon. I have several Empress Wu in my yard and they really are monsters. I needed something to fill an area I didn't want to weed every year.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

YES!! I grow guacamole and Aug moon... stained glass get big quickly too. That was why I said there is variation in growth rates among hosta varieties. But a plant that fills a pot quickly has its benefits for sure. thanks for commenting!

[@demadurafamily1219]

Please please do another video like this one! This is the sort of info that has been nearly impossible to find on Google. General timeliness for different plants is just so helpful.

[@muddshuvel2714]

i learned how to propagate Hostas from one of your videos and dug one up i planted in my yard 10 years ago. Turned it into 92 "cuttings" this spring and every one of them is growing good! Thanks!

[@savvydirtfarmer]

You're hooked! All the best as you go forward.

[@josieraimondi6763]

92 cuttings might be a record!!!!!

[@jakesund2370]

Thanks for all the info and being willing to share! Getting ready to build out my first mist propagation bed and curious if you could talk through your misting controller choice and a bit of your system.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

There are a number of reasons why I don't share my exact system setup, but if you will google words like "mist propagation timer/controller" or something similar, you'll get plenty of options. Helpful hint: don't just get the cheapest thing you can find.

[@DillonGSmith]

I sell just rooted propagated spider and pathos plants to customers for only two dollars a piece so they can get them small and see them grow but they are small! 😉👌🌱

[@danradtke1663]

I agree it's fun to learn how they grow from start to sale. Nice set up you have there. Happy growing

[@sferguson3067]

I have a couple of questions. Is there a reason you transplant to small pots initially other than saving on space? The other question is, can you ever go out of town for a couple of days or do you just never leave home during warm months? I'm watching and rewatching your videos. They are so helpful and I love your laid-back style. I'm already hand-watering many plants in my landscaped yard and know how fast they dry out when it's 90-plus degrees. This year we have had 25 days over 100. A typical year is 4. I'm anticipating needing lots of shade.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

I use small pots to save space. That's the only reason. I will say once they get somewhat rootbound in those small pots, they usually put on a great burst of new growth when I pot them up. Would they do that without being in a bigger pot to start with? I don't know. I don't have room to find out. Out of town? Sprinkler on a timer is super easy to do. Shade is your friend... you won't have too much. Anywhere from 40%-60% is fine for most plants. Terribly hot summer here this year. Lost a lot of plants, but the shade saved A LOT more.

[@flatbrokeatfifty]

Really great info as always.

[@theduck7456]

Hey, Another great video. Can you suggest a couple of wholesale suppliers for Coral Bells, Silver Dollars ect. Been looking but getting a price on a large order is a problem. Please advise, Regards

[@rachaelperry5819]

You once mentioned a dianthus you really liked multiplying. Can you tell me the name of that. Thank you.

[@TheEnglishladyskitchengarden]

You have really inspired me this past few weeks. Hopefully my plants will be big enough to sell this time next year.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Patience. Slow and steady til you get the hang of it!

[@joshg9143]

hello, for propagation in trays - do you leave overwinter for a season and pot up following spring? I lost most of mine that up-potted to 4" square last summer. perhaps they dried out over winter - the bed may be preferable, but convenience and portability of plug tray is nice. thx again

[@savvydirtfarmer]

That's what I normally do - leave in trays and pot up sometime the following Spring/Early summer. Faster growing plants maybe sooner. But, yes, plug trays are nice to move things around with.

[@B30pt87]

Yes, thank you, that certainly was very helpful. (And I always hit the like button after watching one of your videos- because they're always worth it!)

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@drnaughty9312]

why mess with up potting a green giant from a 4 or 6in pot to a trade gal? Why not just let it go from rooted cutting to trade gal? Have you used a root booster such as Dr Root from cultured biologix to boost growth during growing seasons?

[@savvydirtfarmer]

It's all about saving space. If my nursery is full of close to ready to sell plants and I have a bunch of plants that need to be potted, they're going into small pots, or else I have nowhere to put them. I'm very limited on space.

[@juliahelland6488]

I ❤️ growing plants, it's extremely satisfying. Thanks for sharing 💯❣️

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Yes... very satisfying for sure!

[@anniathome]

Very helpful! So informative!

[@BassPotter46]

Good morning, are you filtering city water, have a well, or rain barrels? Thank you-- best KZbinr ever!

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Hi Paul. City water only - no filtration, need. Thanks for the kind words.

[@theduck7456]

Hi, is that a tri-color dap willow. I've started about fifty cutting starting in June. Kept them wet. Great plant

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Yes, tri-colored, or dappled willows.

[@michaelheyward7668]

Nice, informative video. Camera quality is very nice! The Dappled Willows I purchased from you last fall are doing very nice...

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@yazmin444]

I love your channel can I ask what kind of fertilizer do you use to propagate? thank you kindly.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

No fertilizer needed at all to propagate. Just moisture and well draining sand/other media.

[@ejfishes7610]

As always appreciate the transparency on this! Enjoy your weekend Craig!

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Thanks, you too!

[@RCCRAYZ]

Great video! Lots of great information! I need to learn how to propagate my golden flame spiria

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Gold flame is super easy... we do quite a few of them and now is a good time!

[@RCCRAYZ]

@@savvydirtfarmer ok thanks I’ll start looking for videos on doing them

[@curiouscat3384]

Very helpful! I've been asking myself this question all week as I psych myself up to start a small nursery. Now evergreens are another story. My experience has been that it can take a year just to get roots started on hollies, boxwoods and I'm getting ready to do Gardenias.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Gardenias are easy and don't take long to root - I'm working with them for the first time this year and so far so good. I've pretty much gone away from plants that take super long to root - I either buy them in as small starts, buy them flip-ready, or avoid them altogether.

[@curiouscat3384]

I don't have a mortgage and family so it's more of a hobby to supplement social security and possibly have a table at the farmers market spring plant sale. I don't know how much time I have left to get slow growers multiplied from my bushes but it's fun to experiment :) I'm obsessed with gardenias and camellias so I'll keep you posted as I try to propagate them this fall. I'm in Greensboro,NC - similar climate as yours I think :)

[@terrycrabtree4486]

I'm learning so much from your videos, thank you! I'm in Wingo, KY we go to West TN. Shopping sometimes. Where are you located? We would like to come buy from your driveway Lol.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Henry COunty

[@marlenemullet]

Thanks for another great video! Do you have plant sales in June or do most people quit planting when summer arrives? I usually have a sale first of May but didn’t get it done.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

I have a plant sale when I have plants that are nice and look ready to sell. Usually pretty much done by June, but throughout the summer I keep selling a few of this and that as they are ready. I post them on FB marketplace.

[@John_GGG]

If I can grow hydrangea like I can grow dandelions and poison ivy in my back yard, you’ll be reading about me! This is another great video. You sell those red coral bells for only $7?

[@savvydirtfarmer]

I sell anything for $7 that is in a trade gallon pot. I have a few this size that have gotten bigger and I will get more since I only have a few like them.

[@mikeyblueeyes8449]

Love you're video's mate always great content!!, thankyou very much!!:)

[@savvydirtfarmer]

No problem 👍

[@lindakay8171]

Very interesting!! Thanks for passing along your knowledge to us. Have a great weekend!!

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Thanks, you too!

[@Starting321]

You are such a motivator!! THANKS!

[@savvydirtfarmer]

thanks for watching!

[@fintryendrickwildlife1619]

I always enjoy your videos , thank you again !

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Glad you like them!

[@elliestell2696]

😃

[@angelmerrill1032]

Thank you for your content man!

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Sure thing!

[@BrightMOONz556]

When you say season is that 3 months ?

[@savvydirtfarmer]

When I say season, I mean growing season, which is Spring through Fall. Basically, a year, since the rest of the year (winter) the plants are dormant.

[@FOLLOWJESUSHEISTHEWAY89]

Do you ship your plants. I’d like to get some if you do.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

I do not.