How to Make Potting Soil and Seed Starter Mixes

[@Arelle7]

This is my first year gardening without my dad.. I think he would make his own soil so I’m on here looking up everything about gardening since I just started falling in love with it last year my dad was teaching me so much but I still don’t know many things… this is the exact same bag of peat moss and vermiculite that he has. I’m glad I can put it to use thank you for such an informative video I really appreciate it.

[@doncook3584]

Sorry for your loss. Your dad is watching and smiling. Wish you much enjoyment and remember there will be challenges but the internet is such a wonderful resource and no one better than GS

[@Jamescityboygardening]

I know the feeling losing a parent my dad past in 08 and mom last year both do to dementia. They always had a backyard garden. So when my wife and I moved into mom's to care for her, I started to learn gardening, put together a garden letting mom think it was hers. I did it for her for therapy, mom loved it. Good luck with your garden....

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

I am exactly where you are. I lost my 49 year old brother to glioblastoma a year ago and just lost my dad in September. My dad was an awesome gardener and like your dad, my dad taught me so much but yet I’m still not doing well yet. Also like you I’ve been watching everything I can to continue on his passion. ( my new passion)

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Thank you 😊

[@Jamescityboygardening]

@@doncook3584I fond myself looking to the sky and asking mom, dad & grandpa Jones what do you think of this gardening technique? I'm using gravity feed drip irrigation and outdoors NFT hydroponics. Grandpa was a share cropper from S. GA. He lived on a womens property outside of Arcadia, FL. Little town name Nocatee cared for cows and grew a big garden across hwy 17 up next to the train tracks. Thinking about now wonder how grandpa watered that garden. Anyway happy gardening folks.

[@jmserino]

Thank you for the great tips given in that soft, slow and calm manner....you are the Bob Ross of Gardening 😍

[@kingcheffrey]

Bob Ross of gardening is just what I was thinking -jeffrey thomas 1:19 AM 12/21/21

[@ivankagren2746]

Definitely Bob Ross of gardening.

[@bettyisbell5852]

YES! Bob Ross of gardening. Like a lovely sprinkler hose.

[@livingintheforest3963]

Bob Ross 🥰❤️❤️

[@familygrows7627]

This is possibly the most important and educational video every gardener can benefit from. Knowing your “soils” at different stages of indoor growing is absolutely essential if you want success. Trust me I have learned many lessons of what not to do… thank you Scott!

[@toma2754]

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[@chin1769]

I really appreciate this! I have been learning so much about gardening these last two years and was in complete shock when my germinated seeds would just die when I put them in what the garden center called "potting soil". Low and behold, I need to make something else for these younglings!

[@synergy2222]

How refreshing to find a channel that is simple, easy to learn and doesn't waste time with unnecessary jibber jabber for us first time gardeners! Thank you!!!! You are my new fav channel.

[@heatheryoung9254]

I’ve watched dozens of videos and all I needed to know was how to make transplanting soil for my seedlings. This was the only video I found. It’s fantastic. Thank you so much.

[@GardenerScott]

You're welcome. And thank you.

[@mattiecopeland8741]

Thanks for explaining how to make potting soil. Excellent information.

[@biff_handstands]

Stab holes in the bottom of the perlite bag and rinse it down to wash out the dust. Everybody should still wear a mask, $1 to protect the lungs is well worth it. Cheers, nice video!

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. Good suggestions.

[@knsboy09]

Yep, I remember when you could get a mask for a buck or two and that wasn’t too long ago.

[@NoNORADon911]

Good idea, perlite dust can cause a condition I cant remember the name of right now

[@joehumble6698]

Thank you sir and I’m a survivor gardener and this helped me. Greetings from Beautiful British Columbia !

[@artbylisi]

Thank you so much for sharing your recipes! I have watched other seed starting mix videos and I have chosen yours to follow. I am an experienced gardener that hasn't had a garden in several years and I'm starting up the fall garden soon. The simplest of ingredients for both the seed starter and the transplant soil makes sense. Less hassle along with saving money is exactly what I need.

[@feliciamason8112]

Omgl! Now I know how to start seeding properly. Thank you so much sir. I've learned a lot about gardening in just a few days.

[@Sagir32]

Excellent editing to get the viewer (me) to the interesting parts in a timely manner. Thank you!

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. Glad you like it.

[@shinebrighttoglow3961]

I’m so ready to start my small garden. All I have is a back porch hopefully it works out. Thank you for this information, I’ve watch plenty of gardeners and yours is by for the best informative video.

[@GardenerScott]

Good luck with your new garden. Enjoy it!

[@PolyPrincess315]

Finally!!! We’ve been looking for information that is more geared for our location. We are in southern Colorado (5b) and your entire channel is so relevant!!! Thank you so much! I can’t wait to start binge watching videos!

[@pielcanela9620]

Finally I find what I was looking for over 2 years! Thank you!!! Great video!!!

[@GardenerScott]

So glad! Thanks!

[@shusha50]

Scott you have to be the best in this KZbin world.. Clear videos that doesnt leave much room for doubt. Thank you ever so much

[@mariabentele7909]

Thank you make my gardening so much more happening.🙏🌹

[@marksmith8663]

Thanks 👍 as I’m a new gardener that cleared up a lot of confusion

[@JD-8-1971]

I use perlite in my raised beds it stops them from being soggy from heavy rains. Local seed company carries those large bags for $15 to $17 a bag. The bottom of the beds I use straw cardboard and chunks of wood in the bottom of my beds. I sprinkle perlite though that to aid in aeration. Then I use a blend peat, a cheap potting soil, compost, perlite with a cheap bagged topsoil as well. Lime the peat to adjust the PH. Fertilize to the crop I am growing. I won't call it cheap to fill a large bed like that but I am very happy with the results. Believe it or not I made a 4x6 outside measurement raised bed from 6 inch concrete blocks. One block high. Filled it with my mix and filled the large holes in the blocks with my mix as well. Planted the center with blue lake beans and the holes I had some spare bell pepper plants that were past due to be planted I thought what the heck. I planted the peppers in the block holes. I harvested 2 five gallon buckets of beans this summer. Bell Peppers several buckets of those lost count and still picking. Now I have broccoli in place of the beans and it's growing daily. Now I do have 1/4 inch drip tube with 6 inch spacing on a timer watering all my raised beds. The 6 inch spacing tube you can line up with a dripper over every hole in the blocks. I used sod staples to line up the tube temporally. Then I used a glob of landscape adhesive to set it permanently.

[@mulph7738]

the best guy on internet

[@mittalpa]

I was always confused about seeding start mix and potting soil mix.. He made it so easy.

[@tnmtnmorning1178]

Hands down. No doubt about it.

[@tinameschko]

Yes. My fav.

[@carlfetters8082]

Thank you for the recipe. I’ll try this approach next year. -Carl

[@kevinsolove458]

Thanks for this simple, to the point, video. Clear and concise is what I like ✌🏻

[@tonyalove6807]

Thank you. Always looking 4 ways 2 do it myself. I'm already composting....

[@philoan5293]

Thank you for sharing your gardening experiences !

[@MaVdara]

That peat moss is really fine. Thank you for the class

[@GardenerScott]

Glad you like it!

[@pacog6866]

Thanks for shearing your knowledge Scott

[@charliecheng1022]

Thanks a lot Scott. You make it very esay for me to learn a hard question.

[@starjasmine1260]

Thanks a lot! Looks like I will be saving some money this year in revitalizing my garden.

[@doncook3584]

Could watch his videos every waking hour but have to take time out to plan build amend seed transplant weed water inspect mitigate and enjoy. Sure appreciate his sharing knowledge

[@donnamasonbrown4119]

Thanks so very much for teaching me how to make soil. God bless you always.

[@GardenerScott]

You're welcome. Thank you!

[@debjohansen7867]

Loving your videos. You're so good at teaching. You make it easy to understand and this brought back my passion for gardening! Nonetheless on Earth Day! Thank you!!!

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks! Glad to help!

[@aussiechina]

Thank you, most clear and best soil mix guide

[@kelleymcbride4633]

Another fantastic video filled with solid useable info thanks for taking the time to share! 👨‍🌾🥦🥬🌶👍

[@gemajams]

I will use this mix for my seed start tomorrow, thank you

[@rosanapasquini8714]

Thank you so much you make it so easy....

[@tomwarden1444]

Thanks for the great information. I have always used peat and will continue based on your analysis. Coir was recommended but I did the research prior to jumping in. Again Thanks

[@tonytingler4310]

Well thank God i finally found someone who speaks like they're not from some other planet far far away. Crystal clear & so concise. I hope u give some input on all these relatively cheap LED grow lights that are just everywhere & how the cheaper ones actually compare to the more costly ones. Would really appreciate it

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. I do have another video where I discuss grow lights and LEDs.

[@tonytingler4310]

@@GardenerScott thanks a bunch. i'm really looking forward to checking it out. i truly appreciate your simple & clear approach to growing. Have a blessed day

[@s.barlow7062]

Thank you for sharing your soil recipes. 😊

[@ryanjohnson117]

Thanks GS. Very plain and simple.

[@hazelhands1]

Thanks for your tutorial on seed starting mix

[@tnmtnmorning1178]

Going to try this ASAP! Everytime I have a gardening question or curiosity, it seems you've got it covered. So very thankful for your content! 💚

[@kristiehhh3727]

I love your channel. Your channel is my go to for gardening information. Thank you!! 🙏

[@amandashu305]

very clear and informative

[@Kight213]

You are absolutely phenomenal. Thank you for the detailed information.

[@nmnate]

Most of my mixes are about 65-70% water retentive components (peat, coir, etc) and 30-35% fast draining / aerating (perlite). Depending on what the plants like, you can modify your mix slightly and keep the plants happy. Blueberries get a ton of peat, less coir. Plants that tend to hate wet feet get a little more perlite. I've found that some plants (figs) like coarser / grittier mixes and I'll use #4 perlite and some other components that have larger particles. I'll usually add micronutrients (i.e. azomite) and adjust pH if the plants are going to be permanently potted. I'll feed plants separately, usually top dressing slower release organic fertilizers or in the water with a soluble mix. I'm curious to try rice hulls in a mix to see how they perform. I might consider putting them in raised beds for more aeration. Perlite seems to like to float to the surface.

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks for your information. I've read good things about rice hulls.

[@majaber1]

Thanks Scott...v clear & straightforward

[@Moondoggy1941]

1:26 thanks for the tip on the Perlite, I went to my local agriculture store, and low and behold they had a giant bag shown with duck tape on the top, I said how much? 13 bucks, so I bought that and some good Peat Moss.

[@carmend5050]

İ’m totally new at gardening, so your advices are sooo precious to me!!!! Thank you so much!

[@3musketeershomestead62]

You hold a plethora of information.. you should consider writing a book with all your wisdom and know how. I purely enjoy watching you.

[@freedombug11]

I love the Gardener Scott show!

[@NONAMESLEFTNONE]

The business park I have a small shop in has graciously allowed me to plant some basics in two 3'x11' patches. (I may take over a 4'x7' soon though.) The soil is soft when wet but hardens to concrete when dried in the sun and a quick ph test is showing 7.5+ somewhere. So the mung beans, which I WONT be eating, are really stimpy vs. a batch I've grown in pots at home. This video gives me hope that I can get some better results soon. Onto the next GS video. . . .

[@0807Jadwiga]

Love your video and very simple explanation.Thank you👍👌👍

[@ElizabethHaynesTX]

Thanks so much. I just tried making your mix this past weekend. I live in a warm climate so I decided to do 3 parts peat moss, 3 parts compost, 1.5 parts perlite, and .5 parts vermiculite. It feels a little gritty? Perhaps from the vermiculite, which was very small in texture. I'm excited see how it works. :)

[@makeoversbymeme2077]

How’s it going so far ? :)

[@ElizabethHaynesTX]

@@makeoversbymeme2077 I've actually gone to his updated potting mix recipe, which is 2 parts compost, 2 parts peat moss, 1 part vermiculite, and a splash of perlite mostly to see how well you are mixing. I like that mix much better and will keep using that ratio! I scale it up to 3 parts compost, 3 parts peat moss, nearly 1.5 parts vermiculite, and a splash of perlite. Then I add in some earthworm castings, organic slow-release fertilizer, and kelp meal.

[@pritimistry8213]

Thanks Scott, this is a good information video I found.

[@Rm-ks8gg]

I love that this is so easy Thank you!!! ❤️

[@louismagee9715]

I’m going to try this seed starting mix for my microgreens that I eat every day. It should be perfect in combination with some nutrient water on the bottom tray to encourage growth. I tried peat, compost, and vermiculite but had mold with every tray so I think this will be better.

[@suffolkshepherd]

How did it do? I am considering doing the same.

[@denisecomeau6847]

remember-you also need good air flow circulating. a very small fan,like the kind you install in a doorway to push gentle heat from room to room..

[@KayFiedler]

Glad I found your site , your the no nonsense guy, some are a little to crazy for me, I’m sixty, and those young bloods are to much for this old guy, again very happy to have found your site, and thank you...

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks, Kay. Welcome aboard.

[@apreju7298]

Thanks, GS! This information is Gold!!

[@cbak1819]

Thanks Scott! I just use peet until I transplant into bed or container. Fertilizing with mild NP&K until then.

[@demoniczek27]

I use peat/perlite mix also as a potting mix. Sometimes I add a small amount of compost. I top dress it with a slow release fertiliser and plants are very happy with it.

[@GardenerScott]

Thank you for sharing your results.

[@ivankagren2746]

What a great video. Good information. Straightforward and to the point.

[@VornVann]

AWESOME VIDEO...THANK YOU, SIR...🙏❤💯

[@nailog6464]

Yes I agree he really made it easy thanks

[@cuteandsimple8600]

Very informative video that really make the concept clear for making potting mix and seed raising mix with demonstration no one did before. Thanks

[@GardenerScott]

I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks.

[@raminsatyahadi4642]

Thank you for this wonderful video! Those materials in Indonesia are super expensive and not widely available. I just started my vegetable gardening 3 months ago & I’ve been using biocompost successfully as my seed starter & starter mix. Although Coco Coir (here it’s known as Cocopeat) is dirt cheap here because it’s produced locally.

[@GardenerScott]

You can easily substitute cocopeat in a mix.

[@raminsatyahadi4642]

Thank you🙏

[@jamclibusmar]

This is so helpful.

[@amber5777]

Very useful info carefully explain and professional I been lookin for this info for my garden and doing all wrong Thankyou 👍🏼🙌🏼

[@LS-qg2zn]

I've watched few videos before coming here..Great explanation!

[@jamestyrer6067]

Thanks for the invormation

[@greggm.9057]

Great job explaining!

[@akfarms9011]

thank you , Scott .

[@GardenerScott]

You're welcome.

[@phuocminhbui]

I love your video. Thanks for share this video

[@verawallace9055]

Thanks, just what I was looking for

[@krane15]

Thank you Gardener Scott for sharing your soil recipes and useful gardening tips.

[@daviddo8056]

Thanks for sharing , you have a great weekend

[@darlatobin2240]

Thank you! Finally a video that explains exactly what I have been looking for!❤❤❤ Now my only question is how to incorporate native soil in the mix. I have mostly sand that some seems to repel water or absorb water. IDK?? I can put a LOT of water on my plants and it rolls off or only goes about an inch deep. I have to constantly turn the soil to keep it from compacting and getting hard. May just have to use pots for everything. Ugh

[@GardenerScott]

For container growing, you can mix potting soil with your native soil. Sand promotes drainage while the compost and the peat will retain moisture.

[@donavinnezar]

Prices depend on markets For me (in south africa) it is both easyer and cheaper to source coir than peatmoss for bulk soils (im looking at making atleas 1000litres of soil) Ill do something basic like perlite coir compost bonemeal and guano(bird)

[@trinsit]

7:00 For my future reference. 😄Hello future Solenya. This is past Solenya. Just do it. It's fun. Remember that you found happiness and are starting something that will benefit generations down the line for everyone. Big impacts require voluntary action. This isn't about us. Money is a tool. The people are what's real. We can do this.😄

[@brianrogers6731]

Looks simple and easy, our problem around here in Ranger Texas is finding the peat moss, seems like a lot of places no longer carry it.

[@sailor-rick]

Thanks for the recipes.

[@danielsanford4109]

My wife and I use wood ash ashes for potassium and leaves for phosphorous. It's free.

[@ritasenergyherbs3650]

I like this mix...and I already have the peat moss and perlite. Great to know that is all I need. I have coir as well...I may try both and see if there is a difference in the seeds sprouting or growth.

[@gary6476]

Try using a small, electric cement mixer. Works great for me :-)

[@hilow8331]

ha ha yea i use my paint mixer to get the ultimate blend! i just started my peppers, its almost time for garden fresh.... i can see the light lol

[@amandagomez3175]

This was very informative, thank you so much.

[@precioussongflower2218]

Hi Scott! Thank you for the video. My husband and I grow our own food and will be selling plants 🌱 as well. Your video is most helpful. I have been mixing just peat moss and perlite and a little soil underneath sometimes but just the two part mix on the top. 😀 Thanks for confirming that for me. I am going to start moistening the mixture before though. Thanks for the tips.Happy gardening brother. 😉

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks for the nice comment. I'm so glad to have helped. Good luck with your plant sales.

[@noreenshahbaz2743]

Thank you for making this helpful video.

[@mohammedsharif9416]

Excellent god bless you for such good information

[@frankjames4743]

Very helpful video. Thank you

[@kengibbs3523]

Yeah I know I do that also and I will sterilize it before the seed goes in but thanks for the info.. Take care !!

[@angelschannel-intennesseeu8891]

Thank you so much for your video , it so helpful

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[@GardenerScott]

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[@pang-ngiavang1956]

Thank you for sharing your recipes! Great information!

[@jimato01]

Excellent instructional video.

[@GardenerScott]

Thank you, James.

[@future7ify]

This is perfect and exactly what I needed to know! Thank you so much for sharing! New subbie 🤗

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel!

[@jamestyrer6067]

Thanks for the information

[@davidrebocho2093]

I love and enjoy watching your videos find them very helpful. But one adjustment. Coconut coir is much cheaper then peat moss but even worse is peat moss is becoming an extinct item due to our over use and environment. So to save the plant more and to be even more organic I say coconut coir all day long Thank you gardener Scott

[@kansasgardener5844]

There are millions of acres of Peat boggs I don't know where everyone keeps coming up with this misinformation! Coir is way more expensive than peat moss and doesn't work near as good.

[@sharriceowens913]

Awesome video👌🏾

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Great video .thanks 👍👍👍👍

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Thank you. Amazing information.

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Thanks, awesome info. 🌼🌺🌸

[@3musketeershomestead62]

Great video very helpful!

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks.