How to Seed Start Peas Indoors & Have Transplant Ready Peas in 2-3 Weeks: No Acclimation Needed!

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[@dylanpollard350]

FIRST LOVE YOU GARY CAN'T WAIT FOR SPRING

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[@amythinks]

I took a chance and started peas indoors despite the package instructions. I could have direct-sown (California 9b) but I thought they would germinate more quickly inside. I actually used your smaller cells. I was worried about my renegade ways. After 3 weeks, I took them outside to plant them. The mix fell apart. The roots were bare. I touched them all kinds. I put them in the ground. They are absolutely fine. They're doing great.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They are hardy. Years ago information said dont start indoors. I was like why. They can take abuse. California is very nurturing for peas. Going into colder areas you also get temp change shock, so a little more gentler can helps but as you demonstrated they can take it. The bigger cells do give them more space for more root growth and such. The key is not to have them break pulling them out of the container. I mean really break. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@susanmyer1]

My peas seeds came in the mail today. Thanks Gary. I will be starting them tomorrow. So excited.

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[@Xsksnssjccxghb]

This video came out the perfect time.

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[@stephenmoberg8807]

I’ve been planting peas per your instructions for the past 2 seasons with great success ! Thanks again - you’re the bomb!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Awesome

[@ivahihopeful]

Just tucked in my pea transplants into a few cozy corners today. Going to put more in starters. For me, this is the best way to do most of my plants, including peas. They transplant terrifically. I’ll go ahead and add something I also do which I see no one else doing. I do the same thing with my carrots! I know people say they don’t transplant well, but mine do. I’m gentle with them and do it a certain way, but it works great!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So I am still one that rarely but sometimes says carrots are best seeded outdoors. But I think I will start some in cells and stop saying that. Beets do well in cells and so do peas and lots of people say it cant be done. So ill take carrots off that list. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@barbararichmond6522]

When you transplant your carrots do you put them in the ground? I am just starting my garden this year and have started some seeds. I am not going to be able to plant much at all in the ground. Am going to use buckets and pots but am open to any good ideas for container transplanting, especially for the root veggies.

[@ivahihopeful]

@@barbararichmond6522 totes and pools ... I use recycled mushroom containers from the grocery store (with drainage poked) to make little planting beds in fine seed starting mix. When carrots get about an inch or two tall, I use water to gently tease the roots apart or sometimes gentle thumping on the root ball works to break them apart. I use soil mix to plant them out, in which are no big chunks, amended with things like vermiculite and perlite, and I plant them in either 18 gallon storage totes or kiddie pools, depending on carrot length, which have drainage holes. I just use my hand to reach down into the soil and push it over, creating a little pocket. I put each plant in, then close soil back around it at about the level it was already growing. I space them a few inches apart, like the pattern on a number five dice, 6 rows of three or 5 rows of four in a tote. They look like they were sown there. Everything I grow, I start inside because that’s the only thing that works due to torrential rains and other factors. Let me know if I can help. It works for me. We’ve been eating perfect carrots using this method, once I figured out the best time to plant them.

[@ivahihopeful]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN I usually sow them in a mushroom tray, but I have also, this season, done some in cells. My six packs have big holes at the bottom that make it easy to push them out without harming the roots. I hope when you try yours they do well.

[@barbararichmond6522]

@@ivahihopeful Thank you so much for taking the time to give me all of that info! I have so much to learn, love the idea of the recycled mushroom containers! I’m sure I’ll have more questions. Appreciate it!

[@stephenmoberg8807]

I’ve been planting peas the past two seasons with great success- you’re the best !

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@stevensgagarden7587]

Really enjoy the content. This will be my second year gardening… excited to hopefully improve on last year with everything I’ve learned from you and other tubers. Really enjoy the channel. Im about an hour north east of Atlanta.

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[@yassineelhamdi9937]

I really love your videos. This is my first comment but am watching practically all your videos. You are a master. I love how simple and easy you share the information. I am starting a small garden this year following all your advice. Thank you again for all you do.

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[@rebeccamorris1032]

My pea seeds came in. I am using your method with the paper cups today!

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[@happypappy]

I really like this! I’m in Zone 6b in Missouri! I’m eager to get my peas in earlier this year, and many more than previous years. This is great info. My favorite peas now are Lillian’s Caseload Peas from Baker Creek-best homegrown peas I’ve had since childhood! Thank you for you very detailed step-by-step videos this year. I’m recommending them to others. Your book was also given to me for Christmas. I’m halfway through and really enjoying it!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks so much and I am glad you enjoy the book. Very appreciated. I recommend experiment with peas too... get some out earlier than you think. Just see how they do and that helps you figure out your starting time. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@karthik_sivakumar]

Mark, I am also in zone 6b, when do you usually start peas outdoors in this zone? Do we need to wait for the nighttime temperatures to be above 50 degrees?

[@happypappy]

@@karthik_sivakumar I don’t think I got mine in until late March or even April last year. This year, I’m going to try to do some winter sowing in 2 liter bottles in February and get them in my raised beds in the middle of March, then do a succession planting direct sow in late March. Gonna do more research, but those are my thoughts right now. Gary encourages me to experiment and it sounds like peas are one of the safest things to start early!

[@karthik_sivakumar]

@@happypappy yes, I got in my radishes and carrots at the beginning of March last year and I had a great harvest, hopefully, peas would stay the same as the radishes too

[@janking2762]

We live in zone 6b and start spring peas indoors, like you. Nearly 100% germination, vs 30% if you are lucky, starting them outside in April. The transplants mature much better before our increasingly hot summers arrive. We have better luck with direct seeding in August, as the soil is warm. Be generous with the water in August and September.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Its the cold and damp outside that rots peas so an inside germination of 2 weeks or so, really helps. As you mention August is better for that reason. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@karthik_sivakumar]

Jan, when do you start indoors and transplant outside? Is there a minimum nighttime temperature to look for?

[@shirleyk623]

Yeah!!! It finally got cold in Florida. Not for me, I'm cold, but for my peas (that I got from your seed shop) are finally starting to produce. I'm glad you said they could withstand a frost. I was a little concerned. We're going to have a frost this weekend. I hope they make it.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Ah nice to hear. I would imagine peas are a December to March crop there. The leaves can take a frost. The pods and flowers can get some damage but thats a severe frost. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@candiwallace6605]

Always a pleasure Gary❤🙃🥰🌱

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[@AlexandriaAndrews3]

I am definitely going to be doing this... like tomorrow. Thanks for the tips!

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[@Tee_Dawg1]

Once again, this is great. I'm in 7b as well, so I'll make a few yogurt cups today. I have snow peas, first time growing them.

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[@shanewest7731]

I'm trying kitchen roll tubes for peas and beans this year, they are quite sturdy but should break down during the season. Always an interesting watch Gary. Cheers!!!

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[@whatsup848]

Perfect timing. Had no luck starting them last fall on 8a.

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[@unclefreddy2009]

First I love your channel and have ordered from your before. One comment: it’s tough when you have 5-10 videos on the same subject over the years to decide which one to use. I started my peas indoors this year but made a critical mistake: don’t use peat pots! I should have broken them up when transplanting because I’m pretty sure that’s why my peas are still small plants despite being in the ground here in New England. Lesson learned

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[@tonkabear2369]

I wish there was a guy like you with a channel in the Midwest. You are fantastic w/o the BS.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well my last frost date is May 15. If yours is, say June 15, follow me 4 weeks after I start and do things. The principles are the same. If I start tomatoes April 15 indoors, you start them May 15 indoors. The a Midwest gardeners would have tips I can't give you. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@Tee_Dawg1]

I planted my peas on the 21st of Feb in yogurt containers. It's the 27th, and one plant is 2 inches tall already. I probably left it inside too long. Only one seed germinated so far, and I was waiting for the other one to come up. Well, I'm gonna put these 2 cups outside and see what happens, hopefully they make it.

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[@yvencia1150]

Great video and thank you for sharing.

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[@jasonhall3617]

Enjoyed the video (as always). In looking for containers, I came across some biodegradable egg cartons that I have been saving. They may be a bit shallow - but figured it was worth the risk since they will be going out in a relative short period of time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and findings!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@pamelamercado6902]

I used egg crates the ones that there's like five dozen in they work really well for me

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[@jackiehorsley9263]

I am still going through my seeds to see witch seeds I want to plant Indoors but I well definitely keep your tips In mind

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[@jimfischer4703]

Thank you!

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[@susietonniges8904]

Gary, not pea related but your onion plants look so nice. Mine look kind of sick. Have them under lights too.

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[@TheEbc123]

Do you ever use an inoculant for the peas, to introduce nitrogen fixing bacteria?

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[@barbararichmond6522]

When you transplant the peas how deep should the container be? I grow mostly in containers.

[@brendablanton5181]

Great content as always. Starting my peas tonight. Can you do the same with other frost hardy things? Lettuce, greens, etc? I was thinking of starting them inside then putting outside after they get started

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@mariaanderson6503]

😍😍thank you 🥰

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[@jamessteffens8337]

I've been saving paper towels rolls and toilet paper rolls, then cutting them in half and towl rolls to match. Is that ok to use to start seeds?

[@yeevita]

Yes, I cut a slit on one side, to make it easier for the plant to expand if I plant the whole thing in the soil, or to remove the seedling if I am just planting the seedling. I have also taken to folding the rolls, so they make a square instead of circle. They fit better in my outer containers as squares. Just crush them flat, open, then crush them flat again and fold as square. I don't even bother folding a bottom like I used to. I just use a bigger container, containing a bunch of rolls.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@spatin51]

Do the same rules apply if I am starting some peas for a fall garden? I'm starting these around the end of August in Zone 5b, Colorado Springs

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[@clb2196]

This is great, I always heard to never start peas inside. Just want to make sure I follow, you let them germinate inside, then leave them in the containers outside 7-10 days then in the ground? So I would start them about 2 weeks before I expect my ground to be workable. Is it riskier to have them in pots outside if we have surprise colder weather than expected? Or if that's in the forecast just bring them in for the night?

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Me too, until I tried years ago to great success. You got the plan. Id bring them in if its not a light frost. Bring them in for 1 night or every night is fine too. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@maryharris4404]

I'm in zone 5b. I just planted my seeds inside. Would I be able to put them out after the 7 days? It's March 29th. I plan to put them into containers, wasn't sure if its too cold.

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[@jenniferlee7555]

Question for you- I've grown sweet pea flowers and have soaked the seeds before planting. I will be growing eating peas this year. Is it necessary to soak the seeds before planting?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@kathymickle6915]

I live in zone 5b can I do this now and transfer to a large container kept in a unheated greenhouse?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

An unheated green house still can have prolonged freezes, If light frost is around, yes. If its prolonged, Id wait. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@william7268]

Hello, this would be my first season starting a garden. I'm planning on doing raised bed. have question; would grass fed horse manure and topsoil be ok to use? Thank you for the informative vids!!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Congrats on your first year. So the key with manures is that they are fully broken down or they continue to compost in your beds and can take nitrogen from the soil. if the manure is over 1 year old, it is fine to use. Its also good to put at bottom of bed and cover. Good luck. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@cynthiafisher9907]

William Make sure the hay that was fed to the horses has not been sprayed with an herbicide to kill broadleaf weeds. There has been a lot of damage done to gardens from horse manure. The herbicide is able to withstand the composting process

[@william7268]

It’s still fresh they said about 3 weeks old. All natural, no additives or pesticides. By the way I’m in southern MD. Thanks for the help

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@william7268 Ok, that’s good. You would need to compost the manure in the elements for a year before you use it, or put it at the bottom of a deep bed and cover it with a lot of soil so the roots of the plants don’t touch it. Otherwise, it will burn the plants, it’s too concentrated. If you can get rabbit manure, you can use that straight and fresh. Happy gardening!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yeah that needs to breakdown. If you have a compost pile, toss it in there. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@michaelmangieri8686]

I am from Long Island, NY I don't think putting anything outside now would live. What do you mean by outside? In shed or really out in the weather?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well this is early. You do this when they could go in the ground otherwise they sit in the trays for months. Do this in late March/April in your area. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@tthappyrock368]

After the peas go outside, do you put them under a row cover at night for the remaining days before transplanting?

[@ivahihopeful]

I would if there were going to be a freeze, but I’m no expert.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It depends on your area and temps. Very mild frost, I wouldn't worry. Prolonged night freeze, Id bring them in. Row cover is a fine place just to keep them. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@vj563]

So start them inside, once germinated put them outside still in their containers? Or can I just transplant them into a pot outside?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

About this size indoors. Thats about 1 week. Another 1 week or so outside in the containers. If a bad freeze is coming bring them in of course but they can take mild frost. After 2 or 3 weeks in the pots, plant them where you wish. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@vj563]

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[@leonakofoed289]

Can you trim pea shoots and still plant them out?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You could but if you are, you started them a bit to early. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@leonakofoed289]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN I had heard the shoots were good in salads… but didn’t want to waste them if I didn’t care for them. Double win if I can have them for both. Thanks for replying.

[@jessicasand9381]

Gary would this work for black eyed peas/cowpea?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@CyrusTheGreatKing]

Hi, I have a question, I have 2 female zucchini flowers that opened 2 days ago, there was no male flower to hand pollinate them, I feel the male flower may open tomorrow, can I still hand polinate female flowers after 3 days? Does it produce fruit?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I never tried but in theory yes. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@carlacrawley449]

I make paper pots out of newspaper. depending on the size paper to pot.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They get a little fragile but I like them. As I dont really move them till planting Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@laurajenkins6009]

Do you soak your pea seeds overnight first?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I dont. Never have. Well I tested it and found it was much better. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

My peas grew all winter but no pods yet. I thought they were a winter crop for me in 9a new to growing peas I didnt know any better lol

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thats how you learn Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Thanks for the info I do love growing in fabric pots, and seed collecting! Gotta have em all

[@yeevita]

They should be fine. I have some plants that overwintered and am also starting new ones. The older plants have put on tons of flowers and even produced a few peas. They survived my zone 8b fine and looks like they will have lots of peas once the weather warms up. I try to shake them periodically, just in case, since it is not consistently warm enough for full insect activity, though I have seen a few flies and solitary bees on warmer days. Once it gets too warm for them, I eat the whole plant, or at least the tender leaves and ends.

[@jtharp9265]

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[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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