How to start lettuce seeds, grow strong transplants and why we're NOT GROWING SALANOVA

[@tan2230]

For labels, I use old vinyl blinds. Just cut to length you like. You get hundreds out of 1 blind. I repurposed them when our dog broke a couple of them 😁

[@rondajones4573]

Tan, I have recently rescued a few sets from the trash bin and am going to use them for labels as well. :)

[@Sagir32]

Oooh! Genius!

[@bryanmalseed9920]

cut-up yogurt cups work really well too.

[@ICanHeartheVocal]

I learned the hard way that permanent marker disappears before the end of the season. Much better success with pencil.

[@tan2230]

Permanent marker does fade. Haven't tried pencil but I will this year. Have been using uv garden markers but kinda pricy so pencil...here I come! Thanks for sharing.

[@troyyarbrough]

Hey brother, don't be embarrassed by the mini greenhouse. I think it's pretty cool. For folks who do not have room for a full blown greenhouse, that would be ideal. Great job explaining everything. Love the vids and keep 'em coming.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you. Yeah, you are right, I shouldn't be embarrassed by it. I do say that you should always use what you have and what works. Glad you like the videos.

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

@@JoshSattinFarming I was wondering if you have a video on how you made that deck extension mini greenhouse?

[@JoshSattinFarming]

@@RoseThistleArtworks I don't. I really slapped it together. Its 4x8' plywood and I used 1/2" electrical PVC conduit to make the top. I used scrap greenhouse plastic and that's about it. If you ever use PVC for something like this you need to cover the PVC with duct tape or paint it because it will react with the PVC and break down.

[@laurarich2599]

I was coming here to say the same thing! I LOVE this idea!

[@sharonjennings1282]

@@JoshSattinFarming my small 5x10 greenhouse is made from Lucky Dog kennel panels and cattle panel bent over the top covered with greenhouses plastic! We used to raise German Shepherds so THAT'S what we had on hand! Love your channel. It is so realistic. Have a great farming year!

[@richmoore2672]

Please NEVER BE embarrassed !!! Your work is beautiful! Your making it work and making it happen! EVERYTHING YOU DOING IS AWESOME!!!

[@matthewbrown7573]

These videos are great thank you!! Will do any videos on the business side of things? I am curious about how you acquire clients, overhead, ROI, and crop turn around times. Do you market at all or is it word of mouth? What are the advantages/disadvantages of selling to family’s, co-op’s, and restaurants. Stuff like that! Thanks again keep up the good work!

[@Viva_la_natura]

Your presentation is clear, completely thorough, and humble... not to mention you have great gardening practices and I've been doing this long enough to appreciate the nuances. Nice work!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you. Glad you have been enjoying the videos.

[@thomasreto2997]

Thank you...I am a first timer, growing from seed to outside garden ( very small)...looking good...I got some stuff to grow, did the hardening off thing for the first time and direct sowed some seed as well...your place is looking good...looks like tons of success to me🌈🤙😃

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you. I'm glad you have been successful in your new gardening stuff. As long as you can grow stuff and eat, that's successful in my book!

[@donisenberg3032]

If you clean excess soil from your bench prior to watering, clean up is a lot easier.

[@noelleparris9451]

👍🏽smart

[@mathisrobinson9042]

Really clear video, thanks man. Appreciate you

[@129kittykati]

I really want a mini deck green house. Great idea

[@amandah8698]

Hehe, I made one of those mini green houses too for our seedlings we bring outside! We call it the 'acclimation table', because pretty much everything lives a week or two on it before being put in the ground/beds. 😊

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Awesome. That's pretty much how I use it too.

[@matprather5833]

I have watched all your videos now, lol. I found you on instagram and came to watch. You make some great videos.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you have been enjoying the videos. More to come!

[@matthewbrown7573]

Same here!

[@jeremybenoit759]

If you happen to be on a budget, empty egg cartons work well as planter trays.

[@crazyjncsu]

That’s some fine looking lettuce.

[@lashalllovett241]

If you want to keep that Green House....It's O.K. Your food looks healthy and you are doing your best with what you have to work with. Stay Motivated!!!!

[@Fattiapples]

Love this video! Thanks I didn’t know I Could use the 128 for tomato or 72 for squash I thought I had to use 50 cell or 3 inch pots! Doh so much soil wasted

[@brickovenfarmandfare8653]

I really like your content. Can't believe I didn't follow you before now. We're in Dahlonega Georgia. Not too far away. It's our first REAL year of farming, and battle with time constantly. Finally put a sign up on the road selling our peppers a couple of weeks ago. We sold $300 in bell peppers and sweet mini peppers so far. I'm ready to go full on with growing year round. Finishing up green houses and worm tunnels to start this leg of our journey. Thanks for being so honest and easy about things here. It helps.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Glad we connected and that you are liking the videos. Good luck with the farm!

[@marianamunoz6075]

Oh my gosh, I LOVE your homemade makeshift mini greenhouse! Thank you for sharing it with us! I’m making one just like yours 😉

[@janeteholmes]

Love your videos! Where did you get that pitcher from? It looks very useful. The mini greenhouse is great!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

I got it from a local Restaurant Depot. I bet any restaurant supply store would have something like that.

[@81jbear]

Can you do a video about your light setup in your garage? Thanks

[@JoshSattinFarming]

I talk about the lights in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqbHcml6rNloh7s

[@SC4RP]

You should always plan for the "But If Factor" This is enough but if.....

[@JohnMartinez-sm1sk]

You have great organization skills, it’s impressive great job my friend

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you!

[@sansomspressurecleaningpoo9519]

Thank you for your time . Nice job

[@VijayaBjoshi]

Hi Justin, I am from U. K. Stumbled on your videos & hooked on it. I am Beg, Borrow and Steel idea gardner. If you don't mind, I stealing your trellis idea. you tube is my teacher. You are awesome

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Glad you like the videos. Use anything that is useful, that's why I post stuff, for people to use.

[@scrissman30]

Mini green house, it dont have to be pretty, it just has to work. Your videos are awesome.. thank you sir, keep em up.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@duma.cosminosafiebine7576]

Grate to see you moving to KZbin, Planing to start my own farm next year, the content is really helpful. Thanks from Transilvania 😉

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Awesome! Thanks for following along. Lots more content to come.

[@melodyroberts9519]

I did a search but did not see one. Do you have a video on the ways to grow transplants under grow lights? I have problems with leggy transplants or they suddenly keel over and die. I was wondering what type of bulbs are best, space away from light, temp, etc. I guess I should add, this is mainly for growing transplants in the winter to be planted outside in the spring time. I do love your videos, especially since you are in the same zone as I am so it relates to me better. :) Thank you.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5nTZH-XhsuNndE

[@Locke19901]

Is this effort really better than direct sowing in the beds?

[@Lifegrowsonandon]

Yes because you may not have a spare bed at the time, and after 4 weeks you clear the bed and have lettuce transplants ready to go, whereas you would then have to sow direct and technically you lose that 4 weeks waiting for them to germinate.

[@rik80280]

Muir lettuce is the best! It grows in all kinds of weather, you get a huge yield, and it's got great crunch which people love. Magenta and cherokee are also great, but muir is so under-appreciated.

[@gracegood3661]

Thanks for that

[@JOSEPH-ck6st]

Absolutely brilliant lettuce!

[@tannerlane9669]

Literally a dream come true when someone is dropping info within the first 3 minutes normally other channels wait 15 minutes 😂😂😂

[@leifkemp]

Really enjoying your videos. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

[@gogogardener]

Just found your channel. Very well done.... lots of info and you get to the point with useful information. Thank you. I'm in S. Calif in a low desert suburban area. I just grow for my household, but am trying to take growing food more seriously and not just as a hobbyist as I have for 20 years. Yep. Still learning a lot from your channel, despite my 'experience'. I like your 'greenhouse' for transplants. I'd just use shade cloth instead, intending to get lettuce in earlier in the Fall. Gets so hot here that I can't fathom lettuce in the Summer, tho it would be great if I could. I do have one long bed with 4 - 4'X6' planters with a shade cloth over it, which may help me try it this year. I like Black Seeded Simpson and Deer Tongue, when I grow through our mild Winter. BSSimpson is reasonably heat tolerant.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thanks. Glad you have been liking my videos and finding them useful. Try the Muir lettuce variety. It is pretty amazing year round. Ray Tyler of Rose Creek Farm uses shade cloth for 1-2 weeks in the field after transplanting his lettuce. Maybe give that a try. Thanks for watching!

[@tinatarr]

Me again. I am starting again to attempt to have a good garden. we dont have a hoop house and really not anything yet. I do have a hanging grow light that has multiple long bulbs in it. So for starters I have that to start my seeds. Growing right now for my husband and I and maybe some to share and toss to chickens and rabbits. So I need to start small and slow and build. any tips on this. I want to have success here in northern Michigan. I live on 1 1/3 acres. Your tips are appreciated. Thanks.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@meredith3588]

Atlanta, GA here, I only grow for my family but I have never grown lettuce in the summer because it bolts in the heat using the cut and come again method. Is your method successful because you cut the whole plant, harvesting for restaurants, before it bolts? I'm enjoying your videos , especially your chickens and trellising.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

With a lot of greens in the summer it is important to time the harvest to get it before it bolts. What greens you grow and the varieties make a big difference too. I also run the irrigation several times a day to try and keep the leaves cooler. I'm glad you have been enjoying my videos. Thanks for watching!

[@ciclodiva65]

Greetings from the Pacific Northwest! First heard of you on the Gold Shaw podcast...love what you're doing. I'm inspired to start a new way of growing my gardens. Great videos - keep them coming!

[@justinmegannoel9097]

Don't be embarrassed about your nursery it looks great and it works right that's all you need. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your journey.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@mauriceaitken4689]

@@JoshSattinFarming Maurice for Jamaica love wat your doing

[@dandan8333]

Appreciate the way you explain for all growers to relate to this subject!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you! Glad you like the videos.

[@teepelldk]

I really like the mini greenhouse project, think it's pretty neat and effective. Excellent video and you make planting a lot of seeds look easy!

[@carolinerose5743]

I like it too! In fact, I want to build one.

[@tracypilcher7655]

I love the mini-greenhouse on the back deck! This is exactly what I've been thinking of doing to my full sun south facing deck. I'm just getting started and learning about micro-greens and market gardening. I think this would be a great first project for me this spring! Thanks again.

[@jenniferturner7293]

Another good video with great details! Thanks!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@DanRich01]

Thanks, you explain things more practically and effectively for me than what I'm used to watching from others

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. Glad you like the videos and thanks for watching!

[@mishalea]

Like your outdoor counter!!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thanks! I actually built it mostly out of the wood from an old children's play structure that was left on the property when we bought our house.

[@Sagir32]

I love your hardening off table! Thanks for the idea.

[@frenchweewee4444]

Great video! Where do you get your seeds from? I'm in the Fayetteville area & looking to by them in bulk versus the seed packets.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

There are links in the description of the video for the seeds mentioned in the video. Besides that, I get most of my seeds from: www.johnnyseeds.com/ www.fedcoseeds.com/seeds/ www.highmowingseeds.com/

[@99cornisland]

I enjoy your videos seems a little more reality and simple things work without buying this 600 dollar gadget and that 600 dollar gadget. Thank you for keeping it real man. Just a quick question is do you make a living at your market garden or do you have a day job like i have to have :)

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you. I am using this income to help support my family. My wife does have a full-time job too.

[@Freakontheway]

Thank you for sharing! Don't feel embarrassed by the little nursery, it's brilliant! We will definitely build something like that, since we don't have space for anything big really. So thank you for the example ;) Take care, greetings from The Netherlands, Diana

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@ryanwillett728]

Great video! Thanks, I'm not far from you, would love to meet sometime.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Cool! We are hoping to do tours and workshops here on the farm at some point this summer.

[@didanz100]

Just found your channel and like your style. Am currently on a bio char crusade and have made my first batch of about 30gal and and trying a 10% Mix. I note not many experiencesd Growers use it.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thanks. I don't have any experience with biochar. Check out Nature's Always Right on KZbin. Steven has been using some. kzbin.info/door/ejgtTHroWI5sF_2-fuiF4Q

[@ubuntunewb]

Consider using tape and sharpie for your dates, so that you can extend the usage and not have a lot of marked out dates on your plant identifications sticks. Essentially 1 piece of tape with the date, then a second piece of clear tape to "waterproof" the sharpie.

[@smathe3]

Awesome. Greetings from Greenville, SC. Where do you get your pelleted seeds?

[@JoshSattinFarming]

We get them from Johnny's Selected Seeds.

[@sunkisshomesteadgardens9997]

I agree with you plant one seed Per cell it just makes sense and saves a lot of time

[@sindyrheaume410]

hey great video we love ow you keep simple and straightforward, were new subscribers to your channel and were watching you from andalucia spain. keep up the good work

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you. Glad you like the videos and thanks for watching!

[@amyschaefer1140]

Not a thing wrong with your greenhouse. It works!

[@jacques-ldube2921]

Hi Josh, great videos, well explained. Do you have any slug problems with lettuce when growing in the garden? Thank you for sharing your kowledge.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. We don't have a huge slug problem. I just remove them when I see them.

[@judatyler7420]

I enjoyed the video I'm in zone 8 what zone are you in, tried lettuce last year didn't do so well because of the bug's. Last year was my first year trying to learn how to garden any suggestions for a beginner

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Great video that will help me a lot I love your channel your an excellent teacher and I appreciate every video you made it helps feed my family and hopefully I’ll be able to help feed my community someday soon giving you watch time because it’s my way of giving back have a blessed day friend

[@toldt]

Knowing this was from a couple of years ago and you are much farther along now, I really appreciate seeing how you got started, including things like your nursery that you seemed to be embarrassed by. It gives me great ideas starting out.

[@utebischoff4654]

Awesome video :)))) . What about if you don't hang grow lights? A sunny window? Thanks for all you do:)

[@AnenLaylle7023]

I farm in South Carolina. Salanova is not a southern lettuce. I grew it twice and had problems both times. If you are in the South try Brentwood, Ezrilla, Tropicana, and as mentioned, Muir.

[@garydenner6253]

Dam that blower was annoying mate, but very informative video. Keep up the good work mate from Gazza in Australia 🇦🇺

[@tinyhouseatknottypines6754]

I watch your channel a lot and have watched the newer video on soil blocks. Watched this one today and realized it was from a few years ago. You have really made great moves & awesome progress. I am just getting started on our property. My husband & I are Chef and had a restaurant in New Orleans. We've been building a cabin and workshop on a 14 acer property in Mississippi in anticipation of getting our of the restaurant game. Closed the restaurant in New Orleans after Hurricane Ida damage in August 2021 and now living full time on our property. I build a small 12 x 8 greenhouse on the side of my garden shed and stating seeds for my 1st grow season. Building raised beds in one area and looking into a grant to get a long high tunnel. Love you work and taking notes to hope to be a small farmer one day. It's great to have someone inspiring like you to learn from. Kinsey Varas Wesson, MS

[@johnwahlers3363]

Thanks for the video bud I've never grown lettuce and this was very informative. I'm curious is this your full time job? I had to laugh because in the video I noticed your chickens and ducks right next to your garden. Hahahaha, just like mine. I would love to do this full time it's very fulfilling to grown things. Who do you sell to?

[@JoshSattinFarming]

I do not have another job. I deliver weekly boxes to families and sell to chefs. Glad you like the video and thanks for watching!

[@jasonbaumgartner8595]

This was a very good video. Looking forward to more videos.

[@caseydesotell9211]

Brother, have you heard about KNF/JADAM? This method could help you out and save on cash

[@pamt8430]

That mini greenhouse on the deck is great!! great info

[@stuartdoran7626]

Watching this video yet again. This was the first Josh Sattin video I ever watched over a year ago. Liked and subscribed on that first watch and have enjoyed and learnt from your videos ever since.

[@chrisj9684]

Love all the detail, thanks for another great video man.

[@sandyb1184]

Very informative, thank you! You present very well, I'm learning so much!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@GezXavierMansfield]

Hay Josh - really like the half mini hoop you have on the deck for hardening off. Lettuce looks ace! Thanks so much for your tut ;)

[@thefrenchgardener1865]

Terrific video. I use and reuse old white venetian blinds that I find in thrift stores for a $1 for identification in my beds. I cut them up into 5" long pieces with. point on one end. Just a suggestion.

[@rscottwilson1]

Thanks for the great info. We're also in really hot and humid climate.

[@smeeagain3102]

Lettuce kneel and pray!😉👍🏻

[@phatalextran]

damn that look awesome. quick question do you fertilize it before transplant? look so green and so large after a few weeks

[@HeatherHasToStartSomewhere]

Very helpful. Thank you for the details!

[@johnnywriight]

Great video. Ton of info. Thank you!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@GoldShawFarm]

Great stuff, dude!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thanks Morgan!

[@ZrubekFamily]

It looks like you're about at the scale to need a seeder. Have a look at this. greeneville.tennessee.edu/research/poorboy.html It was designed for tobaco seeding but will work for any pelleted seed.

[@russelimvu7802]

Hi bro how does u fertilized the seedlings from seeds, what u does used can u share it with me

[@frankirwin2377]

Good video Josh. I'm enjoying.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you!

[@mirlamurillo3473]

Really enjoying your channel. Just found you. Ty for the content.

[@timsumrall6782]

Thanks for your efforts, Josh! Really digging your videos. Can you recommended a source for trays? I'm having trouble finding a decent deal on 128's at 1.25 deep. Thanks again!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

I don't have a good source right now. I was buying them from Second Sun Gardening but they closed.

[@timsumrall6782]

@@JoshSattinFarming Thanks. I went with Harris Seeds. I little cheaper then Amazon even after free shipping and I got what I wanted rather than what they are selling.

[@crystalrivers2102]

Once you put your transplant outside to harden do you leave it outside for the 5 days or do you bring them back in at night?

[@Tiki71]

Have you tried putting saran wrap on the top of the trays? I did all my seeds with that this year and it kept the soil moist and got GREAT germination in combination with heating mats. Thanks for the farm course too. Really found it useful.

[@thegravityrebel]

Dude! I love your videos!!! Keep going please!!!

[@gregholl5011]

Variety choice: Look what way everyone else is going and run the other way!

[@micksbackyardaquaponics1408]

That was a great video clip there and we're do you get your letters seed from 👍

[@JoshSattinFarming]

www.johnnyseeds.com/

[@gardens4me966]

@@JoshSattinFarming I heard Cherokee, Magenta and one more? What was that? I am in southeastern PA and we also have had hot humid summers. Thanks. Your vids are great...I could stay inside all day and watch and NOT go out and weed my little home garden!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

@@gardens4me966You're welcome. Muir. There are links in the video description. Thanks for watching!

[@EggersnBacon]

I'm a new subscriber. Great videos, I'll be going through and watching lots of them.

[@lorrainecostanzo9092]

How do you keep the slugs and slaters from eating your seedlings

[@wojtek8823]

Oh man, you didnt see mine "do it fast, do it cheap" nursery, its even nastier :D

[@tayloradams4207]

If you use a dustpan for a scoop and fill the trays right in the dirt box itll save you a bit of time

[@nirupaempirala5552]

Hi , where are you from ? Do you alone handle your whole farm doing all the works from start to end ?

[@sharongeorge4096]

If you take two or three trays that are stacked together and press them over the top you can dibble the whole thing at once 😉

[@kimkeef7507]

Have you ever tried using an empty tray to make the dibbles in the soil?

[@lakshmiannamalai3968]

Very informative and thanks for sharing your experience, one question do you reuse your trays?? Whats the life of the trays??

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Yes, I re-use the cell flats several times. The life varies a lot based on the quality of the tray and how they are handled.

[@diegoabrahamvirulagarcia5108]

Increible¡ gracias por compartir la técnica y la informacion¡¡¡

[@pangtou9733]

This is perfect! Thank you

[@matthewfulton1532]

How long did it take for it to be ready to transplant

[@soulschooling2153]

What lights is he using? And does he have a heater in the garage while the seeds are germinating?

[@karenrouth2056]

Just stumbled across you in middle of a sleepless night! Really enjoyed your clear and informative videos I’ve watched so far! Have subscribed and look forward to learning more!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

I'm glad you have been enjoying the videos and finding them helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@bluebarnranch7591]

Hey Josh where do you buy your mulch? Thank you

[@tinatarr]

Have just found you on the Tube and subscribed. I have enjoyed the videos I have seen. I am trying to get a better turn out to gardening over all. Do you take a more organic approach to gardening? Thanks for the time and effort you take in making the videos.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Glad you have enjoyed the videos. My farm is not certified organic, but we don't use any pesticides or herbicides and only uses natural inputs. Thanks for watching!