How To Start Seeds Indoors

[@moe331]

I write numbers on my cups to keep track of what is in each, plant date, germination date, etc. That works great for smaller garden with lots of variety, like mine. I like the camera work 😁

[@mermaidwe2743]

I love playing in the dirt. 💝💝💝

[@stickyshakepondyfroggy9047]

This video is helpful for me. I started growing orange pumpkins from seed in a small plastic container with a wet cloth towel at the bottom. Maybe I can have a mini pumpkin patch this summer and fall. I will let you know how my pumpkin plants do.

[@urokira]

northern NJ future grower here. great video, and tips. it's been years since i've had an active garden....... cannot wait to start again! thanks!

[@mysoutherngardeningjourney]

Using the last average frost date as a guide: you need to gauge the current weather and weather forecast, as well. If winter seems to be going later than usual, than you want to wait for 2 or 3 wks (at least) after the last average frost date to put out frost-tender plants like tomatoes, peppers, and cukes. Some gardeners recommend waiting those 2 extra weeks regardless, just in case. PS - Agreed about not transplanting plants 2-3 times. Something that took me about 3 yrs to figure out: start in a bigger pot, then that's not necessary. PPS - I've never used an innoculant, and I always have an 80%+ germination rate (often 100% as long as seeds are viable).

[@CHR478]

I’m very new to gardening, like I just planted some seeds yesterday. I thought it was going to be easy and I just had to throw some seeds in dirt😜. What does “last frost date” mean? I live in clovis ca.

[@danielfisch655]

Your brother did a great job filming and thanks for the info.

[@dennisst.germaine3497]

Great job on this video! Excellent teaching video! Here's to the Prigioni Brothers!

[@BACKYARDGARDENER]

Your brother did an excellent job filming

[@jamesprigioni]

Nice! I’ll make sure to let him know you said that 😁👍

[@ConscientiousOmnivore]

+1 kudos for your brother! He does a great job.

[@barese420]

Awesome video my friend big thumbs up👍👍👍 Happy Sunday👌💕

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Barese I appreciate the support 😁

[@winterbloom1000]

Hi James, can you please explain how you made the leaf compost? How long it took to become ready and how you treated it? Thank you! I love that method because it is so ready available, it does not cost anything and so simple! Learning from you all kinds of things :-) Thanks again.

[@meleakua]

I was curious about that too, or if there's a video about the leaf mold process already!

[@reepurpose8712]

You give really helpful information. Thank you

[@iPodFayne]

Thanks for the soil clumping info, I think that explains some issues I've had in the past with some seeds

[@jamesprigioni]

Your welcome my friend. Nice!! I hope that leads you to better success in the future 😁

[@donnabrooks1173]

Love it!!! Thank you.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jaquiobear]

Thanks! That was really helpful & informative.🍅

[@jamesprigioni]

Awesome!! Your welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@codetwoAJ]

Great seed starting vid and camera work!

[@jamesprigioni]

Thank you Aaron!! 😁👍

[@mariopetkovski1468]

VERY GOOD video.Full of INFO ... thanks James ^_^

[@jamesprigioni]

Your welcome Jaro, I’m glad you found value in it 😁

[@ryanduzand2631]

Dude you are crushing it. Glad I found your channel, I have plans to start a food forest here within a few years and I'm going to soak up all your videos. Love how you cite other experts sometimes, shows you're still aggressively studying yourself.

[@susanrunyon2483]

Good, helpful info as usual. Thanks

[@jamesprigioni]

I’m glad you enjoyed it Susan, thanks for your support. 😁😁

[@ConscientiousOmnivore]

Hi James. Still catching up man... this should be a big help for me next year. Thanks for posting such a great detailed explanation!

[@CleoCastonguay47]

Thanks for sharing this info James... :) Please keep us updated to see how well the tomato plants are growing...

[@PharmSilver]

Good stuff James. I’m zone 5b but due to trees and sun angles my front yard is more like zone 6. Back yard more like zone 5. Planting out bare root strawberries tomorrow and dwarf Asian pear bare root trees Tuesday !

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks! That stinks but it’s good that you are observant enough to realize that and make the necessary changes, that’s all it takes to be a great gardener. Yes!!! Both of those are amazing choices!!! 👌😁

[@ourgardeningchannel3094]

Where did you find your perenials from? I am looking for reputable companies

[@craigronaldinho8279]

Thanks for the video

[@AndrewCastellanoReal]

Very well done video

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Andrew I appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@universalgardener333]

Another great video! I am going to look for the Happy Frog soil at my store. Great filming James' brother! :)

[@jamesprigioni]

Thank you Cindy! Nice, it’s good stuff 👌

[@chrisj9684]

Very helpful video, thanks man!

[@jamesprigioni]

Your welcome Chris, I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@roykaren1]

Great job guys love your videos:)

[@dancingcedar]

Very helpful detailed tips..I can see that they will help me avoid problems I have had in the past....thank you. Sharing on Facebook.

[@jamesprigioni]

Awesome!! I’m glad you found value in the video. Very cool, that helps spread the message of food freedom 😁👍

[@utahcounty4041]

Great information! Thanks so much for sharing it!

[@LondonWorms]

Great video and information. Thanks for sharing 😊👍

[@robertmattner6610]

James I really like the detail you discussed about Black Leaf Mulch and Happy frog soil . That will be my plan in two months It's now 1/14/22. Another great training . I am at such a Dilemma deciding what and how much to plant.... The issue is that I converted my grass yard to a Permaculture Wood chip base November 1, 2021. I do not know if it will be ready for planting veggies. ALSO , the trees will be fine . I hope soil conversion happens in 6 months . What do you think??? Hugs for Tuck😁

[@kenpepperbenton4579]

Great video James!! I'm going to share this one on my facebook

[@jamesprigioni]

Awesome Ken!! That really helps the channel! I appreciate the support my friend 😁👊

[@simpleman6591]

Great video, thanks

[@jamesprigioni]

Your welcome my friend. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😁

[@corralesman]

Thank you for all the info James!

[@NorthernThaiGardenGuy]

My most favorite annual! Great work my bro! :D

[@jamesprigioni]

Sooo delicious aren’t they. Thanks bro 😁👊

[@rauljimenez8132]

I like the one cup only and from that cup, right to the ground. What size cup?

[@illinoisduderanch3289]

Great video and really like your set up. Started my tomato seeds and 90% germinated. Started them in flats with heating mat and bottom water. Will need to transplant into bigger cups soon as the 2nd set of true leaves are starting to grow. With all of the cups you have for starting seeds, how long does it take you to cut those holes in the bottom of all those cups with a razor? That has to be quite time consuming I would think but I like the idea of being able to reuse those cups for several seasons. Thank you for the video, very informative.

[@condensermike]

Smart! Thanks!

[@ThundermanDeadEndScribes]

I always wondered who was filming.

[@christinafurlow6815]

Is it okay if you just direct sow in the ground or a container? I would like to grow tomatoes in the late spring because I don’t really have a lot of light in my house that would grow plant well. I don’t mind getting a later crop. It just seems better than constantly transplanting plants. I also live in Jersey.

[@Ncantes]

Would love to see a behind the scenes show.

[@jem42670]

I am also in New Jersey, I don't know where can I get "Black Leaf Mulch"?

[@gingerfield1089]

James, where is your link to purchase stuff on Amazon? I want to buy some of that potting soil you recommend

[@pacificpermaculture]

Great video again ! ! One thing you could do to make it pop more though.Video the close ups of your hands,the cup,the window separately(and more closeup). Then edit them into sequence.I'm not if you can do it without having to narrate over the top though.

[@toddpowellsr7018]

Will my grow light work in my house. I want to use 4 full spectrum 40 watt bulbs in 2 totes? With clip lights to keep them around 2 inches away from seeds

[@rlopez18m]

So for your leaf mulch, you just throw leaves into a bin and it decomposes naturally? Do you stir it? Do you add anything like water at all?

[@titanart6225]

Good day James, I have a silly question, is there a time that is too early to fill containers with your container soil mix or fill new raised beds with your fresh soil mixture? If I’m over a month from planting outdoors (zone 7a), will the soil life loose nutrients and minerals essential to the plants by filling the containers & beds too early? Should I wait just before planting season to put fresh soil in these containers & raised bed or is okay to fill them early before planting season begins in my zone?

[@charronfamilyconnect]

Can you add fully composted sheep manure in my indoor starter plants pots or would that be a contamination concern? Thanks!

[@jamesprigioni]

I wouldn’t add that until the plants had a few true leaves. I know it’s fully composted but any manures can be to “hot” for young seedlings. 😁

[@TrainFlood]

What temp is your greenhouse when you’ve put the sprouted seedlings on the ground?

[@VeganChiefWarrior]

have u managed to get compost to be a standalone potting soil yet? its the coolest idea only problem is it doesn't work as amazing as youd expect

[@martinchavez1696]

Great video.... I want to start seeding for the first time, I live in sunny west Texas temps are already close to 80 degrees. Do you recommend that I start my seeds outside? Should they still be covered? How often should I water them? Thank you for sharing

[@stevieM82]

Hi James! With those last seeded trays; don't they need light to sprout? Or is it ok to place them in the light once the seeds have sprouted? Good job on the filming from your brother! 👍🏻

[@calhoun1968]

Yes, it is nice with a camera man at times. I'd suggest getting a small and a medium soil blocker, no more cups and less stress on the seedlings. www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-supplies/seed-starting-supplies/soil-block-makers/ Great video James. Peace, Love and Light my friend!!!

[@crawfish3898]

3:23 So are you saying there is mycorrhizal fungi in the soil or no? Really couldn't tell!

[@michellespear6661]

Is there a reason people don't use topsoil to start seeds? I know it can be heavy, but with a mulch garden, mine is light and fluffy, even though the underlying soil is clay.

[@christianhansen3292]

CIAO James so what kinda bugs exist in your garden i wondering besides ants and the praying mantis u transplanted? do u feel they all have a place? if i had the mantis i am thinking the yard lizards might get to them! i take the seeds directly to the soil thats probably wrong.

[@GARDENSTATEGARDENER]

Where in NJ are you located

[@jamesprigioni]

I’m located in Ocean County 😁

[@GARDENSTATEGARDENER]

I am located in Jackson. I would love to. Can’t with you sometime

[@simplegrower5838]

Just curious, why don't you use your own seeds especially of those annuals you plant year after year?

[@aslhavardhomestead155]

What is an innoculent?

[@ClearTheDeck]

Google 'inoculant'

[@melissacerda5294]

Just came across your videos. Awesome job! Also, will you marry me? 😂

[@safiraheard5472]

Germinating tomato seeds is frustrating for me. Do they do better in light or darkness? I can't get them to gem to save my life 😢

[@amazingtoys4624]

Whats frost date

[@jamesprigioni]

Last expected frost date is the last day that it is expected to get below 32 degrees or below freezing. If this happens and the moisture level is high enough susceptible plants may be killed. So it’s important to know that date around here so we know when to put our transplants outside 😁

[@rivershere01]

Well crap, I sprinkled like a dozen seeds in each of my cups😂😂😂

[@cyclon74]

Rattlesnake!