How To Start Vegetable Seeds - The Definitive Guide For Beginners

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

The Time To Plant Tomatoes Is Now! Check out my full tutorial, Part 1 of 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJaZeaioqqtsnKs

[@TheRainHarvester]

I just added a full proof way of starting seeds directly in ground. My last video

[@user-yy9xe4uq2m]

I've planted flowers before, but that's it. I've done gardens with my mom when I was younger but never fully by myself....this year I discovered while planting some.flower bulbs that my backyard has some wonderful soil quality! So I have a bunch of seed I purchased, as well as was gifted ! The store right next to me has these seed starting things, and it just seems the universe has aligned for me to hopefully finally have a successful garden to call my own

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's perfect.... The universe is definitely pushing you in that direction!!

[@AbundantAcresHomestead]

Ooooh I can’t wait to get ours started, we’re still weeks away. I shouldn’t be watching these videos ,it gives me the itch 😆

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I can't believe how close its getting!! :-)

[@OldTimerGarden]

I'm a believer in it's never too soon to start peppers indoors. I started mine in November and they're now 6 inches tall. I want full plants when they are transplanted in the ground. Planting this early, they can also be trimmed to promote branching long before they are planted out. I live in zone 7b.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Peppers, for sure..I agree! Cukes, Zukes, and Tomatoes I really feel that you can start them too early! Best of luck this season!

[@GabyP17]

With any kind of pepper? Sweet peppers and hot? Wondering if I should try growing some of last years hot chili’s yet..

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@GabyP17 Both Gaby! Grow them all@!!!

[@MichaelRei99]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms should I trim any growth off of my wintered Jalepeño plant before reintroducing it into the garden?

[@autumnbruno5287]

Do you have to keep them under a sun light?

[@ourv9603]

SEEDS are magic in a shell !

[@hgval6146]

Oh my goodness, this video is so helpful! I am not even halfway through and I feel so much better about all the questions I have had for years about gardening but was so overwhelmed about finding all the answers. Thank you so much!

[@lizat1664]

Great video! I'm in zone 4 so I have a little while to plant tomato seeds but I already have herbs growing. It's wonderful to see something growing inside when it's snowing outside!🙂

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You're so right Liza. Just seeing the sprouting, the greenery...the LIFE. Its almost reward enough!

[@MichaelRei99]

You’ve really got my gardening juices flowing with this video! Can’t wait to get my seeds started in about a month!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I knowwwwww Mike.....so excited dude!

[@MichaelRei99]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms just ordered my heat mat!!

[@aminahpd]

Thank you. You make it so easy to understand for someone just starting. I really appreciate it.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Amina, glad you found it helpful!

[@aminahpd]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms me too ☺️

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@aminahpd :-)

[@wastedorion]

Fantastic information. I am a beginner and started last spring. I am having problems already but thank you for this. To me it's gold.

[@lgarden7086]

Great information thank you. When I have multiple seeds in a plug and they are going directly in the garden, I put the plug in a bowl of water and I find that the roots are less disturbed and are well hydrated going in.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey great tip! Love it. Have you tried that for different kinds of plants?

[@lgarden7086]

I have used similar methods on perennials, houseplants and any roots that are tangled....I get a bucket and gently hose the roots so that I can pull them apart easier. I seed leeks, onions, scallions in one small shallow box so when I dig them out with my small trowel the bowl works great.

[@sabrinaleedance]

I've planted flowers before, but that's it. I've done gardens with my mom when I was younger but never fully by myself....this year I discovered while planting some.flower bulbs that my backyard has some wonderful soil quality! So I have a bunch of seed I purchased, as well as was gifted ! The store right next to me has these seed starting things, and it just seems the universe has aligned for me to hopefully finally have a successful garden to call my own 😅

[@dkguthrie54]

During my recovery from Covid pneumonia I have found and learned about so many

[@ourv9603]

I was watching a vid of a farmer planting his corn. He set his planter to drop the seeds 1.5" deep. WOW!! So deep. BUT, he is a professional grower. !

[@myladiamond1412]

Thank you. This is exciting. I pulled out my seed box and marked which ones I should start sowing indoors now.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

The time is almost upon us Myla!!! :-)

[@johnjude2685]

Gurneys Seed are my favorite,Kandy Korn what the only corn I'll ever plant. Also great teacher you are Sir

[@winznielllesis5338]

Thank you very much for all the great edible gardening tips. God bless you and your family

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, thanks so much for the kind words..cheers! :-)

[@ryoga8170]

Living in west Texas, I just put my seeds into biodegradable planter pots and they're coming along good! April 1st, they go into the ground!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nice!

[@ro0121]

Thank u for this vid!! I made the mistake to PRESS ON THE SOIL for my persimmon seed 😭 so I’m gonna replant it!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, let us know if the next batch sprouts for you!

[@Pubgfetiz]

WOW..!!! Perfect timing Jeff❤️,I needed these info. From you/video, I was eagerly awaiting this. thanks so much 🙏🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Seddy, have a great weekend! :-)

[@Pubgfetiz]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms to you and your family too Jeff ❤️

[@DanielW607]

It’s so cool to see how big those seed trays get; I have one that’s 40 cells and 1 sq. Inch each and they are pretty big on their own so I can’t imagine how big those must be with 98😮

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Same size buddy! They are all 10x20! The cells get bigger and smaller depending on how many there are!

[@DanielW607]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms really? It’s gotta be at least a litter bit bigger maybe for other brands

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@DanielW607 Yeah, there is that. There's a nursery standard....but other companies may make their own molds, for sure.

[@user-tx6if4rp5v]

Grow your gardens , before the rich take over all the farms.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Never hurts to grow your own food!

[@joeyrangel228]

I'm trying

[@OrdinaryMan_]

Of course the awake lions are in the gardening thread hahah 💪🇨🇦🇺🇸🌍

[@leslovesliberty1776]

Or the CCP...

[@dkguthrie54]

Oops, but I am so excited to find your site. A big thank you from out back Alabama, USA! 👍🙂

[@SloMisha]

Really good quality video in terms of presentation of information. This year's garden will be the best!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey thanks, very much appreciated!!

[@deservinglistener245]

Very well explained. Thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@chloep4752]

Thank you for posting!! This is so so helpful.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks for watching! :-)

[@adessarenee2334]

I love how you started the video! 😂 but thank you for the info! My mom lost her job so i want to start growing some veggies 🤍 New sub btw, keep up the good work 🌱

[@dalepres1]

Great video on seed starting. I did a trial start on seeds earlier in the winter and had only mixed results using a seed starting heater pad but I'm hoping to have learned enough from where I did poorly, and from your video and others, to have greater success now since the hope would be to get the next set into the garden early April. I had really poor results with some, but not all, peppers, almost zero with asparagus from seed, poor results from some traditionally low germination plants such as spinach and carrots, but when those get planted in the garden I can plant great numbers of seeds. So, thanks for the great video; I'm hoping for better results for having watched it.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I hope you get better success coming up. I know I get bad batches of seeds, it happens. The worst is the time and space and effort, only to have nothing come up. Argghh!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

This is a super awesome & informative video, so happy I found your channel. New subscriber here. I just got my seed order and I’m just waiting for my rack and grow lights. So excited to get started, I’m rubbing my hands together watching this video. Thanks for that. Cheers, Chad from Coldwater, Ontario.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Chad, so awesome! Look forward to seeing your results! Are you going to document the process?

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

The Ripe Tomato Farms well I just started my farm stay channel back in July, so far I renovated the house, got chickens, got a puppy, got a barn kitten, got ducks and built my custom ultimate duck house. I’m thinking to do an entire series on the veggie garden, from the starts to harvest... plus I need to build fencing to keep the critters out... lots of plans this year. Gonna be exciting, thanks for asking. Chad.

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Wow! Thanks for sharing you are very informative 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@IamGenith]

Automatic new follower here! Thanks so much for that informative video! I am looking forward to my gardening journey ❤

[@coolbananaboy5075]

Great video. I've already watched it three times because it's chock-full of wisdom . Thanks so much!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, thanks so much. Have a great weekend and let me know when you get your seeds started!

[@ReefHermit]

A most excellent presentation!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Kenneth, thanks for that! :-)

[@jesusiscoming8237]

Great video. There is so much good information.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@johnmccoy2721]

Glad I found your videos, love your approach and how you give technical advice in a way us newbies understand. Thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much John, really appreciate that! :-)

[@janetbeach2762]

Im in central Florida so August is a great time for me to plant my starters. Its hot enough to germinate my seeds outside and move them in to a light. Thanks for the info!

[@watchfuleagle4038]

Great upload. Thank you very much.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks so much for watching!

[@marycampbell4160]

Great tips thank you so kindly

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Mary. Appreciate the support. :-)

[@TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG]

Great video! Always an exciting time of year in our house!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks. Agreed, same here!

[@user-kk3wm8vv6f]

I'm watching it from the related part of the Setsuko channel. That's a good video!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks for watching!

[@toysvoice]

So helpful. Thank you!!!❤❤

[@strategicprepper2648]

Thanks. Good info. I now see some errors I made last season.

[@titustelesco4008]

I'm in 6a and I always start melons indoors. I do agree with the root veg tho, usually don't have alot of success that way

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Same here! My only issue with melons is their susceptibility to transplant shock. :-(

[@paulguerrero3560]

2023MARCH, back in Dec 2022 I got some seeds and put them in a wet paper napkin and then I put the napkin into a baggie, waited about a week and then I use the 2 cup method. I had a heat mat, and put the cups w/soil & seeds on top, and I covered each one w/a baggie. I got really good results, now I got close to a 100 plants, cucumbers, yellow & red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, chilies, watermelons & cantaloupes. I save a lot of money by growing my own plants. At Home Depot or Lowes, just one plant is approx. $2.99. You got to be patient, use the 2 cup method, and get a heated mat and a space in the garage, like I did, and put up a florescent light fixture. It works.

[@Darkyvarg]

Good video, thanks for all information!

[@markfrancis9106]

Hi, just waiting on 60 cell trays to arrive from Charles Downing’s creation. Can’t wait to get started. Thanks for the video, great tips Bud👍👍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Mark! What are you planting this year!?

[@markfrancis9106]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Toms,potatoes ,onions, garlic , sweet corn mainly. Going to try some new seeds, courgettes especially 👍👍can’t wait👍👍

[@antoniocosta2592]

many thanks. greatly informative. I appreciate you sharing knowledge.

[@yolandariera9369]

Hi Jeff! What can you recommend in place of fish fertilizer for the seedlings? Also, what fertilizer is recommended once the last transition are made? Your advice has always been rewarding and well appreciated, please and thank you!

[@barbarafugazzotto6589]

Thank you 🙏🏻 I love your videos, really useful and easy advice to follow!!😁

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on barbara, thanks so much!

[@theloosemonkeybackyardgard506]

Just in time ! Starting mine January 19th 😀

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Just around the corner!! Awesome! Best of luck this year!

[@jmarienavarro]

Is april too late to plant the seeds indoor 1st?

[@theloosemonkeybackyardgard506]

@@jmarienavarro what zone are you located ?

[@hollyjordan1307]

Getting excited about the new growing season! Going back to all your videos from last year for planning purposes! Happy new year and hope you and your family including that sweet pup are keeping healthy and safe!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You too Holly....best of luck this season! 🙂

[@Chris-op7yt]

i suggest sturdier commercial grade trays. they drain better, have root training ridges and are much easier to handle. almost all starts can go from plug trays directly into garden. re-potted plants have a much harder time establishing. besides that's a lot of mucking about with pots that take up a lot of space and need looking after. using sterile professional mix ensures good results and no damping off. i start my seeds in garden shed, with a heat mat for germination only, under a proper small LED grow light. It's too messy for inside, as they need consistent moisture and regular half strength fertilization, once they have true leaves. Starts grown strong with a good root ball transplant very well. i use a fog nozzle with adjustable flow wand to water them diligently. As the season progresses keep starting other veggies as well in trays, maybe even in the open when warm enough. dont think of just doing summer loving crops and that's it. carrots, lettuce, kale, beetroot and many others, should provide progressive planting and harvests. you get much more out of the garden than waiting only for tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. try to get good commercial varieties of heat tolerant and disease pre-treated seed. these are usually far superior to usual sameness in box stores or heirlooms. i dont hate heirlooms but unless a proven performer and disease resistant, dont bother. early and late blights in tomatoes can and will wipe out entire crop in a week or two.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Sturdy for sure. Once the trays get filled and watered, surprising how heavy they get. We do a lot of plugs straight to the garden beds, but if its an extended winter, or if something like Garlic is still in the way, then they must be transitioned to a larger 4" pot. The big guys like all the nightshades don't really get transplant shock, so its no biggie. Cheers!

[@happyo5975]

Wow very informative. Thanks for sharing this video. I watch this video because I bought some seeds a eef tomato and peperone cayenna just to try planting. New subs here. 👍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, thanks for watching! What zone you growing in?

[@happyo5975]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I'm here in the middle east in UAE. I'm just planting iin the pot only it's DIY only In our terrace 🙂

[@littlewing5682]

Love the screwdriver method for removing them from the starter trays. Drives me nuts getting them out sometimes

[@ourv9603]

WalMart sells HyperTough shop lights 5500lm X 5000K for $19.98 in their home improvement dept in store. My plants love 'em. !

[@dom150]

Gonna be starting my tomato, alpine strawberries and Cape gooseberry in early February then the cucumbers in late March but not sure about watermelons they aren't really grown and aren't suitable for our climate I can't wait to get growing

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nice!! Watermelons can be tricky at the best of times.... They really hate being moved and transplanted.

[@dom150]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I forgot to ask when you water from the bottom would I need to water again from the top when I planted the seeds in

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@dom150 Not really. I soak the soil once....plant....then it really doesn't need water again for several weeks...well after germination. :-)

[@colleenstinton-czuprynski9894]

Thanks

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Anytime Colleen.

[@theashleighroseshow9075]

How did you make the silver wall around your seeds? I am looking for a cheap hack instead of a costly grow tent? Any recommendations :)

[@maddiemoe5335]

This is the 2nd yr that I fail but I wont give up 🤣. Wish me luck for next year

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You can do it Maddie! :-)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@lauraann769]

Hello! Great video! I'm now subscribed! Starting my own seeds for the first time this week. I have a silly question though... Do I need to have the grow lights on during germination phase? Or just right after they sprout? I will be growing them in a dark basement on a heat mat with a humidity dome. Thank you for the video!

[@valeriesanchez3074]

Germinating in cotton balls is fun yo watch

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I'll have to try that!

[@edward002gaming]

is someone watching this video because the teacher asked you to grow a plant?

[@mihaiwebsite]

Congrats for offering us so much value. I just tested the viability of the seeds in wet paper towel. About 80% of seeds sprouted It remains to start growing lettuce from seed in seedling tray. What would be the recommendation for the sprouts we end up with from testing the seed viability? Would it be appropriate to use these sprouts in the seedling tray?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh yeah, definitely don't waste them. Once they sprout, you can gently plant them up into plugs or small pots! :-)

[@mihaiwebsite]

​@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks for the reply. Keep up the great work! Sifting out large debris from the seed soil mix (e.g. coco fiber plus compost), is a good recommendation, as this would make the mix more appropriate (i.e. light, airy) for developing young plants. How do you sift out large debris from the seed soil? Do you use a bought sieve? Do you use a DIY approach? In any case, What dimensions would be good for the holes of the sieve net?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@mihaiwebsite I just use my own made from screen....1/4 holes seemed to work just fine. 🙂

[@GabyP17]

Would you want to transplant squash or no? This was really helpful I just got my greenhouse trays and seeds come tomorrow! 😁 I’m trying for way more produce than I’ve ever done this year. I’m already hoarding pots. Should be fun lol

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Gaby, for sure! Zucchini IS a type of squash! They transplant great!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Let me know how your planting goes...exciting! :-)

[@GabyP17]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms great! I’m trying a honey butternut squash! I’ll let you know I’m sure I’ll be in the comments with troubleshooting questions! Lol

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@GabyP17 Oh great. Butternuts are usually pretty vigorous! I don't think you'll have any problems growing and transitioning it

[@JoeDavidson-gc7zo]

Hello. Joe from Springfield Mo. I can’t remember or fine a video you did on soil. Explain there are a lot of soil companies out there. Which it better then the other. If you haven’t done one please consider it. Joe. People on Growing Better say that Miracle Grow isn’t what’s it made to be. So I’m asking is regular garden soil vs organic soil??

[@nobullziggster4070]

Would you cover how close the light should be to the plants and stuff like that. I have plenty of light but my plants some times get tall and skinny. Should the light come closer or do i want to lift it up? thank you.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

For sure. If your plants are ever long and leggy, it'll be for 3 reasons, or a combination of all 3. Either 1) not enough light (intensity, brightness, day-length, 2) the wrong spectrum of light, 3) poor air circulation and movement. Play around with what works for you and you'll find the happy medium.

[@nobullziggster4070]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Why people dont cover how close the light should be to plants is beyond me. Lights give off heat to. Will try lights closer to the plants and a small fan. Thank you.

[@millardshires5425]

Norm, here. Sir, great video! Question: I can germinate seeds like a wizard. Even peppers. I can grow my seedlings to wonderful plants for transplanting to my garden. But, that stage between germination and seedling with first set of TRUE leaves (not cotyledons), I struggle with. So many of my germinated seeds die. Some die of damping off. Too wet. So, I let dry out more, and a day later -- dead because the soil dried out. Online guides say to let the top dry, then water when needed....great; how do you know when that is? Top is dry, so I water, plants die of damping off. I DON'T water when top is dry, and the starter pod dries out and they die from lack of water. The soil does not dry out evenly. Sometimes one cell is dry and the next is wet!! So Frustrated! Guides also say to check moisture 2" deep, then water if dry --- that's a garden test, not a seed pot test! One site said to use a chop stick --- very silly. Another place said to use a moisture tester; again, o.k. for garden but not a seed starting cell. So, How Do YOU know when to water the cells after germination between the germination and seedling stage? Norm

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That is 100% the key! I've been there man, I know the frustration. And it might not be straight up water. it could be the growing medium itself and how it reacts to water. New video coming out tomorrow that really might help with everything. I'll tell you one thing...Once I set a tray up for planting, I don't water it again until like 2 weeks (or more) AFTER germination. If the soil is drying out that fast, there's a problem. And I'm in no way drowning the seedlings early on to avoid watering.

[@millardshires5425]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks! Anxious to see the new video!!

[@shehateme9955]

I'm back for a re-fresh as I sow my nxt round

[@CocoVlogsbeauty]

Thank you so much for this amazing video! I am just a beginner in Planting and hope to do in this summer (in Canada it is weather 5-16 Celsius) And we do not have space in our house for keep seed pots. Can I keep seeds to germinate in the outdoors? I have tomato, cucumber, pumpkin and onion seeds... Please reply & give me an advice

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Coco, glad you liked! I am in Canada as well (Victoria). You can germinate, propagate, and grow ANYWHERE...the plants don't care. As long as the right parameters of heat, light, moisture, air motion, and nutrients are correct, it doesn't matter where you grow.

[@CocoVlogsbeauty]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you so much for your reply! I started yesterday. Love the process 🫰🏻

[@gpapink]

Another of your great lessons! Question, after germination under a plastic humidity dome, when should the dome come off and seedlings be set under lights? Here in Paso Robles, CA it was 30F this morning, high 55F.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Rob! I tend to take the plastic dome off once the plants get their first set of true leaves.

[@gpapink]

Thanks Jeff, I thought I’d remember you mentioning that in another video. True leaf, dome off, got it!

[@jackieparra4927]

Last year when I had the clear tops on most of my seedlings got moldy… any tips? Was my first time gardening so not sure if the mold is bad, I threw them out. (In Colorado for reference)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Sorry to hear that Jackie....to combat the mold, you need more airflow. The clear tops should only be on for about a week or so past germination.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@liamgrows]

1:54 And those are cucumbers I know because I grew them and got veg bet the heat wipe them out

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Keen eye! Yes, those are 'Straight Eight' Cucumbers. :-)

[@sandmanjono1239]

Great video 👍🏻 Isn’t Mother Nature amazing 🤩

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Reallllllly amazing! Cheers!

[@mahnazdaoud5345]

10:27 , hello! I love ur gardening techniques. I did tomatoe plant and cucumber seedlings but the leaves are growing in very thin and ph levels are 7-8.0 . They aren’t growing and it’s been a week. Could you please help me and give me some tips to get them growing again?

[@Living_it_late]

I wanna do it ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Soon....so soon. February 1st for me! :-)

[@dinao4018]

It’s April 11th and I’m only now beginning to do my seedlings, am I too late? Total beginner here. Midwest climate so long summer

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nahhhh... Plenty of time

[@richardl7565]

I viewed your series of videos (wonderful job) and I have a few questions. The tomato seeds that I purchased have an expiration date of one year. Why?? In your experience, have you successfully germinated seeds after the expiration date?? I have fluorescent (F15) lights, for plant and aquarium, approximately 11 inches over the 72 cell seed starting trays with dome. I planted Jan. 4 and germination started Jan. 15. I followed your instructions carefully, thank you. Can I turn-off the lights at times; or should the lights be on all the time?? Please advise.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Richard, great questions. I have sprouted seeds WELL past the expiration date. Years past. But the companies have to put them on their, and most certainly as time goes on, seed viability goes down. For lighting, I do a 16 hour on, 8 hour off cycle. Plants still need the dark part to carry out life processes. Cheers!

[@richardl7565]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks for your immediate response. I've been gardening since 2007 and can't and won't stop. I've been saving seeds since then, keeping and saving seeds from the first plant that produces a tomato or chile because I feel that it is the strongest plant of the batch, then carry it forward to the next season. Then from that planting, I save the seeds from the first tomato or chile, then carry forward to the next season . . . and so on. I've meet other gardeners and a lady passed me some heirloom tomato seeds (Cherokee Purple and other heirloom) and she told me to keep them in a tight-fit jar in a dark dry place. This is my first season starting seeds indoors; I've always planted seeds directly into my garden with the rich compost that I use from my compost pile. Thanks again for your videos, knowledge and effort. Feed the World, man!

[@user-rb3un6nu7p]

- Winter ( sowing ) - Growing season - Sow befor last frost spring 8-10 week 1 - Container / Pot / Tray 2 - Seed soil mix ( seedling soil ) 3 - Full Spectrum Light 4 - Seed ( Germination time ) [ Seed ] 1 - Direct sow [ Time ] [ Soil ] [ Container ] [ Watering ] [ Planting ]

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@xiuxiu1108]

Do i pat the seed starting medium after i drop the seed into the hole and cover it with another layer of seed starting mix? Or will that choke the seed out and create an anaerobic environment? Sorry it's my first time growing and I'm just a bit paranoid

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

No Xiu, compress the mix down first, add some more, THEN plant the seed. :)

[@xiuxiu1108]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you!

[@lorrainealexander1272]

U said to water the seeds with 2 liters and that u wouldn’t have to water again until sprouted ….so the water is not disposed of. Is this correct? Keep the water in trays with covers until sprouted?

[@Imagynuity]

Dang it. I missed it this year. Oh well better luck next year

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Actually, there's still another month or so and then fall seeds get started!

[@havad3938]

u mentioned after seeds sprout in app. a week, will need light...do they not need light before then? Thx, great video

[@ourv9603]

Growing vegetables at home accomplishes 2 things>>>> -You get pure healthy food with max nutrients to eat free of chemical additives or processing -You help keep your food budget down. !

[@oliviaocampo6440]

can you start seeds outdoors?

[@galvinpro]

I'm gonna get into gardening after finishing graduation

[@homernextdoor5950]

What r your thoughts on the Jiffy seed trays that have the 'pellets' that expand with water and then you put your seed in? Are they as good as seed starter mix? It's for ghost pepper and Carolina reaper seeds. I have a heating mat and LEDs. Luv the vids keep em coming! Cheers from Canada!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, thanks for stopping by! The peat pellets work....I'd never trust the seeds they put in, I'd use other ones, but for sure the medium if fine to grow seedlings in! Best of luck, let me know how your starting goes this year!

[@homernextdoor5950]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Dam, I barely pressed send and there's a reply! Will let you know how it goes! Are you in the states?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@homernextdoor5950 Ha ha, caught me at the right time! I'm up in Canada, Victoria, BC. Right above Seattle.....same climate. How about you?

[@homernextdoor5950]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms In the Kootenays between Nelson and Trail.😁🍺 Stay safe!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@homernextdoor5950 Oh right on. Little more severe weather than us, but not far away! :-)

[@loriscrochetcreations8566]

Question, How do you correct lighting problems? I have a corner with two large windows where I place my plants to grow on shelves, but over the years, I noticed long leggy plants. Someone said that I should add more calcium. It does help, but still not the best.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Lori, I haven't heard of Calcium curing low light. Really, the only cure for low light is more light. For plants like peppers and tomatoes, you can plant them deeper when its time to move them on. Right up to the first leaf node is just fine!

[@loriscrochetcreations8566]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms That's what I've been doing when it comes time to planting my tomato plants because they are so long. I see other people who have beautiful bushy tomato plants, but not mine. The suggestion to add calcium never mentioned low light, only the solution to long leggy plants. How do you give more light to plants that are in front of two corner windows measuring 3 feet by eight feet each and there's even a third one, same size, to the left of those windows. I don't know how to solve this problem.

[@vilmacasa]

Ask question why my lettuce are taste so bitter I don't know why I use potting mix soil. Or they need a specific oil for them?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Vilma, bitter lettuce is usually due to plant age and temperature. Also, some varieties are just bitter. I haven't seen a potting mix really change the flavor that drastically.

[@ABADBIT]

Hey “brand new gardener here 🥴😅 Can I start seedlings in my greenhouse?

[@landonfonke6082]

Will bio-sponges work for sprouting?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh yeah, people use them all the time. Too much disturbance of the roots for my liking, but not everyone has to grow the same! :-)

[@mariasam2686]

Best

[@ZobairShibli]

If we are trying to grow flowers and vegetables from seeds and do not have Grow lights, how can we ensure proper lighting in a cold country like Canada?

[@normavivar6289]

Hello! I didnt catch the name for the best grow light? What was it? Thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Norma, any of the modern LED lights from Mars Hydro or Spyder seem to work really well without breaking the bank! :-)

[@Gardengirl13]

Can u use poop dirt that has been sitting in a area for a while

[@zevonp4907]

So, I had no clue what I was doing and planted a bunch of seeds in peat pots (little ones, like your trays), but they can't be watered from the bottom, and it's only warm in the room they're in for 8-10 hours of the day, and somewhat cool the rest of the time. It's been 4 days and our pumpkin seeds are sprouting, but so far I don't see anything else, and I'm not sure how often I'm supposed to be watering them since I can't just put water under them once. Have I already messed this up and how often should I spray the soil with water? I've been doing it just whenever the soil starts to look dry. (And I'm in Florida, the seed packets all seemed to indicate that I could start the plants I picked between June and September?)

[@cbrown9673]

I’m in NY I water my plants every other day

[@Zanes_sweet_haven]

I found the easiest way is cotton wool and worm juice

[@ourv9603]

'You can always start over...' IF there is enough time left in your season. !

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yup, there is that to consider....

[@PGTV101]

Great job new subscriber here