How to Successfully Start Seeds Indoors - Peppers, Tomatoes, Herbs, Flowers

[@LeslieLello]

This is a fantastic tutorial. Thank you!

[@GardeningProductsReview]

You're so welcome! Glad it helped!

[@melissakingery4393]

@@GardeningProductsReview do you still make garden videos ? I think your awesome!

[@nancyrichardson6208]

I wish I had watched these videos a month ago! But better late than never. They are fantastic. Thank you

[@jbj168]

What a great videos. A step by step for your beginner to get into growing plants. This is a must-see tutorial to get started. You take all the guessing out, and you're straight to the point. I can't wait to see your future videos. Thanks again for taking your time and sharing your knowledge with the community. Best James

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Thank you so much for the kind words, James. So many people are intimidated by the idea of starting plants from seed but it's actually quite easy once you know the basics.

[@Power_Prawnstar]

I've found your channel and I struggle with my seedlings, they're not currently growing, they look healthy, but I've been growing them outside and the nights have been under 10c most nights, so I've brought them inside at nights now, yesterday, so fingers crossed. Thanks for the vids, very informative.

[@TheAkaeko1]

I have seen many videos and this video is the BEST! Thank you so much. Very detailed and clear. Not just rambling like most. All useful information. God Bless you.

[@LaShayla36]

This was absolutely a great video for a starter of gardening! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@manuelgem449]

Wow.. So much information that i wanted! Need to get the starter That popped the seedlings out! Beautiful!

[@Sg4809]

I just found you today and you are on it!!! So much information and I can see your love for planting!!! Great video!

[@sherrijackson3243]

This tutorial far exceeds any others!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@tomnugent2148]

Thank you,great information for newbies,great audio too so many people put out video's you can't hear what they're saying or they're mumbling, you are a great teacher. You also give options for people on a low budget,great advice god bless.

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Thank you, Tom! :-) I love helping people learn more about gardening so they can be successful in whatever they do, including seed starting. I'm so glad you found it helpful.

[@kazxiong]

Watching while in quarantine

[@Beachandpool]

Yep, same.

[@rbid]

Very clear explanation. Thanks. Greetings from the Galilee

[@saddleridge4364]

you know those plastic containers you buy baked goods in at the grocery store? The ones that are clear with a lid that is hinged and snaps shut? They are great for setting your peat pots inside of for mini greenhouses. You can use as many as you have saved and grow all one type of seed in each one. Neat stuff. Got an old Venetian blind you were going to throw away? Cut up those individual blinds and use them for seed markers!

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Great suggestions Kathy! Thank you for sharing. It's always nice when we can reuse something that would otherwise end up in the landfill or recycling bin.

[@dallastaylor5479]

Yes!!!! Great idea!

[@Smanya2110]

Excellent video with precise details Good for a beginner

[@jwill1027]

Wow this is the best germination tutorial I’ve watched. Wish I’d found it before starting mine last week. Looking forward to watching the next video. Thank you!

[@reneelivingston5672]

A very helpful video with lots of options and great instruction and demonstration. Thank you

[@alysiazevgolis1982]

Great video! I'm just starting out and found this very helpful. I specifically liked when you described issues you'll see from using wrong "soil," as in soil versus starter (plus the differences between the two), or what happens when over watering or watering from the top versus from bottom. Those were issues I had seen last season and it's nice to know that there's a fix for them. Thank you!

[@chriscaahbaugh2246]

I use leafs to start(save some money)😉 I take the old dry leaves and crumble them then I add boiling water let sit for 30 min then squeeze it out when it cools ,then fill when its not hot works just fine....if you go regular soil do the boiling water trick when it cools mash the soil to blocks..then plant.. 👋 keep planting

[@ybly6627]

Your tutorial is phenomenal...thank you for sharing...

[@dorothykovak4900]

I’m new at this. I learned so much, especially why so many of my seeds didn’t germinate last year. Thank you so much.

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Glad it was helpful, Dorothy. I hope things go better this year!

[@polavink2184]

@@GardeningProductsReview I am in Tucson too, first time seed to green maker. Thanks for concise way to show how.

[@AvalonCheryl]

Great tips, I just ordered the Lee Vally tray, it was less expensive than the one I was looking at and free shipping. Thank you.

[@monica11760]

Thank you for taking the time to explain so clearly how those different tray systems worked, and why you liked or didn't like them. Something you didn't mention that I wondered about: two of the tray systems you demonstrated had fairly large holes in bottoms of the container that hold the soil. What do you put on the bottom so the soil does not fall through? Also, thanks for the ideas of alternate food containers that you could use for planting seeds, too.

[@iwonalasak-hughes5814]

T ft

[@andya.5322]

omg. i love you. thank you. I was in a rabbit hole of videos that taught me.. zero. Subscribed

[@EnvironmentalCoffeehouse]

This video is a game changer.

[@jonahbigfish1889]

I wish I would of found you a couple of weeks ago.... Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Good luck with your seed starting - I hope it all goes well!

[@Coastofmaine]

Excellent tutorial. So glad you are enjoying our Sprout Island Blend - Organic Seed Starter!! We may be biased, but we believe it is the best organic seed starter you can buy!

[@GardeningProductsReview]

It's definitely my favorite :-)

[@task2wgu]

This is an amazing video; I learned so much. Thank you so much!! :)

[@stellaoneill9962]

Absolutely brilliant looking forward to the next video

[@rahimajasic5089]

Great video. It helps a lot. Just one question concerning cowpots. Do we water plants in them from bottom too, considering they absorb water?

[@rnicolls100]

How long do you keep the plastic cover on for? Do I remove it as soon as I see the first sprouts or do I leave it till the first true leaves appear?

[@neilfantacone7534]

Very useful information. Well done!

[@laneclaypool8005]

Sacrifice a couple cells in the 72 count trays to make watering easier. Just cut them out with scissors, being careful not to damage the walls of the cells next to the ones you are cutting out.

[@hiiii2849]

Thanks for all the knowledge

[@bernie.avtechnician9120]

Hi there, I have a 5 foot fishtank and didn't want the fish anymore so thought I would use it as greenhouse. Have a tube heater and little fan inside , will this work or not really, because no one does it this way.

[@RoamingPac]

Appreciate all the details, you video is very helpful!

[@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579]

I use red solo cups with holes covered with saran wrap in aluminum Turkey cooking trays. $12 I can plant 155 plants at a time for about 5 years other than the plastic wrap.

[@susanwindsor7634]

I see that someone posted a link for the lee valley self watering system, but could you give the link for the larger black self watering system?

[@juliekraft4102]

I have been using a heating pad on low with a baking cooling rack ontop,and a towel ontop of the metal cooling rack under my seed tray for germination. It serves as a seed mat for me.🤗

[@nappynew]

What happens if you have lights on while germinating? Very helpful. Thanks

[@MichalOlender]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@nitinbhalla07]

Thanks for such informative video. May I know how many time we need to fill bottom with water and remove excessive one?

[@valerieleischeidt8569]

Hoping for a response to temperature. I am hoping to move seedlings, after they germinate, to the garage where the temperature may be around 60°. Is it true seedlings, especially brassicas, prefer temps not as warm as when first germinated?

[@peaceONearth365]

Thank you for the video

[@Zerzil1974]

Great intro video. Thank you! (those woodpeckers are crazy)

[@janetparker6524]

How do I use a heat mat with the lee valley system? Many thanks!

[@frankv7152]

I use a covered propagation tray - Half of my seedlings haven’t germinated and it’s been almost 4 weeks. I have just opened the vents. When should I remove the heat mats and lid? We are one week away from spring here in Australia, still a bit cold.

[@temitopeoshokoya4906]

This is very helpful for growing seeds on a budget. Did I hear you right- As long as they get heat seeds don’t need light to germinate?

[@CAMDEC1217]

The current Growease sead starter kit from Gardeners Supply look a bit different than the one in your video. The cells look smaller than the ones you have. Could you post a direct link to the product you bought please?

[@karenkhan9638]

Very informative video thank you

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Glad you liked it.

[@sharonpaschal4713]

You absolutely rock. Great seedling how to tutorial for us beginners. Thank you.

[@gibbysgirl]

This is great info. Thanks for sharing!

[@klomax7089]

Yay such a great video 👍🏽

[@jillhominick6865]

Thank you for the info. One question: do the seeds germinate better in light or should I cover them with a towel/keep in dark area?

[@sleddy01]

Some need light. Most don't care. No need to keep any in a dark area.

[@leslieollerhead1114]

The seeds don’t need the light until they have germinated. Then you remove the dome and put them under the light or wherever you have a warm sunny area.

[@dexxxxxxxx]

It is awesome... I am from india now here in winter temperature is 25 to 35. Can I grow lettuce under shade net in this temperature? I am doing it NFT Hydroponically but seeds aren't germinating.

[@mandydeane5824]

Can you reuse the seed mix?

[@danfalen7104]

Wow. Awesome video. Thank you for putting this together. I'm impressed! One thing I am wondering is how you clean the capillary mat? Does that also go in the dishwasher? Thanks again!

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Thank you Dan, I'm so glad you liked it :-) For the capillary mat, I hand wash it in the kitchen sink with some dish soap. You'll need to rub it together to get the fines out. Don't worry if it still looks dirty - it should work for a few seasons before it gets too clogged with fine particles to be able to wick up water.

[@kmcdowellphoto]

Have you tested different brands of heat mats? I've gone through about 4 ohuhu mats within a months time. They seem to stop working after a few weeks. I've read similar reviews by people who've tried Vivosun. I'd like to buy some mats that I can use for many seasons without having to replace due to the mats not heating up. Any suggestions for better quality brands that have worked well for you?

[@carminevescio6373]

I'm much more educated.....great seed starter video...Thank You!!! I need help finding the large food tray. I would appreciate any help finding the large food tray.

[@carolheffner6805]

I started seeds in peat starters and the pots got soggy and the soil packed in too tight. I tried again and no growing light so they got really leggy. This weekend I started another tray with the seed starting mix in the watering tray . I put seeds and mix in small toilet paper pots I made and put these on the soil in tray to germinate. I didn’t buy another peat pot tray for it. Can I save the seeds that are planted 3 days ago?

[@joyresaintexas9876]

Great tips

[@Probity100]

New subscriber, love your channel

[@dallastaylor5479]

Great video, thank you. Tip: you really need a mic. I winter over expensive annuals. This time of year I start propogating them. It works beautifully and at $6 a plant it saves $100s each year.

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Hi Marcia - We've since gotten a mic :-) Good idea to overwinter annuals - it gets so expensive if you have to buy them every year! I have a bunch of gorgeous coleus plants that I've overwintered and propagated (more plants for free!) - they're about to go back out in the garden soon.

[@Hemmensfam]

Thank you for this video. We are trying this for the first time this year. For lighthing; we have the purple and blue lights with separate switches. I understand the plants need both. Should we put them both on for the 14 hours or alternate them?

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Good luck with your seed starting Debbie! Plants need a mix of both red and blue wavelength light so put both on at the same time.

[@RamonGPerez-zx3uh]

Wondering if someone could give me advice. I been trying to grow rhubarb from seed inside my house with no luck. The first time I waited 3 weeks and nothing came up and now am trying again. Am using the same plastic box with the plastic cover and have a heat mat under it and have the temperature set at 80 F. What am I doing wrong, could it be because am using tap water, I do have a water softner system . I want to get a jump start and in early spring plant them outside.

[@jameliamcgee975]

Omg! I got my 1st seeds last week from bakers.

[@saminairfan45]

Excellent video

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Thank you!

[@christieschubert5436]

Can use old yogurt containers to make plant markers just cut to size and use a sharpie to write on. Save time money and space in the landfill

[@james7298]

How many times do I need to water the tray underneath the cells? Everyday?

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Probably not every day - just when the surface starts to get dry. If there's still water in the tray, don't add more. When there's no water left, add more.

[@jimmycanada1853]

If you are using the 72 count seed tray, you can cut them apart into 6 each, then just one tray up to water from the bottom. That way you are picking up weight and take a chance of mix coming out.

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Jimmy Canada That's very true (and what I actually do). I should've mentioned that in the video so thanks for bringing it up!

[@tgp-rq2wi]

What heat?

[@JeannetteShoreland]

Is the self-watering seed starting system that you have had for @ 15 years still manufactured? I was unable to find it.

[@deshawnmarilmyer3776]

Lee Valley Self-Watering Seed Starter

[@janetparker6524]

How do you use a heat mat with this system?

[@annette9747]

www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/garden/planting/propagation/seed-starting/10645-lee-valley-self-watering-seed-starter?item=AA700

[@davidhazen2394]

Great video. You are the best. I can tell you dream about plants when you are sleeping:)

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Glad you like it. Plants are my passion :-)

[@camieayers235]

Good idea starting dead’s

[@TheWildRoverEver]

Thank you!

[@D.A.Hanks14]

I found that if I start my tomatoes and peppers between Christmas and New Years, they are ready to go in the garden the first of March.

[@whuooh3589]

I've been watering my seedlings with a mister on top. I have my seeds in clay pots covered by saran wrap. I lift off the wrap a couple of times a day and mist the soil. Seems to work. A bit labor-intensive but it seems to work fine. Do you think i will have bad results?

[@robertshorthill4153]

The expense of all that plastic is unnecessary. The problem is one needed tons of storage space otherwise the trays get damaged, broken, useless and tossed in the trash to end up in a landfill somewhere near you. I know, I tried various plastic systems for several years. I now germinate seeds in newspaper cylinders. I use 2/3rd potting mix, 1/3rd starter soil to fill each cylinder. After they are sprouted, they go under grow lights for about 14 hours, with a rest of about 10 hours with lights off. When their first true leaves are well formed, they go into bigger pots of potting mix, a bit of commercial compost, and a bit of miracle grow fertilizer mixed in as well with the soil mixture. I use a shallow metal tray to keep water in to water from the holes in my newly transplanted pots. I've used red Solo cups with great success, but this season I'm using those 24 oz cottage cheese containers that end up on the landfill if they can not be recycled, which they can't in my locale. I have neighbors save me theirs of they don't grow stuff in them. Over the winter one can accumulate several. In my case, dozens and with neighbors supplying me theirs, I have several dozens. Almost more than I have use for. But if I sell a tomato or 5 they are gone from me. Maybe the buyers will get the idea to save me theirs in the future if I ask them. More dozens! I can store them easily in a very small space and use them in the next potting season. I just object to all the plastic crap made in this world today that does so much environmental damage all over the planet and to ocean life. And these companies that sell this junk are making 50 to 80 times what it costs to make

[@robertshorthill4153]

My paper cylinders will have a date seeded and what varieties they are. When they go into larger pots I can either use old plastic window blinds had at my local Habitat for Humanity store for a few dollars or even cheaper, a cut piece of yellow masking tape with all information stuck to the cup or cottage cheese containers. That lets me know what I'm planting when the time comes and for people to know if I sell some. No expense, reused trash, nothing in the landfill to pollute the planet that isn't biodegradable. Cheers, my happy grower friends. Leave all that big box hyped crap alone. It's really unnecessary -- maybe not this year, if you are just starting seeds, but plan for a cheaper, better way for next year. 😃😊😀🍅🍅🍅

[@silvertonguedaywalker9116]

New girlie here, great vid, x

[@TheWicklunds25]

Last "expected" frost... I've had to giggle at this because of recent attempts at trying to gauge this.

[@GardeningProductsReview]

Yeah, it can be a little "off" some years! Like here in Tucson where we basically haven't had any at all. The plants are so confused - things are in full bloom now that normally wouldn't even think about it for at least another month...

[@TheWicklunds25]

Well, I propose more than a little... I mean, we have had temps of 65 here in February... This causes budding and then this last week pretty good frosts... Who can stand to try to start seed in such chaos?

[@GardeningProductsReview]

At least the seeds will be in a good environment until the weather decides what it wants to do. But yes, it's pretty crazy this year.

[@neeko4676]

You can get heat mats now for under $15 on Amazon :)

[@christieschubert5436]

Ur links to oroducts no longer work

[@timgloeckner9260]

I use an old heating pad from Walmart..😊😊

[@Smudgie]

Sunlight is the best disinfectant.

[@cqammaz53]

What zone are you in?

[@OldTimerGarden]

The only difference between brands of seed starting mixes is the price because all of them are predominately peat moss and nothing else.

[@jeanskilling708]

So you don't like to water? Pot up? what about gardening do you like?

[@MichaelFrazierTube]

Holy Hollyhocks, that pdf just saved me another summer of disappointment as well as a spring's worth of nail-biting and finger twiddling.

[@SuperWoodyboy]

every item..."TAP TAP TAP"...lol ok lady! "yer not gonna get wet water everywhere"...LOL

[@nedcramdon1306]

So much plastic. Think environment. Good information and I know you mean well.

[@EC-dz4bq]

Suga, breath.

[@lottierenwick8789]

Absolutely no need at all to use bleach. Salt and hot water in fine. And rinse thoroughly. I stopped watching after listening to your totally misguided information.

[@mommiecat]

Doesn't salt kill plants?

[@lottierenwick8789]

@@mommiecat I would say bleach was more harmful to them. And I've never had a problem cleansing anything with salt water.

[@mommiecat]

@@lottierenwick8789 a 10% bleach solution is what is recommended for food surfaces when obtaining a food handlers permit. I would think I it's a viable alternative for sanitizing. I don't see that she is so wrong that it negates everything else she shared.

[@lottierenwick8789]

@@mommiecat I don't use bleach full stop. I don't find the want or need to.

[@GrannyLovesSquares]

Thank you very much. 🌹🪴