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

[@tannerlane9669]

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

[@richmoore2672]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@mrnkaija]

Respect from Uganda! Don't be embarrassed by your mini greenhouse...love it!

[@3West_tv]

I am a farmer and I enjoy watching your videos up and running

[@Frednecksbored]

Thanks, Josh. I’m starting my own farm in Minnesota and your videos have been hugely helpful. Hope you’re doing well.

[@janicejurgensen2122]

Loving your calm and no stress manor

[@donisenberg3032]

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

[@noelleparris9451]

👍🏽smart

[@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

[@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!

[@Sagir32]

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

[@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!!!!

[@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 ;)

[@dandan8333]

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

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you! Glad you like the videos.

[@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.

[@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!

[@129kittykati]

I really want a mini deck green house. Great idea

[@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.

[@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.

[@sunkisshomesteadgardens9997]

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

[@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.

[@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 😉

[@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!

[@pamt8430]

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

[@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!

[@_dave4460]

great looking at 2 weeks and the greenhouse is fabulous! so are the gardens we see in the background...

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@frankirwin2377]

Good video Josh. I'm enjoying.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you!

[@sansomspressurecleaningpoo9519]

Thank you for your time . Nice job

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@amyschaefer1140]

Not a thing wrong with your greenhouse. It works!

[@carolschedler3832]

I LOVE the greenhouse! What a great setup! Would live to see a better view of it.

[@margaretdale7186]

Love, love, love the tray filling!

[@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

[@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!

[@utebischoff4654]

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

[@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!

[@brickley2]

We billed our garden this year due to losses last year from rain. That saved many plants this year

[@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.

[@rscottwilson1]

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

[@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!

[@mrgood1cor13]

Thanks!

[@JohnMartinez-sm1sk]

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

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@mathisrobinson9042]

Really clear video, thanks man. Appreciate you

[@seriouslyreally5413]

Permanent marker on plastic plant tags washes off with isopropyl alcohol ( rubbing alcohol) reusing tags saves money when you use thousands. Nice cold frame.

[@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!

[@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.

[@jasonbaumgartner8595]

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

[@donmorris618]

Great video it was very informative for a beginner gardener I'm really enjoying your vids ----- keep up the great work---- thanx again

[@markhuybrecht7748]

Love your videos,so simple to see all you accomplish. I used your vertical method last season, worked phenomenal. I watch everything you put out,well done Josh. Thank you

[@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

[@jeffcrowder1892]

Thanks for your knowledge! learning much for my back yard garden, I'm ready to build a greenhouse!

[@leifkemp]

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

[@kerrydills3240]

Your mini greenhouse is awesome! Effective and frugal!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thanks. It does what it needs to do. I've seen one person use something similar to grow microgreens and someone using it for hardening off starts like what I do.

[@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

[@jessemeyer3628]

Personally, i find i get more consistant growth and germination when the plugs are packed a bit. I tend to pack lighter the bigger they grow. Trying the soil blocker this year and making a bunch of homemade wooden trays like eliot coleman.. just dont want to store or clean those trays or pots anymore!! Thanks for the video!! Keep up the fantastic videos..we really love them and always look forward to your next installment and trying your tips in the meantime. Cheers!!

[@mirlamurillo3473]

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

[@jenniferturner7293]

Another good video with great details! Thanks!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@crazyjncsu]

That’s some fine looking lettuce.

[@chrisj9684]

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

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Where I live, most garden tools need to be ordered online. And finding them is hard then! but I recently was directed to a site where I could order all sizes of seed starting trays and containers. so next spring will be better with the 200 cell trays

[@Pianofishdave]

Great video, thank you for taking the time to do it!

[@Marnae]

Best lettuce video I’ve watched thus far! Thank you!

[@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.

[@latriciacagle4873]

I watched a few of your videos and appreciate your candor and common sense tips. Decided to subscribe. I have a very different climate and growing challenges but learn something with every video.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

I'm glad you find the videos helpful and thanks for watching!

[@hilltophomegrown5606]

Great Video, I really enjoy the whole teaching/learning thing.something I try to do as much as possible.

[@donnajacques3888]

thank you Josh.

[@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

[@lyricgirl45]

Thank you so much you for the fabulous information I’m just starting out on my market gardening journey and as overwhelming as it sometimes feels in the planning stages your videos and information are invaluable in knowing that I’m on the right track step by step 🌿🌱☘️🍃👏👏👏

[@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

[@johnnywriight]

Great video. Ton of info. Thank you!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@StillARose]

This was really truly helpful... It's been 2 montha and my arugula still looks like seedling... It was so frustrating! My Matt Green is growing but it's still a baby when it should be miles bigger already. In this vid I have ideas to finally start another tray and make it much better grow

[@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 😉

[@gregmullins1296]

I really enjoy your videos. Please keep up the great work!!

[@thegravityrebel]

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

[@deanwa8581]

I love your videos and I learn so much! I really enjoy how you present the information.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thank you. I'm glad you have been enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching!

[@sandyb1184]

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

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@thelomaxfarms8434]

You’re a God send

[@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.

[@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!

[@kirkwilson10]

Josh, Your videos put everything on the lower shelf for us! What time of year do you start fall lettuce plants?

[@petemckelvey2251]

Last year I had a 0% germination rate on salanova when direct seeded into beds with other lettuces(twice) Expensive seeds too.

[@sodofoh]

for dibbling, what if you pile the trays one on top of the other and gently press down? good vid all in all!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

I've seen some people use other trays to push down the soil, but for me this works well and really doesn't take much time. It's also super simple.

[@kimkeef7507]

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

[@lynnedavis4819]

thanks for the valuable information. And I think you are very creative.

[@johnjohnson2826]

Thank you

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@seanbalch7563]

Glad to have found your videos. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@JoshSattinFarming]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@GoldShawFarm]

Great stuff, dude!

[@JoshSattinFarming]

Thanks Morgan!