My Indoor Seed Starting Setup + What I'm Starting from Seed Today!

I share my indoor seed starting setup: grow light rack, seedling trays, seed starting medium, fertilizer and accessories, as well as which seeds I'm starting in mid-February for my Ohio garden.
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Seed Starting Playlist: • Seed Starting
00:00 Intro
00:26 Grow Light Stand
04:48 Seedling Trays
06:44 Seed Starting Medium
10:46 Seedling Fertilizer
15:41 What I'm Starting From Seed Today
#seedstarting

[@juliemulie1805]

Still use fish emulsion indoors for seed starting. I just blame the cat litter box. It's only for a couple of months.

[@sivartsivart7955]

use mylar rescue3 blankets for reflecting the light, plus they are cheap.

[@Mary-Mercedes]

Those ready-to-use light system setups can be too expensive for most. A much cheaper alternative is to buy a stainless or powder-coated shelf system and hang standard high lumen shop lights under each shelf. Everyone has those shelves now. Four-foot double or single LED shop lights can be hung with adjustable chains and last for years. Most of your viewers should know that expensive full-spectrum plant lights are NOT necessary for robust seedling growth. You only need to invest in those for growing fruits and blossoming plants like micro tomatoes in the winter under lights. LOVE your channel.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Very true- which is why mine is 2nd hand. I show some light alternatives in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKDWYZeBmryNhck and some options for starting seeds without lights here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZqVgaqIa5Wpodk But in this video I just wanted to share what is working best for me.

[@boonmsgt]

@@GrowfullywithJenna hope current events in Ohio is not effecting you. Are you safe distance away?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@boonmsgt I’m on the opposite side of the state

[@boonmsgt]

@@GrowfullywithJenna glad to hear. Many gardeners will be negatively effected by that contamination. It is sad how the people of Palestine, Ohio and the American people are being treated by this Administration.

[@Herf18]

Thanks for the video and Good luck fellow ohioan! Hopefully the train crash chemicals don't hurt the growing, water, or many more animals.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Such a horrible situation- I feel so bad for the people in that area. I'm fortunate to be on the other side of the state.

[@jennifertriplett9537]

I'm from SE Ohio in the boot right along the river ♥️

[@nchestercountynews4955]

@@GrowfullywithJenna if it gets in the watershed, it will affect millions down stream

[@0d1n253]

Tragically, the toxic forever chemicals released by the local police from their decision to burn it up (and Norfolk Southern to label the cargo as non-hazardous) will hurt the growing, water, and many more animals (including humans) for generations.

[@jennifertriplett9537]

They are now testing and taking samples of the Ohio river 🤦 and keeping a close eye .... It made the news

[@MissChievousRN]

I bought a cheap roll of mylar off Amazon and wrapped my whole table/shelf in it with the opening in front. It's been 4 years and I still have at least half a roll of i need it. It keeps the light, heat, and humidity in and I can start all my seeds in an ice cold garage with cheap vevor heat mats, aluminum chafing dishs, red solo cups and clear cups over the tops. Bottom water.

[@katrinalucas9823]

Following your fertilizer trials. It's nice to see more gardeners from Ohio. Goodluck growing!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks, Katrina!

[@johac7637]

My go to starter food has been Alfalfa pellets and make a tea, I set my trays in a bath tray, and the trays that I put my Solo cups have a drain hole up 3/4 " so not to drown them. I've used this for years, get several watering from a batch, when the tea is light colored I dump the left overs to the worm bin , or onto a raised bed. Cheap, not smelly, actually make me think of haying season..

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I love using alfalfa hay & pellets in the garden (I also love the smell). I'd not though of making a tea with the pellets- thanks for sharing!

[@xuyahfish]

I soak all my seeds. Speeds up germination massively.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Great tip!

[@Chris-cj5rh]

Thank you for this video Jenna! I know I could go back and watch your old “sow by month” videos, but there is just something about hearing it from you fresh this year!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You're welcome, Chris!

[@TalesFromTheRanch]

I’m down near Cincinnati, 6b. I’m starting my onions, and I’m getting ready to do brassicas and start some herbs. I don’t garden on your scale, but I’m learning more each year about timing of various plants. This will be my third year with a big to me garden. I love it.❤

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

This is wonderful, Holly- I'm so glad to hear you're loving your garden!!

[@heathermacdonald6404]

I really appreciate the way you teach us newbies what's important. Thanks!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm happy to try & help!

[@Reclaimedvintage]

Ohh know I'm late,I'm in Ohio and was not sure when to start my seeds... Glad I found a Channel in Ohio thanks!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Welcome!

[@staciehenn5255]

So excited as I just ordered mine!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hooray!!

[@scattershomestead]

I love your indoor setup. Your full of great knowledge!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katsgrocery7089]

THANK YOU FROM KENTUCKY! love your video's, very very helpful.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks for watching!

[@phenixwars1]

Excellent video, well paced and broke down the info in easy to understand sections.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Great to hear! Thanks!

[@SanjayKateshiya-cj3ow]

wow very informative

[@kristian.sacco.]

So much really great info in this one video. Thank you😊

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you, Kristian!

[@0d1n253]

Thanks! Something to look forward to during this last stretch of Michigan winter.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

😄

[@danielbrown3342]

Thank you I’m planning on adding worm castings and Mycorrhiza to my seed mix this year. I also have used promix in the past but it has gotten costly. I just received a new test bag from Growers soil that I’m really excited to try.

[@juliekraft4102]

Always such useful information. It's a nice guide for the rest of us Ohio gardeners. Bonus🤗

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad you think so!

[@grounded_maritimers]

Awesome video!!! I would love you to do a video on your set-up. You showed so many different areas in this video.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks for the idea!

[@UverSerendipity]

Great video! Really interested in a follow-up video about your thoughts on the fertilizers you tested. Cheers!

[@reality....]

I love your seedling racks. Very cool! My zone twin! ;)

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks!

[@DevinTheGardener]

This was a fantasticly educating video and entertaining. Subscribed and when I grow up I want a channel just like yours! Keep up the great work!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you!!

[@TLCInTheGarden]

Thanks for the video. Will be following your fertilizer trials with great interest here in NE Ohio. I use a mylar emergency blanket to reflect the light on my grow shelves.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Smart idea using the mylar!

[@toolsforthesoul217]

Best video on this topic I've ever seen. Thank you. I am using t5 veg bulbs. Very powerful. I like the results.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you! I have some small grow light stands with T-5s and I've always been happy with them!

[@Steve-qo4hi]

I started a bit early this year here in CT but am ramping it up this weekend. Great video and nicely done.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Have fun!

[@barbarazuazua3927]

Thanks for so much information! I subscribed to see how your tests work out because there really are a whole lot of products out there. It's overwhelming. I really want to handle my food as close to nature's way of doing things but I'm still new and learning so much. Looking forward to more!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks for watching, Barbara! I agree- the choices can definitely be overwhelming. I'm hoping I can find something that works well at a decent price point!

[@roberttillotson6861]

Based on the nute you like to use, you should really try Gaia Mania by NFTG. It’s a 1-5-1. Ingredients: Soybean meal extract, feather meal, bone meal, worm castings, Humic acids and Kelp extract (Ascophyllum nodosum) along with Humic and Fulvic Acids

[@venidamcdaniel1913]

So much advice. I can’t process all this. Have to watch iver n over but I can cause I have the video. Thanks.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheHomesteadTrail]

I really like that pro-mix too, it’s good stuff. Thanks for the info! Going to cover my pansies this year, I’ve never had great germination rates with them

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I find a black garbage bag laid over the top works well also!

[@gmanamerican5015]

6A in PA- Fava's in ground 2-12-23 under row cover's and still harvesting turnips planted last fall. Thank you for sharing, I liked the video.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Nice! I've never tried growing fava beans-- I'll have to add that to the list!

[@kurtreed9841]

Hello! I just discovered and subscribed to your channel! I’m also an Ohio gardener, located in Zone 6A, Belmont county. I’m very much looking forward to the 2023 garden season, and also watching many more of your videos. Your content looks to be very helpful and educational. Good luck with your 2023 garden!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Awesome! Thank you! It's always great to hear from a fellow Ohio gardener!

[@drewweng]

I love how you're constantly testing things. I would love to know more about how you got into testing seeds and what's involved. Thanks for another great video!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

It's fun for me to see first hand the results of these tests, so I'm happy to share! I'm hoping to do a video soon on the seed testing, as I've had lot of questions!

[@johnjude2685]

Rechecked what you video taught last season Mixing your number 4 seed mixture again and loved last season results so repeat it. Cabbage lettuce kale sage rosemary broccoli and few more doing it now in my sunroom. . I'm so happy you gave me a heads-up several weeks ago as I'm 6a also. . Seen Charles Dowling a year or so they do look. . I'm again trying to keep up with your garden or pass it.. Thanks for helping me garden Lady

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Your garden is going to be great this year, John- I know it!

[@markmiller8641]

LOVE this kind of video with all the useful info 👌 Thank you so much and 🙏 for a plentiful growing season to all! So worried about all the efforts to destroy farmers in this country. Duck and cover people 🙏🙏🙏

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks, Mark. I just hope people lean towards more self sufficiency (or small community sufficiency) in the years to come.

[@debbiefoster9955]

Love to watch your videos...so informative. Unfortunately, I live in East Palestine, Ohio.... so I won't be able to garden for many years to come:( I will try to figure out how to possibly garden again some day. Until then, I will continue to watch your garden grow.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I’m am so sorry to hear this, Debbie. Please stay safe 💚

[@willsolarski8550]

Charles Dowding trays are great! I have 5 of the 60 modules and they are fantastic.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm glad to hear you like them!

[@purplechris9480]

Hi SE Michigan here! Got to say love seeing your German shepherd. Lost our guy last year he was 11. Really miss him. You sure have a green thumb!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I am so sorry for your loss. Dogs are just the best. ❤

[@ThScarletPimpernel]

Thanks Jenna, I’ve been using your recipe for seed starting mix (but with worm castings if I have it). It works great and goes along way. Might need to try coir in the future too.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm glad it's been working well for you!

[@PharMamaUSA]

Thanks for the tips. This will be my 4th year doing seedlings. I like using Botanicare pure blend tea compost solution for my seedling. I use it weekly. Maybe I should change it up but has worked well past few years. Thanks for spending the time and sharing this video with us. From 6b Boston area, MA

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'll have to look into that- thank you!

[@3musketeershomestead62]

I really enjoy your videos. I’m in southern Michigan.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you!

[@rabidpotatoify]

I learned the hard way that my dog was also VERY interested in fish emulsion. Talk about bad breath! Thank you for the tips :)

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Oh no!! Blech!

[@iBuffy_]

Hey Jenna! I just planted my cool weather crops and I usually use FoxFarm. It's my go to but like you said it's not cheap. You literally made this video in perfect timing.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Do you use the same one I showed in the video (organic big bloom) or one of their others? I thought about the Holy Mackerel or the Kelp Me, Kelp You foods, but haven't tried them yet.

[@RealBradMiller]

Love the dandelion picture! They are such neat plants; I have some white-flowering ones from Baker Creek Seeds that I hope start blooming this year. Great video, have an awesome week, Jenna!

[@RealBradMiller]

Started lots of plants here in the southern tip of Ohio(first year growing here), many are probably way too early to start, but I do have space and time to keep them going. Here's the ones I am most excited for: Little Finger eggplant Black goji berry Holy basil Snake gourd San Marzano tomato Black Knowlian morning glory Just the normal stuff in the greenhouse, as you named in the video. ✌️🙂

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

They really are neat plants- and so very many uses! I'd love to hear what you think of the black morning glory- I'm very intrigued!

[@angelaslatzer9263]

I’m across the country in Idaho but we are zone 6B. I love your videos and tips for the garden. We have sown our broccoli, leeks, onions, celery, mustard, chard, dandelions, hot peppers, mizuna, cilantro with more herbs getting sown next week!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

So much seed starting goodness going on over there! Nice!

[@deerfeeder2076]

Great video. I'm starting strawberries currently on a similar shelf/light setup. Soon I will have a polytunnel going with raised beds etc...Cauliflower looks good for that and some carrots.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Nice!

[@Hayley-sl9lm]

Sweet overalls!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks!

[@catherineemerson99]

Another idea that we've adopted is using the inexpensive mylar emergency blankets. We have some tacked to the wall behind our light set-up, and you could drape more over the edge of yours. Thanks for the great video!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

That's a great idea!

[@SaviorSpeed]

Thank you for this video!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You're welcome!

[@JasonCarr1979]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beybslifeintheus494]

beautiful flowers

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks

[@TheDcmcleod]

I am in easter Ohio and in the same zone as you. I started onion seeds (first time for onion seeds, always did sets) last week and marigolds. I have used Miracle Grow Quick Start for seedlings and when I transplant into my garden.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I hope your onions do great!!

[@misscandicern]

Thanks for this video. Im following your seed starting schedule. Lol. I've started my cool weather stuff also. I use the metal storage racks from lowes & 2 LED 4ft lights per level got lights from sams club, they also connect to one another. My seed mix this year is coco coir, perlite, vermiculite & worm castings. I didn't use as much castings as you did & now i wish I had. Lol. I use the burpee coco coir & it's ready to use, just add water. I really like it. No buffering needed. So exciting together started.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Sounds like you are off to an awesome start this year, Candice!

[@mompuff]

You are amazing!! I have learned so much from you!! This is my first time growing a garden in raised beds!! I’m going to try also for first time using cattle panels like you show us in one video!! I live in KY so our growing zone is 6b. I guess I can start my seedling when you do? Thank you for your wonderful advice!! 🙌🏻🦋🤗

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you! And enjoy those raised beds this year. When you start will depend predominately on your last frost date- mine is approx. May 10th (but I use May 15th as my true frost free date).

[@mompuff]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thank you so much!! I’m so grateful I found your channel!! I have been binge watching since I found you!! God Bless you & may this year’s garden be your best one ever!! 🙌🏻🤗🦋

[@riverrootsfarm]

Your seed starting shelf is amazing! At home I use an industrial metal wire shelf with my lights on little pulleys to make them adjustable height (T5 bulbs bc I bought them years ago and they're still going). I work at a wholesale plant nursery though.. so it's possible I could splurge and order a really cool shelf like that through work...hmmmm ;) I love that you do your own tests and experiments for different fertilizers and such, I like to do the same. I'll have to check out those Charles Dowding trays. I basically make my own like that by cutting the professional quality plug trays I get from work into home gardener sizes. I agree about not having flats with mixed veggies, they always grow at different rates and bother each other. Love your videos!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Smart to put your lights on pulleys! I have a similar industrial shelf/light setup that I'm using for my indoor tomatoes & cucumbers right now and I'm not happy with the way the lights are attached... I've have to rig up a pulley system.

[@mamabear7765]

Love your channel. Thank you so much for your insight! I am in NE Ohio, and this is the first year I am doing mass seed starting/planting indoors. I am starting brassicas, leafy greens, quinoa, nasturtiums, tomatoes, peppers, and bunching onions. However, I am going out on a limb and trying to grow bush beans and sugar snap peas in vertical planters in my huge south-facing window. So far, they are coming up beautifully! I am using neem powder in the starter soil to act as a mild fertilizer, but it also comes with the added benefit of controlling fungus gnats and so far, that's working quite well! Currently, I am absolutely in love with the small starter trays that come with a greenhouse dome and LED grow lights built in. I purchased 6 so far and I am definitely getting more. Everything I have planted in them has germinated much faster and they also keep my cats away from them 😆 Thanks again and happy planting!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you, Kelli! I'm happy to hear you're doing mass seed starting indoors this year- very exciting. And good to hear your experience with neem powder- I keep thinking of trying it, but haven't gotten around to it yet, I've only used neem oil outdoors. Thanks for sharing.

[@debrascott8775]

Seed starting this year for the first time. Starting small with just 2 trays and 1 LED light plus a small batch of winter sowing. Your videos are extremely helpful, especially the fertilizer recommendationa. If all goes well, I'll be using your other advice when I scale up next year.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm so glad you're trying seed starting for the first time this year- best wishes!

[@gardenernotdecoder8001]

Last year in the garden I had a barrel that I stuffed with comfrey and other garden cuttings and then let the rain wash through these cuttings. The barrel has drain holes on the bottom and I catch the drippings. I am sure this system has a name of permaculture something but I do not know it. What I did not use on the garden by last fall, I bottled up and I now use it on house plants and my seedlings. So far so good. Your posts are well done and very informative. Thank you!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Great idea!

[@larryngriffith1820]

Hi Jenna! Just found you. I'm up on the west side of Cleveland and enjoyed your video very much. It's nice to find a channel based here in Ohio. I appreciated learning about the equipment you use. I'm trying to decide which grow light I'd like to invest in as well as to upgrade my trays a bit. I have a small garden and have started seeds before but without the benefit of the grow light. After planting, they take a little time to catch up, so I thought it was time to try to address their early growing needs a bit more. Thank you for your advice, and I look forward to gardening with you!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Larryn- great to hear from a fellow Ohio gardener! I hope this season is a great one for you!

[@Aphidman1]

I'm going to try using water-change water from my aquarium for seedling irrigation. It works well for keeping houseplants green and happy, and I'm optimistic about seedlings too. I'm so glad you were not affected by the train crash! Very worrying for everyone near there.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Love that idea, Andy! I'm going to have to get an aquarium now 😄. I am very worried about everyone in that area as well- I also worry about the downstream effects.

[@stevetendrich398]

Andy, we do the same thing! I have not tried with seedlings as of yet, but I have 3 aquariums, and save a couple buckets, from water changes for watering house plants.

[@bill5086]

Love your content, very informative. You might consider Neptune's Harvest Seaweed for seedlings, no smell and recommended rate is 1 teaspoon per cup of water.

[@Pammmyanne]

Zone 6b here in Ohio and Im starting onions, kale, and some flowers that need the cold period to grow... bells of Ireland and poppys

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Nice!

[@oakiedoakie9427]

I like your set up

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks

[@agrogers2]

I am following your planting since I’m in Ohio also😊

[@sandman3698]

OHIO

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Great to hear from a fellow Ohioan!

[@justsomeguy6133]

Nice setup and info. I like your homemade seedling mix, and I’m also a Promix fan, but it’s pricey around here. I have a T5 light which is intense. I can put my seedlings 12-18” away and they do just fine. In fact, it’s so powerful that even though it’s fluorescent, it actually heats up the grow area a bit, increasing the temperature around 10°, which is actually OK, because it’s in my otherwise chilly basement.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Sounds like a good light!

[@kristabaumann1638]

I use aluminum foil around some of my seedling trays but I've found the aluminum foil pans we get from restaurant orders work well too and they're free, I just prop them up leaning on edge of my seedlings flats.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

That's a great idea!

[@jamespalmerministries6131]

Awesome video! My onions are inches tall, Leeks just popping through. Time for cabbage n bok choy. I'm also searching for fertilizer so hopefully we find a good one.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Sounds great!

[@honeydew4576]

Thanks for the video, Jenna! I use a heat mat on my cool crops just because the indoor temp in our house is in the 30s. And we use an unfolded mylar survival blanket draped over the lights to reflect back. That has a nice clean look to it.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Brrrr... I thought my house was chilly! Totally makes sense what you're doing for your seedlings!

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

Same here, no central heat. But I do use electric heaters to keep me and the furrbabies warm, along with our electric blankets. Reflecting the heat (and light) is a great idea, I told my neighbor just a couple of days ago to keep an eye out for one of those silver bubble wrap things that are usually sold in the Summer for us to put on our dashes in the car to block the sun rays... I figured I could make a rectangle box out of one and Velcro the seams shut and put the light, a seedling tray or two and the heater under them and the reflective material would bounce the light rays off it onto the plants, in addition to holding in the warmth. It's right below freezing here tonight, but will get into the 70's and 80's for a couple of days next week, but something as delicate as seeds germinating, really need more of a stable temp until they get stronger so the heat mat, light and being enclosed within a silver envelope/box to keep in the heat and radiate the light is just the thing. I'm taking a seed starting Class online this week and I have all kinds of great ideas, just need to win the lottery so I can follow them to fruitation.

[@honeydew4576]

@@WhispersFromTheDark Great idea with the reflecting box! Curious. Is the seed starting class your taking with Rick from Our Stoney Acres?

[@cindykelly2944]

very helpful thank you.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GirlScoutC00kiezZzMmhhmm]

Carhartt Cutie 😉 I always use a fan(s) to simulate wind, it is a must, your plants for sure love you for it. Cool you always product test too, awesome!

[@GirlScoutC00kiezZzMmhhmm]

Love Superthrive also, I've heard good things about Foxfarms soil/food, Earth Juice's Catalyst. I used before, it's a good company. You look like your Spring is busy!!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[@GirlScoutC00kiezZzMmhhmm]

@@GrowfullywithJenna just keep doing what you do and making YT vids...you have a dirt buddy that enjoys learning more from ppl like you and enjoying seeing what plant lovers can do. (>'.')>🍓

[@stevetendrich398]

We are also in 6A, sewed brassicas (minus cabbage) 2 weeks ago and up-potted. Cabbage last week. Luffa, onions and peppers we start in January. We use cheap LED grow lights over a table to start, when we up pot, they go under a Mars Hydro grow light. The rest will be done mid march.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Sounds great!

[@etalc1404]

If swapping out T12 for LEDs, be sure to get bulbs that emit wavelengths of light that produce the natural daylight spectrum. You might want to hold onto the old bulbs until you go through one grow season to be sure the LEDs are sufficient.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks for the tip!

[@leahathome2883]

I also have a hand me down t12 plant light stand (just a single row of two bulbs) and gave up on it this year (put my tomatoes and peppers in a S facing window) I thought it was my light... Maybe it was something else! I'll try again and replace them with the LEDs you mentioned since my bulbs are dying.

[@bublhed]

I actually bought a rack and lights this year instead of trying to prop everything up on the windows. So far everything has been coming along well! Even though it’s smelly I like to use Alaska fish emulsion, (5-1-1). Somehow my very curious pup doesn’t seem to be interested in it. I have to be careful with the blood meal because he can’t stay away from that - but I only use it in the garden, not indoors.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm glad everything is coming along well AND that your pup is staying away (mine love the blood meal too)!

[@asqirl8425]

I cultivate in a clay soil in Olympia, Wa. zone 9 I think. My onions are 3" up. I started them in straight garden soil, in a green house ( with biochar composted grass clippings). I have water in a 5 gallon bucket with aquarium heaters to raise the ambient heat- it works!. The p-nut butter pop can across the 5 gallon bucket has killed a half dozen mice who like to dig up the onions.!!!! I have beets up.Lettuces, cabbages, brussel sprouts, celeriac, tomatoes, 1 pepper plant lol, asparagus didn't germinate yet, artichoke, parsley, chard, arugula does well early spring. Cilantro,crinkley cress, marjoram, summer savory, holy basil, Thai basil, St. John's wort,sunflowers, milkweed, purple cone flower, and sweet peas:) The snap peas are under plastic fluorescent light covers , in the garden.That was a roadside score. It keeps the birds off till they sprout. I'm checking daily. About 1/4 are just busting forth! I did work a trade with a garden store locally that makes a primo o.g. potting soil blend for pot growers. It is $35 a bag. I did work hard and I'm set up for now. I 'm adding homemade biochar into the mix for moisture retention. I inoculate my biochar with a liquid product,Sea Crop concentrate, worm bin leech water, rock dust and urine.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Sounds like a wonderful setup you have there!

[@marchenry8]

I have tested Rev, and it works very good 5 stars from me.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Good to know!

[@ingridskitchengarden]

I started peas yesterday, and onions. Hopefully brassicas on the weekend. I use Elliot Coleman’s seed starting mix.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Nice!

[@anneharrington7951]

I'm Ohio also. I make my own potting soil using potting soil, vermiculite and worm castings. So far i have onions, parsley, eggplant, rutabaga, kohlrabi, an some flowers inside. Plus a bunch of winter sowed stuff, chamomile, wallflower, catmint, batchelor, allysum etc. I just bought a gallon of some type of fertilizer concentrate, and it is really stinky and black. So I think it must be good. I will be watching your videos.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

There does seem to be a correlation between the stink and how good a natural fertilizer is 😆! Sounds like you've got a great assortment already going- nice!!

[@jamep1]

The CD trays are great. A bit of an investment upfront, but they are worth it IMO. For plants that are going to be inside for a bit longer, I use the smaller cell trays, and then pot up into 2.5" pots in lieu of using the larger cell CD40 (mostly because I don't own any!)

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Great tip, Jim!

[@dustyflats3832]

Ah, I see a problem that I may be having. I use heavy duty 1020 trays and they are deeper than Dowding trays and don’t allow air circulation to the root area. I think those smaller trays would be easier to work with. I think that change could help with the mildew and uneven watering of cells. Going to rewatch for the mix you use. I need to add more perlite. Thanks!

[@franksinatra1070]

Thanks Jenna. My one light rack looks very similar to what you showed in the video but mine is only two tier. I'm surprised you go 12 on 12 off. I've always done 14 or 15 on. Not sure where I heard to do that but have done it that way for 25 years. I saw in the comments you're not near the train wreck. Glad to hear that. Terrible situation.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'd say if that light schedule works well for you- stick to it! I've always used 12s and that works great for me. And yes- I'm on the other side of the state. It is definitely a terrible situation, and I worry about how far some of those chemicals will reach.

[@matthewkurt2246]

I've had success using Neptune's Harvest fish and seaweed fertilizer. It is 2-3-1, liquid, and has very little odor.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Good to know! It's been a while since I used Neptune's Harvest and I think I just used the fish emulsion. I'll have to check this formulation out.

[@denisekelley2292]

I'm in NW Oregon (zone 8) in a small town which makes finding fertilizer, especially quality fertilizer difficult. I found Tru Organic liquid replant starter (222) at Ace. I'm trying it out this year, so far so good. I have been fertilizing only once a week, I'm going to try every watering and see if that makes a difference. I have used Espoma products in the past and like them, just hard to find here. Thank you for your real gardening info. We are in different climates; your info is easy to understand and adjust. We do have the same last frost date, that helps.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

That TruOrganic looks promising- I've not run across that brand before!

[@mikefrench3800]

I sure learned a lot!!!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad to hear it, Mike!

[@gracieshomeandgardens5089]

Amazing informations.thanks for sharing.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Happy to share!

[@debsmith8102]

I have that “flora cart’ light stand. I upgraded when I purchased to the led lights . Right now they are out of stock because of Covid . They will restock soon

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Nice!

[@ndbg46881]

Hi Jenna, I know this is an older video and you probably already know this but last spring (2023) I bought LED shop lights for seed starting and boy what a difference in light coverage! Not optimum K but seedling grew fantastic.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@christinewyzer3121]

Great tip about size

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks

[@burntorangehorn]

I'm a big fan of Pro-Mix as well, although I usually try to find their seed-starting mix and use it as-is. This year I wanted to try a new seedling method, and was torn between soil blocking and air-pruning (Winstrip) cell trays, and went with a Lanbrooke soil blocking kit. Looking forward to following along with your growing season!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I've yet to try the soil blocking, but definitely want to do so. I'd love to hear what you think!

[@burntorangehorn]

@@GrowfullywithJenna I'll definitely let you know how it goes. I'll be trying it out on a few varieties you named as your 2022 favorites from Gurney's.

[@maggiechrisman]

I would love to see a companion planting video! I want to know what works for you, your happy accidents, and what DOESNT work for you (but the books say it should) ❤ I’m close to you in sw Ohio so it’s more selfishly for my own personal benefit 😂

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Maggie, I share a bit on my approach to ‘companion’ planting in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6PSnYumns-kptE

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

Jenna I had some struggling greens under my lights and I tried Tomato Tone granules (I tbsp) soaked in a gallon water container overnight and shook it up vigorously. The next morning I added Seaweed fertilizer liquid, shook it hard again and watered. Everything popped nicely in a couple days. Just thought I'd share. Side note: I watered the soil not the leaves. And not all the granules dissolved but I will leave them in the gallon for next watering.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks for sharing, Michael! This is good to know.

[@annanitschke6727]

I often just use compost tea bags for my seedlings and switch to the stinky fish emulsion fertilizer when plants are in the greenhouse..Only once has a bear found my container so I try to bring it inside.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

That's a great idea! And wow! I thought dealing with groundhog and racoons was a challenge!

[@sherihicks1427]

This will be my second time trying to start seeds indoors. First time was many years ago, and didn't go well. I've already got onions and celery in a sunny window. Coming up nicely. I have asparagus planted also, but it is slow! I plan to start greens, herbs, brassicas, and tomatoes during the next couple of weeks. I'm hoping to hold a plant/seed swap here in my neighborhood and church community. We live an hour south of you all! Thank you for all your info!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I hope it goes great this year, Sheri!

[@sherihicks1427]

@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you!

[@brichter4669]

I have a small backyard with no option to do an in-ground garden, so I use grow bags on my large outdoor patio. I also have 2 GreenStalk vertical planters that work well for a limited growing area. I live in zone 8b where the heat is a challenge to gardening. This is my 1st year to grow indoor seedlings. Using a metal wire shelving unit with adjustable shelves. My grow lights are Walmart LED shop lights with 5000 Lumens and daylight kelvin. The light has 2 LED strips and am using 2 shop lights per shelf. So far, my seedlings are growing well under the lights. I did a lot of garden research for my area and developed a planting guide for better timing with seed starting. Like you, I didn't want to use any fertilizer indoor with fish product, because it stinks so bad. I am using Fox Farm Grow Big 6-4-4 and VermisTerra earthworm casting tea at seedling strength. I don't have a huge seedling production, so it's not a big expense to use Fox Farm. Most of the liquid fertilizers were about the same price. BTW, I love your large orange scoop. I bought that same scoop last year and recently used it to redo potting mix in 1 of my vertical planters. It was a huge time saver. Like your channel and subscribed. Looking forward to watching your gardening tips and tricks.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Sounds like you have an ideal setup given your backyard situation- I love that! Great idea to use earthworm casting tea-- I use the casting themselves extensively but have yet to try the tea. I love that scoop too! Best wishes for a great gardening season this year!

[@donnacotter7572]

Thanks for the video, Jenna. Glad to see that Charles Dowding's seed starting trays are available in the US now, and I'm putting them on my wishlist. I a lot of sturdy 6-cell units, but I find it hard to get the seedlings out for transplant. I have to use a butter knife to lift them out and protect the roots. I use Neptune's Harvest fish and seaweed fertilizer on my seedlings at half strength every two weeks. The smell isn't too bad diluted, but I don't like that you cannot save the diluted mixture if you don't use it all. Maybe that is the case for all organic, liquid fertilizers though. I'm not sure. I'm eager to see if you find something that works well and maybe more cost effective. I bought Promix for the first time, as I've heard so many good reviews, but I bought the regular Promix. My seedlings seem to like it, but I usually only use organic. Is this as bad as using Miracle-gro on them?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

It's been my experience with all the organic fertilizers I've tried so far that you can't save the diluted mix. And I've used the regular ProMix growing mix and it works really well.

[@reallmccoy9043]

Ohio earth food has an amazing seed starter mix.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Good to know! I wish I was closer to them!

[@Cherryparfait41]

After I use up the Neptune’s Harvest , which is almost as stink, (but results are great!) I might try the Espoma. Lol, I’ll still use fish emulsion out doors. But, I too have had my dogs get into it. Once time is all it takes to be on guard. 😂

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who has had a dog get into it! Sounds like it's a fairly common occurrence. 😆

[@bluebirdhomestead]

We are just getting our first seeds started this week here in zone 7a 😃😃😃- Cara

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Nice! Happy sowing!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thanks! :)