Seed Germination - 5 Reasons Why Your Seeds Fail

Seeds WANT To Germinate! They are built for it. These amazing tiny kernels of life are the starting point of nearly every one of our crops. But every year, without fail, there is failure. Failure to germinate. Failure to continue growth as a seedling. And failure as a crop and thus a waste of our time.
No more. Today let's look at the 5 most important parameters affecting your germination rates and how we can fix or abide by them to have the best germination rates ever, creating our best crops ever!
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[@redtobertshateshandles]

Only took me 25 years to realise the difference between wet and damp. Lol Hi Canada from Australia.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

If growing a fall garden full of delicious organic veggies for you and your family is something you're passionate about, consider joining our Facebook Group called "Growing, Better". Everyone is welcome and its one of the fastest-growing communities online. Share, learn, GROW!: facebook.com/groups/GrowingBetter Fabric Grow Bags are an excellent alternative to standard pots, and in some cases even better for some of your finest seed crops! Lightweight, inexpensive, and they come in almost any size! Check out the affiliate links below and give them a try! Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3imbLOA Amazon USA: amzn.to/2ZvWguO Amazon UK: amzn.to/2CTZQqZ If you're just starting out gardening in 2020, this inexpensive set of tools from Amazon can get you and your organic operation up and running this year as well as prepare your gardens for fall! I know there is a fevered and renewed interest in gardening and many of you are seasoned vets. But remember that there's a whole population out there that hasn't gardened before. Let's help them out and encourage as much as possible! Affiliate links below: Amazon USA: amzn.to/2xXLfbG Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3aoN1AN Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2XrQA5A

[@patriciatinkey2677]

No facebook for me- PLEASE keep on KZbin-ing. Even though you're in Canada & I'm in South Florida, your advice has been invaluable! This last 2 rain soaked weeks I've not been able to plant anything outside except Halloween Decorations & Go Vote signs! Looking forward to better weather & more videos.🙂🌻

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha no worries about that Patricia! All my instructionals are to build a giant library's of gardening education... The Facebook group is more of a community hangout to share information informally, in real time. Hopefully both are complimentary to each other. Thanks for the kind words and support... Have a great weekend!

[@that_auntceleste5848]

Thanks for presenting good information in a thoughtful way people can use! This year here in Zone 5 I put out cool-weather crops in late summer. Mixed success so far as with all things gardening. Your carrot example confirms for me this is a good strategy! My big disappointment this fall has been lacinto (dinosaur) kale. I planted that and red curly kale at the same time and had very low germination with the lacinto. The ones that did sprout died quickly while the curly kale thrived. I figured maybe the company sent me a bad batch of seeds, and tried another company. No luck -- of the stuff I direct sowed at that point, only the lacinto kale failed to sprout. Going to try again indoors and really baby those suckers, but any advice from my fellow gardeners is appreciated.

[@bridgetr7166]

I appreciate the way you teach. You make things so much more easier to understand. Thank You

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Bridget, appreciate that! :-)

[@thereserioux2178]

Another great video! I always use open organic seeds so I can collect the seeds for the following year. When available, I choose heirloom seeds. I think it's important to save those rare seeds and protect our food diversity.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

One thousand percent agreed Therese! Saving seeds is so important.... If this year taught us anything... It's that. Cheers to you, have a great weekend.

[@denisefaust6408]

Where do you find your heirloom seeds please?

[@nonononame7112]

Great intro, the reason i love gardening is exactly same as what you said on the first video

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Lala, cheers! :-)

[@jasminerickysoto1923]

Thanks for your video and your input.

[@steveng1624]

This channel is awesome and it will show you how to grow your own food... I'm in north Georgia

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks man! Super appreciate the kind words, happy growing!

[@LiliansGardens]

Thank yo , this is one of the most useful videus I've seen on youtube. Yes seeds are important to life. Thanks. All I have to add is birds and squirrels

[@Donna_G]

One year, when I had a plot at the community garden, I planted peas. When they didn't come up when I expected them to, one of the other gardeners said that the seeds probably got taken by the quail. She suggested that I replant and cover the seeds with some chicken wire and once they sprouted and started showing some growth, I could remove the chicken wire. For some reason the quail left the seedlings alone. Just about everything I planted grew, except for the peas; but, once I learned the reason why and I replanted, even the peas grew. So, if I ever get a chance to plant outdoors again and I want to grow peas, I will cover the seeds with chicken wire.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Brilliant! Love that idea! I got a cover crop video coming out and that literally fits perfect with that! Always a wealth of knowledge Donna... Love it!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@Edisto Joe If it came to that......and sparrows....and squirrels....and rats......I'll stop at slugs however! :-)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@Edisto Joe same here man. Although I'm definitely paring down my meat intake over the years and contemplating full veg.....

[@carolynsteele5116]

So that’s why my peas never come up! I actually saw little quail families running around and thought “how cute” but didn’t make the connection.

[@fionaharvey2720]

Thanks I always enjoy and learn things from your videos. ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much for watching Fiona! Really appreciate it. Have a great weekend!

[@princehouse8457]

Great Video, Thanks for the tips

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much! Best of luck with all your seeds!

[@fishergirl88rome62]

I wish I would have watched this before I planted my seeds. Most of my plants are just now growing after nearly 2 1/2 weeks. All because I used a heavy soil. 😭 Lesson learned. Thank you

[@iohannroloff108]

Amanhã assistirei o vídeo. Baita conteúdo!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks, let me know what you think when you watch it!!

[@gpapink]

We’re still having some hot days, 90F+ and my lettuce varieties just failed. Need to wait a couple weeks for cooler temps.

[@1964_AMU]

Beans germinate at 18°Celsius. In my view, the choice of a good timing to transplant from germination soil small pots to garden or compost bigger pots is very important.

[@AmourEtLiberte888]

Un gros merci!

[@Paul-xz3hw]

Great tip! I’m going to save this for next year reference

[@allandownton]

I am in western BC and have hooped raised beds. When do you grow your sweet potato slips using the sweet potato in the soil method and not the jar method😎

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

A always start my slips about a month before last spring frost date

[@mostrickland3639]

I have found that the seeds that I have dried personally, will not sprout unless they have at least a month of being alone. You have to let the seeds sit for a while if you want germination. I successfully germinated chocolate cherry heirloom tomatoes but the seeds had been dry for a month. When I tried to sprout seeds that had only been dry for a few days it did not work.

[@susyshepard320]

Thank you.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks for watching Susy! Always appreciated!

Seed failure ive had is that they sprout, grow about 6 inched, then die - what am i doing wrong? Tomatoes especially ive had this problem with. Also in the past 4 years i havent been able to grow tomatoes at all, i buy the, plant them and they die in about a week and a half. What am i doing wrong, my planting and care procedures are no different from what i benn doing sucessfuly for 30 years?

[@michaelmarchione3408]

I'm very curious about what zone you are in and how cold it get where you are. I watched your videos on rosemary and over wintering them and peppers. I'm in zone 4a in northern new york state usa. I might try your technique. Really like your videos!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Michael, really appreciate that man, thanks. I'm in Canada, so we don't have those USDA zones, but I'd be the same as Seattle if we did.... 9a

[@michaelmarchione3408]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks, that will help me a lot. I can figutr it out from there. Take care, be safe!

[@trinbago27]

HELLO, THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VIDEO! I have a couple of questions...How do you feel about heating pads? Also, I am planning to get mylar paper based on your recommendation, but is it OK to get folded sheets or a roll? I've seen some comments that say that the folded sheets create hot spots.

[@SpiceyKy]

Never did get the many pepper seeds I planted over the summer to germinate. Not a one. Smh

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Noooo.... Wonder why? Were the seeds good?

[@SpiceyKy]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Starting to wonder. But 3 different brands.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@SpiceyKy that is strange for that many different ones not to sprout... Very strange.

[@hotsweetlady20011]

I SIT AND WAIT FOR UUU TOOK UUU LONG ENOUGH LOL

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

LOL Debbie, I knowwww! I literally say that every time I plant a batch of seeds, ha ha!

[@hotsweetlady20011]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms UUU NEED PUT MORE VEDIOS OUT IN A DAY MORE A WEEKKK

[@Farmynator]

So I used compost and perlite, at a 4:1 ratio, to grow strawberries. I've only barely covered them with a sprinkle of soil. Not sure if it's the temperature (17-19 celcius at night, 22-25 daytime) or the soil mix, but none came up, I've daily sprayed gently some surface water and it's been 12 days. What should I improve? I have a feeling its the soil. NOTE: these aren't the alpine variety.

[@1964_AMU]

try to peel your strawberries 1mm and put the peels with seeds up on a mixture of compost and vermiculite, not cover the seeds. Strawberries like acid soils.

[@jxmai7687]

wrong soil, you need to make some potting mix, compost just part of the soild, need add normal top soil, chicken manure. or simple just use Seed Raising Potting Mix.

[@Farmynator]

@@1964_AMU Good tip, thanks!

[@Farmynator]

@@jxmai7687 Thanks I'll try it again with the recommended mix 👍

[@valeriesanchez3074]

I start seeds in a medicine bottle. Then place in soil so it's not a guessing game.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome Valerie! Great idea.

[@Pubgfetiz]

Please help, I planted on my balcony for a few years now, but recently (2020) I bought the seeds in the packets and little or no germination (bad seeds) or not good. I’m living in Toronto and need vegetable seeds please, can you advise me where or what to do because I’m panicking for the coming year also for my indoor winter plantings as well. Thanks bud🙏🇨🇦 Help plz..!!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

For sure Seddy...what kind of seeds and what time of year?

[@Pubgfetiz]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks 🙏 so much for replying, the seeds I need is eggplant, corn, zucchini, peppers, lettuce and tomatoes, Time of year: falls, spring and summer. Toronto Canada 🇨🇦. Also as a new gardener, can you kindly tell me what zone I’m in.. thanks so much from the bottom of my heart. I really Appreciated your help. 🙏🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Pubgfetiz for sure! From that list, the only one that could be remotely planted now is lettuce. All the others are summer crops that you plant indoors in February or March, and then move outdoors when the warm weather hits. Cheers!

[@Metqa]

Thanks for the video but unfortunately for me , it wasn't more helpful. My seeds are fresh, I bought them this spring. I cannot do the viability test becuz I have only 10 seeds of each variety. I am not using soil mix because I want to be sure I knwo when they germinate immediately and I worry about fungus growth with soil. even fresh seed starting mix seems to grow ick whether or not the seeds germinate, so I end up growing fungal mats. Proper watering, Well I put them on a damp paper towel and didn't let them dry out, by keeping them in a closed box. They didn't rot, after sprouting, they just did nothing. I put them in rockwool wicking from below, they did nothing. I put them on a heat mat cuz it was cold, it wasn't "too hot" but they still did nothing. now that it is end of spring, room temperature is warmer, still nothing. I put them in a green house where the room temp was very warm. Nothing. I think I just have dud seeds. from the 10 seeds, I take out two for each attempt. I am down to 4 seeds left.I bought yellow current, blue bosque cherry, green grape, red pear, Micro Tom, and Valencia tomatoes, all from the same vendor, and not a single one has sprouted. that's seven variety, 3 attempts, 2 seeds each attempt , thats 42 different seeds and not one has germinated. I've never had this kinda trouble with seeds. I usually have too many sprouts and have to give them away. It really irks me that when I went and spent money on specialty seeds that I'd get balked like this. I think I may go back to giving the Big companies like Burpes and Johnny's my business instead of the small growers I bought from, not only were they stingy with the seeds but they won't grow.

[@dom150]

Just wondering what's the slowest germinateing seed out there and how long and what is the blunt end of the seeds is it that pointy part as there is a seeds I need to plant at the blunt end facing downwards

[@sandraperez7331]

Great video. Important topic. My seedlings are dying after they germinate and sprout about 1-2”. The stem thins inside the medium and deteriorates. Do they need fertilizer? Also do you plant the sprouted seeds you were testing in the ground?

[@dom150]

@@sandraperez7331 sorry but you replied to this message not the video comments sorry I don't know the answer, comment on the vid not me ☺

[@nobullziggster4070]

This is a Little off subject but not/ did you know plants can react and feel and remember. They also know when harm comes to cutting plants even from miles away. The Secret Life of Plants part 2 of 4 Cleve Baxter/ The Secret Life of Plants part 3 of 4 Human interaction/ The Secret Life of Plants part 4 of 4 Russian Experiment. KZbin Enjoy...

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Plants are the best, plain and simple!! :)

[@leynaabbey]

I can germinate a lemon seed easily, but the seedling always dies.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Lemons can be tricky. They love heat, lots of light, and good moisture but also good drainage. I try to transplant mine sooner than later after they sprout.

[@leynaabbey]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms yeah I think I started them too late in the season. I got 10 to germinate 5 died right away gave 2 to my neighbor, and they're magnificent, mine all died. I get crap for natural light during the fall/ winter, but she has a west facing window in the laundry room off the back of her kitchen. So they get strong direct afternoon sun, and a really cozy room between the oven, washer, and dryer. I'm definitely going to keep trying.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@leynaabbey Yep Leyna, I betcha that was the difference. They can definitely be finicky sometimes.....sigh.

[@1964_AMU]

Lemons like warm sand and clay or volcanic soils. When the sprouts are 2 inch, transplant into a drained neutral soil.

[@lisemariecaron4366]

"No food crop seed last forever" sorry to prove you wrong, spores of mushrooms, can be stored forever , Terence Mckenna said , and if u wanted to u can store them in liquid nitrogen

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Mushroom spores are not seeds... They are spores.