Seed Starting Part 2: Seedling Care, Problems, and Pot-Up

[@reginaldsugarman685]

Jacques which liquid organic fertilizer did you use/recommend

[@jacquesinthegarden]

I linked it in the description, its AgroThrive General Purpose!

[@nathancaudill9365]

Jacques, what are your thoughts on fox farm liquid fertilizer

[@alexissixela6914]

@@nathancaudill9365 Just make this a video, because it is a widely used brand.

[@rumpiee]

link is dead. thanks.@@jacquesinthegarden

[@alissahoke9215]

The link took me to a 404 Error Page fyi.

[@Gardeningchristine]

I literally decapitated a tomato seedling when I was planting it in, broke the stem about 2 inches from the roots. I ran inside and got a paper sticker label (so it would break down quickly) and wrapped it around like a splint, then buried the damaged part. It didn’t even wilt, like nothing happened. They are resilient!

[@rickytorres9089]

That what professionals do actually. Particularly to trees, like casting an arm/leg on a person.

[@lady_dragoness6344]

You basically grafted it back onto itself.

[@randompheidoleminor3011]

@@lady_dragoness6344 which is ironically the intended purpose of that ability in the first place

[@CartersGardens]

I've actually had to do the same thing with a pepper. I had to stake it tho.

[@lizziesmusicmaking]

Very cool. I didn't know you could do that.

[@olivejuicemomma]

Rewatching this for my second year of veggie gardening. Seed start can be challenging for me. So many ways to screw it up. This is SO helpful; thank you!

[@siobhanmacleod7957]

I laughed so hard when you mentioned not labeling all your individual pots when you transplant cause you said you would know what they were. However at one point you would move one and then you would realize you couldn’t tell what it was. Lol, I did this with my tomato seedlings. I’m trying 5 different varieties and when I was potting up, I realized after the fact I didn’t label all my pots. I said oh well, I’ll just group the look alike ones together. Then I go to transplant to the raised bed 2 weeks ago and after doing half the bed, I realized I didn’t pay attention to what variety I was planting, so now I have a mixture of Roma, cherry tomatoes, and indeterminates all in one bed. It was hot out, so I’m like whatever, it’s a Russian Roulette of a Tomato bed. 🤷‍♀️😂

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Hahaha its the true reality of gardening!

[@hellowilson5335]

Lmao I did that with my lettuce patch.

[@elisabetk2595]

I make plant tags out of yogurt or cottage cheese containers - just cut them up with scissors - and try to always have a few and a garden marker in my pocket, even after they are planted in the ground. Because I often find ones I have missed when I water. Yes, I have learned the hard way too!

[@digil4509]

Jacques as always so much wonderful information. Your a natural born teacher. You explain everything so clearly. Also sharing your hits and misses helps me be a better grower, by accepting my goofs and moving forward. Thank you so much🌻

[@Alyss93]

That encouragement about not worrying about timing is exactly what I needed to hear right now. Everyone has been saying "You need to get these seeds in NOW!" but I swear I've started my tomatoes from seed in April/May and still got a bumper crop. And I'm in zone 6, so not exactly the warmest place on the planet.

[@leadoucet1432]

Really? I wanted to seed a couple more varieties but thought I was too late. Thanks! (Not that I need more tomato plants 😂)

[@mrstoneybrew]

I don't know how but as I watched it was as if you were speaking directly to me. It's like you had a checklist of the things I worry about or just don't feel confident enough with. This not only gave me great info but a few sighs of relief and boost in confidence. Thank you Jacques. P.S. This year I labeled freaking everything as I always had done the "oh ill remember as well lol".

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Glad to hear this!

[@Flippin_Crazy]

I swear every year I’m gonna label…again I didn’t.

[@kayjaybright]

Great info! Now I know why my seedlings stall out. Now I need to triage, apply care and rescue them. Thanks for teaching me how to save my garden!

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

I loved the bird sounds but as soon as you said something he quieted down. Birds are amazing! Back to subject, thanks for specific information. You teach in an easy style, easy to follow and understand. You are a great teacher!

[@thevirus6101]

Jacques! I’m a new gardener and have been attending KZbin University for almost a year now. Just came across your channel! Honestly, your the best I’ve seen! Keep up the great work. You’ve inspired me!

[@lisalightfoot1344]

Absolutely brilliant vlog. So much info. And at the perfect time. And yes the plant tag thing I'm sure we have all done. Thanks Jacques 👍❤️

[@TheMangerinoAdventures]

I love Jacques way of teaching. Loads of info, frugal way to make things work in the garden naturally too. Love all the nature sounds too.

[@blackgem1055]

I have had that mix up with the pots every year!! This year I tried to mark each one but some peppers did not get their marker so now half my pepper bed has question marks against the plants.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

This is a classic problem that I had and still have routinely, It is just so tedious to write labels and it feels wasteful if you can reuse them.

[@raymondselinger5607]

@@jacquesinthegarden if you get the heavier plastic labels, you can use steel wool to remove permeant marker. I’ve even gotten the cheap ones from Walmart to last me three or four years. I save them all to clean over winter when I don’t have as much to do.

[@bobbyb7708]

I personally have a 3D printer, which has many uses outside gardening, but I have used it to make markers, supports, and many other useful gardening items.

[@tishasaltzman3441]

​@@jacquesinthegardenwhere can I get the 4 single pot. Have the label seedlings issue. 😅

[@KatesGarden]

I completely agree, the garden is our playground to try things out for ourselves and see what works. Thanks for the info, I have a lot of seedlings to plant out as well.

[@puggirl415]

Great series. I've been trying to grow most things from seed and have been applying various tips and tricks that I find on your channel and a few others. I don't use liquid fertilizer but found some free fertilizer in the form of rabbit bedding and poo. A local rabbit rescue near me leaves out bags of their rabbit bedding weekly. The plants just love it. It also acts as mulch until it breaks down completely.

[@jeaniemario2093]

Excellent video. I really like your teaching style. Of course, without fail, I have grouped seedlings without tags and said that I would remember. I never remember.

[@TeamCropDusters]

thanks Jacques, I'm just starting and have no idea what I'm doing but this helps more than you know

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Very glad to hear this!

[@m4ng0girl]

I've been getting so discouraged with my seedlings. I live in zone 4b and I fell behind getting started and haven't been able to get everything set how I wanted. Thanks for the encouragement. And for the reminder to fertilize. Thank you.

[@bradymcphail9690]

Easily one of the best seedling care videos I’ve seen ever Sir! Thank you. Really excellent!

[@RossyFusco]

We planted poppy’s last year in our flower bed and we thought we weren’t going to do followers again this year then bam they came back. Guess we are doing flowers again 😂

[@nataliemintz6507]

Shot glasses are always available in droves at the thrift store! I got a whole set at Goodwill. Great garden hack!

[@Vexxer91]

Great video! I started some tomatoes in ~February (zone 10a) using artificial light and then put them outside about 1.5 months ago. They were pretty small, definitely not nursery size! I started using some 3-2-2 liquid fertilizer about 2-3 weeks, and within the last week they grew 3x almost overnight. Great to hear about your process, I'm definitely going to be using liquid fertilizer with my starters more frequently.

[@flowerfairy1950]

Thank you for these two videos. Silly as it sounds in my 70s I am a novice at seed sowing (trying to grow my own cut flowers) and I have done everything wrong eg sowing whole packets of seeds last season! I have found your advice/demonstrations in these two videos very helpful; thank you. 🇦🇺🦘

[@jenn6838]

Great video Jacque! The mockingbirds are a great addition to the video.

[@randydeshane9991]

Hey Garden Hermit, I just started my seeds about 2 weeks ago. They should ideally been started in February. Our growing season is long so hopefully all goes well. It gets very hot during the summer in Modesto CA.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Yeah the Modesto summer seems like it could be a challenge but since the season is so long you should be good!

[@Seafoamworks99]

I use slow release fertilizer so I don't have to worry as much about over fertilization. I can just add a few beads at a time then wait for them to dissolve, add a couple more. It works really well. My basil went through a short no growth period then shot up. 3 of them got huge. I only meant to plant a few but overplanted so I ate the smaller ones lmao.

[@Gardeningchristine]

This was very in-depth and educational. I greatly enjoyed it. Thank you

[@rickytorres9089]

Me as well, wholeheartedly agrees.

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

I just went out and turned and watered my compost and I'm toast. I can't believe how much you do!

[@GrizzlyPBear]

Thank you for the encouragement! I am a first time gardener and started my peppers and tomatoes in sterile mix and only just fertilized them about a month and a half in after wondering why they weren't growing well. Started to get discouraged, but I'm trusting the process and hoping they'll grow as we start to get warmer and I look to transplant them into beds.

[@susieclark1498]

I had green on my seedlings and did not know I could save them. Thank you for so much good information.

[@curiouscat3384]

Really good details and I appreciate you demonstrating comparisons between stunted and thriving plants! Thank you.

[@laurasimpson2870]

Great information and tips but I was really enjoying your backup singers.❤️🇨🇦

[@st2778]

Thanks so much for this video. I'm dealing with some seedlings that are soaked due to torrential rain. Potting up will hopefully save them.

[@hillbillyshadetreefarm5732]

Excellent info. I appreciate your calmness about gardening issues that I would freaked about. I'll try to channel your calm.

[@JessieLeighxo]

Perfect timing to soak up some knowledge for my seedlings thanks so much for the video! 🌞

[@rickytorres9089]

Wholly agrees, thank so much. :)

[@michellemarie4152]

Thank you for sharing all you knowledge and experience. I appreciate that you keep it real…and share your “oops”. This video is the BEST….comprehensive yet easy to follow along!

[@gabrielareyesaviles1362]

great video Jacques! always learn something here. love the birds.

[@zackthewazoobeaver]

Super informative video! Really appreciated the comment about not getting discouraged and that there is time to catch up, especially in the warmer months! I have some more things I want to start but basically from the first wave all that made it were the tomatoes and tomatillos because they honestly just grow lol

[@SS-vw7zc]

I love the birds singing ❤

[@tonkabear2369]

Never heard of needing wind. Thank you

[@therakster101]

This is year 1 for my wife and I having a garden so thank you for all your great information!

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Glad to have helped!

[@nathancaudill9365]

Thank you so much for this video. My seedlings all have 1st true leaves and some a second set. I check them 20 times a day😂😂. But Ive been dying to pot them up and now I know I can!!!

[@Kat-mf7mt]

Such an in depth seedling guide! Thanks Jacques for this video!! 🙏

[@rickytorres9089]

Really is and making sure it's well understood that nothing is just one thing and that's it. Particularly with transplanting "early", tiny seedlings and starting seeds "late".

[@liamgarcia9854]

You’re videos are so informative! Finally finding answers to problems I’ve been having for years. Thanks Jacques!

[@charlimiali9364]

Thanks!!! Best ever seedling instruction

[@LaloToledo]

Bruh, you answered some of my most imperative questions within 4 minutes of this video. This is great content. Keep it up!

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Glad to hear it!

[@franthomas5867]

Super helpful video, Jacques!!! I love how super jam packed the content is and presented in an easy to watch format! Thanks much!!!

[@yo388]

I’ve learned over the last few years that tomato’s are all over the place when it comes to what works. You have to experiment in your area for sure and not be afraid of failure. What works in one place might not work in another.

[@hilaryoncesaid]

I think I did everything right this year up until the hardening off stage. That's where things get dicey for me, but hopefully my tomatoes can recover... Great video! I love how you're organized and to the point. And I love hearing the birds!

[@eliev7844]

This is sooooo incredibly helpful! Thank you

[@82Julian]

Thanks jacques!! always is a pleasure watching this channel ✌️👍

[@goranbreskic4304]

Interesting about the brassicas. Where I live we usually sow cabbage, let the seedlings grow together in one pot until the leaves are around 10 cm long and then we just separate them and plant them in the ground. No repotting, no "personal space" for each plant until they are in the ground. They grow beautifully like that, even the ones that look small and weak from the beginning. This year I have started broccoli which is a bit different. I have been warned about leaving them too long in their first place before repotting (might do that to protects them against pests a little longer) and then planting.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

As long as you prick them out early enough it should be totally fine, its once they have been seedlings for over a month that they really struggle.

[@cbdcdiva6872]

This is a timely video as I am planning my fall seed starts and my summer seedlings are germinating as I watch this! I am so glad I'm not the only one who saves all those nursery store pots!!

[@francesbatycki404]

I found this information not only helpful in a technical sense, but I like that you don’t alarm us. Your approach is very comforting for someone who is new to this. I appreciate it very much.❤️🇨🇦👍. Of course, I have to adjust dates etc because of my location in south central BC Canada, but the principles and guidelines are superb. 👍

[@jordanyeager9220]

This segment is as good as Gardener's World!!!

[@CharMac76]

Thanks so much! My pepper seedlings are ding excellent. Some of my tomatoes are weak, with leaves curling and dying off. I think I may have overwatered or underfertilized. This was very helpful!

[@lizziesmusicmaking]

LOL on saving pots from all your purchases. I do that too - and I've also been known to sneak them out of other people's recycling bins when I see something I'm getting low on. I've mixed up seedlings too. Very easy to do.

[@joesqudy]

This was a really great video, Jacques. I really enjoy listening to the scientific mind when they explain stuff, I understand things better this way and you give a greater explanation to the “who, what, where, when and why” of things which I absolutely love. Thank you, I learned a lot in this video.! ❌⭕️🙏🏽♥️

[@naomi2646]

Thank you, love all the essential information. Looking forward to watching more.

[@jonathanravenhilllloyd2070]

Glad you explained topping. It has quite different meaning in some cultures.

[@vonries]

Thanks I think that might explain what's happening right now with my starts.

[@paulinedulnuan546]

This has been one of the best tutorials I've seen thanks so much I've learned alot

[@elmartell5724]

To get around the labeling problem you mentioned, I bought a mulpti-color label pack off Amazon with like 150 labels of seven different colors for $6. I just label each variety of plant with a different color, and then only write the variety on one label of the same color 😊 Seems to be working nicely

[@Temajuki]

I've had such bad luck with idk what eating my seeds and seedlings I've direct planted. It feels a lot better to hear that I shouldn't worry about it because they'll catch up faster the warmer it gets. I'm gonna start so many new seeds this week. 🤞

[@simonem.3092]

Perfect timing; great coverage. I am encouraged bc my seedlings are struggling and I feel behind. 😭 You have given me hope. Thanks Hermy!

[@rickytorres9089]

I personally had extreme difficulties with getting a start with herbs from "starts" from the grocery store. Now I don't need to worry so much about starting them from seeds. Especially with heating mats and lights on deck. :)

[@rosedee4385]

Super helpful, learned something new and also is easy to follow.

[@pameliadobson4349]

Hey Jacque!! I watched both of your seedlings start videos and they were very helpful!! I'm new at this and am in an apartment right now so I'm starting in a greenhouse under grow lights. I'm figuring out now what happened to some of my seedlings and why some of them died when I up potted. Keep up the great work!!

[@neonice]

19:44 Our nursery gives out the pot trays as well so they're the same as cell trays only larger

[@sparrowsknow8491]

Thanks so much about the brassica info!! Now I know exactly what went wrong with my spring cabbage plants. Now i know better for the fall. ❤️

[@rickytorres9089]

Me too as well, didn't know they were ULTRA sensitive to root bounding or staying in a container for any sustained time of period.

[@periodicallysober8015]

great teacher man. Just straight facts and observations. Love it, thanks!

[@gpswatching]

Great tips! I’ve resorted to labeling my pots or Solo cups with an extreme sharpie directly on the pot. Crossing out old labels. They only last so long anyway. For labels, I like to use broken mini blinds and make hundreds of labels from the slats.

[@petepeet1107]

Thank you for mentioning timing… my ‘issue’ this spring… tho, I’m kinda not worried, cuz my “late” starts are looking awesome! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@GrandmaSandy]

What is love a good garden video thank you so much for sharing it with us look I’ll check a few more of your videos out

[@richbooth9030]

Epic garden fan! Saw you there immediately loved you vibe now a subscriber of your too.

[@Jenolistic]

Great Tips! I never know when to plant up and these tips helped alot. Thank you! 🥰

[@vimondireksri8820]

Most informative videos on this channel. So glad I found you.

[@mmmmmmyeeeaaahhh3880]

I've learned so much from watching you and epic gardening, thank you

[@majoyap3403]

THanks Jacques...I'm really bad in seed starting in some plants...now I know why. ❤

[@risamateo8003]

Thank you. All of these tips and tricks are so helpful.

[@redrose7375]

Good tips thank you , I realized it’s too late for my Brassicas but i’ll keep the seeds so i have them for fall i hear we can be running into a shortage. I was so excited to try the side shooting broccoli but gld i haven’t to save my energy on something that will grow and not bolt . 😊

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Truly helpful information. Your process has more steps, but your explanations make sense.

[@danieladeutsch1708]

I love to watch your channel, dear Jacques! This is a great topic. Thank you so much! 🤩

[@bon3y4rd]

Excellent information. This was very helpful for me. I looked to see if you had any videos on growing Cantaloupe on trellis. I am trying that this year for the first time so I am always looking for tips and instruction. I also grow June bearing and Everbearing Strawberries, Carrots, Peppers and sometimes potatoes. I just started about 2 years ago so I am absorbing as much information as I can. I appreciate you!

[@jacquesinthegarden]

I have tried them on trellis in the past and you just have to make sure they form in a good spot and its always advised to sort of create some kind of sling to support them if they are larger melons. A lot of people use pantyhose actually, if you look up something like melon slings you should find a lot of tips!

[@bon3y4rd]

@@jacquesinthegarden Thank you! I've learned a lot from KZbin videos for sure.

[@JennTN411]

@@bon3y4rd how did you do? I grew mine on an 8ft fence section, and they did well. I bought a roll of tulle, from a craft section, and made a sling of sorts for fruit support.

[@808.ladybugs]

🌺Jacques,Omg thank you so much for your vlog information. I always learn so much from your videos, a true teacher😙

[@rickytorres9089]

Excellent video on this, from up-potting EARLY starts, to starting "latter than usual" is entirely possible since seedlings will grow faster to compensate and so forth. :)

[@cassandramichellewellness]

these videos are so relaxing… and inspiring!

[@rebeccasewing]

Excellent video. Really appreciate you sharing all of this info.

[@matadaniel6520]

Awesome content Jacques 👏 I totally agree with what you said about the tags...been there done that 👍 Thank you for your content 😊👍

[@yasdiolola]

Yo dude. You’re a great teacher!

[@Tuire265]

Great video, my best takeaway was that I can and should repot smaller seedlings than I previously thought. And maybe fertilize more often.

[@jannipanni]

Been waiting for this video, so excited. Thanks Jacques!

[@growingstarshine]

Awesome video! my seedling size was something I was always somewhat unsure about. I never knew to fertilize in this stage. Thanks for the video!

[@aleamajz]

Thank you for the video!!! This is my first year starting a ton of seeds and your videos have been really helpful :3

[@suepstock]

My cat searched all around my living room looking for the birds. Thanks for all the info!

[@WithLovefromLaurenxo]

Awesome, thanks, super helpful! I’d love a more detailed video on topping peppers and other pruning methods for young plants/seedlings.

[@siamstation]

Fantastic video. I grow all vegies by seed and found lots of tips for me to think about. Going to try growing sweet basil over winter. Supermarkets fresh basil is not fit for eating . So I'll take on board what you have said. Blessings from Australia ❤️

[@rickytorres9089]

Not even their "starts" are ANYTHING to go by. Seed start your herbs and clinatro should STRICTLY be direct sowen. Or at least seeded in a "final" container.

[@bethsands7665]

Very informative and in-depth video, thank you.

[@einthedatadog7]

Wow. This helped me understand SO MUCH! Awesome video!!

[@koungson]

Thanks for being so detailed with your videos. Learning so much

[@enchantedviolet]

Such an informative video. I just started gardening this spring and planted fall vegetable seeds in late August. I direct sowed a bunch of organic seeds for radishes (mixed variety), beets (golden, Detroit red, chioggia, cylinder), Danvers carrots, and various greens. That are doing well so far but I want to try this method next

[@jacquesinthegarden]

It opens up a lot of freedom, some plants are still best direct sown, like your carrots and such, but others do just fine being transplanted