SEED STARTING SIMPLIFIED! Easy Tips and Tricks for Seed Starting Successfully!

[@cherylyvonne649]

Great video Janey but were you going to tell us what seeds you started.

[@franbernhards7844]

Adding a light layer of vermiculite to the soil is a game changer. It helps retain moisture and prevents dampening off, which will kill your seedlings.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Great tip Fran! Thanks!

[@Don-ju9zv]

When the seedlings are up and second and third leaves are appearing I place a fan several feet away on lowest cycle,to get air moving around the seedlings. This develops a stronger stem. I don’t know if there is a scientific reason to this habit but I also move my trays around every week or two and not sure why but they seem to do better.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

good tips!

[@deemckinney1486]

This is exactly what I needed. I have been stuck on whether to do it or not do it because I wasn’t sure I could keep everything alive and balance the money aspect in these times.

[@patriciacole8773]

It’s a budget for sure. I count it as hobby, vacation, food, mental wellness, pleasure and beauty. Even occupation. I. Love. Gardening.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

You got this Dee! You'll be so happy to have big healthy plants this Spring!

[@FollowthePetals]

This is super helpful! And so cheery as always 😊

[@HoustonKeith72]

Great video! Easy to follow. Thank you!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks for watching Keith!

[@قناةطبخالمغربيالاصيل]

مسيرة موفقةحفظك الاه ورعاك 🔔تم👉🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🔔🔔🔔💚💚

[@upnorth21]

Great tips! I like the smaller trays if you have different growth rates for seedlings

[@eileenchang2173]

Janey, your concise and thorough delivery of content is superb! 🥰🌸🇨🇦

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks Eileen! You're the best!

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Janey 🌺.very cool video about seeds . Happy planting . Have a wonderful day . 🌻🌺🌻

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks Lina! Have a great day!

[@tammywinter9268]

I have to be honest Janey, I’m not convinced there is any savings, however the variety, the joy you get from watching the success, and for me the delight of sharing what I grow with my friends and family is well worth what I grow…I have ordered seeds 4 times this year, and bought seed trays, and last year I bought lights and a rack… But I LOVE IT! And recommend anyone to try it! So satisfying! Thank you!

[@patriciacole8773]

The savings may be in the numbers of plants per tray. Even accounting for some losses🤷🏼‍♀️

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

I spend so much money on seeds, I can see what you are saying for the cost! But think how much money it would cost to purchase 10 sunflower plants at the garden center vs. 1 bag of seeds! (At least that is what I tell myself 😆)

[@ThePieceFullGarden]

I love those colorful seed starting trays! Great information Janey! 😊

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Great tips, Janey! Thanks for sharing! 💞🌱😊🌸

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks for watching Vita!

[@myyardofflowers]

Great start to a gardening day watching your video, it’s 36 degrees in the Tri- Valley area 🥶 it’s seed starting time 🌱🌱🌱

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Yay! Have fun!

[@TheBking01]

Thanks Janey, My local dollar tree is carrying a nice water pump water mister and it’s awesome. I checked for my last frost date and I have trays & containers & seeds. I’m in zone 7 Maryland,I ‘ll start in mid February.

[@GardenHappy]

I love that we can get gardening supplies at dollar tree. I get all my seeds from there and my little seeds starting trays as well.🥰💚

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Ooh I'll have to check it out!

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Janey good morning! Hugs and love !❤😊❤

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

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[@peggyfrommanitoba7310]

Loving the colorful Bootstrap Farmer trays! 😍🇨🇦

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

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[@saffronherbs9730]

I have been looking to find out the name of that exact soil tray. Thank you for the video.

[@jessicaferlaak6114]

Thank you for the tutorial! I always get nervous starting seeds, think it's my personality 😅, worried I'll do something wrong but it's so worth it! I grew marigolds, lots of veggies, and salad greens last year- even pie pumpkins! It's definitely a saving when needing more plants on a budget. Doing the same this year but adding herbs, perennials, and annuals like coleus, alyssum, and geraniums for my containers 😊

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Ooh fun! I have the opposite problem. I confidently start them then forget to water 🫣😉

[@hunterhall5012]

Janey, I found your channel when looking for a greenhouse to buy and how to build the foundation. Odd place to start but hey here I am and enjoy ya'lls videos! I started a bunch of foxgloves using Johnny's seed December 10. They germinated in about 10 to 15 days inside by a window as expected. However, since January 1 they don't seem to have grown very much and I purchased a grow light for them to sit under around January 20th. I'm kind of at a loss as to why they aren't growing very much as they are getting watered from underneath and lightly misted using a spray bottle very regularly. Any tips would be welcomed. Thanks again! Hunter in the Huntsville AL zone 7b/8a

[@lyndamello8857]

Great fun video Janey! Love your cheerfulness and excitement for seed starting!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks Lynda!

[@barbaracole4314]

I've done the winter sow in milk jugs and they're already sprouting so no hardening off needed ! Not sure if they'll outgrow their containers before time to plant out in the garden, never done this before but will have to figure it out.

[@GardenHappy]

I LOVE starting seeds in milk jugs! It’s a portable little greenhouse for those of us who can’t afford, or have the space for, the real thing! 💙💚💛🧡💜 Liz

[@pieranneliese]

Love this! I discovered you last year from your original seed starting tutorial and have been a faithful follower ever since. I hope other new gardeners discover your channel with this new one 😄

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks Pier! I appreciate that! 💗

[@christiesivewright8229]

This is so concise and helpful! Wow I need to rewatch and make notes. Thank you!! 🌼🌷

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks Christie!

[@patriciacostales7919]

Perfect timing, I was going to check your video where you shared what seed starting mix you bought, now I don’t need to. Heading to Green Acres to get some mix this week.

[@conniejohnson3110]

Very helpful information thanks.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks for watching Connie!

[@adriennes657]

Do you ever fertilize seedlings as they are growing?

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Yep! Once they get bigger you can fertilize them once a week with a diluted fertilizer.

[@tlcgarden2300]

Great video ❤M

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you! 💗

[@teresahardnett5396]

I love how you said to write the name down because you will never remember. You are right! Because I never remember!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

I NEVER remember! 😆

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Janey☕️Have you heard of or seen the Snail Roll Seed Starting Method? I just watched it for the first time yesterday. Very interesting. You should try it and report back. Have a Blessed Day 😊

[@jenmason40]

I just saw this as well!!!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

NO! Looking into it now thank you!

[@Adventurewithme2025]

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[@ShirleyThorpe]

Great Video I have one daffodil Blooming today in TN. It is confused. Way to early

[@GardenHappy]

Oh my daffodils are blooming right now too, and it’s so crazy. They are not supposed to bloom this early. I noticed that the flowers are not as big. It’s been a very difficult year for spring bulbs in my opinion. 🤣 Liz

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

same. mine are all up but very small!

[@jeaniemcdaris8276]

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[@jeanbrewer576]

Hi Janey, I'm not a pt. Person to work with seeds, plus I don't have the room. 😊👋 🌿🌱🌼

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

you do you Jean! 😆💗🤗

[@sarahp5437]

When hardening off do you uncover them or leave them covered when placing them outdoors?

[@sheilastromberger2275]

Take the humidity dome (or whatever you’re covering them with) off as soon as the majority of the seeds have germinated and don’t put it on again.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

What Sheila said... Only cover them for the first week or so after sowing them. Then the cover comes off for the rest of the time.

[@sheilastromberger2275]

@ sorry for answering for you Janey, I know sometimes you’re too busy to reply to all the comments🌸

[@marleneegan-hm7lr]

I’ve been having issues with my seedling with nutrient deficiency. Even when they are very small i noticed they have purple or reddish tones( I’m guessing phosphorus deficiency) . I fertilized with an organic water sol fertilizer with no change. I then used proven winners water sol fert with only some improvement. When I see seed starting videos everyone’s seedlings look so healthy. Does anyone else have this issue?

[@jennaleigh6049]

Honey .. I'm not sure that's a thing... For one seeds start with all the nutrients they need to get going at least a few sets of leaves and then after that most plants need such a small amount of phos that it's so extremely unlikely. It could likely be that you have hard water and that can cause multiple physical abnormalities mostly spotyness like a residue

[@marleneegan-hm7lr]

@ I do have hard water but I’ve been watering from the bottom. Trust me when I say the leaves are purple aroind the edges. My milkweed definitely red where it shouldn’t be. I’m wondering if It’s because I used a good light potting mix( laura recommended it) Maybe seed starting mix would have been better after all.

[@jennaleigh6049]

@@marleneegan-hm7lr so bottom watering would prevent the spots but it wouldn't necessarily prevent abortion of the minerals that make it hard water, is it possible that they're too close to a cold window? What type of grow light do you have?

[@marleneegan-hm7lr]

@@jennaleigh6049 next to a window ( not too cold I’m in Houston and I close the warm shade at night. ) I am using a gardeners supply grow light, which seems to give plenty of light, most of the seeds germinated quite well. Do you think I should use bottled or distilled water?

[@jennaleigh6049]

@marleneegan-hm7lr I think it would be worth it to try different water as a test group. I'm not really sure what else it could be because I've grown plants in sand mixed with three year old recycled potting mix and not had a problem with nutrients.. they need such little phosphorus it's hard for me to believe that fresh potting soil of any kind doesn't have enough. I was thinking maybe they don't have the right frequency of light that if they're literal grow lights I don't see how that would be it either.

[@41murphy2]

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[@Adventurewithme2025]

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[@debbyL2210]

Great video and timely. I’m starting my seeds this afternoon. Thanks and have a good day! 🩷🌸🩷

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Yay have fun!

[@alicehihn3250]

Great video. Can you mix seed starter and regular potting soil? Not starting my seeds until home from a family (12) trip to Disney. Will that help germination work faster? 🎢🎡🎠

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

If you want fast germination then heat is your answer! Put them on a heat mat or the top of your fridge! Have fun at Disney!!