Seed Starting Supplies For Cut Flower Growing

[@amyhull2621]

Thanks!in the US -western Washington. It’s wet here. I spent 23 years in the high (DRY) desert. I moved here 2 years ago. Then found your channel- starting ranunculus is the one I found you by. When you held up your vermiculite bucket in this video and I saw the algae/moss on it, I finally knew for sure our climates were similar! Love watching your videos.

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you Sweet Sarah, I wish for you a very successful growing and harvesting season this year. May the sun shine brightly and the rain come when you need it. ❄️💚🙃

[@valerieanne225]

Oh yes I tried Chiltern seeds, blue lupins, blue sweet peas, blue.....and peach Holly hocks. Foxglove seeds are so tiny that I put them in wet tissue. Cayenne pepper deterrent nr beans!

[@EighteenandCloudy]

Really helpful tips, thank you! I'm a newbie and trying to learn as much as possible so I really appreciate you sharing your 6 years of experience!

[@janpapworth7956]

Thanks Sarah. I found it’s really important to get the kit organised. I hate not having the right thing when I need it! Strip grow lights would easily attach to those wooden rods you have. Barrina lights from Amazon are cheap and effective. This will be my 4th year with them and they’ve made such a difference.

[@kellielander3481]

Those lights have been a GAME CHANGER for me. I have 2 shelves with the Barrina lights and two shelves with repurposed shop lights. The difference is dramatic. I’m going to switch them out as I’m able this year.

[@janpapworth7956]

@@kellielander3481 I bought some more last year and they have upgraded the design a little. But I agree, total game changer!

[@judymckerrow6720]

I watch other KZbin flower growers and here in the US sunflowers are wildly popular . So many different varieties. But I’m sure different parts of the world have different likes and dislikes in the flower industry. ❄️💚🙃

[@mkwats5375]

Liked even before I watched the video as usual. Glad to see a new video from you!

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi Sarah, its a great idea to only grow what works for you & save yourself a fortune too. Great advice on what to put in the seed compost too. I tend to use a pencil for writing on my labels & never fades in the sun & they are made of wood, graphite & clay so, good for the environment. I do still have plastic labels & use pencils to write on them & useca rubber to remove the writing to use again. Lots of useful advice on sowimg. Thanks for sharing and take care 🙂

[@Plant_Pantry_NZ]

Great video Sarah. I agree with the sunflower decision... I find rudbeckia do the same' job' in the bouquet and I'm terrible with my secession sowing of sunnies. Rudbeckia all the way! 🌸

[@GatheredatDuskFlowers]

Ah I’ve been looking for the cafe style trays for this seasons seeds! I’m looking forward to double the amount of cosmos ✨

[@judymckerrow6720]

I used some worm castings( homemade) in the soil of my houseplants and boy are they going to town growing. I just repotted them, they were actively growing under my plant lights so I figured it would be alright. Anyway they LOVE the new soil. ❄️💚🙃

[@julieknowles7063]

Hi Sarah. To the point as usual! I'm excited to see the results of this years seeding, even though we don't yet know what you are putting in! I've got itchy fingers too, but as we are moving house sometime, I can't get sowing for this year. Next year, most definitely.

[@ginapentecost206]

Hi Sarah nice to see you back. I'm just starting out on growing cut flowers, hoping to eventually make a new career for myself, before I get to old! This year I will be playing and experimenting with a little bit of all sorts just to see what I can grow. Thank you for sharing all your useful hints a tips. Can you remember what was in your first bouquet? Good luck for the upcoming season. x

[@cindylouhoo144]

I am most excited to grow agrostemma and start my worm farm. Happy farming. Love your content.

[@bloomandgray]

I grew a pink agrostemma last season, it was gorgeous

[@DenSvaraTradgarden]

Such exciting times, seed starting just around the corner! I am probably most looking forward to growing lisianthus and a branching stock (“Rainbow Quartet”) this year. But who am I kidding, all seeds are exciting to grow! 😅

[@Lifegrowsonandon]

I'm so looking forward to Heleniums! I've bought far too many varieties but just love em , already germinated some under lights

[@bloomandgray]

Ooh I’ve never grown those!

[@elenatuppen7054]

Just found your channel, really great content ! i've just got a large allotment plot so splitting it between veg and flowers, looking forward to all the advice and tips for flower growing :)

[@alisonburgess345]

Ooh I'll be interested to hear what you think of the Winstrip trays... Also I agree with you - aren't Rudbeckias incredible?

[@christiestrauss7534]

Thanks Sarah, I love your videos. Will buy some bits from your links (pens, labels) also itching to get started. Really struggled with the soil blocks drying out last year. Any tips for keeping them watered in the catering trays. I followed ur advice with the take away trays but the seedlings got too tall and then dried out when I left them open!!!🤣

[@anabellabalbuena3670]

Can you please share details of your greenhouse and where did you purchase it from

[@MrSBGames]

When do you start sowing your seeds, then what kind of temps do you keep them in once they have germinated?

[@veracaland312]

Hi Sarah, I'm new on the vermiculite. Do you cover light needing seeds such as snapdragons as well with it?

[@Tea_and_thyme_2012]

Hi Sarah I watched this video a few days ago and you suggested the little trays for soil blocking. I straight away asked my daughter to ordered them as I’m rubbish at stuff like that and they arrived on Wednesday there was only 1 tray in the box!! I presume everyone who watched your channel must’ve ordered them. We are returning it for a refund as they’ve sold out. Hope they all ordered through your link.

[@suzannedufty2320]

Well would you believe I have not ordered sunflowers this year either, but I’m a bit worried because although I don’t really like working with them, I think they are very popular, trying desperately not to go seed shopping x

[@judymckerrow6720]

Do you mix worm castings into your soil block mix? ❄️💚🙃

[@cerronejames1510]

great video a quick question is there anyway of bringing the cut flowers into the house without the bugs?

[@bloomandgray]

Sometimes you can put the flowers into a dark area with an open door to the light. The bugs will not like the darkness and move out to the light.

[@AnnaVigelahn]

Is there any compost you can recommend? The one from DIY stores is awful and the germination rate is really low.

[@tavascarow]

Hi Sarah, thank you for sharing so much information. One question I'd like to ask is what mixture are you using for soil blocking. I find a mixture of one part John Innes no1, one part vermiculite and three parts general purpose peat free. mixed with plenty of water. I've tried not using the JI1 and the blocks disintegrated, and I've tried ommiting the vermiculite and found the blocks didn't have enough air and caused damping off. I'd be interested to hear of your experiences. :)

[@bloomandgray]

I use sieved wet compost and that’s it!

[@tavascarow]

@@bloomandgray thanks, I will try sieving my gen purpose and see how it goes. Good ;luck with the coming season. :)

[@judymckerrow6720]

I’m going to try soil blocking this year. I can’t quite figure out how I’m going to cover the soil blocks until the seedlings sprout. ❄️💚🙃

[@barbaramccann7944]

I’m soil blocking, too. I’ve saved clear deli containers that should cover the soil blocks when I flip them to create a dome.

[@mkwats5375]

Sarah, could you share your calender for natural Korean farming reciepies. I am very interested in compost tea, worm tea, LAB and all the others but am not sure when to use each. Thanks for any advice.

[@bloomandgray]

I actually don’t use KNF stuff anymore. I haven’t explained why on my channel but I will soon. I prefer aerobic processes now. I do t have a schedule with compost tea but usuallly try to spray every other week or so

[@mkwats5375]

@@bloomandgray thank you. I live in wet and humid West Virginia and battle powdery mildew. Did you ever try LAB? Wondered if it actually works and don't want to find out the hard way! (No zinnias)

[@judymckerrow6720]

Do you get much snow? In SW Michigan we currently have about six inch on the ground, was about 12 but it’s melting. ❄️💚🙃

[@bloomandgray]

We barely ever get snow!

[@joannejensen4369]

You will really like the KZbin channel . Whispering Willow Farm. She has amazing systems for her planting schedule. She also just released a gardening book that you might be interested in.

[@Lifegrowsonandon]

Where did u get the winstrips for uk delivery ? Cheers

[@bloomandgray]

A place called ReAg tools

[@dougieduck95]

Sarah this was a useful video. Hope the lean doesn’t take the enjoyment out of growing ?

[@bloomandgray]

I think it will make it more enjoyable actually. Having clean, organised and efficient working systems. Maybe I can step back and enjoy the view more often 😁

[@judymckerrow6720]

How did you come up with the name Bloom & Gray? ❄️💚🙃

[@bloomandgray]

Someone suggested it and I liked it! And my last name is Gray!

[@judymckerrow6720]

@@bloomandgray Clever! ❄️💚🙃

[@Iamhome365]

I was wondering that too

[@kathypope3010]

very clever I have always wondered the same thing. Love your channel.

[@temha6978]

Hey Sarah. Can we get a hedge update please? 1 year on....

[@bloomandgray]

Yes I’ll do a tour at some point and we’ll have a look at the new hedge. I hope it will put on some more growth this season

[@judymckerrow6720]

I’ve found that all composts are not necessarily good composts.❄️💚🙃