Sowing my seeds and my choice of pots, seed trays and seed modules

[@eliandkate]

Another useful video for you guys All about starting your peppers and tomatoes early indoors to jump start your season: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmKoeGh5j9WnjZI

[@TheTravelingCanadianFoodie]

I truly don't know why more people aren't watching your channel. I get so excited every time you come up with a new episode. You're just so cheery and wonderful and I love your cute Scottish accent. It's just such a pleasure to watch when it's -27C and 30 cm of snow with 10 more to come out my window... Hahaha I guess that's what I get for living in Canada

[@eliandkate]

😂🤣😂🤣 I guess its just the way it works... youtube is a weird beastie... you need lots of people to watch your video really early for youtube to promote it in order to get lots of people to watch it 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@frankemery2133]

Fantastic and very informative video thanks, managed to get the coloured storage container box from a charity shop for£7.0. You and the shop made my day xxxxxxx keep up the great and fun videos

[@eliandkate]

Oh that was a bargain!!!!!

[@francesbatycki404]

Rewatching. I watched this last Jan. before I started my first year of serious gardening. I.e gardening beyond plonking whatever in the garden that came with our house. It was a good year for me. I’m going to sow seeds indoors this, or try to. Watching this again made more sense even than it did before. Those links to previous videos are great for reviewing. Thank you. Western Canada, snow bound, cold, and dreaming.

[@eliandkate]

I’m exactly the same… every year I learn more so I go back and re watch or read things and learn even more again. I applaud you 👏👏👏👏

[@francesbatycki404]

Aw shucks. Blush.

[@rachelgalus]

Brand new to your channel! It is just what my sad winter gardener soul ordered. I’m still a beginner gardener, 5 years total, 3 years growing my own seedlings, and last year was my first year growing a spring and fall garden. Your channel is educational in a wonderfully engaging way… but as an American it could be your accent that has me glued.

[@eliandkate]

Well hopefully we can get your garden super productive this year 😀😀

[@drhappyplants]

Hello Eli from Texas. I’m a Hoya and philodendron grower- and very excited to have a greenhouse on order! I Can’t wait to expand our veggie garden; we’ve had a small one out back with store bought starts or seeds we throw out in the garden but we’re so excited to be able to do more. I came across your videos about a year ago when I was studying up on greenhouses for Hoya growing. Thank you for sharing your love of gardening. I love your videos 👩🏻‍🌾

[@eliandkate]

Awesome! Thank you so much for popping back to leave some kind words. Very much appreciated and I cant wait to hear all about your adventures 😀

[@alisonjanecarroll1042]

🎶 The wobbles of Wimbledon Common are we 🎶 🤣🤣 great way to sort things. Love it lol. Thanks Eli 😊

[@eliandkate]

🤣😅🤣🤣

[@Zin-yp3di]

Love this! Especially the wombles reference. Saw how you store your seeds. Great idea! Great video. Thank you 😊

[@eliandkate]

Ha ha ha I wasn't sure how many folk would know what on earth I was talking about with the wombles 🤣🤣🤣

[@giaannstdenis3661]

This was a stellar idea! I loved seeing your system in action, but I now have a previously unknown condition called modular container envy. How lucky gardeners are in the UK! Such an enjoyable video, thank you.

[@eliandkate]

Awww glad you enjoyed it Gia More and more I’m learning we are very lucky 😍😍😍

[@shandysgarden]

Get it girl!! I relate to you so well because you're such a perfectionist like me. I look forward to the day where I have the tools that I see you using. I'm getting there! 😁

[@eliandkate]

Hey its taken me ten years and no doubt they'll change again at some point.

[@triplegoddesssoapery]

I'm always jealous of all the great seed starting supplies and tools you have in the UK. Everything here in Canada is cheap, flimsy, or not nearly as useful and well made, like containerwise products that last forever and with big holes in the bottom to easily remove seedlings! bottom

[@eliandkate]

I actually here from folk in the states or Canada a lot complaining about what’s available. It’s a shame 😪

[@dustyflats3832]

It’s the cost for you in most cases to order online I’m sure. Not sure if they ship to CN or cost, but green house megastore online was a great find for me. I was fed up with those flimsy trays.

[@jcking6785]

Your enthusiasm is contagious! Hello, from across the pond in central Kentucky where old man Winter dumped about 8” of snow on me yesterday! 🌬🌨💨❄️☃️🥶

[@eliandkate]

Hey JC welcome to the gang :D Going by news reports and info from you guys, sounds like loads of folks got snow this week. Weather here can’t make up it’s mind, cold one day and warm the next then cold again :(

[@myrustygarden]

Morning ladies, I am trying really really hard 😂 not to sow much now. I have done a few brassicas, chillies and aubergine seeds in jiffy pellets (my soil is in poly tunnel frozen). They are in the house under my 1 and only light. I will d some onion seeds at the end of January. Thank you for sharing 👍 stay safe and keep warm 🇨🇦

[@eliandkate]

You can do it... be strong!

[@paulinemorris5186]

like you I use modules from containerwise they are very solid and will definitely outlive me. Ive also got the same propagated and quad grows all excellent products. although I've been gardening for quite a long time I love you videos, great sense of humour and I love the accent. keep up the good work.

[@eliandkate]

Glad you are enjoying the videos, 😀😀😀😀

[@fellenr]

OMG I only found this channel a few days ago and It’s got me sow (haha) excited about gardening. Last year was my first year and mainly flower focussed. This year, having watched an earlier video of your’s im going to try carrots & beetroot too!! Seeds are ordered and on their way!

[@fellenr]

Hello from Hampshire 👋🏼

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

Yay! You go! I just found this channel, too, and I'm blown away by Eli's spirit--so inspiring, can't wait to get things growing!

[@eliandkate]

Ha ha ha bow can you only have found me??? You mean I'm no famous???? 🤣😂🤣😂 welcome aboard 😀

[@eliandkate]

Well hello there 😀

[@eliandkate]

Well hang in until things are right in your garden... I'm not going anywhere 😀

[@fellowshipwithfamily-charl2127]

Yeh the Wombles are cool, I'm just old enough to remember watching the Wombles. 😊

[@eliandkate]

Just!!!!!! I've fallen out with you now 🤣😂🤣

[@Yankeesista203]

OMG, I truly enjoyed every bit of this vid and all the great seed starting tips! I love the green tray that you are using to fill your seed trays! I use a table in my garage and this would indeed keep from getting soil everywhere! Looks like our zones are somewhat compatible! I'm in 6a Connecticut, new sub from Gardener Scott! I'm excited with your 2022 vid line up! Will see ya soon! Take care!💞

[@eliandkate]

Welcome aboard. Glad you're joining in wee community Sista 😊 I remember you from the live stream 😀

[@mygardenanddinosaurs]

Wombles seed filing - brilliant lol 😂😂😂

[@eliandkate]

And a wee ear worm for your day 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mtrossell100]

Wow wow wow I really am liking these videos. I also appreciate all the work that you put into putting these videos up on KZbin.

[@eliandkate]

Aww thanks Mark

[@chris109]

Thank you for your channel! What great ideas! And what a gorgeous greenhouse! ! want to start my seeds & needed help, which you gave me. For this, I’m very grateful. By the way, I’m in the US, but according to my history, one of my ancestors lived in Kent. He had other siblings, but my historian great aunt only used the one child for the record. All that to say, I’ve always enjoyed British/English (Not sure which word to use.) books, movies, comedians, etc. I’m looking forward to watching your channel & learning much more than I do now! PS. Love watching TV shows like Agatha Raisin, Midsomer Murders, to name a few!

[@eliandkate]

Ha ha ha glad you enjoyed the vide but maybe I should let you down gently…. I’m not from England, I’m from Scotland 😀😍😀😍

[@michaeldominy2084]

Very good, that is some of the better broadcasting lessons I have seen on u tube, don’t give up.

[@eliandkate]

glad you enjoyed it Michael 😀

[@michaeldominy2084]

@@eliandkate Yes I did, I think you show very good information for people like me, newby beginners. I took an allotment on 2 years ago, but not without its growing problems. I have tried all I have read about growing carrots but have still not been able to get them to grow much larger than a matchstick, even planting sifted compost with blood fish and bone added. You seem to cover a lot of questions that people have when starting up, and that is helpful,, as is all the videos I have been watching you have made.😊👍

[@Bev437Sqn]

This an awesome beginning to an excellent serious of videos. Much appreciated. I use small modules, some small flats and then 4-inch posts. Last year before I got my tomatoes & peppers out the were in 1 gallon pots. Cheers from BC Canada 🇨🇦

[@eliandkate]

I've still not decided... it's convenient to use the little modules but not sure which is better for the plants 😀

[@markfrancis9106]

First time watching, loved the video, will catch up on others, Good luck for 2022👍

[@eliandkate]

Welcome to our wee community 😀

[@Tamsins_Potager]

Thanks Eli. Very useful video. Always something to learn. Oh, and thanks for th earworm 🎶🎵🎶 Underground, overground, wombling free 🎵🎶🎵

[@eliandkate]

Ha ha ha sorry..... there are worse ear worms though 😀🤣😂😀

[@Tamsins_Potager]

@@eliandkate it made me smile 😁

[@karenweir5887]

Love this! Thank you! You’ve inspired me so much 🪴🌱🍀🌴 Love from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@eliandkate]

Awesome! Always nice to inspire more gardening 😀

[@aimeeetterling7683]

Love this. I appreciate the info you share, and seeing the actual application. I try any and everything and just see what works, so it’s nice too see what others folks do.

[@eliandkate]

That's a perfectly brilliant way to learn Aimee. That way you become the expert in your garden 😀

[@unconventionalMi]

I’ve been looking for a video of containerwise trays, I couldn’t quite imagine the sizes from the website so it’s very helpful to see them being used. Thanks Eli and happy new growing year :)

[@eliandkate]

Glad it was helpful! I felt the same way, they turned out to be much smaller than I imagined in some ways

[@clairedennis6697]

Thank you, thank you for all the useful information. Answering so many questions i had as a newbie gardener. Looking forward to many more helpful videos along the year. I love how you talk about what might seem obvious to some people. I Recently watched back your old videos on your greenhouse and they are so useful to me. You have a brilliant presenting style (Monty should give you a call :-). Thank you.

[@eliandkate]

awwww thank you :D

[@michaeltiplady6046]

Eli you are never to old to play in dirt

[@eliandkate]

Ha ha ha never

[@melodylamour6123]

You make me smile

[@rachaelhumphries4905]

Said it before, I’ll say it again. Lovely videos thoroughly enjoyable 😊 Looking forward to seeing what your gardening journey is like this year x

[@eliandkate]

Thank you Rachael... I'm looking forward to it too... this year is a big test of my restraint... can I stop myself planting every seed I own in one go?????

[@rachaelhumphries4905]

@@eliandkate sow them all 😂💪🤣

[@eliandkate]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@suewoodbridge9284]

Great video thank you 😁 I remember the Wombles well…the 1st ever concert I ever saw when I was about 11…sad I know but happy memories 😂❤️

[@eliandkate]

Oh wow! I never got to go see the "concerts"

[@suewoodbridge9284]

@@eliandkate you didn’t miss much it’s not something I brag about, but I still have a special spot in my heart for them 😂❤️

[@sharon1615]

Just found your channel subscribed and notified 😁 great vlog looking forward to next vlog 🥰

[@eliandkate]

Welcome to the community shazza

[@ddub22]

I really enjoy your videos, I like that you are in a cold climate like I am. I’m waiting for my new greenhouse to come in now so excited

[@eliandkate]

Oh fab, when is it coming?

[@ddub22]

@@eliandkate A week, I’m in Utah and still in snow and ice.

[@eliandkate]

Ha ha ha

[@elizaC3024]

Yes ,lots more please. Love your videos.

[@eliandkate]

Glad you're enjoying 😀

[@ruthwalker780]

Brilliant Eli, fantastic info. My new greenhouse is set up and ready to go …. I just need some help on what to do, so this series of videos is perfect. I’ve already got the spreadsheet you posted set up, so your help inputting it into practice much appreciated.

[@eliandkate]

Oh that's exciting Ruth, can't wait to see how your season goes

[@charliehoos9773]

I did the beets broadcasted in two baby swimming pools in the garden in the autumn for spring beets and they’re doing great! The leaves have some damage from the chickens pecking through the cages over them, but in the spring they’ll take off for picking in May/June.

[@eliandkate]

I have to ask... baby swimming pools?

[@charliehoos9773]

@@eliandkate Yes. Little plastic pool in the yard that people use for kids, but throw away when they get a hole in them. I drill holes in the bottom, line with newspaper or cardboard and fill with compost. Perfect garden without volunteers, but worms can get into.

[@eliandkate]

Aaaaaaah I know what you mean

[@shandysgarden]

I am all about the Kiddie pools!! I've collected all different kinds of containers for the backyard, as well as started different methods of growing all over the yard. We've got to try it all, right?

[@shandysgarden]

@@eliandkate absolutely! Those are free as soon as they get a little hole in them and someone puts them out at the street! I'm just drilling a bunch more holes in them anyway! Once you have a Gardener's eye, you look at yard sales and thrift stores completely different😂 I've only got a quarter acre but I've got all the things going on back there. We have to try everything, right? Love my pools, and if you have them right on the ground with big enough holes they get earthworms too 😁

[@rustysmith8784]

Great video. I am slowly replacing my module trays with container wise, but have also found someone on flea bay that sells a solid plastic 6 station half seed tray size and the modules are ideal for brassicas, Tom’s as there last transplant before going in the ground (not as good quality as Containerwise, but should last a long time). I have the Charles Dowding ones, but didn’t think about sowing peppers Tom’s etc individually 🤦🏻‍♂️. I normally sow in a quarter seed tray and prick out, but will be using the CD trays this year. Thanks for the tip.

[@eliandkate]

We all find our own way of doing things 😀

[@tammyohlsson7966]

Fabulous information! Thank you! Blessings!

[@eliandkate]

Glad it was useful Tammy 😀

[@abiwest1069]

Thank you so much for sharing your enthusiasm for sowing the first seeds of the season! I did a few last evening…wonderful. I don’t have a greenhouse. Last year, I watched “The Crazy History of Lettuce” from Suburban Household, and I found it useful for head lettuce, starting at about 8 minutes. I always look forward to your content!

[@eliandkate]

Woohoo glad the enthusiasm is catching. Not long now till proper sowing time

[@pennythompson4790]

fantastic video really informative looking fwd to some more especially the seed compost one. I love the wombles too and still have a video from when my daughter was littlexx

[@eliandkate]

Glad you enjoyed it and got the wombles reference... I wasn't sure if I'd be on my own there 😂

[@bernadettefisher3334]

New to watching you and loving your videos and down to earth (no pum intended 😉) approach 🙂

[@eliandkate]

😂😂😂😂 I wish that pun was intended, it's a belter

[@WendyDimmock-k6q]

Wow these videos are fantastic thank you so much , Im learning so much form you , your knowledge is incredible ! i am about to embark on my first planting , im not sure what i can plant at this time of year ........ (in green house ) thank you advice appreciated 😃

[@eliandkate]

Glad to have you along Wendy

[@JohnWalker-tz9rl]

I have just started to garden.came across your videos, I live approximately 30mile West of your location so very informative as to when and how to sow and transfer to the garden

[@eliandkate]

Hey John, lovely to have you with us and glad you are enjoying the videos. I'll risk being the broken record, but remember that all our gardens are different and just be aware of your weather, conditions etc and remember to adjust things for your needs :D

[@wulver9014]

Thanks Eli. Great video 😃

[@eliandkate]

Fabby 😀😀😀😀

[@edenby83]

Love these videos great for beginners or even pretend good gardeners (like me 😂) keep them coming 😊

[@eliandkate]

Me too 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@edenby83]

@@eliandkate haha you would be ahead of me in class 🤣

[@susanrush8217]

Brilliantly explained, can you please remind me how to get to the page where you purchased the trays and little sieve 👌

[@eliandkate]

my general stuff is on the website linked in the video description and fo the black module trays, the company website is linked in the video description as well. 😀

[@mrtilly555]

look good root trainers I can't find the link to were you got them

[@eliandkate]

They might not have any left. They were under the "deep" section. Drop them an email, they are really friendly. (link in the description for the video)

[@dustyflats3832]

I love the the idea of the tray with large holes. I just discovered some cells with not only the holes, but slits on sides that allow roots to air layer. I purchased them today and wish they had 2” also. Im in US and found them at Bootstrap Farmer out of PA. They did have the heavy duty 2” cups but no air layer slits so I may modify. I’m switching to larger pots for tomatoes and peppers as I don’t like to up-pot, too much mess and cost. Starting those plants a bit later as well. When waiting for the weather to straighten out in spring they get too big. So hope I have it figured out. The thing about solid cell flats is you can’t separate them if something doesn’t take then there is a lot of wasted real estate. I would like to find a tray like you have for soil-handy. Great video!

[@eliandkate]

As long as you are very careful with the watering when you have seedlings in bigger pots then I’ve done this a few times and it worked great. The potting on tray is called a greenhouse tidy (I prefer potting try). I got mine on Amazon

[@dustyflats3832]

@@eliandkate good to know, thank you. I bought coir to try soil blocks but I didn’t make them and used it in a netted 1020 tray. It stayed too wet. It was that and I read coir can have salts in it, but I’m sure like you said, watch the water with coir as it holds a lot. I’ll check out the tray, it would be handy for inside.🙂

[@sheilafade2016]

I like your containers

[@eliandkate]

I'll feed back next year and let you guys know how they fair 😀

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

I've got some of the containerwise stuff as well

[@eliandkate]

It's pretty tough. I haven't done a proper season with it yet so we will see

[@BloosSelfReliance]

Awesome!!! I really need to get my butt in gear and put some bits in especially the seeds that still need stratifying xox

[@eliandkate]

Ha ha ha OK those seeds defo need thinking about 😀

[@BloosSelfReliance]

@@eliandkate They really do lol I figure its still cold enough to get away with it lol The Cobnuts are going in today and the lavender tomorrow xox

[@AmsNl2BcnEs]

Really well explained video, thank you ☺️

[@eliandkate]

Hope it helps 😍

[@furociousfyve]

Thank you! I think we have the same climate (bc Canada) lol so this is so helpful!

[@eliandkate]

Oh fab, glad I can be helpful 😀

[@sonnyhicks2708]

Can you tell me were to get the Trays from

[@eliandkate]

There's a link to the companies website in the video description Sonny

[@rebeccazody1278]

Great video! Learned a lot

[@eliandkate]

Glad to hear that Rebecca. Great to know we're helping other gardeners

[@Whistlewalk]

Can hardly wait until I can get started. No greenhouse and we actually got winter this year. Sigh.

[@eliandkate]

Think of the positive. That winter freeze is good for the garden... deals with pests, breaks up the ground, let's plant life have a break...

[@amiladybug9526]

Great info video thanks

[@eliandkate]

Glad it was useful 😀

[@mikeross4]

Apart from carrots and parsnips I sow everything in module trays of various sizes so I get decent germination in a controlled environment and I can then plant out at when the conditions are ready.

[@eliandkate]

👏👏👏👏

[@jenkitching43]

👍❤Thanks for the interesting video.

[@denisekelley2292]

Great info as usual! Do you know if the container wise trays can be shipped to the U.S.? They look really nice and sturdy.

[@eliandkate]

You'd have to check with them Denise but if they do I imagine it would be expensive for shipping.

[@jetteravndal3930]

do you think we can by the root trainer on line ? I live in Norway vest coast

[@eliandkate]

Not sure if they post to Norway but the link in the video description is where you buy from.... it's UK based though so not sure what shipping would be like.

[@shandysgarden]

I've got a question about soil blocks. Someone just gave me two different size machines. I like to try everything! I'm either going to build a wooden box like I've seen everybody build or what do you think about using a seed starting tray with holes, lined with a solid tray underneath? I know the whole point is to get away from plastic but I already have these trays. And if I used the wooden ones, it would be impossible to really use the heat mats, too, right? Maybe just won't try the wooden style for peppers at least.... Since they like heat. Thoughts?

[@eliandkate]

Hmmm not sure I get you. Not sure how soil block relate to seed trays?

[@davenadainton4209]

I started gardening last year but only grew lettuce as a food. My basil failed miserably once they got to 2 leaves. So I stuck to flowers from seed haha. I might have a go at tomatoes this year. First time ever and I'm 50! This may be a silly question but what is the compost holder called on top of the work top please. I have an aldi veg crate with a liner for holding mine 😂. Thank you for sharing your video x

[@eliandkate]

Not a daft question at all. It's a potting tray or greenhouse tidy.

[@davenadainton4209]

@@eliandkate thank you so much. I now know what to type in on my search 😁

[@davidmayhew3610]

Great video again keep up the good work where Did you get the small seive

[@eliandkate]

😂😂😂 You know what I'm going to say don't you David? LInk in the description to all the videos taking you to a webpage where I list all the kit I use 😂

[@davidmayhew3610]

@@eliandkate thanks I should have listened lol 😆

[@eliandkate]

😂😂😂 now you are the expert hough so you can be smug when other people ask 😉

[@eliandkate]

So sowing into little modules or into their final pots.... go on be honest. No judgement, we're all friends here.

[@shandysgarden]

A little of this... a little of that ... A few of those & a few of these....

[@GreenSideUp]

It all depends on seed size, seed growth habit and speed, watering, feed requirements etc etc. Every seed has differing requirements and will benefit from different treatments. But it is quite a science...Steve...😃

[@eliandkate]

Sometimes a little bit of science is fun 😀

[@ErraticPerfectionist]

I don't mind potting up once, maybe twice, but anything more than that and I'm wondering why I didn't just plant in the bigger pot to start with. Then I remember it's usually because I didn't have enough space to put as many of those pots for the number of seeds I was planting 😂 So generally I start in smaller pots (cucurbits are one of my main exceptions), and then I pot up the ones that did actually germinate.

[@eliandkate]

@ErraticPerfectionist ha ha ha yeah the space game… my mantra is always, “oh next year I’ll do better…” 🤣🤣🤣

[@lesliescully3544]

Where did you get those sturdy trays? Love them.

[@eliandkate]

Check out the link in the description to the company

[@kansasgardener5844]

Hello from America! I just noticed just about everyone overseas uses compost for seed starting. Hmmm We use seed starting or potting mix for seed starting. It's peat moss with perlite. I noticed you said that you might use the deep tray to start carrots. We seed them direct in the garden. I am for sure going to try to start them indoors this summer for a fall crop! Thanks for the idea.

[@eliandkate]

Hey 😃 What you’ll find is that in the UK we often say compost but are actually talking about mixes, we also sometimes say soil. Just a lazy expression. It’s also a bit different here in that a lot of folk actually make their own mixes rather than buying them. As you see more of our videos from over the years you’ll see me making up my mixes. As for carrots etc… I start an awful lot of things in the greenhouse early rather than direct sow purely because it works better for me with my weather, but it’s more usual to direct sow something like carrots 🤪

[@kansasgardener5844]

@@eliandkate Thank you for the information.

[@eliandkate]

@kansasgardener5844 more than welcome 😃

[@Camh1968]

Hello. Love your style 😀 Do you have any previous videos on using seed propagation equipment / domes, etc.? Cameron

[@eliandkate]

There are lots of vids of me sowing and growing but I don’t tend to do videos about equipment I’m afraid.

[@Camh1968]

@@eliandkate Thank you. I am just starting out on this journey. I live in Australia (Victoria/Melbourne). We do not see snow and the coldest is gets is around 2 Dec C in the depths of winter. I want to use my backyard shed (which is not insulated and made of thin pressed metal sheeting) for growing/germinating vegetable seeds. I am planning to insert sets of shelving with propagator dome kits (with thermostat regulated heat mats, etc.). Do I need to insulate the shed for this application? Can I get by with using propagator stations on top of these shelves inside the sheds during our winter months to grow seeds? Can you suggest any other tips for growing/germinating seeds inside this shed with propagators? Cameron

[@eliandkate]

Basically camera as long as you grow with your seasons you should be grand. Using propagators can help give that little bit of extra protection. So as long as you aren’t trying anything mad, propagators should be awesome in your shed. But maybe you might need lights

[@Camh1968]

@@eliandkate Thank you. I read on one of your many previous videos /comments - stating that it is less likely to produce leggy weak seedlings without lights (as they try to 'stretch' trying to find the light source if lights were installed). So, I am a bit confused - why are lights effective if they cause plants to become leggy in trying to reach for the lights? Cameron

[@eliandkate]

Hmmm so generally they don’t but if you position them to far away the seedlings reach for them. A bit like when you grow on a window ledge, the seedlings lean towards the window

[@lynnewilson7390]

Eli what size is your greenhouse? I want one to get organised

[@eliandkate]

It’s just a small 6ft by 8ft Looks much bigger than it is

[@dustyflats3832]

@@eliandkate we appreciate all the work you do to get set up for a video😊

[@juliebrogren8298]

Do you have any sources for your US audience for the green trays and the black modular insert trays other than Amazon, as I have not been able to find any thick plastic trays/inserts there? I absolutely love your videos!

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

I know--unlike in the UK, US gardening supplies are rife with throw-away flimsey plastics, etc. The heavier ones you can use over and over are so much nicer. Other alternatives I can think of include those little peat pots, but they're expensive and peat we now know may not be sustainably sourced. Maybe even better are the smallest size (2 or 3 oz) paper cups ("dixie cups" in the US), because they also can be replanted directly into a larger pot, bed, etc. once the seedling is established. I've used the little paper cups for plantings on a smaller scale, and they work pretty well, they disintegrate pretty much when you need them to. What I don't know is what's in that paper, and whether it's ecologically okay, but I feel better about not using plastic, at least.

[@eliandkate]

To be honest I'm not sure, I generally only buy from British suppliers where I can but I'll see if anyone has any suggestions.

[@shandysgarden]

A lot of times I go to Dollar Tree and I get bins and organizing supplies that are the right size and just drill holes in the bottom. Once you have that Gardener eye, we look at everything differently! Especially at the thrift store and yard sales and on the sides of the roads. LOL

[@eliandkate]

Very true 👍

[@eliandkate]

Julie I've been told there is a US company who are importing the black modular trays but noone can tell me who. I'll make a note of this comment and if I find out I'll come back and leave a note for you :D

[@terrym8830]

I get so much info from your videos. Even though I’m in Rhode Island and we have more freezing temperatures, there’s still part of your weather that is similar to ours related to veg growing. Last year was my first year growing onions - Walla Walla- good all purpose onion. I was thrilled. Why can’t I grasp the difference between sets vs seed? Was told it doesn’t matter, was told onions are biennial ( then big academic explanation followed 🥴). Why do you choose onion sets vs seed?

[@eliandkate]

I do my best to not get academic on the channel if I can (I don’t always manage but I try). Basically sets are just onions that have been grown from seed and sold as immature onions so you can get a head start. Some folk have issues with onion sets bolting because they are brought on too quickly for their situation so they prefer to grow from seed. Takes longer but less likely to bolt. It’s 6 and 2 3s really :D

[@terrym8830]

It’s what I love most about your videos. They’re just enough info and if one is interested in more details, one only needs to look further. Also, got a smile from your “6 and 2 3’s”. Took me a second , in the U.S. we say “ 6 of one, half dozen of another “.

[@eliandkate]

I'm glad I can give you a wee smile....

[@paulineellison9047]

hi were did you get the seed cell trays from and can you get them 1 at a time or sets of 3 ? thanks

[@eliandkate]

Links in the video description 😀

[@mrtilly555]

@@eliandkate trying to find the links were are they

[@eliandkate]

I put the website for containerwise in the description of this video and there is a link to a webpage for general other bits and bobs I use too

[@learningaswego..livingonaf6075]

Hi Eli: I really enjoy your videos ! Thank you for your time and effort. I wanted to check with you regarding the seed trays, I went to the website but realized they do not ship to anywhere in the EU. I am located in Italy, do you by chance know how I can get them or recommend another brand. Thank you and keep sharing all of your knowledge :)

[@eliandkate]

Hey lovely to have you as part. Of our wee community, lovely to have you 😍 I’m afraid I can’t recommend anywhere in Italy that have similar trays and modules, sorry. Basically they are solid instead of the crinkly plastic and I’m seeing more folk in the states do this type of stuff now so I’m sure someone in Italy must too. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for you and shout if I hear of anything.

[@learningaswego..livingonaf6075]

@@eliandkate Ok, Thank you so much for your reply !

[@eliandkate]

No problem 😍

[@mishx9423]

HI Eli could you tell me where you got the green trays from behind you in the video with the large green tray underneath. Thank you : )

[@eliandkate]

Check out the link in the description Mish. We put together a website with details of all our garden tools and gadget

[@mishx9423]

I will look again. I did look before I sent the message but couldn’t find it

[@eliandkate]

Look for link to gardening tools and kit

[@mishx9423]

@@eliandkate ok I’ve found the link now but can’t find the green trays on there only black ones. Sorry to be a pain lol

[@eliandkate]

They are in my greenhouse kit, it's the tray bottoms from the propagators I use.

[@lesliescully3544]

Excellent info.

[@eliandkate]

Stuff to think about 😍

[@violet2433]

Where do you buy your root training tray? In the US i have only found flimsy plastic trays. Thank you.

[@eliandkate]

If you check out the video description the links are there

[@dustyflats3832]

I found heavy trays at greenhouse megastore and boot strap farmer. The flimsy ones are waste of money.

[@TheEnglishladyskitchengarden]

Hi Eli, I've just given you a shout out on my blog. Hope it generates some new viewers for you.

[@eliandkate]

oh thank you Cherie, that's lovely of you :D

[@RegBettles]

Hi Eli, why no perlite in the seed sowing compost?

[@eliandkate]

I had maybe run out at that point. Normally my mix is 50% / 50%

[@RachaelHarney]

Hi Eli. I’ve just come across this video as I want to buy some new trays. Were the ones you use for beetroot and carrot the 40H Containerwise trays and also would you suggest the 15H or 28H trays for broadbeans. Thanks in advance for your help and just like to say I find your videos very informative. Best wishes Rachael

[@eliandkate]

Yikes…. I got them so long ago I can’t remember the specifics of which ones they are. To be honest I probably wouldn’t recommend them, I’d prob go back to pots. I just find they are an awkward size and don’t fit into my trays and things.

[@RachaelHarney]

Ah ok that’s good to know before I buy. Thanks for the swift reply.

[@eliandkate]

@@RachaelHarney hope it helps

[@amandasylvester3878]

Wow, after we agreed that we were near last frosts, Inverness is frozen, snow pushes the temp up😂 Can I really just pop my onion sets in a module tray and leave them in a chilly greenhouse? If the answer is yes, I'll be a happy but cold Highland lass! I assume they then go outside when I can dig the bed? BTW we've had snow in June before, just not right 👎

[@eliandkate]

Oh Amanda, I don't know what it's like for you in Inverness but yup generally in Scotland you can grow your sets on in the greenhouse until the ground thaws. We've got snow forecast for tomorrow.

[@amandasylvester3878]

@@eliandkate thank you! I was born for warmer climes 😂 This is a life changer just popping them on modulars and not in the ground! Good luck with the snow, half our gritting guys are isolating so it's like the old days, stay in and s*d the pavements xxx

[@eliandkate]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@donnajogrant1779]

What is that handy thing you’ve got your seeds stored in?

[@my3bsfarm863]

In the USA they sell them at Michaels for about $13. It’s 16 colored photo storage boxes in a clear storage container.

[@eliandkate]

Thank you...... that's fab to know and now I can tell folk 😀

[@eliandkate]

My3Bs Farm there you go. If you are in the states that might be helpful. I have a weblink in the description of my videos where I put details of all my stuff but it relies on it being available in your country roo so hopefully that's helpful

[@donnajogrant1779]

Thank you for your reply

[@donnajogrant1779]

@@eliandkate I found several on Amazon. Note: there are some listed as “seed storage boxes” but the ones listed as “photo storage boxes” (exactly the same thing) cost less.

[@clairegarnham2742]

So many trays, how on earth do you afford it Eli? CD trays great but so expensive!

[@eliandkate]

Ah remember though Claire, I’ve collected all these over the years rather than gone out and bought them all at one time. I spoke about that in a recent video when I went through all the odd and sods I’ve bought and collected over the years… kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWW4ZWCwip6Jhtk

[@freakygardener8033]

You just made me smarter!!! (I had to Google fortnight)

[@eliandkate]

😂😂😂😂 ok not what I was expecting

[@freakygardener8033]

@@eliandkate in the US, we would just say "2 weeks"

[@riverunner9978]

Sowing January seeds? God help me , tuesday my temp will be a high of -10 degrees zero, look at that again! Minus 10 degrees F all day!

[@eliandkate]

Ha ha ha it feels like winter still hasn't hit here. Been up and down like a yo yo with massive peaks of 8, 9 and 10

[@riverunner9978]

@@eliandkate ...my temps are normal . I also get an average of 10 feet of snow. In the meantime I can build my hot box and get organized for March seed sew! Stay planting! 🥦🥬🥒🌶🥕🌽

[@melodylamour6123]

LOL

[@eliandkate]

:D

[@marilynsisler8132]

Your seed trays and cell trays & root trainers look like reusable hard plastic. Where can I purchase these? I’m in the USA but am not opposed to purchasing from elsewhere.

[@eliandkate]

Afraid they don’t sell them in the states but try the bootstrap farmer they do good stuff

[@peggydove8756]

Try Gardeners Supply, I live in WV