Starting Seedlings With CocoCoir? Did It Work? Seed Experiment Pt 2

[@Pinkpumpkingardener]

I’ve been watching your channel for my gardening journey that started a year or so ago and all of your advice has helped me so much! Thank you

[@worldoelle]

Just have to say, every time I see your videos your energy uplifts me. I would have mutilpe subscription at this point because each time I start one I’m like, “I have subscribe to this woman.” Have a happy growing year. 🎉

[@BobZoom2U]

Either buffered or not, my coco coir started seedlings did poorly. Several flats of tomatoes had to be ditched. Nearly all the zinnias failed. I've been starting seedlings for fifty years; this was my first failure in all that time. I used Perlite instead of vermiculite. As well coco coir becomes saturated I don't understand the need for vermiculite in the mix, which also holds moisture.

[@jamesballam2765]

I hate peat too. In the UK it's gradually being phased out, because of its environmental impact. It basically destroys Peat bogs, which are an important carbon sink. Love the vid! Team ADHD!!!!!

[@ontherocksinthesoilmichael6739]

Have you considered adding worm castings to growing mediums? It adds great biome to your soil.

[@MySuperman78]

Thanks for that tip because I was wondering the same thing!

[@DG-iw3yw]

The best thing about coir is that it is non-nutritive, and only provides structure and water. Adding fertiliser to coir would increase the risk of a mould or similar from growing in the coir since it holds plenty of water. Additionally a seedling shouldnt need fertiliser until it begins to produce its true leafs, so starting in coir may prevent fungus from killing the seeds etc

[@ontherocksinthesoilmichael6739]

@@DG-iw3yw worm castings don't react like fertilizers it's npk is low but is full of beneficial biological life. It doesn't burn seedlings like fertilizers do.

[@Kyle-ch2nk]

Ha I've had 2 worm bins in the garage for the past several years and it's the best thing EVER for plants. I'll never buy the store bought it isn't the same. That being said I agree with the seedlings not needing much other than aminos, micros (iron,b1, cal mag, etc) and microbial life like rootwise or recharge. I don't usually add my worm castings until they're out of a solo cup size if they're "expensive" seeds if you know what I mean haha. Another amazing amendment that supercharges microbial life immediately Bokashi... all amazing all natural ways to grow organic food way better than any sort of chemicals can produce. For real.

[@Kyle-ch2nk]

Ps that all makes house plants go crazy too.😊

[@karlahpeace8254]

Thanks for taking the time to do this experiment. I learned a lot.

[@TheAdhdGardener]

Hope it helped! Coco coir for the win! 🌻

[@simplyengineering2350]

Another great video. Peat moss comes compressed, it's called peat pellets. Peat moss is banned in some places because harvesting it is bad for the habitat and environment. Cheers.

[@TheAdhdGardener]

Yea the harvesting of peat moss is not the best as it takes forever to replenish in its natural environment. Upside its cheaper than coco coir but unfortunately at a price

[@blessisrael6455]

@@TheAdhdGardener bought one of those pre-made peat moss mini bag/dome for seeds and the mold was out of control, destroying all my seeds; I don’t know how or why, but I didn’t like it ……. I didn’t have any problems with mold growing during the summer using seedling soil so, I’m sure if because it’s now getting cold, how much the temp has to do with it; You have to add vermiculite with the block of coco coir ? I thought you just use coco coir by itself ?! I always boil the water and pour it over the seedling mix which kills all the fungus eggs; I didn’t know if a coco coir block has fungus eggs, as it’s my first time using it; you don’t water from the bottom ? thanks ! ;)

[@ridwanhidayat3560]

Is cocopeat the same thing as coco coir? If yes, wich one is better?

[@frazeejr]

You're definitely selling me on the coco coir vs. peat moss...I'm ready to trade it in ASAP...I CAN'T STAND rehydrating peat moss and then how hard it gets when it dries out!...and the fungus gnats.

[@TheAdhdGardener]

I prefer coco coir but it's so expensive for the amount I go through in a year🤦‍♀️ gotta go bulk but coco coir in general is just pricier. I love it thoooo🤷‍♀️

[@JJLewin1]

Trying CoCo for the first time this year, thanks for posting

[@TheAdhdGardener]

I love coco coir! It's awesome🌻

[@millardshires5425]

I LOVE your video! You are awesome!! LOL! I have used coir for ages, and I do NOT like peat! Sharing your video!

[@w.lester255]

It feels like an apt analogy may be that peat moss is the glitter of the gardening world - mess-wise

[@TheAdhdGardener]

😆 good one

[@randomness8819]

Yo I just wanted 2 say luv ur personality sis. I wish I had u as a buddy in my real life! Glad tidings n thx 4 the vid.

[@TheAdhdGardener]

Thanks! Come and replace my neighbors a few houses down cuz they suck😂 hope the video helped

[@artemizx3253]

Thanks for this video! I just found your channel and it's awesome!! I'm going to start my seeds in coco coir though the one at my garden center comes in brick form, let's see how it goes 🤣

[@TheAdhdGardener]

It always comes compressed in block form. It was such a biatch to chunk pieces off but well worth it!

[@pork-chopexpress650]

Just discovered this channel. Good stuff 👍

[@TheAdhdGardener]

Thanks!🌻

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

I got coconut coir in brick form. I had a few trays that had mold. But mostly it did well.

[@TheAdhdGardener]

Wow thats interesting the mold part🤔

[@arfanhossain1639]

hi the coco peat that you used was it buffered i have been told that it is important to buffer coco with calcium nitrate so that plant or sapling get nutrients

[@TheAdhdGardener]

Didn't hear that but thats an awesome idea! I've grown seedlings in a hydroponic solution b4 n it uses calcium nitrate so this would be awesome to test out

[@juneshen779]

i use mix of 50% coco, some pumice, vermiculite on top, char soil, beneficial microbes/fungi, macro/micro nutrients. i do not use rockwool, and especially not sphagnum peat moss and sphagnum moss. The harvesting of sphagnum and peat moss are detrimental to the environment. I never tried the moss so I wouldn't know first hand how well it works. In truth, there's a lot of companies that create soil mixes without peat moss now. You just have to look for it. Bogs have to be drained for the peat moss to be harvested and it's not easily replaced...especially when sphagnum moss is also harvested. how is the peat moss supposed to replenish when sphagnum moss is being harvested as well? And it takes so long to decompose into peat moss, it's basically like what we do with fossil fuels...that stuff doesn't just replenish. These bogs are huge carbon sinks, and harvesting them releases all that carbon into the air. it's 1/3 of the world's carbon sink. Draining it for harvest contributes to peatland fires which account for 5% of carbon emissions. Seems small, but it's a damn lot. We're going to lose 1/3 of earth's ability to soak up the carbon from the air...that's an apocalyptic disaster good enough to become a top 10 box office movie. So many people who love plants and the environment use it and think just because it's natural, they're being environmentally conscious, when it's the opposite. I think a lot of people who use it don't realize where it's from, and think it's something as mass produced as corn fields. in short, I hope you don't use sphagnum moss or peat moss anymore, and don't encourage people to use it. those resources don't just grow back, they grow slower than a snail's pace....takes centuries. meanwhile, the bog habitats are destroyed and biodiversity in the bogs are blown to hell. there's new conservation efforts to protect these bogs. In Britain, people are encouraged not to use it, and even the government wants it phased out by 2030. I hope that happens everywhere else. Peat is taboo in some countries. You really don't need peat moss. But it's your choice. I just really hope people stop talking about how great peat moss is. Coco is good. Coco is plenty. Coco is clean and pest resistant. Nothing left for the lonely coco to do aside from degrading once it's been stripped of precious coco milk. Coco is completely biodegradable. Coco mixes well with other mediums. Coco was born to germinate seeds; coco grows coco. Try Canna coco, it's the gold standard for coco coir. Add in a biopolymer and you can make some grow plugs.

[@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391]

Very Well stated. I wish more people werent ignorant or apathetic on topics like these.

[@TheAdhdGardener]

I appreciate your information. I've learned alot more since then n prefer cococoir vermiculite n worm castings but can I ask ya what ya use to introduce microbes n fungi into your medium? I welcome new info🌻

[@bond007zap]

@@TheAdhdGardener , worm castings introduces beneficial microbes and fungi into the medium. You may want to add blood meal too, but I would do that at transplanting seedlings to give a boost to root growth. Coir 70%, Perlite (or vermiculite) 25% and 5% worm casting is good combination.

[@gforcekaras]

Coir is not perfect either: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6e8i5eui86jd9E

[@mrsjcakes5596]

Can I ask you this, if you don't have vermiculite or perlIte what can be the substitute?

[@myrondrong6636]

Where is part 1 of this ????

[@michellebroussard4782]

I just started seeds in plain coco coir, nothing else added and most grew.

[@ontherocksinthesoilmichael6739]

I don't like peat moss either also because it isn't a renewable resource.

[@TheAdhdGardener]

I hate peat moss so much😆 but we will meet again in square foot gardening. Coconut is def better. I started up my worm bins again so planning on mixing that in the future to solve the nutrient deficiency

[@jdubstash]

Peat moss, peat moss, peat moss 😂... did you add any type of fertilizer with your seedlings? Im experimenting with coco coir right now and im just using coco coir and water

[@starflash4021]

What is moss? What is it made of?

[@TheAdhdGardener]

Peat moss is a natural byproduct of broken down organic materials generally found in bogs. Takes thousands of years to produce

[@user-om3yk7fs7e]

how to buff Coco Coir With nutrinets for seedlings

[@TheAdhdGardener]

What do you mean? I mix with worm castings as the nutrients. This Saturdays video will mention cococoir again

[@everennui1]

I'm a beginner myself, but what from what I've read... 150% of the recommended dose of CalMag+ let it saturate for 12 hours, then squeeze out the water with your hands. This gives the Coco the calcium and magnesium it wants so it doesn't steal it from your plants or cause a nutrient lockout where your plants will not absorb nutrition. Coco coir requires 10-20% drainage each watering, so I think planting your seed/sprout in a jiffy pot or something similar would be a good idea 1.) So the root system forms a good foundation, and 2.) Since you'll be watering to drain a.) That's too much water for a seed i.) May cause disorientation. b.) not watering to drain will build up salts in the Coco coir.

[@davidhoward2412]

I'm not sure but I don't think she likes peat moss. Please carilfy for me😅. I don't like it either for the same reasons.

[@conqueringlion420]

Hey we should hang out sometime, I’m in so cal

[@ToneThaCreator]

I'm not sure, but I don't think she likes Peat Moss 😁