STRONGER TOMATO PLANTS using new improved DOUBLE CUP METHOD

[@KR-os6nn]

I got a tip for ya! Try a clear plastic tote bin with a lid to keep the cups upright together, allow light in, and prevent drying out. ❤

[@shortseasongarden]

That is a great idea! Thank you.

[@OneMound1]

Absolutely awesome video. This is why I love KZbin. Well done Sir

[@shortseasongarden]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.

[@richardcooney7789]

I have cups that are 10years old and still working .I find that the Red ones last longer I also fill 2 L soft drink bottles with water and peat to retain heat . Good Show I also get free container from old fridges

[@shortseasongarden]

Thanks for tips. I definitely am finding the red cups to be very durable. The fast food containers that I reused had to be treated gingerly to last until transplant time.

[@91210paige]

Good job on the video! I have used the 2 cup method before and it works great. I like the wicking idea which I will try this year. Agreed that some people will have issues with you burying leaves as you add soil. I don't see it as a problem as tomatoes are just vines really and will survive.

[@shortseasongarden]

@@91210paige Thank you. Glad you liked it. I really think the wicks improved the process.

[@hawkinsfamily8610]

what was the wicking material used

[@shortseasongarden]

I used pieces of old worn out floating row cover which is typically made of spun-bonded or woven polypropylene or polyester.

[@minou2232]

Thank you ! Beside tomato, can I use this method on peppers, squashes (winter and summer) , eggplants , cucumber seeds ?

[@shortseasongarden]

Yes you certainly can. However you won’t want to bury the stems. Fill the cups with starter mix to the top before planting the seeds. Also, the cucumbers and especially the squash will grow quickly and need to be transplanted sooner than the tomato plants.

[@joettewarburton5328]

Thank you Stephen. A very informative update. Are you aware of any other recycled fabric that might work instead of the row cover?

[@shortseasongarden]

@@joettewarburton5328 Glad you enjoyed the video. Many fabrics wick well. Cotton, nylon, wool, and flannel are some that come to mind. Find some old worn out clothing and cut it into narrow strips and that should work for you.

[@jaymchari]

I didn't subscribe to see that kind of thumbnail and titling, I get it. but thanks for your video anyway. Happy New Year, dude!

[@shortseasongarden]

I appreciate you watching, happy new year!

[@barbararoberts3695]

🍁I know Canada 🇨🇦 doesn't allow food dyes. GMO, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, other artificial ingredients and chemicals the USA 🇺🇸 does allow but for the viewers in other countries you can purchase plastic cups with "NO BPA" which is listed right on the label of the package. At least one chemical won't leach into the soil. Hoop house is interesting. I'm going watch your videos and see if I can do a smaller version. Thank You for the helpful ideas. Happy New Year 2025 to Everyone watching🎇🎉🎆🥂🍾🍻🕛🎊🥂🙏🥳

[@shortseasongarden]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@indrekkpringi]

You fail to mention how far up beyond the bottom cup, the level of water in the 2nd cup should be. 1/2 an inch ? ... 1 inch?... 2 inches'? What?

[@shortseasongarden]

@@indrekkpringi With the wick extending up into the top cup, it is not necessary for the water level to extend up into the top cup at all. As long as there is water in the bottom cup and the soil in the top cup is premoistened, the soil will continue to wick up the water as necessary.

[@indrekkpringi]

@@shortseasongarden I wasn't planning on stuffing in a wick. I don't know what material is best for that and I don't know if I have the right material for it so I don't want to bother with any wicks... My question still stands. If you can't answer it I will understand.

[@shortseasongarden]

@@indrekkpringi Ok, if you don't want to use a wick, you will water a bit differently. Put enough water in the bottom cup so the top cup initially sits in about a half inch of water. After 20 minutes, you will want to empty the bottom cup to make sure the soil is not still sitting in water. You will have to check the plant for dryness more often this way and will lose some of the advantages of double cupping. I used this approach in a previous video if you'd like to take a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZOraHt3h9OAedU