The 1st 3 Crops I Direct Sow in My Spring Garden: Why I Like Them, Soil Tips, & Quick Seeding Method

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[@hands2hearts-seeds2feedamu83]

I may have to plant out some of that VERY stuff onto my garden tomorrow. I am hoping I can walk tomorrow, my reattached foot is really hurting, nut I worked REALLY hard in my garden TODAY, carrying leaf mold from the trees to the garden beds, last sprimgs wood chips. I filled 6 5gallon buckets too.

[@user-pp1ij7th4r]

You are awesome!!!! We need some "how to improve soil" videos please!greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

[@kurtc6372]

You have more subscribers than anyone I know. A credit to your quality and success in teaching how to grow a great garden.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I really enjoy it. Thanks so much. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@anitamurphy2454]

I keep recommending his videos, just did 3 in the last hour due to a post I made. Lots of good info on this channel.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@anitamurphy2454 Me too, i have recommended his channel many times.

[@jeaniemario2093]

It's finally March. 1st! This video is my permission to start direct sowing. I'm waiting for the weekend. I am so ready to get started!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@emakesmusic]

Perfect timing for when I plant my peas and spinach this week! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Good luck! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@Earthy-Artist]

I can hear the joy in your voice to be outside planting 🌱 again!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

60 today! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@countryfrau8328]

Yay! I just appreciate you so much! I'm in northern VA. You make so much sense and are such a good teacher. Thank you! Good luck this gardening season.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to share and thanks for watching Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@sugarbomb26]

Thank you Gary! You have one of the few KZbin garden channels based on an east coast garden. I watched your videos to death when starting my garden back in 2019, and I owe a lot of my success your your teachings. Greetings from NJ.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks for watching and glad you had success! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@lil1010devil]

I just bought an autographed copy of your new book and some currant tomato seeds! I’ve been watching your videos all winter and I’m excited to try some of the techniques in my garden. Thanks for all that you do Gary!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks for the book and shop support Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@britineee123]

A wealth of knowledge! Thanks for your time and efforts creating great content for all types of gardeners!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to share. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jaytoney3007]

Hi Gary, I planted my peas two days before a hard freeze last month, Green Beauty, Golden Sweet, and Sugar Daddy. The last time I looked, I have about 70 healthy vines, 4 inches tall and growing fast. My first batch of potatoes went into the ground two weeks ago. I just topped off my 4x8 raised beds with composted cow manure and need to mix it in. It is on the list for tomorrow. Yesterday I sowed a few trays with lavender. later this week, I will be sowing seeds for Yod Fah, spinach, and beets. I have endive, Swiss Chard, and lettuce ready to transplant into a GreenStalk tower, and other areas in the garden. My onion starts look healthy, and will be ready to transplant soon. Tomato and pepper starts are next on the list, followed by carrots-probably next week. My alpine strawberry plants look healthy, and have their first true leaves. They are probably about a month away from separating and transplanting. A critter got into my seed pack for butterfly bush-nothing left but crumbs, so I ordered Blue Borage and two types of Hollyhocks to grow in their place. Maybe next year, I'll have better luck. Butterfly bush has been on my growing list for three years.

[@Just-Nikki]

Sounds like you have a great plan in place. What zone are you in? I’m always nervous about starting too soon. I’m in Missouri and I usually wait until Saint Patricks day.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nice work! And you will like borage. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jaytoney3007]

@@Just-Nikki I'm in 7B, Talladega Alabama

[@susandyson3921]

I really needed this info. Thank you.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They are all up doing well Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden

[@thatjerseyb]

started my carrots and my radishes directly on march 1st too! but we've already been in the 80s this year down here in NC. and not many nights below 50 in the forecast, but our last frost date is supposed to be April 5th so we still have a few of them scattered here and there. feels good to be able to plant stuff again!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@colorme77]

i literally wait for ir videos and follow right after you. your my favorite gardener by far!!! what type of shelling peas do u plant. i havent biught any and have been wanting to plant them for so long! ty your the best!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks so much for watching. I really do appreciate it. Those were Green Arrow shelling. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@nilkolllu5036]

Gary! You made it look so easy and fun! Could we have follow up after they sprout, pleas?!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

For sure. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@codyschenk7690]

Hey Gary, just received your book and wow it’s beautifully done. I have learned a ton from watching your videos but the book is an awesome tangible asset. Thank you for what you are doing!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks so much for the book support. Good luck with your garden! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@rudyhildenbrand7842]

Gary always enjoy watching your videos. Thank you!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Always glad to share. Good luck this year. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@colliecoform4854]

I am on the east coast but we are still snow covered with temps in the twenties. I am eagerly waiting to be able to plant something.I'm

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Sooooon! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@fromthehutt9508]

East coast of Canada here, currently snowing again. I use plastic domes on beds and usually begin direct sowing the end of March. Lettuce, spinach, kale and peas are my first to go in.

[@Just-Nikki]

Do you ever roast radishes? I grow tons of them at a time because we like them roasted with sweet potatoes, beets, parsnips and Brussels sprouts. They’re also great shredded like hash browns, throw a couple of eggs in there and you have breakfast 😀 I like the finger measurements tip. Happy planting. I hope this is the start of an abundant year for us all 🌱

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I have. They are delicious. Great thought. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jimw5109]

Great video Gary!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@douggibson9084]

Thanks Gary great video 👍

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@kieutpie7914]

You must have read my mind. I've been wondering these past couple days as to when you will start planting peas so I know I can start as well since I'm fairly close to your location. Thank you! 🙏🤗

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Today LOL Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@kieutpie7914]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN 😆 yeah, I gathered that much. Lol. I guess I'll need to plant my peas tomorrow :)

[@ghostridergale]

Water just once in March, I’m assuming then you need to put a plastic cover of some sort to stop from the rain over watering the plants then? Here in Washington this is the rainy season and right now we’re getting record amounts of rain this year with flooding rivers, streams, creeks, etc.

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

I was going to ask that too cause we get alot of rain in March

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

If you have no rain and it looks dry...water. But if you get rain with any regularity, just let them go for a good 10-14 days between watering. Water just doesnt evaporate quickly here in March and April. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That why you dont need to water much, unless you have drought in march Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jenblindert9093]

If you presoak your pea seeds, can you skip the first watering all together?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I would still soak the soak the soil. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@mrwhitten7704]

I'm glad I caught this video. I just pulled out my Kelvedon Wonder Pea seed pack to check on planting date(s). We're in the same zone, so I'll get these out in the raised bed this week.

[@penelopegrier5073]

Which zone are you in?

[@mrwhitten7704]

@@penelopegrier5073 zone 7 in Virginia

[@penelopegrier5073]

@@mrwhitten7704 that's great news! So am I, only in Tennessee.

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

I am zone 7 TN...do we need to cover these so they dont get rained on? March is a wet month

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Maryland 7. Good luck. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@johnreeves3380]

Thanks Gary. Always get so much for your guides; water conservation & well drained loose soil for early Spring, my epiphany for this episode. Page 40 of your book helped me as well for the pea-planning. One question, what are your thoughts on seed soaking for the early spring peas?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I just found the dont really need it. Maybe if going outside and you want to get them to germinate during a warm snap before the cold damp weather returns. Otherwise, I found watering swells them just as well. Check Out the Retractable Hose I Use & Recommend from HOSELINK at glnk.io/0kvw/therustedgarden & Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jackrudden5970]

I’ll be putting out pea transplants probably next week I hope.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Now is the time. Have fun Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@brianseybert2189]

Your March 1st is like my April 1st. Unfortunately I still have a month to go. I did start some cold weather crops in a cold frame they should start up a bit sooner.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yeah the coldframe crops should pop soon. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@liamtaylor4955]

Great video, I hope you follow up with these same plants.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I will if the deep freeze doesnt get them over the next 3 days Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden

[@liamtaylor4955]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN You're a gambler. I like it. :)

[@kelleysciarrino8024]

I am shocked to watch you plant already. We are still snow covered!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

10 days of decent weather. This is the first round. And these 3 are pretty hardy. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@alexandervarga8090]

Hey Gary, Im planning on making a long 10 foot fence trellis for my peas, then using that same space and trellis for cucumbers in early to mid june. My question; when do peas start dying out? Can i realistically use the same trellis or will i have to much growth overlap?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Depends where you live. Mine cross over for my first wave of cucumbers but die off by the time I start the 2nd wave Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jacquiesuper2200]

Wish I could but my beds are still covered in snow. Living in Buffalo makes it tough!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Soon! Some of mine are still frozen but these sit in the sun all day. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@QueenMay777]

Hi Gary as always amazing video thank you I live in MD too and I want to ask you when is the best time we can grow fava beans in our state ? Thanks

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I am going to try and get mine started in May. I dont actually have a lot experience with them. So I am learning this year. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@LittleGardenSK]

I'm in a much colder zone 3 in Saskatchewan Canada. How soon before my last frost date is it safe to direct sow these types of vegetables? Love all your videos! Thanks Gary

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I guess you want it to be mild frost ending in about 4 weeks. This is sporadic though. Like tonight we get 24 F below freezing but then 10 days no frost. If its still a daily occurrence, you have to wait. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@bonnies1405]

I planted basil in the house February 17th under grow lights. They came up to the two leaf stage but now they've been sitting there doing nothing for almost 2 weeks. The grow lights are quite close to them. They don't look stressed at all, very healthy looking but just not progressing. This was a fun project I started just to see something grow. I plan on starting all my plants from seeds this year for the first time and I'm getting a little worried. Hope you have some ideas.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Raise the light and give them some nitrogen. Good luck Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

Damn I wanted to be the first like! Only 1 minute and I'm # 8!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Close. Good luck this year Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@pc3077]

Do you ever use an inoculant?

[@Randy_Smith]

I was going to post the same question. I know some who do and some who don't inoculate. Curious to hear Gary's thoughts on the topic.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I never have with regularity. I tried it on year just to see how it works. Seems I dont need it here in Maryland. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@rachelcoyte8961]

If you are gardening in containers should you consider sowing later than those gardening in ground/ large raised beds?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Containers actually can be an early start as they warm faster and drain well. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@craftjunkie-gq2rb]

What zone are you in? I'm zone 8 and would like to follow you so I can get my 1st garden done right. Thank you for your informative videos!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I am in Maryland Zone. Good luck this year and just have fun Please subscribe as it really helps me & please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim.

[@monikas5125]

I planted peas and spinach I still need to plant radishes

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Radishes are great Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@himateesookhai5302]

Hi ,Gary, my strawberries from last year is growing again, what should I do with that.?should I just fertilize them or just replant them?thank you ,have a great day.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well I do thin mine but I often leave them in place and give them a big drink of nitrogen to get them started, I use fish fertilizer. Check Out the Retractable Hose I Use & Recommend from HOSELINK at glnk.io/0kvw/therustedgarden & Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@himateesookhai5302]

Thank you very much for your prompt response, I really appreciate it,have a great night.

[@shadybanks8625]

Great video Gary A little over a year ago (fall2020) I picked all of my peppers before the frost got them and put them in my garage and forgot about them. I just found them and they’re very dried but I wondered if I could use them for seeds this year?

[@hlakegollum1]

Yes.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You should be able too. And take a bunch and test sprout them in a wet paper towel and ziplock bag Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@enisasefer1074]

Hello Gary!!!Love your videos 😊do you think is it good idea for direct sow onions in Middleville -Michigan area?? Thank you

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You can. They can handle the freeze. I am experimenting today with planting onion seeds to see how the do compared to my seed starts down the line. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@charliemcgriff7643]

Hello Gary where did you buy those aluminum raised bed

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Those were from Tractor Supply Company Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@Emily-jj4si]

Do you ever pre-sprout peas before planting them? I had a low germination rate last year, so I'm thinking of trying that method this time (that, and I'm putting down chicken wire so the squirrels don't dig them up)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I havent but I do seed start them for a couple weeks. Same idea. I bet presprout would work fine. I was actually thinking of doing it as I have been presprouting ginger so to speak. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@Sarah-sb6ji]

Would you do this in containers yet? Or is it still too cold?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You can. Sometimes container warm faster tool

[@rockyusa2012]

👏👏🌱

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@angelaraum1545]

I'm in StL. My potting soil is still frozen

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Some of my beds are still frozen. The ground is too but some raised beds thawed. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@cindyapple531]

Don’t forget the onion sets!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Those are good ones. I do onion and leek transplants but these are my favorite direct sow. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@wichey77]

I'm in zone 5b. Is it too early to plant spinach in the ground??

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It will sit till ready but maybe wait a few more weeks. Unless you see a warm snap... go for it. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@EganHomesteadApiary]

So when do you transplant your seed starts?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Varies greatly on the plant. Warm crops in May. Cool crops soon. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Just a few days ago I planted spinach, peas and carrots in my high tunnel. Today I planted peas in my garden bed. I don’t care for radishes, so didn’t plant them.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That works. Good luck. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@stuttgurth]

Do you think Turnips would be now as well?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep. They are next on my list. Though radishes are roots.... my next group are my 3 roots. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@louiseaumack330]

Hi, Do you have a favorite variety of spinach that grows well in your Zone?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Bloomsdale does well Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@dawnmana5876]

Do you have trouble with peas popping back up out of the ground? Some prime do this every year no matter how well I cover them.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not so bad. If I notice, I just push them down. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jeaninecomartin7380]

Just finishing up your book and was wondering if you also start your peas indoors as you stated in the book? Or if you’ve changed your mind about that method? I was thinking of starting them indoors to get a jump start as weather tends to go from cold to hot in my zone quickly.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I do start some indoors. I use them in different ways. If we have a decent warm march, these direct sow will do well. If we get a crazy freeze, they can get messed up so I start some indoors too. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

And thanks for the book support!

[@vdog570]

I just started shelling peas last week and I'm here in California and its 68 -73 degrees already should I still not water as much?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Youre in a better place where the soil is warm and dries. So watering more often is fine. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@brianschindler1511]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@lisarios9355]

Does the water rule also apply to transplants at this time of year?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You dont need as much water. But keep a closer eye no them as the have shallow roots and didnt send a deep root down at germination. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@mimisabundantlife]

im in rhode island, zone 6. Is it safe to start seeds now?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

A big freeze can hurt them but cool crops can handle frost. I would seed a few things and see how they do. Take notes on the starting date. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jennythetourguide8729]

Is there any benefit to pre-soaking the pea seeds?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

There is but I dont do it. The heavy first watering works. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jennythetourguide8729]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Thank you :)

[@timothyshanley1132]

Is this video current are you direct seeding already? aThx Tim

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep. This is the very early round. I have some tricks to keep it warm too if needed. Ill be showing that in another video but I did it last year. Just cover this bed in polytunnel plastic. Rigid plastic. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@Mountaincin]

I’m jealous my raised beds are still really firm and frozen in some spots. I’m near Hunt Valley , MD. Have some monstrous white pines that shade part of my space. I have a question about seed starting. I was thinking about starting some of my lettuce seeds under lights in 1” peat pots so I could just pop them in my beds when the time comes Do u think 1” peat pots are too small?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I think they would work. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@jaytoney3007]

I tried using peat starting trays for lettuce, endive, and Swiss Chard. They get soggy, warp, and tear, and bottom watering is a problem, even if you drill holes in the bottom of them. I recommend using plastic starter trays, or flats. If you use a flat tray, the seedlings are easy to tease apart and reseed into larger starting trays cells until you are ready to transplant into the garden. I overseeded, and ended up having to divide the seedlings. I used a sharpened pencil to divide them, a sharpy to press a hole into each cell, and the pencil eraser to gently teased the roots into the holes, then covered the roots with soil. I didn't lose a single transplant, and they all are healthy and ready to transplant into a GreenStalk Tower, and other areas in my garden.

[@Mountaincin]

@@jaytoney3007 thank you so much for all your info. I usually start them that way. Actually I usually seed lettuce in garden but some varieties take so long , I though I’d start those inside. I thought the peat pots might make it easier. So are all peat pots a problem with bottom watering in your experience?

[@jaytoney3007]

@@Mountaincin Yes, they are not worth spending money on. Use plastic. Depending on the variety of lettuce you are planting, you can expect to get seed starts in 5-7 days, indoors.

[@m.mcdonald9437]

@@Mountaincin Peat pots work great and have a number of benefits over plastic. Give them a try and see if they're right for you.

[@Hotmail055]

Did you soak the peas before planting?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I dont. Some people do. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@BlackJesus8463]

How big is a 25 day radish?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

A good size. French breakfast is a good inch oblong. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@martinmercerjr8615]

Can you plant Korean radish now too

[@suburbanfarmtotable2367]

I transplanted my daikon a little over a week ago and they seem to be doing ok! I’m in 7A

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I think you could Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@martinmercerjr8615]

I am in Pittsburgh. My ground is still frozen a little. Maybe in another week I can plant them.

[@martinmercerjr8615]

Can you plant the Korean radish seeds right into the ground

[@suburbanfarmtotable2367]

@@martinmercerjr8615 definitely, just wait until it is a bit warmer

[@mikesaunders3834]

Is there a soil temp to look for?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

40's and 50's but thats in the top 4 inches or so. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@shamikaniski9655]

What zone are you in?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Im in Maryland zone 7 Hello again Gary, Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim Thanks, Bob Sloat

[@jtharp9265]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep.

[@frankbarnwell____]

Okay. I've .92, your huge hand.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

4 fingers vary Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@msb8013]

Anybody ever grow chick peas? I sprouted some.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I have not. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@levanera]

I can never get radishes to grow...they just grow leaves and no roots.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Poorer soil helps sometimes. Low nitrogen Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim

[@eviltomthai]

Gary always says his finger holes are "quarter inch to half inch deep" but in fact those finger holes are TWO TO THREE INCHES deep!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well maybe an inch lol but loose soil is the key. Check Out the Retractable Hose I Use & Recommend from HOSELINK at glnk.io/0kvw/therustedgarden & Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim