THE BEST 3 INGREDIENT SEED STARTING MIX - Will Save You Time and Money!

I'm going to show you how to make your own seed starting mix at home with just 3 simple ingredients. Not only is this homemade mix, easy to make, it's also a lot less expensive than bagged seed starting mix. In fact, you probably already have 2 of the ingredients around your house. If you have been looking for a quick, easy way to make your own seed starting mix for this gardening season, look no further!
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[@lindapedersen-hylka7170]

I have all 3 ingredients already. Going to make a mix now instead of buying it. This year I finally have a successful compost, yay. So excited to try my hand at growing seeds. I've bought seedlings to grow, with success. I'm excited to try seeds now. Thanks, again, for all the help in my garden.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Yay 🙌. I’m so excited for you. I did a video on seed starting for beginners. You might find a few helpful hints there, too

[@cdnagov1212]

I take it just one step further by mixing up a batch of liquid nutrients I use for my hydroponics and use that to soak the coco coir in. I know seeds don't need nutrients right off the bat however it has been working for me. Keep the videos coming!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Great idea! And I’m the same way. I like to add some nutrients too.

[@JoeandAngie]

I messed up my starting mix by adding earthworm castings! Made my cells turn into little bricks when they began to dry out. Live and learn.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Sorry to hear that 🙁

[@MilliePat]

Big time gnat problems caused by using compost that I think is not needed to germinate seeds

[@ThanhNguyencuoc]

Thanks I like video you so much!!🌼🪴

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

So nice of you

[@sandrabrown6860]

❤ Your style is so AWESOME. I just love learning from your Tutorials ❤ Thank you so much 💓 Sincerely, S in CA. I did live in Orlando from 1998 until 2010❣ I love Florida ⚘ I wish you much continued success 🎉🎉 ❣❣

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Aww 🥰 Thank you so much!

[@paulszo]

Thanks for the recipe for the mix. Just found your channel. I'm on the east coast of Florida in 10a. We are just starting with tomatoes and peppers. I'm very consciousness about our food and trying to stay fairly strict organic so I thought I would start out with these two veggies. I'll be going through your videos.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

That’s awesome! It’s good you are starting with those two plants.

[@urbanbackyardcontainergardenin]

New subscriber here, also from Florida-zone 10B. While I don’t make my own seed starting mix, I make my own potting soil. It’s cheaper and I know what’s in it. Happy Gardening 💚

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Thanks for the sub!

[@urbanbackyardcontainergardenin]

@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a You’re welcome

[@sonnyamoran7383]

I haeto uses and where I can

[@oreopaksun2512]

I think I am already done with my Spring seed starting, mostly. Just went the lazy way and sifted out the bigger splinters etc. out of an organic potting soil bag and filled seed trays and small cups; it was so easy, and no dampening off. So next batch, I will try your formula and see....especially since my compost may be more ready. Price comparison: Burpee Coco Coir brick 8qts are at Home Depot for $4.97. Used to be $3.98, but ya know....

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

That works too. I need to hit up Home Depot for that price!

[@lmphashby]

I just use peat moss Vermiculite worm casting blood meal bone meal that's that

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Sounds like a good mix

[@daveschreiner413]

That bag of Earthgro Cow Manure and Organic Compost, from Home Depot, use to say "Not for use in organic crop and organic food production". Always wondered why.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Interesting. I’ll have to take another look at my bag. Hopefully they changed the formula.

[@daveschreiner413]

@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a If you look at the product on Google Images, other retailers still have that on the bag. Either way I'm concerned about the possibility of cow manure contaminated with Aminopyralid (Graze-on).

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

@@daveschreiner413 I checked my bag this morning and that message isn’t on it. It actually has specific instructions for vegetable gardens so it sounds like they might have different kinds or they changed their formula. I put this in my beds and everything has been growing really well so I don’t think mine had any Grazon in the bag although I totally understand your concern. That stuff is a garden killer

[@annenorthup348]

I am an avid gardener in zone 6b but I am in Florida from late December until April (as are many others). I had this idea that I was going to start many seeds and cuttings here in Florida then transport them to Louisville in the spring to plant in my garden and pots. Obviously, I want to start plants that will do well all summer in Louisville, both annuals and perennials. But I am having a very difficult time getting seeds to germinate and starting cuttings. I follow Mike Kincaid and many others on KZbin that talk about taking cuttings and putting them in something like coconut coir, and putting them under a lid until they root. But they just rot before they get to that point. I am wondering if the heat and humidity require another method. And I have been starting seeds using the soil block method. Any suggest?

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

What a great idea to start here and move them back home for spring. I have another video about starting seeds that might be helpful. One suggestion I would give is not to cover with a dome or plastic and leave them in a shady spot with airflow instead of in a green house of direct sun. As for the cuttings, dip them in a little honey on the cut part and then just put in regular potting soil and/or compost. Honey helps with fungal issues and the soil has nutrients for the cuttings to help feed the roots. Let me know if you have any other questions. I’m happy to help

[@annenorthup348]

@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a thank you. Surely there are many others that are in Florida for the winter that are gardeners in the north. This is more complicated due to heat, humidity. My idea was to get things started here without complicated grow lights etc. But most KZbin videos that help gardeners in the north get an early start are assuming indoor starts with grow lights, indoor temps, etc. This has not translated for me here in Florida. I could get very specific on what a 6b gardener needs are for pots, etc. For example, I have many caladiums lifted and in storage, year to year. I cannot get them going early for my pots because I am here. But I would like to have them shipped here March 1 to get an earlier start but no longer feel confident this would work.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

@@annenorthup348 that makes a lot of sense. I find starting seeds here easier since grow lights and those things are not needed. Maybe a good translation for starting seeds and cuttings here is similar to how you would start plants in summer up north. Start them outside but in the shade. No need to worry about humidity domes since it’s humid enough. Less water because of that as long as you start them in the shade and where the rain doesn’t hit them. If it’s helpful, feel free to message me directly and we can discuss specifics at [e-mail]

[@2021-j2d]

Coconut core - camping composting toilet?

[@sonnyamoran7383]

Where is it $2 a bag?

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

There is a generic brand at Home Depot that’s super cheap

[@sonnyamoran7383]

@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a thanks.