I have been sowing my carrots by sprouting them in a sprouting jar and then putting them in a baggy with cold cornstarch thickened water. I cut a small corner off the bag and sow directly into my small furrows. Cover and they do better than anything else I have tried. The cornstarch slurry keeps them damp for longer and the seedlings are spaced really nicely.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
I have to try that method. Thanks for the the great suggestion!
@lancer5252 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 That's the fourth different version of that method. I think you have to cook the cornstarch after you mix it, so as to make it into a gel. I've seen that in other methods. I wish I could get a definitive version of this without wasting any more carrot seeds.
@teriw53132 жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY what I am going to try, not only with carrots but also any others that have minuscule seeds. 😁
@michaelleewagaman3012 жыл бұрын
Yeah until the gel freezes and then it's useless.
@lucypearlmorgan31152 жыл бұрын
I have some carrots that i have to plant, so I will be trying this. Tfs
@julieelstone46712 жыл бұрын
This is the best tip I've ever seen...my carrot seeds all germinated within 48 hours of removing the from the freezer rather than a whole month with my previous attempt straight into the ground. 👍 Thank-you so much 💕
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Wow, that so good to know that it worked out for you. Yes,the freezer step is optional, but I find it really speeds up germination and improves the germination rate. Thanks for sharing your experience! Happy gardening!
@theMaryAnneR2 жыл бұрын
For decades I have prepared the beds. I run my finger along to make a planting row. I seed. I cover with a thin covering of light potting soil. I cover the bed with old curtains then water well right through the curtain.. The cover keeps the soil moist, dark and cool. I water the cover every day. Almost every seed sprouts , usually in about a week. When the plants are growing leaves I remove the cover , continuing the regular watering. I am in Canada. I plant May 1st before it gets too hot.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful idea. I am going to have to try it
@maunalapier49392 жыл бұрын
Plum perfect for south east Idaho and I do thank you😉💖
@priayief2 жыл бұрын
I've been doing this for years ... after soaking the soil, sowing the seeds and covering with a thin layer of soil, I cover with old carpet, burlap, cardboard weighed down with a few rocks and I've even used an old piece of plywood. Check regularly after about 7 days and remove the cover when you see a few sprouts. I've never had the need to water until after I've removed the cover.
@Mantras-and-Mystics Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I live in Australia and this is my first time growing carrots. It's winter here now. Just hope I can get them planted and grown before the heat arrives! 💚
@jamesabber78912 жыл бұрын
I have never experienced any problems simply putting my carrot seeds into the soil, or long germination time. I sowed mine 14 days ago. They came up many days ago, and today I noticed the first true leaves showing on a few of them. This is at latitude 55.3 north, in Europe. The best tip for good carrot germination is to ensure the soil never ever gets dry until the plants are established. The temperature of the soil also matters a lot, and the unusually hot weather with a lot of sun in April and so far in May has probably helped with the fast germination of my carrots this year. Where I live nobody sows carrots in the fall. I have tried to (like to experiment), but the result was not good: They start to flower in early summer next year before you have a root ready for harvesting, and this makes the core of the carrot so hard that the carrot is basically uneatable.
@jimisparx69532 жыл бұрын
She's right - I've had TERRIBLE luck with carrot seeds drying out and just ALL dying. This year I'm going with the old "board trick" where you cover the seeds and soil with a board to keep the soil moist and weeds from sprouting. Check under the board daily, until you see green, then remove the board and WATER CONSISTENTLY until they hit a decent size!
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
I tried that too. Rolie-polies collected in hordes under the board and ate all the seedlings :-(
@michaelkedgley918 Жыл бұрын
I’m using cardboard weighed down… I am removing slugs each day and there are springy critters under there, i don’t think they will eat the sprouts but what are rollie pollies?
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
Little arthropods that usually eat decomposing material...but young weak seedlings are fair game for them as well. They have been a real menace in my garden.
@carladoerre2 жыл бұрын
Wow I've never had luck with sprouting carrot seeds I can't wait to try this method thank you so much
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
I hope it works out well for you, I always sprout my carrot seeds this way. Make sure you sprout plenty, because carrot seedlings a so delicate and many of them just don't make it. Good luck!
@melanieeaton73023 жыл бұрын
My seeds just sprouted using your technique and are now in a raised bed. Great tip! Can't wait for the carrots to grow.
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Delighted that you tried it and it worked!! Good luck for a successful harvests! This year I have really been enjoying some great carrots!
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Btw, much as I would like to claim it, it is not my technique. There are plenty of videos on germinating carrot seeds using this method on youtube. I don't even remember which video I watched before I tried this myself. Just wanted to clear this up.
@joeboudreault22262 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but this is not a very good way to plant and sprout carrot seeds. It's actually quite silly and inefficient. Do this: sow your seed carefully in the rows where you want the carrots to grow, then water them carefully until they are very moist, and then cover them with a tarp or something to keep the moisture in, and within eight days all your carrots will sprout and come up and probably will not need any thinning, because you sowed them carefully. This always worked for me. Just water them after sprouting and when they sprout water them as they grow.
@bearsoundzMusic2 жыл бұрын
I have to say that i am surprised that the germinated seeds can be treated that 'roughly'. Under a microscope the delicate new root has several 100' super fine root-hairs, and they are the real business-end of the seedling, but they are fragile. Afaik the _most_ common mistake in carrot-cultivation, is to cover the seeds with a thin layer of dirt. Cover the seed with ~ 1 cm of dirt, not the few mm that the "2*gird-of-the-seed"-rule prompt you to do. a few mm is not enough to keep the seeds _moist_ but one cm _is_ ! I have tried the _Starch_ method, and it works, but.. Why not use mud! so i tried that too, and it works very well! Nice spacing and high germination percentage.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice, and definitely still learning!
@lindaminor19852 жыл бұрын
Been struggling with carrots. Thanks. Can't wait to try your method.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
I really hope it works out as well for you as it has for me!
@hlegler3 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Much better than sprouting on a paper towel. I love that you just picked them up and sprinkled them on the soil--how easy is that??!!!! I always thought seedlings were super fragile, but you just proved that they are robust and full of life!! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! That's what gardening is all about!! :)
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Heather, yeah, I am always looking for shortcuts and easy. Gardening does not have to be hard or frustrating. Hope you try it - it really works!
@juliemcgugan12442 жыл бұрын
I have also been told in the past that you can’t disturb carrots, so have to direct sow them where you intend to grow them. Never knew they were actually this hardy!
@tomfisher31172 жыл бұрын
@@juliemcgugan1244 People say the same thing about beets. I'm going to try my method with them as well.
@GillianBerry3 жыл бұрын
Great video ! You have an amazing personality and are very kind and approachable !!
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, it's comments like yours that keep me motivated and energized to put in the work and keep going💚💚💚
@karenrice51442 жыл бұрын
I love to experiment, 22 experiments per year. I learned a lot from this video. My first garden was 12 Rutgers tomatoes, given to me by my next door neighbor. I've had a garden every year since I tasted those home grown tomatoes., 58 yrs ago. Thank you for teaching me something I didn't know, it's inspiration. John Rabeler and Karen rice.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
That is a fascinating story. Wow, 58 years of gardening. #Respect. Glad you liked the video!
@grahamthomas4113 жыл бұрын
Just sub what a great trip hi from England keep up the good work thanks for your time 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Why thank you, Graham! I love looking for efficient shortcuts! Thanks for checking in from beautiful England. I was there just last year!
@cliffmays442 Жыл бұрын
My wife bought some cheap seeds at the end of last season. It was Danvers at first I thought they would not grow, but they did well. I should have thinned them, but I find it difficult to thin any thing. So I will use pelleted from now one.
@tomfisher31172 жыл бұрын
I use a regular 6 hole 2" starter tray. Fill it with starter mix. I put 10-12 seeds in each hole. I wait for them to germinate and let the tops get a couple of high. Then I pull them from the starter tray and tap them gently against the heel of my hand until the starter mix falls off. When you do this, the mix can't be too wet or too dry. After that, I simply plant them in my garden. No thinning, easy peasy. Blessings to you and your family.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Wonderful way to do it, thanks for the suggestion! And for the blessings 🙏
@Melanie-lb3sc2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information 😉
@LeapingFrogg2 жыл бұрын
Don't the roots get all tangled and make it difficult to separate each "plant"? I would imagine if the roots tear, your plant is damaged?
@tomfisher31172 жыл бұрын
@@LeapingFrogg No the root's don't get damaged as long as the starter mix is not too wet or especially too dry. I've been doing this for tomato seedlings for about 10 years. I always planted 3 seeds in each hole. When the tomato seedlings get to be 2-3" tall and have their first set of true leaves, I would squeeze the 2" module, pull out the three plants and gently tap them against my palm to loosen the dirt. Then I gently pull them apart and transplant them. One year for the heck of it, I put 10 seeds in one 2" starter hole. In a few weeks I did the above method and they all did well. I decided to do it with carrots and it worked. Two days ago I started about 150 carrots in a 4" tray that's a couple of inches deep. I'll do the same. No worries, no weeding. Blessing!
@LeapingFrogg2 жыл бұрын
@@tomfisher3117 OK thanks, I'll give it a try
@granvillehorn68322 жыл бұрын
I’ve done a similar broadcast planting with sand, but found the carrot tops tend to grow together, making harvest of a few carrots difficult. Pulling one winds up pulling many. Any suggestions to eliminate this problem?
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I did the sand thing too, it helps a bit but not as well as the method in this video, because after the seeds sprout you can see the little sprouts better and space them right from the get go. I always struggle with thinning, because it seems to damage the roots of the adjacent plants no matter how careful I am.
@gdbynoe2 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 instead of pulling up the seedlings and disturbing the adjacent roots, just snip off the unwanted seedlings at or just below soil level.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
@@gdbynoe yes, totally agree!
@ppen72392 жыл бұрын
I tried this in the fall and it worked really well! Thank you for sharing! The only thing is I put 2 different varieties per plate and labeled with a sharpie on the plate. The moisture made the sharpie unreadable. I'll have to try tape or something next time. Oh well, it was fun to have "mystery" carrots when I harvested! :)Are you growing carrots in the spring as well?
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Yes I am! Carrots don't grow as well when the weather gets warm - and I have a very short Spring. But I have a coupke of new varieties I am trying. I also got a new GreenStalk vertical planter, so going to try growing carrots in the shade!
@Ninek132 жыл бұрын
Thx for the idea. But didn’t you put the germinated seeds too late? I believe the best time to sow seeds into soil is just as they start germinating.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right. As SOON as you see hints of germination is best. I got sloppy.
@1wholovestrees2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! When you said your climate was in California, you had my attention. I tried my best to sprout them when I lived in California and never could get them to sprout. I was so disappointed that when I moved to where I am now, Northeastern US, I never tried them. But your video has given me inspiration to try again. Thank you!
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
So glad you are inspired to try again, carrots grow better in cooler climates . Worth a try!
@melwade82163 жыл бұрын
I can probably grow them here in Winter/Spring but I will DEFINITELY try this for Fall! Just subbed!!!
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love pre-sprouting seeds in the off-seasons and am always looking for techniques to do it differently and better! Thanks for the sub!
@Blurko172 жыл бұрын
I don´t think that´s a good idea because in that way the seeds can catch a cold or even worst covid !!! 🤣😂😆😁
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Ha ha - did not think of that, good point!
@Blurko172 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 But, you know sweethard, there is always a way to prevent colds, flu or covid. You have to put a thick coat, winter gloves, scarf and a wool cap on each seed and they will not get sick. Beleive me, I have more than many years of experience on that matter; we can say that I´m the greatest expert, on that issue, in the whole galaxy !!! 😁😆🤣😂
@dvybryson73003 жыл бұрын
That is so cool. I will definitely try this method.
@stuyes52623 жыл бұрын
People say I have a green thumb, but I just started my own plants from seed and I planted carrot seeds about 3 days ago without knowing about this video! But they sprouted today:) Is that normal for them to sprout quickly?
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Might be certain varieties don't care about cold spell. And some varieties do. I need to do a follow up with the same variety under the two different circumstances and see if it really makes a difference. Great that you got them to sprout so quickly...carrots are not always the easiest to sprout! You certainly have a green thumb!! Lucky you!
@kimyee20832 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration. Definitely will give it a trail. Thanks for sharing.
@kavitakakkad31152 жыл бұрын
Great trick with carrot seeds!! I had bad experience with low germination last year so will definitely try this technique this year
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
This is the only way I do it cos it works so well. Let me know how it goes for you, Kavita!!!
@truthinaction2 жыл бұрын
Wow, so much great info in your video ! I have planted carrot seeds for the past couple of years and they came right up. This year I planted them and nothing, noda, zilch 🤣🤣 I will try your method I think !! Thanks for the video !!
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Wish you luck! Happy gardening!
@juliemcgugan12442 жыл бұрын
Me too. Going to give this method a try!
@ScottHead3 жыл бұрын
Nice technique, good method!
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Scott. I am on a mini quest to find better and faster ways to germinate seeds!
@lynnweber32833 жыл бұрын
Great info & explanation! Thanks 👍
@nonnie24282 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you for this tip. You are very pleasant to listen to , great vid !
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Thank you💚
@graydonjones69122 жыл бұрын
My secret is to put the seeds in the ground and they sprout in 7 days no problem, Vancouver bc Canada
@greenmadness66533 жыл бұрын
Great ma'am
@juliemcgugan12442 жыл бұрын
I live in Cyprus, where I have found it so hard to grow carrots from seed, by direct sowing, so this video has been so helpful!
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful. Would love to know how it turns out if you try this method. Good luck!
@Zack-lq9tb2 жыл бұрын
The difficulty is to create a weed free bed first. Then keeping seeds moist. Many people tarp the beds for several weeks first after watering, to kill weed seeds, or water the beds then in a week use a flame weeder, so as not to till the beds, which brings up more weed seeds from below. Some people then cover the beds with compost about 2" thick. Then put in seeds. But some plant carrots, add a little beets at end of bed.beets sprout before carrots, so then the bed gets flame weeder, when you see beets sprouting, and a few day later carrots sprout in clean moist bed.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
@@Zack-lq9tb so interesting to hear all these tips and techniques...thanks for sharing!
@dacebruz26263 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to give that a try in the spring
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Let us know how it goes for you! 👍
@theresakelly19153 жыл бұрын
Great video! My secret to cut the germination time in half is to bury egg shells just below the seeds and water only using rain water I’ve collected in buckets. It works!
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
I can see how that helps - both essential for soil health! Thanks for sharing!
@jjbuttercup842 жыл бұрын
Love this method! So simple and it works!
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you. I always start carrot seeds with this method.
@oddopops13272 жыл бұрын
👍👍😊
@michaelkennedy87662 жыл бұрын
Why is everybody in such a rush, let nature do it her way.
@growingoffgridwithderrickg34612 жыл бұрын
Can I do this right now? I have shade cloth to put over the seeds once they germinate. I have found that no matter what they always dry out and don't properly germinate (i am in Humboldt County!) What do you think?
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
I am going to be planting my first batch of carrot seeds in mid-August, and do a few successions thereafter until the weather gets too cold. I suggest you wait another month, probably when daytime timps are no more than early 70s
@donnalynn286 Жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful smile. I planted seeds and the waiting is the hard part I'm going to try this method and see if it helps carrots and parsley I have trouble growing my celantro is doing good
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
So very kind of you, thank you! I wish you luck with this method. I have gotten really good feedback on it, and personally it is the only method I use.
@heatherblowers47612 жыл бұрын
By any chance do you happen to know if this same cold stratification method (24 hrs in freezer) for starting berry seeds?
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Never tried it, sorry! Let us know if you find out!
@dhamanandapydugadu7315 Жыл бұрын
Wonder if you can replant the seedlings you’ve thinned,thanks for the counsel
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
Carrot seedlings are extremely delicate and the root is very sensitive. You can transplant - very very carefully! It's a lot of work!
@sarahromero58858 ай бұрын
I just watched Your video what type of soil did you use . Where did you get netting
@GreenLove18 ай бұрын
To sprout the seeds, you can use any potting soil or seed starting mix. The netting is tulle - the type used for bridal/decorations
@johnnyelectric48445 ай бұрын
Great idea I will like trying that out ! In Canada ya it can be to cold then burst into to hot to keep soil moist
@GreenLove15 ай бұрын
Good luck, I hope it works for you!!
@Inpreesme Жыл бұрын
It would be nice if you would tell us what the tool is when you’re referring to that white cloth or is that what it’s called “the tool”?
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
Tulle!!! Sorry, I should have spelt it on the video!
@daughteroftheking9712 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I wonder if this would work for lettuces as well?
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
It should work for lettuce. Though lettuce seeds do not need the cold stratification. And unlike carrot seeds, lettuce germinates super easily. Also, unlike carrots, lettuce does not mind being transplanted. I usually just sow lettuce in a tiny starter container and then up-pot. Made a video about this just a few days ago if you'd like to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqO6gHmhbL5qf9k
@mulumbikabambakabamba5499 Жыл бұрын
Your simile is Goldern..
@kansasgardener58442 жыл бұрын
I use pelleted seed and putting them in the freezer is a great idea. Thanks.
@destinycoach52 жыл бұрын
So why put the tray of soil in freezer? Will it not be the same thing to put the pack of seeds in freezer ... just seeds not soil?
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
From what I understand, it simulates the outdoor growing conditions of a cold night and the seeds in moist soil wake up from dormancy and start to grow.
@destinycoach52 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 ok ty
@lifestylewithsohail38523 жыл бұрын
Hi tara good job keep it up
@gdbynoe2 жыл бұрын
What variety of mango is that in your bed? I have a magnificent Julie mango tree that produces awesome fruit. I have hatched seeds and have small trees coming BUT i am told that the fruit will not be Julies as it is a grafted tree. I believe I will have to graft buds on to my hatchlings from the original tree. Is this true???
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
That probably just grew out of my compost! That plant did not survive... And I did not keep it alive with any interest either. Because you're absolutely right, if you're going to take the trouble to grow a mango tree might as well grow from one that has been grafted so that they've got a strong root system. Mangoes grown from seed typically do not grow true to parent is what I have heard too. So I don't want to waste any time on it, that and the fact that it takes several years to produce when grown from seed.
@gdbynoe2 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 my plan is to use it as a root stock and graft from the parent onto it.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
@@gdbynoe that's a fantastic idea, I have to try that.
@crusaderb.19013 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea. I'm trying this today, thanks for sharing.
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Let us know how it goes!
@crusaderb.19013 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 Will do. pull them out tomorrow. It looks like the only thing different is I used Jiffy seed starting mix but do plan on using your method of mixing perlite and peat moss to place over the germinated seeds. I've got a small section of my raised bed I want to try this method out on and compare the results with carrots I planted about 3 weeks ago... :-)
@rubytuby6369 Жыл бұрын
I used this method, but I put the seeds on a wet paper, towel and cover with another wet paper towel on a plate in a baggie. Three days and they’re sprouting. Then I just shake them off the paper towel onto the plate and sow them.
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a fantastic way to do it! Love the improvisation. Three days to sprout seems like a record!!
@rubytuby6369 Жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 you want the sprouts to just be starting just an eighth of an inch out of the seed so they make straight roots.
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
@@rubytuby6369 yep, that is the commonest problem for me, I forget and then the roots get kinda long and I can almost guarantee the carrots won't be straight. Trick is to catch em as soon as a few start to germinate! Thanks for sharing your experience and ways to make it even better!
@miltonwelch8619 Жыл бұрын
Nice job! I developed a different carrot hack that ALWAYS works and gives quick germination, even in fluctuating temperatures! Like your speech; like me, not originally American.
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
Oh please do share your hack!!!
@miltonwelch8619 Жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 That will take more writing than is typical in these comments; I mean, several paragraphs. Besides, if I discuss the soil preparation, the tedium will be unbearable! Still interested?
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, yes interested...but maybe you can make a video some day with your method!!!
@Mantras-and-Mystics Жыл бұрын
@@miltonwelch8619 Forget the soil - just tell us what you do! Unless it's a secret of course ... 😎
@faithevrlasting2 жыл бұрын
Did you water the plate before freezing?
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Yes the seeds need to be in damp soil
@svenjorgenson32242 жыл бұрын
As seedling roots are as delicate as it gets, I'm going to guess you killed half of them by grabbing them in a bunch in your hand and trying to seed them after you broke most of the roots.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
I probably did, but I have to kill many many many more when I thin if I were to direct seed. And also have much lower germination when I direct seed.
@svenjorgenson32242 жыл бұрын
Which should be replanted instead of being thrown away. What's the point of better germination if you are going to kill half the geminated plants. Pretty much ending up in the same spot. It just seems like a terrible waste of a germinated plant to me.
@svenjorgenson32242 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 I have terrible luck getting thinned plants to regrow....carrots or beets.
@davek18335 ай бұрын
this should be 2 minutes. max
@GreenLove15 ай бұрын
One of my older videos, sorry! My newer videos are much more to the point! Thanks for the feedback!
@tuloko163 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I have some on a paper towel. I migh give this method a try.
@sandrarichardson27132 жыл бұрын
This was a shocking hack...lol. 1) that you put them in the freezer 2) that you just took handful of soil, seeds and all and sprinkled it around. I like these kind of hacks that help me move forward with much less work and worry. Nice to meet you and Jesus bless.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. It's the only way I start carrots...though I have some new ideas from the comments that I plan to try
@heatherblowers47612 жыл бұрын
I would really appreciate any helpful hints on how to grow berry seeds. Thanks, I really enjoyed your video, subscribing now👍
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Gosh, wish I knew- I just start my raspberries/blackberries from canes, my blueberries from starter plants, and my strawberries from runners.
@richm5889 Жыл бұрын
That's brilliant! I have a question. I've been told if the sprouts are still white I could just sprinkle them in the soil but if there's any green from light exposure I have to have that green above the soil. Do you know if that's true?
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
My experience has been that a light dusting of soil on top, even if there is a little green, is quite ok. Though ideally you want to catch it before that happens. These days, I take the seeds out of the freezer, leave them on the kitchen counter for about 5 days, and then plant even before they start to visibly sprout, because I know the germination process has kicked in already.
@doughunter39672 жыл бұрын
a light sprinkling of straw or grass clippings always works for me , might have to water once or twice...Yah bless...doug
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Super hot and dry where I live. I hear that mulching or a piece of wood placed over the seeds works well where it's not so dry.
@richardkut39762 жыл бұрын
Nice, I'll try it with parsnips, thanks.
@bonnieclyne56182 жыл бұрын
This video just came up in my YT feed. Excellent video, thank you very much for your tips and expertise! Have a wonderful day! Greetings and blessings from central Florida!
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
So glad you liked it! Warmest wishes to you as well.
@Solarbeez Жыл бұрын
Am eating fresh carrots from my Oregon Coast garden thanks to your trick of getting them to sprout. Going to plant more this year b/c they taste sooo much better than store bought.
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
That's wonderful, thanks so much for sharing, and so glad you had success! Completely agree - home grown carrots are so much tastier than store bought!
@nedcramdon13062 жыл бұрын
Wow, cool idea! Going to try that. Almost 85F today here in nova Scotia.... 30C May 13/22
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Let us know how it goes!
@rianajansevanrensburg24442 жыл бұрын
Tha k you that is so helpful. Will definitely try your method. Love from South Africa. New subscriber here
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
So glad you are going to try it! And wonderful to have a subscriber from South Africa ! 💚
@emilyglasser10726 ай бұрын
I clicked on this link from your other video, so glad l did!!!🥕🥕🥕
@GreenLove16 ай бұрын
KZbin is doing a nice job recommending videos that you appreciate! So nice of you to watch AND comment! I truly appreciate it!
@emilyglasser10726 ай бұрын
@@GreenLove1KZbin does a nice job recommending content except when they intentionally omit a channel. This channel which l love, dr Berg. True that he is a chiropractic dr & not a western medicine dr. I have learned so so much from watching him. I found out that Y T actually unsubscribed me from his channel!!! They even unsubscribed me from a gardening channel, A Gardening A'll!!! What'll be the next channel they unsubscribe me from, a "faith" channel, not to their liking? Be careful of your content, as it could be yours they may deem not of interest to Your subscribers!!!😲 KZbin censors, so Beware!!!😮👾👾
@emilyglasser10726 ай бұрын
KZbin does a nice job recommending content except when they intentionally omit a channel. This channel which l love, dr Berg. True that he is a chiropractic dr & not a western medicine dr. I have learned so so much fron watching him. I found out that Y T actually unsubscribed me from his channel!!! They even unsubscribed me from a gardening channel, A Gardening A'll!!! What'll be the next channel they unsubscribe me from a "faith" channel, not to their liking? Be careful of your content, as it could be yours they may deem not of interest to Your subscribers!!!😲 KZbin censors, Beware!!!😮👾👾
@GreenLove16 ай бұрын
@@emilyglasser1072 I have heard about this happening - many KZbinrs have talked about it. Yep, when we don't own the platform, we are at the mercy of those that do. Fingers crossed that my channel is not affected!!
@DawnaRo2 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful. I'm not sure I understand why you are planting them so late. I wonder if this method would work for parsnips. I cannot get them to grow for anything! Could I do this with parsnips in the spring for early fall harvest?
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
In California I need to plant carrots in Fall through early winter for a late winter or early Spring harvest. So it really depends on your location. I have never grown parsnips before, so can't really advise on that.. but am keen to hear your experience after you have tried!
@ZE308AC3 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@Solarbeez Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried growing beets with this same method. I’ve just been introduced to golden beets. I’d LOVE to get them growing early and was wondering if I could maybe shave off a week using the 24 hour freezer method.
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
With beets, they don't need the cold spell to break dormancy faster so, all I do is pop them in a damp paper napkin, put in a Ziploc bag and keep somewhere warm. As soon as I see tiny roots, I put them in the soil to sprout. If you have a heat map, just put them is starter cells (those small 6 packs work well) and put on the heat mat with a plastic bag or some over them. They should sprout in 3 days flat!
@Solarbeez Жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 Thank you so much. Planting that way means less waste from over planting and thinning.
@jandevries6660 Жыл бұрын
Make your seed tapes, 2,5cm distance and bury them 2cm deep in the soil. WORKS PERFECT, AFTER 7-10 DAYS they germinate.
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
I plan to try that, thanks!
@davidaubin34492 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great video.
@rawrruby3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this tip
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@lizshearer7846 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a clear explanation and demonstration. I will try this!
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
It's been a couple of years since I published this video, but it is still the only method I use, and results have been consistently great, awesome carrot harvests! I hope you are as fortunate as I have been. Happy Gardening!
@SaarasGarden3 жыл бұрын
851👍👍👍 wonderful sharing this video my friend
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Mantras-and-Mystics Жыл бұрын
Did you have your ziplock bag in the sun while sprouting? Is it hot where you live? Thank you! 😊
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
No, I actually put it in the shade. These days I sprout them indoors on my kitchen counter. I live in California- hot dry summers, warm winters.
@Mantras-and-Mystics Жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 Thanks! I live in a warm climate too. Glad to know I can still grow carrots! 🥕
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
@@Mantras-and-Mystics wait for the weather to start cooling off in fall before planting carrots this season. It is just too hot now in July!
@Mantras-and-Mystics Жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 I live in the Southern Hemisphere. It's at it's coolest right now. So it's grow carrots right away or bust! 😅
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
@@Mantras-and-Mystics ah, sorry about the wrong assumption! Grow grow grow 🥕🥕🥕!
@nancyskinner52072 жыл бұрын
I did enjoy this video and I did learn something new. I an going to try this starting today. Thank you
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic - and if you remember to check back in and let us know how it went, and if you discovered any new tips along the way, that would be awesome!
@lenaf77582 жыл бұрын
I just tried this and my seeds germinated in 5 days! Excited to scatter them in my bed soon.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Always amazed me how fast they sprout!!
@jkies112 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am going to try this!
@smokedbrisket30332 жыл бұрын
nice. I live southwest of Houston. We average about 50" of rain, but what really happens is we have a lot of mini-droughts of a week or 3, interrupted by torrential downpours that try and wash everything away. I've been hit or miss on carrots, will have to give this a go. I wonder if something like this wouldn't work for spinach. I always end up having to reseed 2 or 3 or 4 times to get a full bed of spinach. Even my dad has the same experience, and in his position in cooperative extension service, he was the guy master gardeners would come to for advice.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
I always pre-sprout spinach - and radish too. Though I don't use the cold stratification process for them.
@smokedbrisket30332 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 - i always buy seeds bulk, and between plantings, they stay in a refrigerator at about 38º F. Do I still need to stick the carrot seeds in the freezer for that one day?
@gardenfunwithjane48972 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will try this. Thanks for making a fun video.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes when you try it!
@racebiketuner3 жыл бұрын
I hope I'm wrong about this, but the lumber shown at 2:57 appears to be pressure treated.
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Ya it is, though I understand that pressure treated wood after 2003 does not have arsenic risk. Still I don't use it anymore.
@vaskoritsas51502 жыл бұрын
What temperature does your freezer go down to? Thanks for the tip.
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
I believe it is 0F or -18C
@desertflower95572 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'll try this.
@brianramsey38243 жыл бұрын
Would u recommend not letting them grow any first leaves in the bag and let them get to their forever home for that?
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Seedlings develop long roots well before they develop leaves. And you want those roots to grow straight down - they are carrots after all!! So no, I do not recommend waiting for leaves. Plant just as soon as the little roots appear! Let me know how it goes if you try it!!
@aleksandrabissani5672 жыл бұрын
The carrot should sprout in California in 7 days. The trick is: to mix carrot seeds with sand; seed it in rows and cover the rows lightly with grass clippings just to shade the rows from the scorching sun. After a week the small plants should be sprouted. check by removing the grass clippings. When they are growing remove all grass clippings. The carrot does need light to germinate faster like grass. You might use burlapand water through so it keeps the soil wet
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
I have to try this. Thank you!
@royjohnson4652 жыл бұрын
Yes a garden book said to mix seeds with sand "then" sow (plant) them.
@juanitalewis65042 жыл бұрын
Nice trick gonna try this
@mrsdavenport10312 жыл бұрын
Wow! I would love to try this method. I started some carrot seeds in Peets soil mixture and in a paper egg carton 5 days ago. Do you think that it’s too late to put my carton into the freezer for 24 hours?
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
I have not tried that. Frankly I think the stratification increases the number of seeds that germinate and maybe shortens the germination time a bit. But I have successfully germinated lots of seeds without the stratification piece. Maybe put your paper egg carton in a plastic bag to keep the humidity in cos that definitely helps with germination.
@mrsdavenport10312 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 Thank you much .
@syringa72 жыл бұрын
good idea. thank you.
@LoveSoulyaki Жыл бұрын
what a gem. i have the hardest time getting carrots to germinate.... 🥕
@GreenLove1 Жыл бұрын
So kind! This is the only way I germinate my carrot seeds, and it works very well, esp in my very dry climate, where it is so hard to keep the seeds moist till they germinate! Thanks for watching!
@karthikap94533 жыл бұрын
How did you water the seeds. It is coverd with plastic? I planted seed in paper cup covered with plastic. I wan't water the seeds? What I should do?
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
The plastic bag keeps the moisture in, so you should not have to water. If you see them drying out for some reason (maybe you put it in a very sunny location) then definitely moisten with some water, you do not want the seeds to get dry when they are trying to germinate. Good luck!
@karthikap94533 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 thank u mam
@dinavoutour77962 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! Love it!!!
@OrtoInScatola3 жыл бұрын
Search for carrots in corn starch, that is also a very good method
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Will have to do that. Thanks for sharing!
@TheCarolynrose2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. 💕💕💕
@HealthyLivingWithWendy2 жыл бұрын
I struggle with carrots thanks for sharing
@GreenLove12 жыл бұрын
Here's hoping you have success with this method!
@damonmcgill89632 жыл бұрын
Like the freezer idea
@lilylangman56202 жыл бұрын
Love it thank you
@clairefuss71082 жыл бұрын
I like this trick
@candysadler18663 жыл бұрын
I tried this. It really works. Many thanks!,,,
@GreenLove13 жыл бұрын
Delighted that you tried it and that it worked for you!! Much appreciate your follow up comment! Happy gardening!