Unboxing & Honest Product Review of PatioGem Seed Starter Kits!

[@moviemonster2083]

I'm getting one of those today. For my carnivorous plant seeds. Let's see what happens! Thanks for the tips.

[@CollinsCountry]

You won't be disappointed! They are great! :) Now I am curious- what carnivorous plants do you grow?!?

[@moviemonster2083]

@@CollinsCountry They're my first ever. Venus Fly Traps and Sundews. These types of plants are difficult in my area (Toronto) but I'm giving it a shot.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Movie Monster oh cool. We actually just planted some Venus fly trap seeds last week!!!!!!!! I hope yours go well. I have never heard of Sundews so I’m going to look them up now!

[@hansproebsting7391]

Have Darlingtonias in mine ... doing well.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Pretty cool item. I’m really curious how your testing will go between the lighted ones and the ones with natural light. But awesome little setup

[@CollinsCountry]

+The Crafty Crow Show Agreed! These are the best seed starter kits I’ve ever used! I love the design… So far I’m having great success with them and I will post an updated video soon:)

[@miracles2336]

Hello I was just wondering I ordered the same set myself but it doesn't say how much water to put in the tray and do you water regularly originally if you can help me out on the water usage thank you

[@CollinsCountry]

Hello! Very good questions! I would add about a 1/4 inch of water to the green tray if the soil is dry when you plant the seeds. No need to water again until the plants sprout. Then add enough water to keep the soil moist, but not saturated. The greenhouse effect works nicely to keep the humidity in so I think I was only watering them once a week.... I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have anymore questions:)

[@gerryquinn8925]

Very informative video thanks for sharing ,I think the company needs to provide some literature on how to use ,I’m using mine to grow all types of hot chillies but am not using the lights yet as I’m in Sydney australia and we’re in the height of summer at the moment

[@CollinsCountry]

+@gerryquinn8925 Hey! I agree. Mine didn’t come with instructions either:( I mentioned that to them after I did my review:). Enjoy that sunshine! :)

[@jianashantel]

How often do we water in these trays? Is it okay to water them while they’re in the trays? I’m completely new to this 😅

[@chitaylor2775]

So you can plant any fruit or veggies at anytime with these? Or should I wait for the proper season to plant

[@hansproebsting7391]

A word of caution. Never, ever pick these units up with one hand. They have a habit of flipping apart and scattering contents everywhere. Always use both hands.

[@mindmatters25]

It's nice stuff

[@CollinsCountry]

+Muhammed Ashraf Thank you! And yes they are. I really like these kids and I’m excited to use them again this winter and early spring:)

[@dixiecuddlesfitness]

Hi this looks pretty cool hope u guys are doing well

[@CollinsCountry]

+dixiecuddles fitness Thanks!!!! We are doing very well and we LOVE these seed starter trays. They are awesome! Just like miniature greenhouses:) We will be buying more for sure!

[@littlebeebs1]

Did they grow better with the lights or in the windows? Thank you ! Great video 😊

[@CollinsCountry]

+Jennifer Liebo Hello there:) They grew better in the lights for sure!!! It made a green house and the plants did very well!!!! The ones in the window started to grow mold in the soil so I ended up putting the lights on those as well and the mold went away and the plants flourished:)

[@DanaPrice-os9hh]

@@CollinsCountry Good to hear!

[@MariaGonzalez-mb5tv]

One question how do you water?

[@CollinsCountry]

+Maria Gonzalez You can water them 2 different ways: 1.) pour the water directly onto the dirt or pull out the clear tray with the dirt and pour the water into the bottom (green) tray and the plants will absorb the water when set back into the green tray. I hope this helps! Watering was easy!

[@bardiebrady4521]

How long did you leave the dome and lights on them?

[@CollinsCountry]

Hello! I left the lights on until the plants were tall enough that they touched the top and needed the lid off to continue growing:) At that point I was able to plant them directly into my garden:)

[@franciscolopez8553]

I live in Washington state I think zone 8b when should I start seeding?

[@CollinsCountry]

+Francisco Lopez Hello:) Look at the seeds you buy. On the back of the package it will tell you when you can plant them outside (usually when there is no more risk of frost killing your plants and when the ground is warm enough). I usually start me seeds indoors 3 weeks or a month before they can be transplanted outside. But it’s up to you. Some people start them 2 months ahead of time and start in little seed cells like this kit and then transplant into bigger containers indoors and then transplant outside. I find that to me a lot of work. I don’t want to transplant them twice. But it’s up to you:)

[@makoy913]

Hi. May I know how long do you keep the light on? Thanks!

[@CollinsCountry]

+Makoy Until the plant is too big and the lid needs to be removed:)

[@makoy913]

Oh you mean 24/7 until the lid is removed.

[@CollinsCountry]

@@makoy913 yes. 😎

[@makoy913]

Thanks so much for your replies. Appreciate it! Have a great day!

[@lauradavison4044]

How long do you leave the lights on?

[@CollinsCountry]

+Laura Davison hello there! I leave them on until the plants are too big and touching the top of the contained and they need to be removed:)

[@NevadaHomeBuys]

I bought one. But no directions enclosed. Do you leave the light on 24 hours a day everyday until seeds sprout? How often do you water them?

[@CollinsCountry]

+Sandy Margolin Yes. I have the lights on 24/7. Unless the soil dries out completely, don’t water again until they sprout:) once they sprout water lightly every couple of days… Just enough to keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet which would rotten the roots. These are nice though because if you over water them the water will just drain through the holes and down into the bottom chamber. So you can’t really over water these:) They are pretty fail proof. Good luck!

[@NevadaHomeBuys]

@@CollinsCountry Thank You Thank You for taking the time to respond. There were no directions and I am a Newbie. Im excited to see how this works out.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Sandy Margolin it’s no problem at all! We are all new at some point:) Asking questions is always a good way to learn! I would email the company though and say that it didn’t come with directions… :)

[@NevadaHomeBuys]

@@CollinsCountry In four days 3 of 9 plants have sprouted. My issue is, one is so tall already it has out grown the lid. The others are just barely breaking the dirt. It is the Cucumber plant. Can I plant it and keep it under the lights with my other plants? or will I kill it, it I remove it. I have a tendency to kill the plants once they are done germinating, Ughh.

[@ChristianEspinoza-gv9fq]

Hola, conviene tener el germinador en un lugar oscuro o en un lugar con luz solar?

[@CollinsCountry]

+Christian Espinoza Hello! It can be in a dark place because it has grow lights:) Those lights produce the light. Once the plants are too tall to keep the lid on they will need to be moved to a location with sunlight because the lids will have to stay off. Good luck! :)

[@franciscolopez8553]

When do I Open the vents?

[@CollinsCountry]

+Francisco Lopez Once the plant starts to grow so that it can have some air circulation:)

[@franciscolopez8553]

@@CollinsCountry thanks my plants just sprouted today

[@CollinsCountry]

+Francisco Lopez perfect. Start venting it a little bit then:)

[@younglivingoilsbycarriepar8019]

Did you make a follow up video?

[@CollinsCountry]

+Young Living Oils by Carrie Parker Hello there! I did not yet, but I have the footage ready, just need to edit the video. It will be posted next week:) I’ll go ahead and spoil it for you, the seed starters exceeded my expectations! They are awesome!

[@AYWalton]

@@CollinsCountry Do you still have the footage? I am curious as I start fall greens.

[@LARogersHome]

@@CollinsCountry, would love to see your follow up video. Did it ever get posted?

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

@@CollinsCountry Wheres the follow up video? Link? Thanks!

[@miracles2336]

Is the dome supposed to humified ?

[@CollinsCountry]

+miracles2336 The dome creates the greenhouse effect, so it holds the humidification in:)

[@miracles2336]

@@CollinsCountry Yes when I woke up this morning cause I had set up the system last night so when I get up this morning and went to the bungalow I saw my little greenhouses they're so adorable I love It took all night for it to give me some greenhouse effect Humified. Thank you so much

[@CollinsCountry]

+miracles2336 Yay!!!! Isn’t it awesome?!? I have used so many seed starter kits… These are by far the best!!!! :) I love them!!!!

[@jennifercoats3800]

Could you explain how NOT to kill them when transplanting?

[@CollinsCountry]

+Jennifer Coats I feel you here. I always lose a few before I transplant. But my best success is when I get the plants used to being outside before they transplant. On warm sunny days in spring I put them outside, but not in the direct sunlight. I put them in my porch that is covered it in the shade somewhere. Then when I transplant them I transplant in the early morning or late evening, not during the heat and sunny part of the day i hope this helps!

[@jennifercoats3800]

@@CollinsCountry thank you

[@CollinsCountry]

+Jennifer Coats No problem. You’re welcome!

[@Bosshog207]

Will this work for starting cannabis seeds?

[@CollinsCountry]

+HeatSeekerz1k haha. I would assume so. I have never grown cannabis. I don’t even know what those seeds look like or how big they are but I have used these for all different varieties of plants with different seed sizes and everything has worked:) Good luck!

[@Bosshog207]

@@CollinsCountry i ordered one thx for the review

[@CollinsCountry]

+HeatSeekerz1k awesome! You won’t regret it. Enjoy!

[@igotem357]

I thought you was supposed to spray inside the dome

[@CollinsCountry]

+Leon Thomas you can spray or just water by pouring water. Whatever you want as long as water gets in there 😉