Watering and Fertilizing Indoor Seedlings - When, How, Frequency / First Time Gardener #8

[@CaliKim29]

👩🏻‍🌾 BOGO Sale: Buy One seed collection, Get One seed collection of equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22, applies to all 30 of my seed collections). 🍅$10 FREE on me! Pre- order my new book “The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening” and get $10 off at my Seed and Garden Shop + a FREE download: details at bit.ly/CaliKimFirstTimeGardenerRaisedBedGardening. 📕 Book Launch Event: Sunday, April 24, 1 pm, Topanga Nursery, Chatsworth, CA - topanganursery.com Thanks for gardening with me!

[@keithrodz6485]

Can I use a little fish fertilizer to feed my seedlings

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Thank you for being so thorough in teaching about watering and fertilizing indoor plants. Thank you.

[@CaliKim29]

You are so welcome - glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for stopping by!

[@conradkappel9426]

Thanks. This is the only site I've seen that talks about when to start adding nutrients to new seedlings.

[@nancysworld4178]

I'm a first time gardener and so far I think I'm doing well. My seeds do seem to take long to grow but we have been having some really cold weather lately and it's just started warming up. I'm in South Florida zone 10b. But overall I think my plants are doing ok. Love the series, Kim. Thank you. ❤️

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Nancy - way to go, so proud of you for jumping into gardening. You've had some chilly weather there in Florida this winter, hang in there! Keep me posted on your seedlings, you got this! Thanks for watching! 🍅BOGO Sale: Buy One seed collection, Get One seed collection of equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@nancysworld4178]

@@CaliKim29 thank you. Some of my seeds are from you of course! 😀❤️

[@nancysworld4178]

calikim29garden&homediy I have green beans growing! When should I harvest them?

[@ceecee-thetransplantedgardener]

Just want to offer, I am not a brand new home gardener. BUT - there is always something to learn. New tricks, tips, etc. This vid is spot on. Thank you!

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you enjoyed it Cee-Cee. I'm always learning too - thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@jaytoney3007]

Great tips! I had a busy planting day today. I transplanted 24 endive, 24 five color silver beet swiss chard, 60 mixed variety lettuce, and 68 Texas Early Grano Onions into my garden. Tomorrow, I'll be transplanting a couple hundred bunching onion starts into the garden, sowing spinach,, beets, and carrot seeds. I started tomatoes, peppers, and lavender two days ago. The garden is starting to come together. My peas, about 70 vines, are all looking great.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Jay - whoa, impressive. Can't wait to hear about all your harvests - you're gonna love all those fresh, tasty veggies! Thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@JMVideos7676]

Great timing since my tomato seedlings just popped up a few days ago and this is the info I need. I'm growing them in solo cups half filled with a coconut coir/peat mix and under a grow light in a wire rack similar to yours. I like the tip on using the baster to get the water out of the trays.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Jeff - love it when the timing works out this way. So fun to see those seedling babies pop through the soil. Have fun and thanks for stopping by! 🍅 BOGO Sale: Buy One seed collection, Get One seed collection of equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@JMVideos7676]

@@CaliKim29 Thanks, I've bought several of your seed collections and the only problem I've encountered outdoors is how much the ground squirrels and small birds like to attack the cucumber and melon plants.

[@jackrudden5970]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The worm tea is unbelievable. I’ve never grown plants so healthy like this before. It’s amazing. Fertilizing once every 10-14 days.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Jack - glad your plants are loving worm tea, wait til you try Vitality. Those natural growth hormones and beneficial bacteria really do help your plants be healthy and happy - Vermisterra rocks! Thanks for stopping by! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@dorothea752]

Great info thank you! I started my tomatoes in pear pellets and recently uppotted them to 4” pots using Back to the Roots Organic potting mix. The mix is pretty mulch and I had to go through and remove large pieces of sticks, etc. Some of my tomatoes don’t look well. They have yellowing leaves. I’m using diluted fertilizer.

[@dorothea752]

Peat pellets*

[@iwant.a.pepper]

Hola Kim! I give up… 7 years and I’m still managing to overwater my pepper seedlings at least once! Hahaha! But I do use the method of feeling the weight of the cups I’m growing them in to determine when to water. You two have a good weekend out there :)

[@CaliKim29]

Hey Rod - great to hear from you! Thanks for keeping it real, I still make the overwatering mistake from time to time. You're the pepper king! Hope your weekend is great too - thanks so much for stopping by!

[@iwant.a.pepper]

@@CaliKim29 🙏😊🙏

[@GrowHealthTV]

Hi Kim, thanks for the vid. I wish I had the room in my cabin to start seed indoors and my small, portable greenhouse was damaged this winter.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Grow Health TV - glad you enjoyed the video! Perhaps consider just starting a small amount of seeds, use the grow light box, or the clip light, they don't take up a lot of space, bit.ly/CaliKimEasyIndoorGrowLights. So sorry about yoru greenhouse. 😒 Happy Gardening, thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@UrbanChickenMomma]

Couldn’t resist, just ordered your micro-green & bean seed collection’s! Thanks for the discount 👩‍🌾🌸

[@CaliKim29]

Hey UCM - glad you took advantage of the BOGO sale - thank you! Stay tuned for a new seed collection coming soon - lots of fun stuff planned for the next few months. See you on the Monday livestream!

[@kandiameanes1795]

Thanks for all of your help! I wanted to know if I should keep the vents closed on the seedling tray cover after I just planted okra seeds? Thank you!

[@CaliKim29]

No, do not. As the seedlings grow and become more established, then you can open the vents fully during the day. Eventually, you may remove the cover entirely to allow the seedlings to grow in a more natural environment. Thanks for subscribing, Kandiameanes. Where are you and what else are you growing? Please thumbs up the video - and I want to invite you to our Monday Livestreams at 12pm Pacific Time...You''ll have fun interacting with other gardners and specialists! Keep us posted - CaliKim

[@eddiejeselink2996]

Great tips as usual. Thanks Cali Kim.

[@CaliKim29]

Glad it was helpful, Eddie. Thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Hello from Coastal Georgia Zone 8B! Hi CaliKim!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Nahini, thanks for watching from Georgia - how's your garden doing? 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@augustinealonzo7211]

I dont have any fertilizing for water substitute but i already put some fertilizer blue stuff on them. I have another few weeks to grow inside for the last frost date. Taking and stressing me out

[@Cece2kids]

Can you explain the difference between worm tea and fish fertilizer for fertilizing? Should we use both ? TY

[@santaanaroadwildman3614]

Perfect! This is my new account. Same name, I had a google problem. I started my hot pepper seeds 1st since they take the longest to germinate. CA zone 9B Monterey Bay our last frost date is March 8!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi SARW - oh those google problems...can drive you crazy! Great job getting those peppers started, bet you can't wait to get them outside. Have a great Sunday and thanks for stopping by! CG says hi! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@richardbrown5318]

Every interesting look forward to learning more, first time gardening

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Richard - you're gonna love growing your own veggies - so rewarding. Let me know how it goes - thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale - save 50% on seeds: Buy One CaliKim Seed Collection, Get One CaliKim Seed Collection of equal or lesser value for 50% off with the code “calikimthinkspring”. at calikimgardenandhome.com/seeds/. (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@micaheron]

Most of mine are growing in white plastic drinks cups (I hate buying plastic but I’ll reuse them) but these are great because you can see the moisture inside and also the roots!

[@KimbieZlastQoflife]

Do you put holes in the bottom ?

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Michelle - that is a big advantage to the clear plastic cups, and you can reuse them from year to year. Great job - thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Kim, yes, make sure there are holes in the bottom of anything you plant in. Watch this video for more details, bit.ly/CaliKimStartingTomatoPepperSeedsIndoors. Thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@micaheron]

@@KimbieZlastQoflife yes I put about 4 holes in them for drainage to avoid root rot :)

[@augustinealonzo7211]

Like they are sprouting chilli seeds. An then the corn is already grown too but it still in the small container.. ima keep them like that for a while

[@debinafeathers3691]

Hi Kim ,first time veg gardener here. My husband bought me your seed collection and most things are starting to pop out of the dirt nicely but I have two questions first one there shows no sign of any life coming out of the dirt from the peppers do they take longer. Second question I put a little too many seeds in the lettuce pods and was wondering if I had to separate them and their arugula or can I plant them together as one little bunch. Loving this plant series and I’m learning so much you inspired me to try it I appreciate it thank you. 🙏😊

[@ChelseaHebertM]

Hi again! Question. When you bottom water the plants you mentioned to save the water for next time. When you fertilize the plants (1x/week) can you save that for next time too or does it need to be dumped and create a fresh one for next week? I’m just thinking of best ways to save and utilize to the fullest the plant food etc. Thanks!

[@CaliKim29]

I do not hold onto the water for that long. I will find somewhere else to use it, indoors or out - make sense ? Great question!! CK

[@ChelseaHebertM]

@@CaliKim29 Makes sense! Thank you! I’m sure I’ll have more questions. I appreciate your responses!

[@augustinealonzo7211]

I thinking im starting okay but i have moved them from the window to the closet. Thinking it'll get some light an not die on my after they sprout.

[@Hellohellohello7]

Could you make a compost tea and use that as your fertilizer? Do you have a video on compost tea?

[@CaliKim29]

Yes, search and view all of my compost videos! Thanks, Mary.

[@pearlbrown177]

Hi I'm back for seeding is it okay to add fertilizer to the soil? And how often do you fertilizer until replanting?

[@Raezuvlite]

I just planted seeds and did something I've never done before (quite literally the dumbest thing I've ever done) and that was adding a tiny bit of fertilizer on top of the soil and then watered. I planted purple hull peas btw. I very rarely use fertilizer and decided to use it this once. It was the miracle gro shake and feed. Please don't tell me I've burned my seeds?? I'm paranoid now. Help? Lol

[@kelleyleblanc5025]

Hi Kim. Just wanted to say thank you for all your valuable information you share! I find it very helpful. I was wondering if you (or anyone) may have an idea what could be wrong with my tomato seedlings They look sad. Some leaves are curling under and seem soft. Here’s more info I used sterilized promix HP and all trays were sterilized as well, bottom water only and only when the tops have dried and they have never sat too long in water. I have lights on for 14h, they are NOT leggy ,I use a small fan, I fertilized using fish emulsion 1/2 strength 1x(so far) once the first true leaves have come in. They are in 4 inch pots and there is 2 per pot. I will be dividing them soon and adding a small amount of worm castings to each pot. Idk if that will help or if anyone can suggest trying something else. Everything else I’m growing is strong and healthy but these guys.

[@christinezimmerman6914]

New gardener here. My calendula is starting to yellow. I know it needs something.

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Christine, welcome to gardening. First, remember, one step at a time....things are going to die...but that is not reflection on you--you just try again. And last, hang in there...when you have your first harvest.....you will be hooked (if not sooner). Ok, the calendula...GREAT observation...a couple of things...First, check if it's getting enough sunlight. Calendula loves full sun, so make sure it's soaking up those rays. Next, check the soil moisture. Calendula prefers well-draining soil, so avoid overwatering. Finally, give it a little boost with some organic fertilizer if needed. There's your assignment!!! Let me know how it goes? Please let me know where you are gardening from (generally). And please subscribe (if you are not already) and turn on the notifications bell so you don't miss a video! Nice and easy...you got this.... CaliKim

[@christinezimmerman6914]

@@CaliKim29 thank you I appreciate the info. I’m from Indiana.

[@CaliKim29]

Nice. CameraGuy and I met in Northern IN !! Been together ever since!

[@marieunuka22]

Begginer indoor gardener here trying to educate myself :/ Its been 18 days now and im sowing my firdt sets of indoor seedlings for this year. I did some last year for the first time and that turned out brilliantly(fluke) lol anyway my seedlings are struggling i think and i want to try and save them lol I dont have an led light or the right lighting for it but i do keep it somewhere just a bit hidden from direct light but just enough to get some fresh air when possible. The amount of water im giving is probably not enough because i have been spraying them from the top not from the bottom :/ so i feel a bit sad now and i think thats the reason why theyre all kind of limping. I think they need more water thinking about it now. But ill feed them the right way. Ill wait till the first true leaves pop up and will start feeding them the right food then. Some seedlings didnt grow at the same time so im a bit worried how im going to feed them because ive out them in a cell tray instead of sowing them in seperate seedling cells :/ ill know for next time :/

[@Cidtalk]

Kim, I really really love your videos! I have learned so much from you through the years. Watering is always a thing, but I'm learning to master it:) Also, just a note to say that lately the sound on your videos has been super quiet. I have tried on a few different devices, browsers, etc. I compare it to other videos and for yours I am having to turn the volume up on everything to 100 and it's still pretty quiet:( I need to turn on CC often to catch all your words of wisdom:)

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Cidtalk. so glad you're learning and growing! Thanks for the feedback on the sound, I've been filming/editing some of my own videos since CameraGuy has been working a lot, and I don't have the sound dialed in. Working on fixing this for the next one. Thanks for your patience with my learning curve. Appreciate you watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@saminairfan45]

Your peppers looks awesome…mine are barely getting its second set of leaves

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Samina - at first they were struggling just a bit due to cold temps in the house. I moved them to my grow light closet where it's warmer, fed them Vitality, they perked up, and really took off. Good luck with your peppers! Thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@run34fun]

First time starting seeds indoors. I’m growing seeds to have veggies for the winter. I’ve noticed a green growth on the top of my soil. Could it be fungus! If it is what should I do. I am going to start my veggies for summer in the house in a few weeks using your soil mix and I don’t want to ruin my plants if I’m doing something wrong to cause fungus. Thank you for your help!

[@CaliKim29]

Hello run34fun, so excited to you to grow your veggies from seed! No big deal about the green stuff, sounds like its a little bit of mold. Just scrape it off the soil, and let the top of your soil dry out a bit between waterings. A small fan near your seedlings helps too. Keep me posted!

[@darlenetillman7084]

You have really been a great help👍🏾

[@CaliKim29]

Glad I could help, Darlene. Watering and fertilizing can be tricky, but once you get it dialed in, it makes a huge difference! Thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@marcrenato3484]

Looking great 🤠👍

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks 👍 Marc - hope your garden is doing well! Appreciate the visit! 🍅 BOGO sale - save 50% on seeds: Buy One CaliKim Seed Collection, Get One CaliKim Seed Collection of equal or lesser value for 50% off with the code “calikimthinkspring”. at calikimgardenandhome.com/seeds/. (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@keithrodz6485]

Hi kim happy gardening

[@CaliKim29]

Thank you! You too, Keith. Appreciate the visit! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@yoyosick1234]

Very informative video! i just have one question: Do you absolutely need to fertilize seedlings?

[@SS-qb2ol]

I'm starting my Tiny Tim in a 1 gallon smart pot. I saw you misted them with water when first planted. Do I just keep misting them or do I need a tray to put my smart pot in to water from below?

[@CaliKim29]

Hi SS - I mist the seed containers before the seeds germinate to keep the top of the soil moist at all time. After germination and as seedlings grow, I water from the bottom as I showed in this video. A drip tray is needed at that point to soak up the water from the bottom. Good luck with your seedlings!

[@GirlMomma]

I wish I could hire you and fly you here to Nashville for a week so you could help me start my garden and show me what to do so it doesn't all die again this year on my second attempt at a garden! 😆! I would really benefit from something like 1-800 hire-a-Master-Gardener!! 😆 I just can't seem to get the hang of it and keep messing up on everything! 😭😘

[@CaliKim29]

Hey Mrs. B - love the 1-800 hire-a-Master-Gardener hot line idea! Sorry you're having garden issues, what goes wrong? Don't give up, keep on trying, you got this! Thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@GirlMomma]

@@CaliKim29 Hi Kim! I think I need to be more thorough in writing literally every small step with each plant or something. I get confused about how much water to water them, like how much is comig out of the hose. I forget what each plant specifically needs both when you're planting it and when it's growing. I just forget everything, I have a brain lesion in the base of my brain, so I know that's me issue, but I am determined to prove myself wrong this year! Last year I think I tried to grow too many different vegetables. Everything started off good and slowly where either destroyed by bugs even though I tried every single remedy and bought all the different products to try to stop them, or over AND underwatering. Something would just end up happening and all the sudden they died crop by ctop. Oh yes, now I remember, my tomatoes at the all had this weird superficial lines across them sometimes they would be black in the lines. And the peppers on the bottom they all turned black. The corn was doing so good and then suddenly turned purple and rotted. Broccoli looks so beautiful but then these bugs eat them straight down to the spine! I tried diatomaceous earth and I forget what else. All the recommended things. Although I am not giving up and this year I I'm very hopeful because I have all my seeds I bought from you so I am so excited and think with your seeds I will do better! ❤️❤️

[@MessodyKadosh]

I'm too afraid to plant lettuce seeds outside even though its a cold weather plant. Im in zone 7b Brooklyn NY.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Messody, yes, lettuce is a cool weather veggie and will take light frosts if the plants are established, but most likely the soil is too cold for lettuce to germinate right now in NY. It will germinate best when temperatures are around 60-70. Start seeds indoors about a month prior to your last frost date, then plant outside. Always transition your plants gradually to outdoors, will have a video on this in the next few weeks. Thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@nailog2062]

I alway get your seed ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Nail - thanks for growing with my seed collections - appreciate your support!

[@user-mj8ml2vs5d]

Does reusing the fertilized water spread fungal disease?

[@CaliKim29]

Great question: Yes, reusing fertilized water can potentially spread fungal diseases, especially if the water comes into contact with infected plants or soil. Fungal spores can be present in the water and then transferred to healthy plants, leading to the spread of disease. To minimize this risk, avoid reusing water from plants that show signs of disease, ensure proper sanitation of containers and watering tools, and consider using fresh water for irrigation- CK

[@aprild714]

Been growing Greek oregano and seedlings have a purple tone to the leaves I've been feeding with "super thrive" just wanted to know if that's the color of the plant or if I need to up my fertilizing game

[@CaliKim29]

Hello April, some oregano has leaves with purple tints, do research on your specific variety. Resist the urge to over feed, it can burn your plants, and is definitely not the solution to everything - easy does it is the key. Vermisterra and Good Dirt plant food provide slow and steady growth, are gentle and will never burn your plants. Enjoy your oregano - homegrown herbs are the best! Thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@nailog2062]

Hi Kim Can I use fish fertilizer to feed my seedlings

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Nail, yes you can - however it does have a pretty strong odor. If that doesn't bother you inside - go for it. Dilute it 1/2 to 1/4 strength for seedlings. Thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@nailog2062]

You’re welcome you’re my girl 🌹

[@rachelmills1375]

How warm should the water be

[@CaliKim29]

Anything but not boiling hot! CK

[@jiveturkey2875]

I have a water soluble fertilizer that says to use as a foliar spray. Would I need to stick to that or would the soil watering work as well?

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Jive, shouldn't be a problem, just use at 1/2 to 1/4 strength on small seedlings. Let me know how it goes - thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@helenmcclellan452]

All my tomato seedlings gave leaf curl. How can I fix it?

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Helen, curled leaves can be s sign of stress, over or under watering/fertilizing, too little light, too cold/hot. Dial in these issues, and sometimes the problem will fix itself. I always like to to have back up plants going just in case. Thanks for watching! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!

[@jackbi6092]

The sound of video so small

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Jack, my apologies, had some sound issues on this video, should be fixed for the next one. Thanks for stopping by! 🍅 BOGO sale: Buy one seed collection, get one at equal or lesser value 50% off with code “calikimthinkspring” at calikimgardenandhome.com (ends 3/14/22). Thanks for gardening with me!