What I'm sowing and growing in January

[@Canna1d]

Now it's January I'm itching to start sowing seeds so it's great to hear what you're sowing now and the reasons why you leave others until later. Your video is never just a list it's always packed full of information and that is very much appreciated.

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks, especially early and late season theirs so much garbage information out there : All the best - Steve

[@TheRPBishop]

Probably the best and most instructive video I have seen on this subject. Superb. Thank you.

[@SteveRichards]

Wow, thanks Paul, always lovely to receive feedback like that! : All the best - Steve

[@robsallotmentchannel9942]

Steve. Yet again a great update. Space is the most important thing when we are growing from seed. May I wish you and all your loved one a very happy and safe new year. Take care and be safe.

[@SteveRichards]

I use MUCH smaller modules than you as well Rob, so I've no idea how you manage! : All the best - Steve

[@johnbaxter189]

Well presented Steve. Clear and precise.

[@robbo7765]

Brilliant Steve 👍. Yes , chopping on the bit to get my first season on the way, although I've got my onions ( Bedfordshire champions) in a propagator on the window sill . Thanks for the information its really has answered all my questions .One being WAIT!! .Thanks for Sharing. Robbo

[@SteveRichards]

Hi Robbie, If your onions germinate great, but if not they are probably too warm : all the best - Steve

[@robbo7765]

@@SteveRichards some are already break through Steve, so all being well they'll be ok🤞.

[@patienceboggis4956]

So helpful, thank you! I love your database and it’s so kind of you to share it. You deserve so many more followers, your knowledge is great and how you explain things honestly, Successes and failures. Thank you

[@SteveRichards]

That's very kind of you Patience, I don't really concern myself with followers, I' have nothing to sell, no secrets, no inflated promises and I only talk about things that I actually do and I'm not trying to be a entertainment show : All the best - Steve

[@mclarenstables]

@@SteveRichards Thankyou for sharing this Steve. Where on your database can I find the overview you have in the video? I was hoping to order seeds in advance so I could sow and grow along

[@SteveRichards]

If you take a look in the description there's a link with all that information. I'm not sure which specific view you are referring to, but this list of varieties should be useful airtable.com/shrmZVoEL14w7zo3Y. This is the sowing view for January airtable.com/shrHuxDMJopni1jW5

[@mclarenstables]

@@SteveRichards Thankyou for taking the time to share the links. I wasn't able to find these before. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I wish you lots of successes for the year to come

[@TheEnglishladyskitchengarden]

A lot of really useful information in this video Steve. I need to hang back and wait until February before filling every available windowsill with plants.

[@SteveRichards]

That's right Cherie : All the best - Steve

[@angieh8228]

Another informative video Steve, many thanks. Particularly helpful to me was the information on how long to leave seedlings under grow lights for as this is my first season using them to start off plants.

[@SteveRichards]

Hi Angie, bear in mind that these are minimum times, not maximum. I have a lot of veggies that need to be started in January and so competition for the lights is fierce : All the best - Steve

[@angieh8228]

@@SteveRichards Thanks Steve, will do. Although I think my one small grow light will also be in high demand for the amount of veggies I hope to start off under it over the next month or two! Happy New Year to you, cheers Angie

[@johnbaxter189]

First time I'm brought peppers in over winter and trimmed them back. In full fruit now. Grow rooms are a must. Cud be really short growing window outside. 10x10ft grow room like a jungle already here Just enuff room to start outside crops Gotta cycle better me.

[@SteveRichards]

I've done that a few times too, but I stopped when I had problems with greenfly on them in early spring, spread to my new plants : All the best - Steve

[@SteveRichards]

Sounds like an amazing grow room! : All the best - Steve

[@colincox1716]

Nice and relaxed and well informed with your variety’s...thankyou .

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks for the feedback Ronald, very relaxing time in gardening too : All the best - Steve

[@allotmental.]

Thanks for the info Steve, I'll certainly sow a few of those that don't require much warmth!

[@yasminandreasson7893]

Happy New Year Steve! A new year and new possibilities.

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks Yasmin, so much happening in our family in 2021! : All the best - Steve

[@lettyashworth548]

Great video thank you! The grow light is a go go here! Very exciting, especially as it has snowed here this morning,

[@SteveRichards]

Excellent news Letty, no snow here, but plenty of ice! : All the best - Steve

[@NoDigNorm]

Excellent as always Steve. Happy New Year and keep the vids coming in 2021 please, always look forward to them.

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks Norman, it's fun to make them : All the best - Steve

[@markshaw5835]

Wow amazing. I love this time of year lots to grow. Your right u need grow lights. Great video happy New year

[@SteveRichards]

It is fun to be sowing again, although I won't be starting for a couple of days : All the best - Steve

[@markshaw5835]

@@SteveRichards I'll properly wait till Feb. As I have no heat. But i still get excited lol

[@ronaldandsusanshaws-growing]

Hi Steve, Thank you for this great video and all the info contained within it, All the very best wishes for you, your family and all your subscribers for 2021, Take care.

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks very much Ronald : All the best - Steve

[@HortiHugo]

Great information as always Steve. Particularly interested in what you’re doing with beetroot and sweet peppers. Spot on about the late frost in May. All the very best for 2021, Hugh 😊🌿🌿

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks Hugh, I'm always trying to tweak things to get as richer diet as possible every year, lots of potential improvements this year, but so many more based on what I will learn from this winter/spring experiments : All the best - Steve

[@anntaolla]

Thanks Steve, Great information. Happy new year and best of luck for the new season.

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks for the feedback Graham : All the best - Steve

[@omfug7148]

I have limited lights, and a sunny windowsill, BUT, it remains dark and cool in WA state in the USA until at least May. At the moment I have onions going, seeds and sets (my own that I saved from last year.) Most of what I seed will be in March except for peppers, I grow habanada which tastes like habanero without the heat (my stomach can no longer tolerate it), they are delicious in salads, and just for eating out of hand. Unfortunately the green fly also love them, so it is a constant fight, I am trying to overwinter one, but I think that the little buggers are winning! I guess no Chelsea again this year? unless the UK can get everyone vaccinated...sigh

[@SteveRichards]

March is a BIG sowing month for us too, although April and May are very sunny here

[@markwiltshire1852]

Great vlog, something to look forward to in these uncertain times. At least the sun is shining. Happy New Year to you and the family. Take care.

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks Mark, I'm just leaving for the allotment now to do a harvest, the sun's shining here too and most of the veg should have defrosted : All the best - Steve

[@SecrePeach]

Hi Steve, superb info, will you be adding a video with info on potting your early potatoes? Size of pot, number of tubers per pot, fertiliser etc? I seem to remember you talked about keeping them under your desk for a while.

[@SteveRichards]

Hi Karen, you might like to have a look at this early draft chapter of my book www.notion.so/Growing-potatoes-all-year-round-39d3bff2844745b694e2a564694e3981 let me know what you think : All the best - Steve

[@SecrePeach]

Hi Steve, only just had a chance to look at your new book and take it all in. Wow, wow, wow, so talented and a wealth of info (all those mundane questions you knew I’d be asking covered 😊). You’ve managed to fill in so many gaps and queries I had in the timeline of all season potatoes. Thank you sooooo much and if the potato chapter is anything to go by.... then you really should look at publishing, I seriously would by your book, the way you set everything out is just how my brain works! Thanks again 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@dn744]

Hope all grow well

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks, most of these timings are pretty good now, after 3 years of practicing, there are a few question marks as mentioned : All the best - Steve

[@tinamagdaleena]

Thank you! Very informative!

[@christinefarrow5188]

Great info as always. Happy New year.

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks for the feedback Christine : All the best - Steve

[@tategrovegarden3898]

Hi Steve love your what I am sowing each month videos. Have you thought about a grow with me series for 2021 for people without grow lights and a small allotment. Wishing you and all your family a happy new year.

[@SteveRichards]

Hi, well I do my kitchen garden videos, I'm hoping they are relevant to people with smaller growing areas. Next month you will see what I'm recommending to grow without lights and/or for growing under fleece : All the best - Steve

[@annlyder8657]

Great advice as always Steve thank you

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks for the feedback Ann : All the best - Steve

[@susiforster5859]

I got a grow light for Christmas 🎄😁

[@SteveRichards]

Hi Susi, I hope you have as much fun as I do : All the best - Steve

[@doaamostafa8515]

Thanks Steve. Much appreciated insights👍🏽

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks for the feedback : All the best - Steve

[@rustysmith8784]

Hi Steve, Another great video. Love your sheet with the seed packets and info. I have a big heat mat and purchased some lights over the Christmas period. As we have had a lot of work done on the house the wife doesn’t want plants everywhere as in previous years, so have to use the shed and or GH ( neither heated at present). I get really confused about heat, I understand heat to germinate, but how much heat after they are under lights do I need to give them?

[@SteveRichards]

Actually lots of things don't need much heat to germinate at this time of year, brassicas, onions, lettuce, radish etc will all germinate fine at 16 - 18c. Peppers and tomatoes prefer 23-25c. After that brassicas, onions, lettuce, radish will grow on ideally above 10c, peppers and tomatoes above 15c. Other than that it's all about balancing heat and light and that will depend on your specific lights, the veg. But if plants grow leaf but not stem, they probably are getting too much light and not enough heat. If plants grow leggy (too much stem, not enough leaf) they are getting too much heat and not enough light. If they don't grow they are getting too little of both. If they get weak and floppy they are getting too much of both.

[@rustysmith8784]

@@SteveRichards Cheers Steve that’s a bit clearer now. Happy New Year to you.

[@HoratioGard]

Fantastic information , out of interest what is the spreadsheet format you are using for your seed planning?

[@SteveRichards]

Hi Darrell, it's an online database, free to take a copy, see the link in the video description : All the best - Steve

[@katipohl2431]

Feeling jealous about your cucumbers and growlights.

[@SteveRichards]

The grow lights do have an impact Kati, but for most of last year I grew without them and I fed 28 people, harvested £12,000 worth of fruit and veg so they are definitely not required : All the best - Steve

[@01younga]

Steve what are the dimensions of the majority of your low tunnels and cold frames please.

[@SteveRichards]

Hi Alan, 3.5' by 8' : All the best - Steve

[@01younga]

@@SteveRichards ok Steve thanks very much.

[@hopecoachkelli]

What app are you using on your ipad? It looks extremely helpful.

[@SteveRichards]

Take a look at the FAQ document in the description, it’s an app I created, free to use : all the best - Steve

[@LittlePetieWheat]

Have you tried over wintering peas? (e.g. douce provence)

[@SteveRichards]

I have, in fact that variety and I compared the harvest time with peas started in January and the January ones did better. I didn't repeat the experiment, but based on that total unscientific sample I decided to stick with January sowings : All the best - Steve

[@nathanpickett7224]

Editings getting better Steve.

[@SteveRichards]

Thanks, only so much that I can achieve on a phone : All the best - Steve

[@nathanpickett7224]

@@SteveRichards That's on a phone? That's even more impressive mate! Do you use an app?

[@SteveRichards]

Yeah, everything I do is on the phone, built in app for video, applie iMovie for edit and publish. I don't edit much though, try to do everything in a single take if I can, but with videos this complex I can't remember everything

[@megaman2016]

It's December 31st lol

[@SteveRichards]

Yeah, I took pity on impatient viewers : All the best - Steve