GROW STRONGER TOMATO PLANTS using the DOUBLE CUP METHOD

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Do you struggle with weak tomato seedlings? Are you tired of "potting up" or "repotting" your plants? The double cupping method uses repurposed party cups to grow stronger, more well-watered tomato plants.
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@awrinkleintimeyesterday6067 7 месяцев назад

I found the double cup method arduous and time consuming for watering. now I use the single inside cup and use a larger container under them that can hold half a dozen cups or more. You can still water from bottom, but easier. Has worked for me the past two growing seasons.

@georgialewis7645 7 месяцев назад

Great idea as well!!

@Seriouslydave 7 месяцев назад

way easier this way virtually a kratky system.

@Jrockmattem 7 месяцев назад

That’s what I do too. Fill a tray with potting cups or containers and just use my plant water jug to put 1/4 inch of water at the bottom of tray

@incanada83 7 месяцев назад

I do similar thing using single hole puncher to punch 4 holes at the bottom, pre-damp soil in a bucket with water, then fill up the cups to the top, push in a seed or two, set all cups in a tray, place under grow lights, leave all uncovered (no heating mats or covers needed) for 3 days. When the top soil is dry (it will have lighter color), pour water into tray, leave it for half hour or until the top soil changes color. Pour out excess water from trays. Fertilize only after 2 leaves start growing. I don't repot. Just water more often as plants grow.

@eastcoast4233 6 месяцев назад

@@Seriouslydavealthough I appreciate why you’ve said that it’s not really, as that method involves the roots leaving the seedling container and growing into the reservoir as the water levels fall. Hoocho does good videos on this.

@richardnfudge 7 месяцев назад

I use clear plastic wine cups for humidity dome. they fit perfectly on the red cups

@playnejayne5550 7 месяцев назад

After 3 years of failure I did this. They were beautiful tomato plants.

@desireelyles8472 6 месяцев назад

I purshased my red solo cups right after Christmas the prices drop plus I keep the the old ones easy to reused. I start all my fruits; vegetables & flowers in these cups .❤❤❤❤

@wheeltwavel 5 месяцев назад

I used to use single use coffe cups. I like your planting them at the bottom first idea.

@jospleth2713 8 месяцев назад

Great idea. Lots of strong roots before you set them out. Going to try it.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

It does work well😄

@lianashomeandgarden 7 месяцев назад

Straw bail garden bed, omg, this is so cool. This is something similar i was planning to do with my new raised garden bed this season. Ill fill it up with logs, branches, lots of last years leaves, of course ill add up some soil, but mostly it will contain grass, straw and leaves. Ill add some bacillus, trichoderma and hope that tomatoes and cuces will love their natural warm garden bed filled with beneficial bacteria

@peanut092010 8 месяцев назад

My first time growing tomatoes- thanks for your very informative video

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@teem9010 7 месяцев назад

oh i never can bring myself to thin seedlings and always end up replanting and with tons of extra plants! lol. I wish i were as cold hearted as you!!

@shortseasongarden 7 месяцев назад

Sometimes a gardener has to be ruthless😂

@patriciagraham4786 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your experiences with gardening. I use solo cups for starting my tomatoes, too, and other plants. But, I only use one cup per planting. I will try the two-cup method. Keep bringing us your gardening experiences❤

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

It is faster to just use one cup and to water them all at once for sure. The advantage of the two cup method is that it leaves an air space between the plant and the bottom of the second cup to allow for better drainage.

@carolferguson5879 7 месяцев назад

I use the two cup method, too. But I plant in clear cups (with holes) and use undrilled colored cups under them. This way I can easily check the roots of each plant. I use this method for starting a lot of plants, as well as rooting plants from cuttings.

@shortseasongarden 7 месяцев назад

That's a great idea! Tks

@123WorryFreeGardening 7 месяцев назад

Excellent tomato potting solution. I love this!

@cherriejohnson1551 6 месяцев назад

Yes YES Canadian Gardening !!!!! I’m also in zone3 but recently move from AB to BC been gardening all my life .

@sherryschneider323 8 месяцев назад

I’m going to do this for my tomatoes this year! Thanks!

@Val-ee4hd 8 месяцев назад

I had a nursery years ago. To soak peat moss 2 cu ft bags you punch a hole in it on top then fill the bag as full as you can with a water hose. Let it sit for a few hours or best til next day. It will soak up the water and is usable for potting. I suppose you could add water right to that bag and do the same. Just use less water.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Good ideas. Tks

@jimh4167 8 месяцев назад

With tomatoes... Great idea to plant low and add soil as the plant grows. Helps form more roots

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Yes it does!

@kerryl4031 8 месяцев назад

Thank you - I like the tip about the boiling water and fungus gnat prevention - last year was awful with the little beasts! Also appreciate the tomato method - I think it is time for me to experiment! Short season - well, last year no season - one long wet and wild session and looking for ways to combat all weathers!

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Glad you got some tips. Wishing you better luck this year

@robertsparks7244 8 месяцев назад

I tried last year with some success plan on it this year as well

@MinnesotaGrower 8 месяцев назад

I like to use a clear cup for the inner cup. That way I can inspect the roots.

@JWHealing 7 месяцев назад

Oooooh! Now there's a good idea!

@georgialewis7645 7 месяцев назад

Ohh great idea!!

@MikeFloutier 7 месяцев назад

I always like to see how the roots are doing, but, having used this exact method (ie. Double solo) last year, I can assure you that you’ll soon be able to see the roots poking through the holes you made in the inner cup. The skill is in removing the plant from the inner cup, for final planting out, without damaging too many of those roots as you tug them out through the holes. Great video, thank you, whetted my appetite for this year’s sowing; btw we got so many tomatoes last year, over 1200 from 10 plants, that we’re still using the ones we froze 😂🍾❤️

@smithmuh 6 месяцев назад

@@MikeFloutier This problem can also be solved. I simply use compostable coffee filters.

@jarnevanbec2886 6 месяцев назад

Smart!

@HelmetVanga 4 месяца назад

What is going to happen next tripple cup method? I am a novice at tomato planting. I got me little tomato plants from grocery store, dug a hole and put some potting mix and watered. The results were good, plenty of tomatoes for my needs. Very basic and novice approach and got good results.

@bennym1956 6 месяцев назад

I use the "free" gray cardboard egg cartons ! Great seed starters and by the time they get bigger, tear out each cup and plant in ground. Plus side, the cardboard breaks down !

@shortseasongarden 6 месяцев назад

Egg cartons would be great for starting seedlings but I think the plants would need potted up before they would be large enough for planting in the ground.

@thelazynortherngardener7607 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video! I've successfully grown in solo cups but will do this method in 2024. Lazy gardening at its finest 😊

@devaughnkousins5439 5 месяцев назад

If your plants are leggy adjust your grow light. They get leggy cuz they are not receiving enough par, so they stretch to the light.

@C3Voyage 6 месяцев назад

I'm a breeder. It's easier to use a larger insert with a 1020 as the watering tray. I use a 32-cell insert that fits in the 1020. Each cell has a pot that is 2.5" x 2.5" x 3.5" tall. Common now. Check out Bootstrap Farmer. Much less space and easier to maneuver. Tomatoes are hardy once they get true leaves. You can leave them in a small pot till they are taller than 12"...and more. They won't root-bound in a detrimental way. You could literally cut all roots off and plant them in moist soil and they'll root again. That's extreme, but true only to point out that you can fiddle with the roots some at transplant, especially if buried deeply, and they'll bust out with growth. While in the tray, crammed together, they'll send roots down into the 1020 and suck water too. The critical part is having sanitized soil/mix. I microwave my mix until steaming. I use 1/3 peat, 1/3 coco, and 1/3 perlite. Absorbs and maintains moisture easily. Microwaving it kills disease and bugs. After, they get true leaves, use a very weak liquid fertilizer. My recommendation would be to spend a tad for the 1020 setup I mention and reuse year after year. No need to pot up and it's less space.

@C3Voyage 6 месяцев назад

If you incorporate a wick into the system I mention, there's no need for a dome or to constantly water. It'll remain perfect.

@rosalindabarrett7508 8 месяцев назад

Enjoyed your method

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it

@kbuckmister65 4 месяца назад

Very helpful video. Thank you

@shortseasongarden 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@thelioness3305 8 месяцев назад

Great method.Thank you will try this.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Most welcome 😊

@americanjock2007 8 месяцев назад

I know when my last frost date is so I only plant once in my planting cells .Solo cups are a waste of soil

@sociallyremedial6701 8 месяцев назад

That's a good idea.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

I think so too!

@AmyaLozano 8 месяцев назад

The double cupping method uses repurposed party cups to grow stronger, more well-watered tomato plants.

@carolarehart1234 8 месяцев назад

Great idea. This is a time saver.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Interesting. I’ve not seen that brand. Thank you.

@praisepillai8145 7 месяцев назад

Very informative video. ❤

@shortseasongarden 7 месяцев назад

Tks

@graceteshima 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant. Thank you.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!

@linklein7270 8 месяцев назад

Great idea!

@lt7388 6 месяцев назад

You can use different size fast food plastic cups, i use large and medium McDonald's's cups from ice coffee that stack up nicely together and have plenty of space for air and clay pellet, The lids can be used to hold in moisture if you want, straw hole lets some air in, The paper cup holder that you get when you order 2 drinks can be used to hold your cups in a neat row, Essentially free and upcycles plastic

@shortseasongarden 6 месяцев назад

Tks for the tips

@ourv9603 8 месяцев назад

This year I'm planting- 02-ACE 55 02-BLACK PRINCE 04-CHAMPION2 02-EARLY GIRL 02-MOSKOVITCH 02-SF FOG 04-SUN GOLD !

@danbev8542 8 месяцев назад

Where do you garden? Zone?

@KaspiansTravels 7 месяцев назад

Instead of stones or rocks to separate the cups, I use marbles. Bought a large bag at the dollar store for a buck.

@shortseasongarden 7 месяцев назад

Great Tip. Tks

@chefgiovanni 8 месяцев назад

Your tomato plants look nice and strong. I will try this method. Let's get cooking.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Sounds great!

@soonzach4017 8 месяцев назад

I’m a new subscriber, very interesting Tomato seedlings 👍

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the sub!

@delphine88313 8 месяцев назад

What size solo cups? Thanks

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

16 oz

@delphine88313 8 месяцев назад

@@shortseasongarden Thanks 😊

@goaterruns4959 7 месяцев назад

Do you think it would be ok to use clear solo cups (24oz), they are nice and tall?

@shortseasongarden 7 месяцев назад

Sure. A lot of people are suggesting clear cups so you can see when they need watered.

@Peaceful-resistance1 8 месяцев назад

People make the simplest things so complicated now days😂. How many stitches does it take to sow your hand up when you run the drill into it? I like to set my cups down and drill through them...

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

😂

@markb8954 8 месяцев назад

Try a cheap woodburning tip or soldering iron. Easy in/out no fuss & safe too.

@rawreen 8 месяцев назад

I had those fungus knats last year! So to prevent do I just use boiling hot water in the cups?

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Sanitize your pots and tools with rubbing alcohol or one part bleach to nine parts water. If you have bagged growing medium that has been around for a while, especially if it has been outside, use boiling water to kill the little bugs that might be inside. Of course if you are using new cups or pots, they shouldn’t need sanitized. 😊

@monicaeberle8505 8 месяцев назад

My tomatoes and peppers love the solo cups, but they are very tippy and don't fit well in my trays. Any tips or tricks you can share?

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Yes that can be a problem for sure. This won't help your peppers,but the tomatoes are more stable if you start with just a couple inches of soil. As you add soil and the roots develop, the plant gets heavier and more stable.

@mikelbee3622 8 месяцев назад

I've found that "Hefty" brand red cups have a round bottom and are a little more stable than the solo brand.

@jeanb.5405 8 месяцев назад

I wonder how often you put water into the bottom cup?

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

It depends on the size of the plant. The larger the plant gets, the more water it takes. You have to kind of learn to tell by the weight of the plant how dry it is. If in doubt, stick your finger deep into the soil to see if it’s damp enough. You don’t want to overwater either.

@goodnessineverybite2378 8 месяцев назад

Hello from Sturgeon Falls, Ontario..where are you located? anywhere near me?

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Northwestern New Brunswick

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

It’s certainly way too early for me here. This video was compiled from footage taken last year.

@goatwhsprr 7 месяцев назад

I've done the solo cup but I use the clear cups on the outside. I can see when the water is low and I also can see when the roots start out the bottom for potting up. My Instagram has my tomato progressions. Thank you

@shortseasongarden 7 месяцев назад

Great tip. Tks

@allandownton 8 месяцев назад

Use red round solo cups for the soil. Use the square bottom red solo cups for the bottom cup. When you insert the top cup into the bottom square cup it automatically gives you about a 1/2”space at the bottom instead of using marbles or stones😎

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Yes, I saw that on a video recently. That's a good idea. Thanks for sharing.

@marykrohne8927 8 месяцев назад

What size cup do you use?

@TheSeedsower107 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip !

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

I use 16 oz cups

@allandownton 8 месяцев назад

The bottom of my red solo round and square cups say 18.5 ounces😎

@jeffbee6090 8 месяцев назад

I've been using the solo cup method BUT this is the first time I've seen starting them with just a little soil in the bottom then adding soil! love it! thanks!

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Glad to help

@ebradley2306 8 месяцев назад

This is a great technique. Going to try it with peppers as well. I like how you didn't sanitize your video. When you needed to fix something you just fixed it for all to see. 🙂

@TheSeedsower107 8 месяцев назад

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. I wonder how this method will work for my peppers. Do you know if the peppers will reroot like tomatoes do if planted deep ? Thx

@ebradley2306 8 месяцев назад

Peppers can be planted a little deeper than soil level but not to the extent of tomatoes. I think the cups are shallow enough. @@TheSeedsower107

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

No. Peppers do not like their stems to be buried. You can use the party cups but fill your cup to the brim with soil before planting.

@TheSeedsower107 8 месяцев назад

@@shortseasongarden Thank you !

@nancythane4104 8 месяцев назад

I found that peppers are perrenial! If you take them into a greenhouse maybe a small hoop, depending on your location in the Fall, you can have much larger fruit the next year. I'm hoping this works for me.

@christyb7590 8 месяцев назад

Its good to see the mistakes and how to do it better. I like the detail in your video. Im learning. Thank you.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@PointOWoodsgal 8 месяцев назад

Excellent tips! I've never seen anyone using the two cup method and I'm looking forward to trying it. I have a tip that's worked great for me over the years. I used to grow hundreds of tomato seedlings for friend's high tunnel. I read about a tip that I've been using for years now - once I've planted my seeds inside to get a jump start on the season, I liberally sprinkle cinnamon onto the top of the soil . The cinnamon is naturally anti-fungal, and I've never had a single seedling experience damping-off since doing this. I've probably grown more than 1000 tomato seedlings this way. I always water from below (with a seedling insert within a 1020 solid base tray) never disturbing the cinnamon-coated surface soil. I buy the big bulk-size cinnamon in the spice aisle.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Great tips. Tks

@nancythane4104 8 месяцев назад

OOH! I'm going to try that. Thankyou!😊

@patriciaserdahl5577 7 месяцев назад

Awesome tip going to do it 👍

@debrathompson2008 7 месяцев назад

The cinnamon has natural antifungal properties as well as a natural rooting compound also, it is probably why it works so well, I'll have to give this a go, getting ready to do seed's this week.

@andycofin6983 7 месяцев назад

I rarely have had a damp off issue since I began making a weak black tea infusion for watering the tomatoes for the first couple of weeks. My guess would be that the tannins in the tea acts as a natural fungus inhibitor, stopping the fungus from getting a toehold in the soil.

@mammyoffgrid 8 месяцев назад

I've been using this Solo Cup system for years works beautifully. Northern Ontario zone 4.

@incanada83 7 месяцев назад

@mammyoffgrid. Same here just no double cups. It's frigging snowing LOL

@florawillis1384 8 месяцев назад

The most simple and easy way to Grow tomatoes, is to put tomatoes of any variety on the ground in the fall and when weather is warm and right to grow the tomatoes will give you lots of plants! Cover in fall with few leaves like God gives for a cover to protect thru winter. You can do this also in early spring.

@nodripsman 7 месяцев назад

Yup! Ive taken the double cup method one step further...and use a peat cup similar size inside of the sole cup..Cut the bottom off the peat cup and when ready for planting, pop the peat cup right in the ground or upsized container..works for me.

@1888CHAD8881 8 месяцев назад

Starter mix is Really expensive. I would suggest filling 80-90% of the cup with potting soil, then a small layer of starting mix on top.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

With my tomatoes I just put about two inches of starter mix in the bottom of the cup, then as the plants grow, I fill up around the stem with regular potting soil. Obviously you can’t do it this way with peppers or other plants or you will kill them but tomato plants don’t mind the stem being buried.

@michelleorourke6606 8 месяцев назад

I had potting mix but no starting mix. I used a colander to sieve the potting mix. It came out so fluffy and kept bigger pieces of twigs, etc. out. A screen sieve would work too.

@markcarruthers3313 8 месяцев назад

I was just going to suggest, if you are putting a couple of inches of soil in the cup, put an inch or so of potting soil in the bottom, topped with some seed starting mix. You can still add potting soil to the top of the cup, after starting the seeds in the seed starting mix. I would also suggest, as you add soil, cut the lower leaves off the plant so they do not rot in the pot.🤷‍♂️

@joanies6778 8 месяцев назад

I pour boiling water over my starter mix to kill fungus gnats. Sometimes I just microwave moistened starter mix in an oven bag and leave it closed for a few minutes. Nothing worse than an infestation of fungus gnats and I had them last year because I overwintered a rosemary plant in my basement without changing out the soil. Never again!

@lidip8700 8 месяцев назад

New Subscriber... why? Because you made a mistake (like I do), and you showed them. You kept it real!! I'll be seeding soon. Waiting winter months out is such a drag. Lol I do have an indoor hydroponics garden to keep fresh organic food on the table but I love the soil. Thank you for a very nice video.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the sub!

@johnroekoek12345 7 месяцев назад

Holland here. We suddenly can't buy plastic cups, utensils, straws and plates anymore because of the environment... you know. Buy plastic cups soon. They'll suddenly disappear like it did here They made wooden spoons which are given now in for example McDonalds sundae, but that really tastes like wood in your ice cream. Tip: Save some plastic spoons and keep one on you when you are in need of a sundae or something. You can wash the plastic spoon. Even in the dishwasher.

@Lynette-qh3tw 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the notice. I've started to save McDonald pop cups because they are nice and tall, and I don't like to throw them away. I also save cottage cheese and sour cream containers to use as free pots. I'm going to try to paint the outsides.

@FidoHouse 8 месяцев назад

Your impatience when watering made me smile as I'm the same way. Great video. Good tips.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

I guess patience is not one of my virtues 🤣

@kbjerke 8 месяцев назад

I've been using this method for a few years now, with *fabulous* results. I do use premium Veg & Herb Pro-Mix potting soil as my medium, though. Not just for tomatoes, either - I start virtually *everything* that I don't direct sow into the garden this way. Thanks for the video - you've got a new subscriber! 👍

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing

@GardeningwithDave 8 месяцев назад

Great video! Last year I tried skipping the 2nd cup, and I kept that big tray that you have right now. Just fill the tray and it will automatically water everything. Thank you for sharing and happy gardening brother.

@GardeningwithDave 8 месяцев назад

Oh and I find it easier to add your seed starting soil into a large paste tote (5 gallon bucket works fine too) then add water as desired.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Another good idea.

@canoedoctor 8 месяцев назад

Try replacing the tray and plastic wrap cover with a translucent tote. All of the advantages, none of the disadvantages, and it acts as a mini greenhouse.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant. I’m getting it’s of ideas through these comments

@S.Clause 8 месяцев назад

@@canoedoctornumber one comment, excellent advice.

@Just_A_Name14 8 месяцев назад

I just plant them in the expandable coco coir then put that into a solo cup with soil then the cups go in a tray that I bottom water once a day.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Yes, that would work well also

@myCloudWatcher 8 месяцев назад

I love this system. I add one more hole, in the "bottom" cup, I add an extra hole to "limit" the level of water. So when the rain fills the cups is drains out the extra. When you "Overwater" the extra just drains into the tray.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Great idea. Tks

@TheSeedsower107 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip !

@simonpaine2347 8 месяцев назад

Great idea. For anyone who didn't understand what you meant, it's like an overflow hole maybe just above the level of the stone or whatever you have in the bottom. I'm going to use offcuts of 1" pvc pipe!

@joannlamberti1821 8 месяцев назад

I just bought these cups at Costco. $16.99 can. for 250. I think you would save by putting the cups in an aluminum roasting oan from Dollarama.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Good point

@jmuth890 8 месяцев назад

I enjoyed your video. Very thorough. I’m in no hurry so enjoyed how you showed each step. Thank you. Already have my cups so now I know what to do.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@allyrooh3628 7 месяцев назад

New to gardening. If I get one tomato to grow I will be excited!

@shortseasongarden 7 месяцев назад

You can do it!

@dougadams9419 8 месяцев назад

Make sure you get the cups with a 5 in the triangle, that means food safe.

@sseptember6301 7 месяцев назад

Aren't most drinking cups food safe?🤔

@middle-agedmacdonald2965 8 месяцев назад

You can save a ton of time by just bottom watering into the 10/20 tray itself. No need for two cups, and instead of watering each plant individually, everything gets watered at once. I do it every year and it works fine. It takes a little "tuning" to figure out how much to fill the 10/20 tray, but basically to figure it out, you just add a 1/2" of water to the bottom at a time, once that water stops being absorbed into the cups, it'll start accumulating in the 10/20 tray. That's when you stop. I've never had a problem leaving a small amount of standing water in the 10/20 tray, it gets absorbed very quickly, within hours usually. If you add too much, just dump it out.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Yes, the double-cup watering can be more time-consuming for sure. Thanks for the input.

@allandownton 8 месяцев назад

You can also add the liquid fertilizer in that water every 2 weeks😎

@allandownton 8 месяцев назад

The bottom of my red round and square solo cups say 18.5 ounces😎

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Ok. Mine are 16 oz

@lisakunish936 7 месяцев назад

Love the tip about drilling holes in a bunch of cups at once! Agree with some others, the music is distracting as I have a hard time filtering it out and focusing on the words. Glad it had subtitles ! Otherwise, this is an excellent video and will change how I grow my tomato plants this year. Thanks! PS - Excellent tip about the vermiculite on the top to help prevent damp off!!!

@justgivemethetruth 6 месяцев назад

Agree with some others, the music is distracting

@47J8R2N 8 месяцев назад

Who worries about leggy tomato seedlings? Plant them in the ground almost laying down, all that buried stem will root like crazy.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Yes, you can definitely do that. I still prefer the stronger thicker stems.

@joshuamckillop137 8 месяцев назад

Great work! Glad to see you sharing your expert knowledge with others.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Thank you

@robertdouglas8895 7 месяцев назад

I make my own potting soil by letting red worms do it. Old manure, so it doesn't get hot, weeds before they go to seed, hay w/o weed seed, coffee grounds (worm aphrodisiac), forest soil for microbes. Layer it with some red worms out of old piles. Keep moist, not wet. Out of the sun. For winter cover with layers of plastic sheeting and hay between layers so worms won't go deep into the bare soil beneath. I used 3 layers. 30 below zero F.

@artstrology 8 месяцев назад

The red color of the cups increase the plants existential desire to produce red fruit. Thats my theory and I'm sticking with it.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

That works for me 😂

@nancythane4104 8 месяцев назад

Just don't play, "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" for them!😆😅😆 Plants really do like & grow well to certain types of music, but lets not give them ideas...

@ourv9603 8 месяцев назад

I think some gardeners just LOVE repotting plants & getting their hands in the soil. I have watched while they repot a new plant 4 or 5 times before it goes into the ground. BUT, everytime we repot, we run the risk of damaging the roots & losing the plant. Im going to start my seeds in double 18oz cups then repot 1 time into a 5gal growbag. One & Done. !

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

I can certainly relate to the “getting the hands in the soil thing “. 😊

@OleensEmbroidery 8 месяцев назад

I used a soldering iron to melt the holes in the cups. Worked great. Thanks for the tips.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Yes, a soldering iron would work well. Might stick a little though. :)

@OleensEmbroidery 8 месяцев назад

@@shortseasongarden Surprisingly it did not. I love this double cup method.

@markb8954 8 месяцев назад

Soldering irons zip right through easy in/out.

@Cobizybone 8 месяцев назад

I use a soldering iron. The drill method seems quicker.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

@@Cobizybone Just as an FYI. I did speed up that part of the video. 🤣 The soldering iron sounds like a great idea as well.

@stevetaylor1904 8 месяцев назад

Mix a little bit of organic soap in the water. It then soaks in easier

@canoedoctor 8 месяцев назад

I've been using the red cups for many years,. starting them in shallow soil then building it up as the plants grow. I've been using single cups but put them in translucent totes which act both as a mini greenhouse, but also the water reservoir that your double cups provides.

@firequeen2194 8 месяцев назад

Great idea!

@WS-by5cl 8 месяцев назад

I do the tote method, too. Makes it easy to transport them outside to harden off!

@Dre-j1c 7 месяцев назад

Agree

@iloveprivacy8167 8 месяцев назад

Interesting! I've got my herbs in thicker-walled reusable solo-style cups from the dollar store, then tossed into a larger basin. Just dump water into the basin & they all soak it up from the bottom. Saves the time of dealing with individual cups.

@TheSeedsower107 8 месяцев назад

This is genius ! I will be using this method this year. Thank you !

@wolfmare50 8 месяцев назад

Your a great Gardner- this method I am trying. But. My but is the ease at which you tore off the plastic wrap. I may need a video on that, cause man, I really am not good at it.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

FYI. You can do a lot of editing and speeding up a video to make things look easier than they really are🤣

@Tk-iz2ws 8 месяцев назад

Buy cups Drill holes Add rocks Add water in half of the cups Not the ones with holes in the bottom. Fill half of cups with 2" desired soil Add tomato seeds Put those cups in the other cups Cover Put under heat lamps Check occasionally to rewater. Watch them grow Add more soil Transplant Pick tomatoes Eat some Give some away Give some to food bank Thank GOD for your crop.😊

@shannanknight6485 7 месяцев назад

Amen

@shawnamoen5026 8 месяцев назад

I just can't deliberately kill a seedling. I start my seeds in a small cell but then pot up into cups and bury deep then add soil like you did

@communitygardener17 8 месяцев назад

I notice he has Promix. I love that starting mix!! I save any leftover to use for covering seeds sown directly in garden beds.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Great tip!

@mjb9176 7 месяцев назад

I’m a Pro-Mix seed starter too. It’s what our local nurseries use and now they sell the large bags. A little pricy but the seed starting results are worth it. Can’t wait for March seed starting time. Zone 5

@GardeningBuds 8 месяцев назад

Love this! I've been using the solo cups too with cannabis. Started using a disposable aluminum baking pan to hold solo cups and bottom water all at once. Gonna try the soil add with worm castings added to give them a little boost. Just separated a bunch of seedlings a few days ago.... I'll include this idea in coming videos. Excited to see how quickly the seedlings grow

@aureyd2515 7 месяцев назад

I recycle those rectangular juice bottles into self watering seed starters. Cut so the opening sits just above the bottom, and it actally snaps in place. Strip of an old towel for a wick. I like cutting weed barrier fabric as a "sling" under the dirt to lift it out later. Plant 3-? seeds, just thin out later. No repotting needed until they go out, and once they are underway I just have to remember to check them a couple of times a week.

@Eric-gi9kg 6 месяцев назад

Just stumbled upon your channel. It's not often that you find an actual short season grow youtuber. Though not zone 3.. I am 5 - 6a/b depending on which chart you look at. I would have never thought to use plastic wrap for humidity cover. THANKS from Spokane, WA

@desertflower9557 8 месяцев назад

I will use 2 cups this year, too. Thanks for the tip on drilling holes through several cups at a time.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@barbaramahan364 8 месяцев назад

Thank you. This will save me a lot of time and space.

@Emponix 8 месяцев назад

Great tips! If I can give one back, use a pump sprayer or watering can when rehydrating hydrophobic old soil or peat. Have all of the soil in one container, preferably twice the volume of the soil and work the water in with your hands. This way you can squeeze test the soil until you reach correct moisure level. Wetting agent of some sorts does wonders for this too.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Awesome. Thanks. I’ve learned so much through comments on my videos😊

@Mulberrysmile 8 месяцев назад

The seeking trays are used by businesses because commercial property is expensive to buy and taxes are high. They need to be as efficient with their space as possible. Home gardening allows you do what is best for you. Use all the space you can to make the process easier and more affordable. When I lived in FL, I used to use styrofoam cups for the insulation. (Yes, reused them.) I didn’t do double cups, but instead, put the drain hole an inch up the side reduce the need to water so often. I like your method!

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

Thank you

@AmericanPatriot-1776 8 месяцев назад

I have always put 3 plants together and they've done good. The seeds I'm using this year are from seeds from actual tomatoes from original heirloom plants Produced cherry tomatoes right into the end of Fall. They're the easiest plant to grow. In addition, I'm going to grow these babies in a screened in greenhouse because I had A LOT of trouble with those ugly dinosaur sized tomato worms. Ugh! If the moths can't get in and lay those worm eggs then the plants should be okay.

@nancythane4104 8 месяцев назад

The problem is you can cover them with tulle cloth (very inexpensive and will/should keep squirrels away as well) but then pollinators can't reach the flowers.😣 Do you have any 8~10 year old kids who can be careful enough to pluck off the worms by hand without harming the plants? Pay them a dime per worm with a $5~$10 base pay (depending on the amount of plants). That age of kid will be happy for the money without any issues. Also, it might help to not grow them all together. The advantage of containers~~I can move mine around if there are issues, making it harder for the moths to find them. Just a thought.

@murdocksmadnesspatriotgard5472 7 месяцев назад

Love seeing this method used. I got some tips and tricks for ya in the original double Solo cup videos from a year ago. They will help you do even better. Murdock

@shortseasongarden 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the input. I did go back and watch your video and will make some adjustments to my method.🍅🪴😃

@dianelakata1308 7 месяцев назад

I use solo cups with bottom holes but put a bunch of them in an aluminum tray for quicker watering

@TheTrock121 7 месяцев назад

I like to heat a nail w/ a torch and melt the holes. At least 4 nested cups can be done at once.

@Lynette-qh3tw 7 месяцев назад

I think I would just use a candle. But good idea.

@plantsoverpills1643 8 месяцев назад

I tried the method of potting in the solo cups and adding soil as the tomato grew. But my plants didn’t like it. Wasn’t too successful….yet it makes perfect sense. I wondered if the pots were just too big for the initial tiny plants. I hate the constant need to repot, but had more success with it. Maybe I’m doing something wrong which I can’t figure out. Nice to collaborate with a fellow Easterner in a short season and a low zone.

@shortseasongarden 8 месяцев назад

By all means try again. I did find it tricky in the beginning not to overwater and drown the seedlings.

@nancythane4104 8 месяцев назад

I'm wondering if it was lack of lighting? Did you have them under grow lights? Or perhaps the seeds were too cold? Just trying to troubleshoot...🤔

@VAinWI 7 месяцев назад

@@nancythane4104the video does show him adding vermiculite, and also using grow lights.

@beatsmebydre9966 6 месяцев назад

Can you explain that Organic Rev and the boiled water? I assumed you boiled the water to pour over the old soil, but if you put the Organic Rev in boiling water, you killed all the microbials?

@shortseasongarden 6 месяцев назад

The organic rev was a free sample I was given. You are probably right, putting it in boiling water was probably not a good idea 😅. At the time I was thinking about ensuring there were no nasty bugs in my old starter mix.

@beatsmebydre9966 6 месяцев назад

@@shortseasongarden ok thanks! I thought I was missing something