@@jessidutton2269hey Jessi😊 I usually start my peas, beans watermelon and squash by pre-soaking them for a few hours before planting just because they have a harder shell than carrots, lettuce and other small seeds. I even soak my tomato and pepper seeds before hand sometimes, just to soften the shell, but it's not necessary if your planting in a warm soil and keep it moist in a sunny location. Hope that helps! I also start some both indoors and directly outside, if my temps stay above 60° out there here in FL. It all depends what Im planting and what season it is. Right now I can direct sow lettuce, radish, broccoli outdoors and it will sprout because we get into the 60's during the day with 35-45° nights, it might take them a little longer but they do good here in central Florida.
@@jessidutton2269 your welcome. During end of Jan into march we usually stay at 35° nights and 50-60° days so we don't get much frost at all luckily. I still have my 3 pepper plants jamming believe it or not, in the ground from a few months ago Lol they are making it so far and have given me so many already. It's strawberry season here in plant city. I live in a commercial growing town and we have the annual strawberry festival, which is amazing!! I'm growing my sunshine blue blueberries and some strawberries right now outdoors and both are bearing fruit. I so love that about growing here. I wish you all warmth soon!! It's going to be hot and sticky here real soon!
I have had to work for a living my whole life and now that I am retired I finally get to have a garden. I have tried over the years but it's hard working long hours and keeping up. I am so looking forward to my small garden this spring. Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thanks dear girl!
@@larisanoyes3297 my efforts this past fall were dismal. First I had raccoons ruin the first two tubs. So I replanted them and went to Home Depot and bought chicken wire, long zip tied and a small augur to pierce holes in top of pots to attach wire to. That was just for preditors. I live near the gulf and we seemed to have the most rain we've ever had for weeks on end. It would pour then stop a day or so and again. My plants disappeared. I still have lots of onions though. The funny thing was I still had cell packs with starter plants in them that the rain prevented me from planting out. Amazingly the broccoli has pinky finger size broccoli on them. Not sure if it will be too warm here to put them in more dirt but I will try. Not giving up though. Soon as this next cold snap passed I will stare spring plants. I put pots up on saw horse tables and I have some new saw horses so I will try again. Challenging and sad to lose plants but not stopping. I have time on my hands so it is fun to try. Sorry for the long answer. Now I have to figure how to store my onions. Never saw any canned so guess I will tie them in stockings if they still make them. Lol!
@@hazelkagey6739 Canned onions are amazing! I cook them down in a crockpot for about 10-12 hours then can them in some beef broth & use in soups and stews in the winter. Look into it, many recipes here on YT!
There is a local garden store near me and they were moving locations so they had a box outside that said FREE and what I saw in the bow made my jaw drop it was full of seeds. When I got home I counted all of them and it was at least $200 worth of seeds there.
A friend was at Tractor Supply and they were throwing out all the seeds that hadn't sold. Tons of packages of organic seeds of all kinds. He dumpster-dove and saved them.
Could you make videos on soils, amendments, fertilizers, compost! Also if you can also make video about pest control that would be greatly appreciated. Awesome videos you have by the way!
I have used cups for a few years I like saving money and time. After I'm done growing in them i clean the cups up and cut them for using them as garden markers. I loved the ideal of using a dril to put holes in the cups you have one smart husband.
My first seed pack I bought from the dollar tree in 2008 still have great germination as of last year. i'll be trying to start the rest this year. I don't buy from the dollar tree after that first pack and now I have a huge seed collection of seeds to start.
I live in the Yukon Canada and we have snow from October to mid May. Was cool to see you talk about short growing seasons, I'm always so amazed at your growing season!
I can't wait till I can start my seeds but I still have some time before I can. March is when I can start which I will. I am zone 6b and now I am planning my garden out. I did plant some lettuce seeds inside under a grow light to see if I can get some greens to grow. Need the garden to thrive. Its my God time and watching those little seeds grow into a beautiful plant that I know has no chemicals in and I can feed my family healthy food.God's blessing to you and yours. ( I wish I could buy some more seeds but this year I have to use what I have from last year so no new ones for me this year) I am blessed
want a greenhouse and chickens. Living in the city right now so I don't have the room for a nice outdoor greenhouse. With God's grace it will happen on day soon. It is my goal to have at least 15 acres and a small home. Blessed by God in all things. God's blessing to you and yours
The best seed starting video in existence. I’ve followed you for years but as I’m becoming more adventurous with my own garden, you keep coming back to me as the resource every time I want to learn something. Thanks Jess!
Hey, thanks soo much for your videos and sharing all your experience. I do love your videos. I’m from Canada and an avid gardener and we do get some crazy weather here. -35 in the winter to +35 in the summer. So starting plants inside is a must. But it’s soo nice to see a young family picking up such a valuable gift. There really aren’t too many of us these days all my friends my age think I’m crazy but I do love it, it’s like speaking another language... if you listen closely enough. Thanks again for all you share with us. Cheers:)
American seed packets at the dollar general have been so damn prolific I ended up having to sell seedlings. Never believe anything because gardening is different for everyone and even the things people say never work or you have to do this, you may not need to for your garden. It’s best to experiment yourself and see what works for you 😊 ✌🏽 ❤️
If you already have ropelights (LEDs in a vinyl tube) for decoration you can double-duty them as heat "mats" under your sprouting trays. The very cheap ones I have are warm but not hot. Love the videos!
I absolutely adore this sweet woman for taking time out of her day to make these videos. I’ve not even started yet but this is helping me in so many ways. I’ve already subscribed dear.
So Love You and Your Husband. You are such an inspiration and joy to watch. You are an amazing Teacher. So clear and concise with such a sweet attitude. I was a master gardener for 5 years for University of Florida and am so very happy to be part of your Happy Planting Group. Down to Earth. God Bless You and Your Family. Thank You!
Personally, I do not recommend peat pots. Either they are so dry its hard to get the soil wet again or they get swampy and moldy and green. They also don't decompose as well as they say they do.
What I have found, is the peat pots take water from the roots. Very sad since I have like 100 of them. I'll never use them again for my plants but may use them when I get to the point of selling extra plants.
They also wick water away if the tops aren't removed when planting in the garden. Having to tear away those tops with seedlings in them is also a nightmare.
I have found that they don't break down well in my raised beds where I have fewer worms but in my good wormy soil the pots seem to rot as they should. Not sure if it's the worms doing it or just an over all healthier soil ecosystem that does it
New subscriber here. I recently got a job at a greenhouse and have had customers asking me a bunch of questions to which I don't know the answers. I know my way around indoor tropical plants, but know nothing about outdoor gardening. I'm learning so much from your channel. Thank you for providing such clear and thorough content.
I made so many of the mistakes starting seeds that you've covered in this video so this is great info for beginner seed starters. And for some encouragement, even though I made those mistakes last spring such as starting seeds in more like garden soil (too dense) and having to replant everything along with not having ample heat for them...I managed to have an amazing garden that gave us so much food. I canned green beans, tomatoes and pickles for days!
I am a newbie to gardening and want to grow my own food. I have the space but we didn't have the tractor fixed to till the ground. We were able to barrow a trailer from our neighbor, Barrow a tractor from my husband's co worker and the till attachment from his neighbor. Oh goodness, we got a really late start but I'm determined to get some food growing! You have helped so very much with your videos!
Lol! Great minds think alike! I am litterally editing my seed starting video. It's so interesting watching this after mine is already filmed and seeing how many similar tips we have but also how we both focused on different aspects of seed starting. Great video!
Wholesome Roots I can’t wait to see your video too!!! Out of everyone I follow... you and Jess keep me from totally freaking out 😂 ... I’m still panicky but not nearly as badly as I could be without y’all!
That's awesome! Seems all of us growers are starting our seeds right now and making the same videos!! 😃 I'm so excited and can't wait to see what y'all have in store for us! Luckily we can grow a lot all yr. I have quite a bit outside doing really good and still pushing blooms and bearing fruit/peppers. Can't wait for spring, but the summer can be rough here in Florida. Any suggestions on a really good shade cloth that's not too pricy. The bank is not that full at this time.. lol Thanks in advance!
Wow! This was wildly helpful, and it explains why I’ve had flops with my seeds. I can’t wait to start my seeds this summer. So many great tips. Been loving your channel
Just a tip, when seedlings still have two to four leaves and are very leggy, you can plant them much deeper. The cells on the leggy stems have not fully committed to what kind of cell they are and the can develop roots. You can always plant tomatoes much deeper, the stems will grow new roots, fig trees are the same. Any plant that you can lay part of the stem on the soil and it will develop roots, like many vines, you can plant deeper and they grow new roots.
@@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848 Well, I have rooted maybe 40-50 figs in all, but I have closely observed that the roots emanate from the node area. I wish I had pictures to show you what my experience has been. In any case, can you point me to some information to counter what I have said? Like a research paper, pictures, anything. I will be happy and thankful to be corrected.
The first and thickest roots start there, but many other roots develop along the rest of the stem. If you see little white or light marks on the stem between the nodes, those become roots. Also if you scratch vertically along the stem many strong new roots come from the bright green cambium layer. These can be some of your first and strongest roots as well. Some varieties are hard to root, like Black Madera and others are much easier to root.
I ordered baker creek seeds because of you. I started a garden with the help of your teachings. My grand children and I sowed our seeds and have what I would consider a wonderful little container garden, especially since I have such a black thumb. THANK YOU so much for your videos of knowledge, both good and bad garden experiences.. We love your sweet family Jess. From me, Tracy Pratt and and my Grandbabies here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast !
Thank you for your constant awesome content. I’m so depressed from winter and life and these videos are keeping me going that someday I’ll have the space to do this too. Also kind of random but how did the rest of the brad’s atomic grapes turn out from this past summer? Did you ever get those pretty purple streaks? Hope you’re having a good day when/if you read this. Thank you.
those little jiffy pucks are the best things to sprout lavender, thyme, echinacea, and all the small hard to start slow growing seeds when roots appear pull the cover off the ball and replant.I realy like your videos lots of good info.
I am SO busy with work, grad school, and my four kiddos, but I desperately missed having a garden. I started looking for RU-vid videos to get my fix and found yours by searching for RU-vid vloggers in my zone. You have totally inspired me, and I went ahead and started some seeds. Your enthusiasm reminded me of why I loved my beds and why I needed to make some time for my passion. Thank you!
Hello from Bavaria, Sorry for my english. I Love your Channel. I‘m the same, buying to much seeds. 🤪 oh this looks nice, i need it. 😅 now i have 50 sorts of tomatos and 25 sorts of Paprika and so on. 😂 But i have not so much space like you. Hope we will see a lot of new videos of you. Bye of like the bavarians say Servus 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
I’ve always lived in a lot of heat usually summers are at minimum over 100F. Drying on the plant is an issue that made my family go broke in the past. It matters to me as I am focusing on myself and better myself and my health.
Jess, you did a really great job with this! Filming at the box store was truly going the extra mile! I agree, I would never buy foam cups, ever, for anything. I'm glad you had Miah with a power tool to help with the cup drainage, LOL :-).
Been binge watching your channel all week... I think we may be soul sisters lol Love your farm and all your super informative vids. I’d really like to just move right in lol... never stop being so inspirational 💜🌱🍅🥒keep on growing girl
@Roots and Refuge Farm, Thank you so much for this, Jess! I am also "that girl" that LOVES a tomato sandwich in the summer! Because of you and your VLOGS, I have bought seeds from Wild Boar Farm, Baker Creek Seeds, MI Gardener and Hoss Tools! It is a bit late for my season to start most of what I got by seed, but I did get so many different types of beans. I've always done blue lake bush beans. I'm currently growing NINE different kinds, including dry beans. My hubby to be has hereditary high cholesterol. I've been researching Mediterranean cuisine, which is supposed to be awesome for cholesterol. He loves bean soups, so knowing there are more options other than Navy beans and Great Northern beans is so cool! I work anywhere from 40 to 72 hours a week consisting of 10 to 12 hours a day. The grocery store is NOT where I like to spend my time off. I love to take a day off and cook all day. Prep for a week. Freeze meals to simplify my evenings. The inspiration you have brought to me and many others is HUGE! Thank you for opening my eyes to soooooo much more!
I’ve learned so much from your videos. I had a garden about 3-4 years ago that failed miserably. After watching your channel I have a really nice plan set up, and am even going to build a greenhouse. Here goes 1 more garden in zone 5b Iowa! Thank you so much!
Good idea to save party cups!! I feel like a college to do something with this “a hangover garden” or some thing to teach students about a healthier life
My future place has about 110 days between average last and first frost date. Not even 4 months. Starting seeds in the greenhouse is absolutely essential.
I love that you are addressing the different types of ways to start seeds. I used plastic cups, but switched to paper cups. They're eco friendly, I learned to punch holes from the inside to prevent water from staying inside. Also, when my seedlings are ready to go into the ground, I pull the bottom off and bury the thing about halfway in the soil. This helps to prevent cutworms around the stems, too. By the end of growing season the cups have mostly dissolved.
@@nikkimccoy7203 I'm not sure, I usually just get the little cheapie cups sold at most grocery stores. They usually have a coat of wax on them. Hope this helps.
Jess, I heard of Baker Creek Thru you so I ordered $80.00 worth of seeds this year. Love it... Thank you.... Thanks for all the wonderful info you give... You are a blessing... Hugs
Hi... Love your vids... I live in the Northeast and it's a real challenge to grow things... The weather is so unpredictable... Last year it literally downpoured much of the spring/summer... And most of my plants rotted out got infested with bugs or moldy leaves.... :/ But because of your inspiration, im not giving up♡
I planted so many seeds today while watching this video. Just hope they grow so I can plant them in their own garden space. Then plant more. I think I want to get a few of the 72 pot planters for my main garden seeds. I hope to be able to keep the bugs and weeds out so I get what I want and more out of each plant. Fill my pantry sell at the farmers market and give to the homeless shelters in my city I live. You inspire me . Thank you! God Bless
Yes, anytime you put anything to grow in a pot and a lot of times even in raised beds, you have to have the vermiculite to keep the soil from compacting. I worked for THD in the garden center for a while. One can buy vermiculite and add it to Garden soil and create Potting soil, I do that in my raised beds because North Florida soil is sand and clay. It is a much cheaper option if you need a large amount of soil.
I have bought about over 110 packets. Not sure I can say I have stopped. :-) I did plant about 70 unique varieties last year (bought twice that many) in an area about 800 Sq. ft. I am possessed.
you have more will power than I did. I went on MIGARDENER several months ago (all their seeds are .99 cents a pack ) SO-I stocked up and got a beautiful gardening bag with my "humongous imagination for growing an acres worth of food" order :O) they had alot of rare seeds.. I had a blast and can't wait to try them all.
@@ahmedhusseinny I ordered over 100 packets this year also. we have an acre that I am tilling daily. trying to decide where I want them to be and compatible with other fun fruits and veggies. I plant ny the moon according to farmers almanac. wishing you tons of luck. God Bless
@thecoronoleo2 I did the same thing! 😂 I don’t have any yard space for a garden this year, I’ve been doing container gardening on my balcony for a few summers but this is the first year I’m dedicating the majority of my containers with food! So the self control really only came bc I only have so many pots/space😂
I started some DG straight 8 cucumbers, and some MIGardener straight 8 cucumbers yesterday. We are going to test out the germination rate/quality. Will update in a few weeks!
I am a beginner just started last year bought all my plants but this year bought seeds from MIgardener and Ohio heirloom. Wow you mentioned about if you can't refuse buying every tomatoe lol I yes was one of those people wish me luck
Oh Wow ! Jess , this was such a great video . I feel more confident than ever watching this. You gave tips on containers that I had never thought of using. I know everyone will we up and planting now, this was too addictive to not and it least TRY! God Bless and thank you so much for sharing so that I can share this with others . 🌿🌼🌻🌾🌶🍅🍓🍽
I personally love the little seed pods that expand when wet. I squeeze out some of the water after soaking them so they're not too wet. I put the seeded pods into cheap tupperware dishes to separate plant types and for ease of watering. I don't have a large garden or a greenhouse so this works best for me starting things in my house. I start seeds in early March so that by the time they outgrow the pods, they go in the ground. 💚
Just something else I've learned... Squash, watermelons, really any vine plants you can sow in ziplocks and they grow nicely. The vines always seem to over take me. It gives the green house effect.
I love how thorough you are in your videos! I’ve been an aspiring (and failing) gardener for several years, and I don’t know what it is but I just haven’t been having success growing food. I’ve been very discouraged but now that I’m in a house and have more space, I’m going to try again
I was getting ready to record a seed starting video, but now I don't need to. Excellent information. If I get questions, I'll send them your way! I have just a couple of tips - 1) Go to an art store or order from Amazon a paint pen. It doesn't fade on plant labels like a sharpie does. 2) A shoe box size sterilite box will hold several toilet paper rolls, I frequently start my seeds inside in these and once the seeds have spouted, flip another upside down on top to make a little mini greenhouse, tape them together, and put it outside. For things like brassicas, it's OK to leave them out there, but for tender plants like tomatoes and peppers, they're easy to bring inside overnight if the night temps are going to drop below freezing. edit to add - be sure to put drainage holes in the bottom and also in the top for ventilation.
Oh mah goodness!!! Years! Probably TEN years I have been biting organic soil and having little luck starting seeds! NEVER thought to use potting mix because the price difference! I am getting SO excited for this season! I can never not garden even though I though I was terrible at it. Things are looking up 😂 Bless you for sharing your gift!
Thank you for this series!! I moved 4 years ago and haven't had a garden for 5 years. Lord willing, I'll have one this year but seed starting was always a point if contention for me because I always failed. I look forward to putting into practice the knowledge I'll gain from this. Thank you again!!
I got a lot of my seed starting supplies on a website called greenhousemegastore.com. they even offer "poo" pots that are made from composted cow manure
Your videos are so helpful. I’m starting my first above ground boxes and I started my seeds, it’s easy to learn when I’m in the same zone as you. Thank you for all that you do.
You are incredible!! I'm so inspired, thank you so much! You are really helping me understand what to do. It's the middle of winter here in the UK atm, and really want to get my little greenhouse sorted! I think my last frost day is in Feb, and am going to prep the greenhouse for the first time! I'm literally binge watching your videos, you are so easy to understand. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Namaste sister! x
I ordered and use Clydes Garden Planner. It is so usefull and only cost $5. Simply slide the chart to your 1st or last frost date and the planner will tell you when to start seeds indoors, first outdoor, and expected harvest dates for Spring and Fall gardens.
Thank you for sharing this, I’m starting everything from seed this season and wasn’t sure where to start... I have a less than green thumb so this is very helpful and straightforward! 🌱
Thanks so much! I'm definitely a fuss over them too much gardener. I'm trying the larger pot for the same seedlings this year, and it's working much better than the peat pots. Could do a follow-up video with your pro tips for hardening off process? So frustrating for me to lose them after all that fussing.
The votech school around me, they have horticulture classes and they have a greenhouse and they sell seed starts towards the end of the school year and they go on sale and they have soooo many varieties of plants. So try to find somewhere like that
Question from beginner Michigan gardener. Do I have to do tomatoes and peppers from seed since we can't plant till may normally, or buy already started seedlings,? Also, for the colder plants she talks about like broccoli and kale, do I wait to plant them till later in the season?
I have gardened off and on for years, and my favorite thing is seeing the tiny seed sprouts. Once one seed sprouts, I still obsessively check multiple times a day to see if any other seeds sprouted yet.
Ive been saving my egg cartons all year and yogurt containers LMAO I hoard everything. this is only my second year with a garden. I am in Georgia looking for my zone now. You have a beautiful garden i am zone 8
Thank you so much for all that info! I’m looking forward of starting my seedling in middle or end of March. Not before unfortunately because it’s cold in Quebec Canada...
You are not scientific, but you have the practical Knowledge (Aka. experience). Great Video! I think I have everything to start seeds right this year. I am using plastic shot glasses for the initial germination.
