What is the Best Fertilizer for Seedlings?

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I've been on a mission to find the best fertilizer for my seedlings. This video covers the experiment I set up to test what the best fertilizer for seedlings might be. I tested 8 fertilizers and 1 bio-stimulant, to see which gave me the healthiest, most robust cauliflower seedlings with the best root systems.
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00:00 Intro
00:43 How I set up my seedling fertilizer experiment
04:43 The fertilizers I used
13:49 The RESULTS!!
21:48 Thoughts on the seedling fertilizer experiment

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24 июл 2024

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@drleucine 4 месяца назад

Jenna, I just love your experiments. I have spent years in research, and I appreciate that you always think about possible confounding factors and controls and then explain them to your audience. I get such a kick out of it! 😊

@Fireinthesky67 4 месяца назад

Same here. She's great. 👍

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much!!

@pamelalaiosa6638 4 месяца назад

I really enjoyed this research you shared!

@evelynbishop9382 3 месяца назад

Thank you for taking the time to do this experiment. I'm with you on not using Moracle-Gro. I have Agrothrive already, so thank you again!😍

@jhonkrawczun9552 2 месяца назад

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@user-up4ud3kp7w 4 месяца назад

Holy cow, I found myself hanging on every word! I always get stuck on what to use for fertilizer. With so many to choose from and seeing you take the time to do that experiment helps so many of us out that either can’t do that or are afraid to. Thank you

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

There are SO many to choose from-- I got overwhelmed trying to decide!! But I really enjoy testing stuff like this, so I'm glad it helps others!

@susiescott661 4 месяца назад

I loved this video. Thanks for taking the time to lay this out!

@tbluemel 3 месяца назад

Another BRILLIANT video!! Keep up the great work, Jenna! Love your channel!

@fuzzyfultz 3 месяца назад

This was awesome. I shared this to many on a gardening page on FB. Thank you very much. Very enjoyable and informative.

@donnaallred7068 4 месяца назад

Excellent video and information. Looking forward to part 2 with the summer seedlings. Thank you for sharing and helping us grow. 🌻

@Leelongostyle 4 месяца назад

Great video. I appreciate the fact that you did not use music in the background to compete with your valuable information. Also, the fact that you don’t keep saying “you guys”. I try so hard and I always overwater and have the worst seedling luck. Thank you.

@Patriotsoul 3 месяца назад

I second that.

@user-um7jg6tr5v 4 месяца назад

It's so great to find a channel from my zone 6b! It was so cold and snowy today, but i decided to brave the elements and put in my bare root irises. Can't wait for when the weather's consistent enough for everything to go out into the garden.

@beufordjustice4949 4 месяца назад

Thank you Jenna for all of the great information you provide; it has helped me immensely in my gardening in both growing and organizing my garden. This video was very informative and I appreciate all of the effort you put forth to complete your testing videos. You are by far my favorite gardening info provider; It makes my day better when I see you have dropped a new video. Take care!

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

It's so nice to hear this- thank you!

@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30 4 месяца назад

Love these videos! Just came in from planting seeds all afternoon and look, you posted a new video!!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

I'm glad to hear you were out planting seeds all afternoon!

@halinapeltonen1777 3 месяца назад

You have a great way of presenting- I learned a lot. Loved the details of the products you used and explaining your process. Thank you very much.

@ThriveGarden 4 месяца назад

Great work, Jenna! Keep it up

@jenniferrinkus7072 26 дней назад

Fantastic video. Thank you for the well thought out and executed experiment. Has definitely influenced what I’ll be doing with my starts going forward!

@stevekroes9502 4 месяца назад

Thank you! I appreciate your careful experimentation. I've got seedlings now, and I need to pick up some fertilizer for them, so this is great!

@laurenwilliams3296 4 месяца назад

I appreciate your time to get this info out there 😊

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much!

@debbiegibson6113 4 месяца назад

Wow great test, looking forward to down the road results.

@sn232 3 месяца назад

I have come back to this video multiple times...thank you for being so detail oriented!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 месяца назад

I'm so glad!

@pennygarcia3039 4 месяца назад

Great video! Thanks for the effort you put in. Very informative!

@benjaminh.7698 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the incredible videos you recently shared. 🌟 Your content is not only educational but also captivating, and I find myself eagerly awaiting each new upload. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the valuable insights you provide. Your videos have enriched my understanding and sparked my curiosity. Keep up the fantastic work! Sending you warm wishes and looking forward to more enlightening content from you. 🙌

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Wow- thank you so much!!

@stevefabian-ud2it 4 месяца назад

Hi Jenna, Another interesting video. Definitely surprised at some of the results. Keep up the informative videos !

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@shellisspace 4 месяца назад

Another massively informative video. Thank you

@studiomcfly6262 4 месяца назад

What a helpful segment, I definitely will give it a try especially with my fave brassica, broccoli. I'm not a fan of Miracle -Gro as well but have heard a lot of good reviews on Happy Frog products.Glad I stumbled upon yr vlog, Happy Growing, Jenna!

@dariagoetsch9132 4 месяца назад

Loved this video, adding it to my favorites list. Will be trying out a few of your top contender fertilizers soon.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Glad you loved it!

@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn 4 месяца назад

This was absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much--I just placed a new Amazon order! Thanks, Jenna. We owe you for all the time and effort you put into this one.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

I'm so glad it helped!

@debbieflango2180 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the extensive research, time and money in conducting this experiment- I certainly appreciated it and will be altering my plant fertilizer as appropriate.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

You're welcome!

@marthabourassa7909 4 месяца назад

I absolutely love your videos! I could listen to you for hours and, quite frankly, have. I just completed a “Growfully with Jenna” marathon. I learn so much from you. Thank you so much.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Wow, thank you!

@tarawatterson4188 4 месяца назад

Agreed with these comments - legendary experiment and video. You rock, Jenna! 👊

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@Sunnylane02174 4 месяца назад

I may have to try that AgroThrive fertilizer bc those seedlings look amazing! Thanks for all you do! You have some of my favorite gardening channels on here! Always so informative!

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

So nice to hear this!

@teresarubel2182 4 месяца назад

I was nerding out on this posting. Very helpful, thanks.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Great to hear!

@Too-Young557 4 месяца назад

I’ve been using Argo Thrive for a couple years but never on my seedlings. I’ll use it this year. Thank you, this is great

@darlenesmiles406 3 месяца назад

I just found ur channel and i think you and your experiment were AMAZING! I have subscribed and I look forward to watching prior and future videos! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR TIME! ~~KEEP SMILING!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 месяца назад

Thank you!!

@NanaSuze77 4 месяца назад

EXELENT experiment Jenna. Thank you!

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Glad you liked it!

@laurenholladay 4 месяца назад

Thanks Jenna! This experiment was very helpful. I appreciate the time you take to help educate us, especially someone like me who is only in their year of gardening. You're a real blessing.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 месяца назад

I'm so glad!

@twirlingswirlinggirl 4 месяца назад

So informative! Thanks for helping me as an average gardener get better results with my seedlings. Last year I used Neptune's Harvest with my seedlings and they seemed to do well but I was really impressed by the differences you found between these 9+ fertilizers. I'll keep my eye open for the AgroThrive or Dr. Earth products in Southern Ontario.

@goldierocks. 4 месяца назад

What a terrific video!! Thank you for putting this together. You are a wonderful teacher. I can’t believe those monstrous Agro-Thrive seedlings 😮 Gotta get some of that. 👏🏼

@margaret2222 4 месяца назад

I love your experiments Jenna. Looking forward to the tomato experiment also. Thanks for another great video.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@barryganslein986 3 месяца назад

So I’ve started my own experiment, I’ve switched half my seedlings from Espoma to AgroThrive, there is definitely a difference with AgroThrive. Thank you Jenna!

@MiaTheTherian 3 месяца назад

hey so I'm from Australia and I was wondering where you got the agrothrive?

@NinaHansen2008 3 месяца назад

Thank you, Jenna. I really appreciate your test!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 месяца назад

You're welcome!

@windriderfarm 4 месяца назад

This is such a valuable video. You have saved so many of us time and money. Thank you.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@pattiethompson9154 3 месяца назад

I came upon your video 2 wks after. Thank you for your time. I started my seeds with just starting soil and water in my mini green house. Didnt realize i could use vertilizers on them until they went in the ground. I am in zone 10 so my planting time is now. I have been busy. New subscriber.❤

@andrewmckinley6571 4 месяца назад

Thank you for saving me money, was just looking at the fox farm product today. So happy to have found your channel

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

I think the particular Fox Farm formulation I used could be helpful when mixed with other fertilizer- but as a stand-alone for seedlings it's not enough!

@zanna9857 4 месяца назад

Oh my gosh! Finally!! I'm in zone 6b!!! I just saw where you are in another video. I'm so tired of sandy soil, southern ca channels! I need a channel w/clay soil, snow storms in march & the perpetual cloud of sadness! 😂 I'm in NE Ohio & the beach is my backyard. Im having a hellava time! Can't wait to dive into your episodes! 💞💞

@Babs-Veterans-are-Family 4 месяца назад

I'm in Eastern Washington hardpan soil can double as concrete snow storms in March last year it snowed on Easter. Desert sun and dry summers.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Well I've definitely got the clay soil, snow storms in March (and April) AND the perpetual cloud of sadness 😆... I'm glad you're here!!

@dustyflats3832 4 месяца назад

😂and sandy desert micro climate with severe drought in WI, with the added snowstorms and long dragged out spring depression and late freak frosts. I know, all the vids of people who can grow year round 😅.

@Babs-Veterans-are-Family 4 месяца назад

@dustyflats3832 those who can grow year round miss the beauty and joy of snow. Sure snow is cold don't want to be outside people drive like they're in bumper cars but is beautiful to watch fall and something magical when you get a white Christmas. It's raining hard gloomy sky my Shiba Inu's don't want to go outside. Wish the weather would play nice so we could get the garden spot prepped. 3 months we'll gripe about it being too hot. Thanks for the welcome.

@looneygardener 4 месяца назад

Southern Ontario here! We just finished winter 3.0, now Fake Spring #2

@DDiamondRRuby 4 месяца назад

Thanks for trying all the different products, even the synthetic an stinky ones! Hope you and your family are safe after seeing there were tornados in OH.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thank you- we were very lucky and managed to be right in between two of the storm paths where tornadoes formed.

@AQTGirly4U 4 месяца назад

Wow...great video! Thanks for such great information!!!

@user-hz7kv6js6l 4 месяца назад

I loved your experiment. Thank you for the results.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

I'm glad you liked it!

@Pedeebrotherslawncare 4 месяца назад

Jenna, you are a breath of fresh air. Thanks for doing the smart work for us so we don’t have to. Agrothrive is on my shopping list.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@user-wd7vw7zp8e 4 месяца назад

Great video as usual. Been gardening for over 60 years, and always happy to learn more. I have been bottom watering my seedlings with half strength Neptune's Harvest Fish and Seaweed (2-3-1), and have had very good results. Odor not too bad, but NOT perfume! Would love to see a comparison of this with your winners.

@amyd3464 4 месяца назад

Thanks for doing the leg/root work! 👍

@tbone9194 4 месяца назад

What a great idea. THANK YOU so much for doing this comparing test.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

You're welcome!

@Naddrose 4 месяца назад

Thank you Jenna, what an awesome experiment. You are saving us from seedlings heartaches.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

You're welcome! I just wish I could test ALL the fertilizers to give a really comprehensive look at the topic... there are just too many on the market!

@brianczuhai8909 4 месяца назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna You should have a tip jar on YT and ask for contributions. Those organics are expensive. And there's way, way, too much stuff out there. I just started a just few more liquid organics last year. And LOVE THEM!

@Aphidman1 4 месяца назад

Fantastic. I look forward to the next trial!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Me too!

@elizabethwhite7733 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for doing these experiments! I would really appreciate more experiments that would include Jack's 20-20-20 and Spray & Grow products.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

I'll add these to my list- thank you!

@theteenagegardener 4 месяца назад

This video could not have come at a better time. I’m wasn’t sure what fertilizer to use to fertilize my seedlings, but now I know! Thank you!

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Glad I could help!

@tgif1207 Месяц назад

So, AgroThrive for the win in seed starting. Do you also recommend the brand for regular fertilizing schedule throughout growing season?

@matthewjc89 4 месяца назад

I LOVE garden experiments!!! Thank you so much Jenna! It's why I keep coming back! If Jobe's did that well just as a top dressing, I wonder how much better it would have been mixed into the soil where it would be more available to the roots?? Would love to see that! :)

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

I'm thinking I'll have to actually follow the directions next time and see if it makes a difference!

@frankporterfield8121 3 месяца назад

Thanks for doing this. A lot of great information.

@Crystalspets 3 месяца назад

This is great information I was too scared to fertilize my seedlings now that I watched your video for the first time I may have to try this awesome share

@jedpusczykowski4955 4 месяца назад

I got that Agrothrive over the weekend and it seems to be doing awsome for my seedlings and plants. That you so much!!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 месяца назад

Glad to hear it!

@SeedSowr2 4 месяца назад

Hi, I would love to see a test on Alaska fish emulsion. Thank you for doing this test, very interesting. You are a good teacher.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Hoping to try this one out-- lots of folks seem to like it!

@dustyflats3832 4 месяца назад

@@GrowfullywithJennait stinks! Guard your garden from coon and skunk and inside-either you or the seedlings will be moving out😂.

@helenmcclellan452 4 месяца назад

Thank you for taking the time to test diffetent fertilizer to help us select the best product.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

It's my pleasure

@josienic361 4 месяца назад

Hi you used the wrong foxfarm product....you needed "grow big"@@GrowfullywithJenna

@bigcat5230 4 месяца назад

I first found your channel looking up challot tips and alot of good info here thanks for the advice and good channel

@joehannan1687 4 месяца назад

Absolute LEGEND of a video wow THANK YOU for doing this, 2 years into agrothrive by the 5 gallon pail as a market farmer and I wouldn't use anything else. Stay blessed 🤘🇺🇸✌️

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thank you!!

@joehannan1687 4 месяца назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna 🤙🇺🇸✌️💙

@dustyflats3832 4 месяца назад

Good to know!

@jenniferwalters579 3 месяца назад

My seedlings are nowhere near this. I need to analyze the starter and now I’m convinced I need an early fertilization before transplanting! Thank you!

@user-gk8es5sv3m 4 месяца назад

thank you for experimenting for me. I have been on hunt for seedling fertilizer. Great luck for me as yesterday I just ordered the Argo brand for my seedling plants. Thanks again for your advice and information. 😃🌞

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

I hope you have great results!

@michellelee8140 3 месяца назад

I dont comment, but u literally just saved my very first season. Youre an angel 🙏 thank youuuuuuuuu so much!! I cant say it enough

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 месяца назад

Glad I could help!

@katrinagarland5219 4 месяца назад

This experiments was great! Thanks so much!!!

@sn232 4 месяца назад

Wow!!! Huge difference, thank you!

@kennethhigby1723 3 месяца назад

I'm excited to learn from you. I'm a disabled veteran who has a ranch on the little Redonda Mesa in Apache County Arizona. This is our agricultural development year we will be planting thousands of seeds. Thanks for the update. This project is the earthship build project for disabled veterans.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 месяца назад

What an amazing project!!

@bobhill5791 4 месяца назад

Your video made my day. I stopped it half way through and ordered 2 types of Agrothrive. The smell test gave me a laugh since...... we all do that and the facial expressions priceless. Please test out some Alaska fish emulsion soon!

@brianczuhai8909 4 месяца назад

Hint: If it smells like poop. It IS!

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Haha- I'm glad to hear it! Adding Alaska to the list- I've had lots of requests for that one!

@tonipollack5021 4 месяца назад

I would like to see another test with REV using the actual recommended directions since it isn’t an actual fertilizer. Love your channel.

@FC2ESWS 3 месяца назад

I subscribed to see the next experiment. I was totally going to recommend repeating the same with another crop like tomato or cucumbers. Great job.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 месяца назад

Tomatoes are in the works! And thanks for subbing!

@lesliescully3544 2 месяца назад

Super informative and helpful.

@patrickschooley3503 4 месяца назад

Absolutely great video. Very valuable information.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@barryganslein986 4 месяца назад

I am surprised by the Espoma results, it’s currently feeding my seedlings. Excellent work, I enjoy the science and experimenting with gardening.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

I'm wondering now if I got a bad batch of Espoma!

@noraalvarado8178 4 месяца назад

What a great experiment. Always love your videos. I started my cabbage and broccoli seeds on February 23rd in jiffy peat pods . After they get maybe around 2 inches I unwrap the pod and repot them in miracle grow potting soil. We've had a warm week here in N.Y so I planted them out last week because they were as big as yours seedlings that you used the Dr Earth with. I have not fertilized them at all. Just threw some blood meal in the hole when I planted them out. Next week only in the 40s for the high opposed to the 50s and 60s we had last week. Can't wait to see your tomatoe comparison. I start my tomatoe seeds the same way and do the same as my cabbage and broccoli.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much

@foodforestretirement2799 4 месяца назад

Wow! I wonder too about using a different growing medium because that had some unexpected results. Nice experiment for sure 👌 Thank you 😊

@brianseybert192 4 месяца назад

This just goes to show, throwing money at plants does not always work. Really enjoy when you present real world comparisons of commonly used products. Me personally, I will stick to my homemade compost and worm casting extracts, it is free, just a bit of labor. I did purchase a bag of EndoBoost Pro Mycorrhizal Fungi, I used mycorrhizal fungi in my potting mixes a few years ago and I did see a difference. Nice experiment, a lot of good information. Thanks for all the work you put into it. Stay Well!!!

@tomcox5063 4 месяца назад

This was really a great video. I used the Espoma grow on my starts last year and had spectacular results. I must admit I have concerns now as it’s time to start fertilizing my starts again. Thanks for sharing this I really appreciate it.

@TheJackeeeo 4 месяца назад

Same. Had excellent results with Espoma. I'm assuming it's the growing medium. I use Sun Gold seed starting mix, plants went crazy!

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

I'm completely confounded by the Espoma results. I'll definitely be testing that one again!

@kirstmlarson1 4 месяца назад

I used the AgroThrive all purpose last year and repurchased a couple gallons for this year. It was so easy to use, and forgiving if I was mixing up a big bucket outdoors. I never had issues with burning plants or even when it was applied at noon by one of my kids rushing through one of “mom’s garden chores”.

@zaria5785 3 месяца назад

I really appreciate your honesty and sharing that you didn’t want Miracle Grow to be as successful. 😂 I was a bit surprised honestly. Your explanation that perhaps the salts in the coconut coir may have inhibited nutrient uptake was not something I even thought of. Thank you so much! Now I know what to spend my money on. I’ve tried Espoma for citrus and avocado blend and honestly I feel like my worm castings and home compost provided my orange tree with more healthy growth.

@wesh388 4 месяца назад

Very nice experiment, thanks for sharing!

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@JP-wb1oo 4 месяца назад

I kept seeing a Gurney's commercial and I could swear you were in it and then your wrist tats confirmed it. I found the full length video on Gurney's channel, what a beautiful thing to be a part of. Anyways, I'm in 6b Ohio (Dayton) and love that your information is relevant to what I'm doing in my garden. I've always used a syn/org combo for seedlings and small plants but I'm going to pick up the Agrothrive grow and bloom formulas and see how they perform. I'm so excited, most of my seeds are planted/sprouting and it's almost time to till in my cover crops and start rebuilding my badly depleted soil. Oh, and halfway through the video and looking at the interior of your greenhouse, I bit the bullet and hit the purchase button on a 6x8 poly greenhouse. I hope my wife understands my impulse buying when that thing shows up 😟

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Good eye! I do some trialing for Gurney's so they asked me to be involved. It was a fun project! Sounds like you are going to stay busy in the garden this year. I hope you like that greenhouse!!

@dustyflats3832 4 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂sooo funny! Grow for it!😂😂😂😂. Have Fun!

@craigdreisbach5956 4 месяца назад

Wonderful video Jenna. I appreciate all of your effort, time and expense for creating valuable information for us all. I think of you daily as I check on my winter sowing of brassicas in the snow. I never had tried this until you taught me how. One thing I have learned with my tomato seedling starts is that the water I use for washing my laying hen eggs (12 hens) is a bit too strong to use as a fertilizer, despite being diluted. Kind thoughts and regards.. Craig

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thank you Craig! And that is a clever idea about using the egg washing water- perhaps using it outdoors on established plants (rather than seedlings) would work well?

@craigdreisbach5956 4 месяца назад

I will give it a try. BTW your advise about adding straw to wood shavings bedding for chickens made a huge difference. My 8 x 10 coop was so gross before and I was having to clean it every 6-8 weeks as it was slimy. The straw seems to absorb water/urine. @@GrowfullywithJenna

@steverichardson8655 4 месяца назад

Love my AGRO-THRIVE and like the old saying goes "If it ain't broken....."! And a great big THANK YOU JENNA! for doing this experiment video! Having a pro like you compare the many product options there are for getting our babies started in life is saving others from what could be years of wasted time and $$$. And some possibly giving up on gardening altogether.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Very true! And I certainly hope that this kind of content can help people-- there are just SO many products out there to sort through!

@steverichardson8655 4 месяца назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna Agreed, and I think you and others like you definitely help a lot of people, I think gardeners are similar to artists in the sense that were both lifelong learners always trying to improve our craft. I'm starting to get a little nerdy with it all and have become interested in making my own amendments/fertilizers since cracking open a new book "The Regenerative Growers Guide to Garden Amendments" by Nigel Palmer. I've jumped right in and have a bunch of stinging nettles fermenting as we speak and have a designated Tupperware in the fridge for saving eggshells. I'm also a fisherman so for years my fish scraps have always ended up either buried in my garden beds or in my compost bin but now I'm getting comfortable with the idea of making my own fish emulsion. It's such a long wait for it to break down though, I guess I'll just add it to my will! Haha!

@freedom_born 3 месяца назад

Whoa. Just finished the video. That was freaking awesome: Contenders: NPK ratios: Smell test: Grow test: Root test: Results and Opinions: Mind blowing setup. Honestly, that was a bloody bonzer experiment. Poor MG still not shown any love (rightfully so 😅), and geez did the results speak volumes. Yucky stuff. I'm still processing your results. Sincerely appreciate the transparency too btw. Thank you again Jen. Well done mate, awesome topic and content.

@91210paige 4 месяца назад

Awesome Experiment. I typically only put a few banana peels in a 5 gallon bucket. Let it ferment and use that. Have had great results.

@alcg3981 4 месяца назад

I did that last year for established Roses, Annuals, etc.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thanks!

@jrdoolin 4 месяца назад

First of all, I think your experiments are one of the best parts of your channel. This one was fascinating. Keep them coming! Second, holy smokes, I've been using Agrothrive as my primary water soluble fertilizer in the garden, but I never thought of using it for seedlings. But I sure am sold now! Lastly, I actually use diluted synthetic fertilizer for my seedlings and they are doing really well. It's something like 1/8 tsp in a whole gallon of water. I'm also using ProMix for the medium, though last year it was coco coir and I didn't get the negative results that you did with Miracle Gro, so perhaps it's the concentration.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Thank you! And I do know lots of folks use synthetics (especially on those indoor seedlings) with good results. I think I'm going to just test a different synthetic product next time.

@sammyboyde6489 4 месяца назад

Great rundown Jenna, people really needed to see this and the differences. ALLOT of work! Where did you get those 10 cell trays? They look really easy to extract from.

@johnnyearliwine6698 3 месяца назад

Really enjoyed your exp.. I am always wondering what fertilizer is best. I like to grow tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. I will definitely follow your findings and techniques . thank you.

@roxannern9393 4 месяца назад

Great information! Thanks for sharing.

@PorchGardeningWithPassion 4 месяца назад

Excellent video full of valuable details 👊🏻🌻👊🏻

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@jimtalor7971 4 месяца назад

Im glad I found this channel. I have agrothrive sitting in my garage for a few months,never tried it on seedlings. Been using Elm Dirt instead and the results look liked 3rd and 4th in your results, somewhat disappointed. Time to use agroT. Just subscribed. Thanks

@midwestribeye7820 4 месяца назад

This was a great video! Thank you!

@asjanca 4 месяца назад

I love when you do these research videos! I panicked a bit when I saw how badly Espoma did since that’s what I’ve been using, but a check of my seedlings confirmed the roots were abundant and healthy. So hopefully it just didn’t jive with your seed starting mix. Fingers crossed! 🤞🏼

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 месяца назад

I'm starting to think I had a bad batch of Espoma-- I want to buy a new one to test!

@tgif1207 Месяц назад

Yeah, that one result was a bit shocking for sure. I also wonder if Jobes might have done better if the middle application hadn't been skipped. Or if it had been mixed in with the coir at the start.

@marcydobbs1653 4 месяца назад

Interesting. Not the results I would have predicted. I grow veggies and flowers which have different requirements. Looking forward to more experiments.

@swdw973 3 месяца назад

Thanks! very informative. I'll add one note here. The superthrive vitamin supplement (not the plant food you used) has produced produced better results for me when used with a fertilizer than any fertilizer alone. I've used it in conjunction with several different fertilizers and it has always boosted the plants. In one case, adding it to fertilizer revitalized a bush that was not doing well and the fertilizer alone was not doing it.

@papawsplace 4 месяца назад

That was interesting Jenna. I've used the AgroThrive before and I liked it myself. I vote for another test using soil.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

I'm glad you like the AgroThrive too. And am definitely thinking of testing using the typical DIY seed starting mix that I use for my seedlings normally.

@ronniebrace2917 4 месяца назад

Excellent video! Thank you so much!

@franksinatra1070 4 месяца назад

Thanks Jenna I always get a lot our of your experiments. The differences are amazing! I've been using a fertilizer called ReviverX for my indoor seedlings and most things look good although I've had difficulty with parsley, celery and oregano. Usually it's my brassicas but so far they look good. That may be because of the way I sterilized my potting mix this year though and may be totally separate from the fertilizer. I will try the ago thrive next year. So many variables. I can't wait to get these things out into my compost beds where I know they'll be ok.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

Oh- that's one I've not heard of-- I'll have to look into it!

@krissy1740 4 месяца назад

This was a great experiment, thank you! I am shocked by the Espoma results! I have heard of Agrothrive from the Rusted Garden Homestead. I may try that one this year.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 месяца назад

I was surprised too- some folks have suggested maybe I got a bad batch of Espoma... I'm starting to think maybe that is the case!

@fc11925 3 месяца назад

This is a really good video and experiment - thank you! The old bad part; I've been using that espoma fertilizer for the past two seasons and have been wondering why I've been struggling with starts. :( Now I know!