How I Start Seeds Indoors Tips & Techniques
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Emmy Award-winning host and noted expert, Joe Lamp'l demonstrates as he starts plants from seed - including soil choice, depth, set-up, lighting, and more. When you're ready to go deeper and avoid the pitfalls that many seed starters struggle with, check out my online course, Master Seed Starting - joegardener.co...
I grew thousands of seedlings to experiment with various types of soil, fertilizers, grow light options - all kinds of topics that I get questions on all the time. I put it all together in my online course, along with demonstration videos and bonus materials, so you can see for yourself what works, what doesn’t and how you can do all of this. It doesn’t need to cost a lot of money either. In the course, I cover what’s worth the money, and what you can do for less or even free.
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I use a large holed sieve ( NOT colander ) like for baking to "dust" the covering layer over the seeds to the precise depth.
Watching seedlings emerge is so satisfying
What happen to growing a greener world?? You do a great job. I learn so much.
15:50 300w LED, 21 inches above seedlings.. watched the whole video just for that little gem at the end!
Thank you continual improvement for saving me time ;)
Loved,The Victory Garden,Paul James and your self the big stars of The Home and Garden Chanal before it dropped gardening which I enjoy the most.
Thanks for this video and all the great teaching of the past.
I am now retair and working my garden is my most favorite thing ever and trying to improve.
I'm trying to make notes on my calendar to teach myself, Looking forward to gaining skills and I've been known to already be a very good Gardenar
Joe thanks you for your teaching and vidio
Hi Joe I have been binge watching your videos and I have learned so much thus far.
you're a great teacher and so detailed in your explanations I've read all the comments and you have answered all my questions LOL! Maybe I'll have better results with my seedlings this coming spring with all your great techniques!!❤️❤️🌺🌺
Thanks
Thanks so much, Ana! I so appreciate your kind words here. It also led me to let you know that If you're into seed-starting, do you know about my upcoming online course? It's called Master Seed-Starting and it's launching in late January. If you like what I've done so far, you will be blown away by the course. I just wanted to share that with you. If you want to check out my Online Gardening Academy and add your name to the notification list so we can let you know when the course launches and to learn more, you can do that at joegardener.com/learn. Thanks again for the kind words!
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Hi Joe I just signed up for your next available class reminder, super excited and looking forward to learn more about starting seedlings indoors.
Thank you!
@@anafindlay1696 Awesome! I think you'll really like it. Thanks, Ana.
@joegardenerTV where did you get the green tub from? Please, thanks!
Mr. Joe that information was very helpful, I'm ready to run over to lowe's and get started.
Newbie gardener here & am disappointed with the mystery of why my beautiful sprouted spinach seedlings stopped growing at 1" and became yellow, some had discoloration of red on the stem, leaves wilted & fell off or just died almost 2 weeks after being sprouted. I did keep the cover on my jiffy greenhouse pellets for about 2 weeks after they sprouted, not knowing they were to be taken off right after germination-- THANK YOU for that info! I now want to learn about "damping off". I know I have to start from the beginning to sprout spinach indoors or I'll just continue to wait out for warm weather here in Northern NJ to direct sow.
I have a beginner's question: at the end of this video you have multiple seedlings in each cell. When/how do you separate them? (Do you typically up-pot each of the seedlings? Or do most go directly into the garden, after a stage of acclimation?) I've read that it can sometimes be tricky to separate the roots, if they are too close together.... Is there a video you would recommend for that? I've been listening to your podcast, which I enjoy, but that's one thing that I'd like to see, since I imagine there is some technique involved, when separating seedlings. Thank you, Joe!
Thanks Travis. The seedlings separate easily at this stage. I know it looks odd but its surprising how resilient they are when you tease them apart. And yes, I always transplant them to their own container for another 4 weeks or so before planting into the garden. I do have a video where you can see us breaking up the rootball and transplanting. Just scroll through the first part and you will see this section with my daughter doing it. Also Craig LeHoullier has a video on actually showing you this process for sure. His website is nctomatoman.com. And here's the link to the video where you can see us doing it: www.growingagreenerworld.com/waking-up-the-gardenfarm/
Great tip on seed starting. I have gotten away from using the domes what I like your tip on removing them right after germination.
How long do you leave the light on for? And the heat mat?
Hello Joe and thank you for this great video on how to start seedlings! I have been trying to do this for several years and have been unsuccessful. But you have renewed my determination to keep trying. I have 2 questions: How early do you start these seedlings and how cool is the room where you put seedlings on the heated mat? I’m not sure if my garage is too cool or if I start the seedlings too early. It looked like your seedlings were in an unheated room in the house. Thanks for your help in advance!
Cathy - My experience in southern NY is my attached but unheated garage is simply too cold, even with heat mats. Basement around 60-65 is ok with heat mat and lights. If you need to stay in garage think about a little green house (even if just plastic over shelves and lights) using small heater to get temp up to 55 or so, then using mat for trays. Good luck! If you have a sunny window try a few there also - once started move to the "green house". Keep the lights close to plants so they don't get too leggy.
Great Video,not only for Beginners but also a valuable video as a Refresher :-) Thank You !
Now I got it ....Thanks Joe👍🏼
I was really hoping that you would have a link to the grow lights that you use😢
Dude, you are so awesome! I love your content.
Great video I love you show the complete process. But my question is what do you do with all the seedlings once they germinate? You thin them or separate them and replant them? Please do a follow up video of your process.
Thanks Olga. I do separate them when they are about 4 weeks old. They each get teased apart (surprisingly easy to do) and they go into their own container. I keep about 32 for my garden and the rest get sold by my daughter. I will do follow up videos for sure of this process.
@@joegardenerTV thanks.
@@joegardenerTV Thanks for this video. I've been looking for a video where you "tease them apart"
Hi Joe, I am new to seed starting and would like to follow your example exactly. However, the Promix you use in this video is not for sale in my area. Could you provide a "recipe" so that I can mix my own? I know the ingredients as you stated but not the amounts of each. Or, could you recommend another brand that would be available to us 'non-professionals"? Also, do you know where you got that awesome, large dark green tub you place your trays in for filling?
Thank you so, so much!
Try Johnny's Seeds for the green tub.
70/30 70% peat moss 30% vermiculite or perlite you can use Coco coir instead of peat moss
Joe, how often do you water once they start to germinate?
Thanks Joe! Great video! Will be trying this soon.
Thanks LIsa!
Some great tips here, but a much easier way to plant a lot of seeds in a small space is using soil blocks. No need to separate them later and disturb the roots. I would also recommend to definitely not leave water sitting in the bottom of the tray. The plastic cover will hold the moisture in easily even if not sopping wet, and greatly reduces the risk of damping off.
Googled "soil blocks" and it looks genius, just what i'm looking for. Thank you!
@@Alexhart123 Awesome! I love my soil blocker but use mostly the 3/4 inch, not so much the bigger one.
I find a lot of valuable Information from the comments. Thanks 😊
I have always wet my soil first which is so much easier for me. It takes so long to wet this soil.
Bless you, we all have what works for us.
I agree, wetting the soil from the bottom at first is easier but a gentle watering from the top with hot water settles the seeds and promotes contact with the potting medium which is necessary for germination.
I just planted some seeds using Jiffy pods, I have a light for them. Do I leave the light on 24/7? Do I need to turn the light? of for a certain about of hours? It's my first time starting seeds indoor, they are flower seeds.
Thank you.
@@texasrose2315 no, 12-14 hours. Becarefully with Jiffy pots, they dry out fast and tend to mold when they get too wet. They are also a really expensive medium to use. Great for your first time but not for long term option. Good luck. :-)
@@texasrose2315 most plants don’t need light to germinate but it’s good to have it there when they pop up. Some folks will do 16 on /8 off. Use a timer and keep that light close or they will get leggy. And yes. Watch water. Those pots seem awesome for mess but they can be tricky. Ask around when it’s time to transplant. Folks may have some suggestions there too
Yes
Thank you!🌈😎
Loved vlog today Joe I'm going to start my seeds found it informative 👍♥️
Where can I buy pot seeds that I can trust and your growing idea for a cheap grow light ?
Great video.. only problem the volume was really low.. please increase the volume.
thanks for the video. I am starting peppers and tomatoes. Do I leave the dome on until all of the seeds start to sprout or do I remove it once one of the pods start to spout? Sometimes the peppers and tomatoes don't start to come up at the same time
Great video! Thanks for sharing
Thank You Joe!
That facet would absolutely mess with some seeds, especially ones that have to sit on the surface to germinate. How do you avoid that?
Learned, thank you
Thank you! Glad to hear this. 👍
Welcome :)
Thanks for the thorough walk through. When do you begin fertilizing seedlings?
When they get their first true set of leaves.
how long do you feed water from the bottom
The potting mix is professional grade? Where can the home gardener get this product? What is the wetting agent you refer too?
Joe, just wondering where you got the green bin for seed starting? I'm in Canada
Hi. I got it on Amazon from this link. Hopefully you can get this too. I love it! amzn.to/3ThK5hp
@@joegardenerTV hah of course, Amazon! Thanks so much I can ♥️
Where can I find a green tub like that?
I can't believe you're still using peat! Crazy!
Thanks for your help, my husband built a raised garden six years ago for me its 16 feet long L shape three feet across, I continue to by plants every year,
this year I decided to plant seeds myself in my house, should I keep them in a warmer place, I did by a grow light , I wanted to put them in a room in my basement, it get cold in my basement, will the be ok.
Helpful video but I don't have lights or heat matt or space for either. In the UK. 🙄
With your led lights, are you using only the white light during growing Phase and use red light later on?
Why don’t you pre-wet your soil??? It would save the harsh spray and movement of your seeds. Plus you would know the soil was completely moist for the seeds.
Karla Mccaulley I believe it’s because his mix has a wetting agent .. on the podcast he recommends pre watering if your seed starting mix doesn’t contain wetting agent
I cringed when he hit it with the rough shower! 😂
Joe, Great video as learned a few new things. Question I am buying heating pad. I put my seedling in my sunroom on the south side which is all window.. Gets lot of sun/heat when sun is shining. Do I really need lights?
Thanks. And I do believe that in 99% percent of the time, supplemental lighting is essential in helping seedlings grow properly without become too leggy or spindley. Unless your window provides at least 8 hours of strong light to the plants, the lights will help a lot.
I wonder what would be different in a tropical place? Can I place the seedling trays outside under the sun?
I have trouble with it the soil washing away if I top water, but if I pre moisten the seed starting mix before I put it into the container, I don’t have any trouble. Is there any truth to the idea of using a fan over plants to help them develop sturdier stems? Love your show.
I am the new Girll to tour Vlog. Looking forward to seeing the results .. We have no lights or heat mats. Could one use a coldframe Greenhouse x
Do you need to use a thermostat with the heat mat?
Hi Joe. You mentioned how much cooler the room temp.is downstairs where your trays are. I’m wondering how cool is too cool for the plants. Will the heat mat mitigate any problem if the basement is say 65 or less
Hi Joe, I really appreciate this video. I learned a lot from it since I've only done this once last year. I looked into the soil you use and well it's no longer available. What would you recommend as a replacement? Thanks
How do you separate up to 16 plants and they don't die. Do you have to make sure you get a little bit of dirt with each one or as long as it's got a root, it works
The key is being gentle with the root ball. Gently tease out each seedling. It helps if the soil is dry. Take your time and tease them apart. They separate surprisingly easy! You don't need soil to be attached to the roots. You will immediately be potting them into another container that has plenty of soil. Once transplanted, tap the container onto the surface to settle the soil and water it in. Be sure to plant each seedling deeply, about almost up to the leaves. Good luck!
@joegardenerTV So you're not transplanting them into your garden outside. Are you just transplanting them to another seedling container? If so at how many weeks do you do that? Appreciate your responding.
Great vidio...Thanks
Glad you liked it!
hi Joe
I have one question please
Can I do all what you did in this video but depend on just sunlight . because I don't have projector ?
this is my first experience .
thank you
Great video. Is it okay to use tap water if it’s “softened?”
Did you ever germinate a birdhouse gourd seed? How do I do it?
I did! I pre-soaked it for a few hours in a glass of tepid rainwater(optional!) , then put it between a folded sheet of pre-moistened kitchen towel, and into a plastic bag/ziploc bag. Spritz the inside with a little water, and put it in a warm dark place. Like a hot press, kitchen cupboard near the oven. Check it daily, should sprout quickly enough. also, i blow the bag up with air before i tie it cause the CO2 in your breath is good for the germination ;)
Where do you get your markers?
I order from Amazon. There are lots of options there. If you want specific suggestions you can check out my online shop here. Just look for the "indoor growing" section. joegardener.com/amazon
Could you tell me please what is the green tray you used to put up the plants I would love to have one, but dont know what it is called
What type of lights are you using?
What if I don't have a heat lamp or pad?
The heat pad is a nice touch have but not necessarily a need to have item. It will likely just take a few days longer for seeds to sprout in cooler temperatures. The light (not a heat lamp) is more important and I would make that my first investment for as little as $20 to get an LED shop light at the box store. 👍
what is that green thing called that you have ur tray setting in and where can i get one
Where can I purchase that soil? Thank you
The website for ordering and more info is soil3.com. Heads up though; they only deliver to AL, GA, SC, NC, TN. I hope you're in one of those states!
@joegardenerTV no California. To bad. Thanks anyways
Hello dose that go for house plants seeds also . Thanks 😊 👌🏽🙋🏽♀️
why are the grow lights so far away from the seedlings?
Do you run the fans 24-7? Or do they go off at night?
Nice video.
Thanks
Joe, do you not nuke the soil to sterilize it to prevent gnats? Also, where can I find flower seeds like geraniums, lobelia, bacopa, and petunias?
Hello there
I started three trays of seedling and to my delite one portion stared germinating in the first week. Unfortunately the other two and a half trays haven't had any progress in germinating. Used muscle grow seed starting mix. Planted seeds as directed by packet and watered.
Need help on this. What are your thoughts.
Thanks
You don't need the lights on until after germination. Light is not needed for germination. Great video. Thanks
That particular Pro-Mix is unavailable in my area. What should I use as a substitute?
same here.
I've never heard of Pro-Mix. Could I make my own? What ingredients would I need?
@@donnasteward7670 good question. definitely vermiculite, peat moss. It has been a week since I watched the video and I just dont remember more. but if you do rewatch for any mention of ingredients will you please post here? Thank you
I use a mixture of peat and vermiculite. When you pit up you can plant them into a more nutrient dense potting mix.
Do you have to get lights?
Anyone know where I can buy that promix he uses , near Hamburg P.a 19526 . Thanks
Any alternative to the BK 25.v I can't get it here in Canada?
Great information Joe. Can you tell me how you did your intro? I have a guitar instructional channel I would really like to have an intro like that for my guitar channel. Thanks.
Thank you for your videos! I bought a used grow light stand with verilux full spectrum F40T12VLX bulbs that the former owner said were new. I am new at seed starting indoors and I have a question regarding some arugula seedlings. They seemed to have stopped growing. I was hoping to grow lettuces during the winter. They only have the 2 primary set of leaves and the seeds were planted around the fifth of November. Some leaves look burnt so I reduced the amount of time they are under the lights. I also have fungus gnats and wonder if the larvae could be responsible. I used Espoma seed starting mix and am feeding with Burpee water soluble plant food. 5-2-4. Hope you can help!
If it's too warm, sometimes lettuce doesnt grow well, it bolts because it's a cold weather crop, also your light may have been too close, fungus knats are so annoying but one sure way to keep them down is to either bake your potting soil before planting, after it cools down of course, or you can wet it down with boiling water to kill anything in it beforehand
Hi there.
Do I need heating mats in a greenhouse?
😊
where to get those tiny fans
Walmart has similar little fans for about $6.
Water soaked seeds are use.
Could you post a link for where you buy your soil please!
Yes please for your soil
What is the wetting agent? Is it safe? Organic?
A wetting agent is to help it stick. It actually makes water wetter
Soap is a wetting agent
where can i find the trays the tops i live in michigan
Cassandra Harris Walmart, Lowe’s or Home Depot
Fat Cat thanks now I’m trying to find a grow light my space is 21”W X 54”L any suggestions
Fat Cat one more question can I go to like Home Depot and buy be a light and make one myself because I don’t know what to buy if I do it this way I can always take it back if it don’t work
Hey Joe, where do you get the tags from?
i found mine at my local dollar store gardening section. 😊a pack of 30 for only $1
You can also cut strips from old plastic yogurt, sour cream,etc containers and cut a V at one end. Those are free
@@kelleyleblanc5025 good idea thank you
Joe, I have heard that seeds should be sprouted in the dark and then gradually brought into the light.Will this work? I'm confused about your technique and the one I just explained.
some seeds need light to germinate
Great information, thanks. But, three fans, heating mats, grow lights, all running 24/7, I can see my electric meter spinning off it’s bearings! Lol
Still cheaper than buying that many plants at your local nursery!
joe gardener : planting is super easy! just buy the 50 dollar bag of soil! lol Not everyone is baller enough for that joe!
He said it is approximately $16!!
your volume is way toooo low
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I feel this is only going to scare people away from starting any plant off from seed! Too clinical, too panitiky (fussy) & not much fun. Beginner's beware!!! I thank you 🏳️🌈🇬🇧🏴❤️
Can't hear you very well, not loud enough,,,,
All very good until there is a special room dedicated to plants with,heat matts, lights, fans etc, I mean who really has all these facilities? 🙄
Don't drown your seeds
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your sound is bad can't understand what you say...
. Most of the water used is going down the drain, wasteful.
a wetting agent huh.. sounds really natural.......NOT
boring
I’ve always read that you should dampen your seed starting mix before you plant.
Right - for me any mix containing peat moss is hydrophobic - the water added on top would pour off and take the seeds with it! It takes a lot of work to pre-hydrate and get it to absorb, but worth it.
Hello. May I ask why you chose the LED lights you have? Versus perhaps a few shelves with 4ft long T5's? I have the same setup as you now, but I see more people with the T5 setup. so i'm not sure which is best.
Joe, that was excellent. Thanks for the information, very useful.
I've watched a good many seed starting videos this winter & all say wet your seed starting mix in a pan & work it up til it clumps up when you squeeze it but should not be dripping.
That was incredibly helpful from start to finish. What a lovely man. THANK YOU from a small farm in the South of England. Off to check out your podcasts next…😃
Glad it was helpful! I’m happy to hear that. And I hope you enjoy all the podcast episodes. I love listening to gardening podcasts from the UK and have interviewed quite a few of your well-known experts too. They are great! 👍
hi Joe, enjoyed your video and since it's been a few years I hope you'll be able to help me. I live in zone six so it's to soon to plant outside yet. I'll be able to plant outside around mid May. started my tomato and pepper plants inside using a heat mat and grow lights. they are doing very well and tomatoes are 6-8 in high after being transplanted in to deeper pots. my problem is that I don't have enough grow light space for all of them now and I want to start more plants. since they are established, can I move them outside in the portable greenhouse? I watch the weather very carefully and nights are usually in the upper 30s to 40s. at what temp do I need to get them indoors? ty 🙂
I'm just jumping in here to read Joe's reply
Watching for answer too