Thanks. That is my goal. I have Rambling series where I talk more and ramble but 90% of my vids are to get to the point. Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications & Please check out The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for all your gardening needs: www.therustedgarden.com
I literally went to home depot after watching this video and bought lettuce seeds. I just transplanted mine and they look great. Just wanted to say thanks! :)
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TaShawnti Virgil Most are. Too many to say. You look for lettuces that are leaf lettuces or form very lose heads. Just leave the roots in the ground and most will send up new leaves.
mzshawnti22 Ill be doing more lettuce and greens videos. I am vlogging my 2014 year. So... cool weather crops are about ready. Let me know if you have questions.
Gary Pilarchik I have so many questions. I have just planted a bunch of seeds. I'm realizing now there are actually grow schedules for each crop. What is the best method in getting my seeds to germinate? I am going to build the grow light box but haven't had a chance to get supplies so for the most part I keep them covered but ventilated and moist. Any other suggestions?
When do you start your pepper plants? By the way your straight forward, here is the info, go garden, style is awesome. The only garden channel I subscribe to.
Stan Sullivan Thanks for subscribing. I decided a while back to say what I am doing and just show it. Peppers like warm soil. I start them about 1 or 2 weeks before my tomatoes are started. They seem to take longer to germinate and grow more slowly. I find 8-10 weeks before you would but them into the ground works to get a nice size pepper transplant. That includes moving them into a bigger transplant cup.
If you transplant lettuces to the garden under covers (floating row cover etc) do you still need to acclimate them first? Or does that protect them from the sun, wind and temp? Thank you!
It is always good to give lettuce a few days of acclimation. they are tender leaves and the sun does a trick on them. Row covers help. If you have 2-3 days of cloudy skies they could go direct but if you have sunny days, I would acclimate them Please subscribe as it really helps me & please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim.
I'm on my first year growing from seed indoors. I have pepper and onions germinating right now. I pre-moistened the seed mixture prior to packing in cells. Then i bottom watered. Now i left the cells sitting in the water for about two hours by accident. I'm worried they have absorbed to much water and, in turn rot the seeds. Is this a possibility? Thanks for your shows. Very informative.
Great seedlings. I found my best result is to get the light one inch or closer to the grow light. To problem is you can not start as many plants in the same space. Why do you not move the cool season crop directly to your green house after germination? Does the cool temps slow them down?
Richard Godke They actually spent a bit of time in the house and a lot were moved into bigger cups and put out. But I do it for room. I have move them to get room for the tomatoes and peppers. I also seed start some directly in the greenhouse and they are a little slower to get going. Gives me a variety of stages come planting time. I will put stuff in ground, in buckets and grow the to cutting size in greenhouse for an experiment this year.
Very nicely done Gary Pilarchik! What are you using and the ratios for your starting mix? I'm curious...! I'm sorry if you already covered that, I'm way behind! :-/
Hello, do you have any tips or tricks on growing ginger? I was thinking about growing it this year but am not entirely sure on how to go about doing it. And thank you for all your past videos you've been a great help!
I was just saying the other day that you really dont need that much. Use 1/2 strength. It will do the trick for lettuces. If you grow large kales or cabbages, a full does when they get pretty big is fine. But you just don't need that much.
Hello again! Sow the seeds for lettuce lollo biondo almost 2 weeks ago. Was so happy to see them break the surface but after a day they wilted. They are very tiny since they just emerged, it appears their stem rot, it has that brown color. I am from a tropical country, Philippines. Temp is between 75-95. the pots are out of the sun and always on a shade. i just sow seeds again this afternoon hoping to figure out how to prevent what happened from happening again. Your help will be very much appreciated Gary. Thanks!
I was just doing a research and assume that what happened was "damping off", not sure if I am correct. I realised too, that those seedlings I have tried spraying mist of water from the top developed this issue. I think I must stick to bottom watering for mys eed starts as you always say I thought spraying from the top with just a bit of water will keep them moist but it seems like they are just killing everything off. ill make sure to put cinnamon powder in all my seed starts. I hope you can still correct me if there is anything wrong I am doing or assuming. sorry for the long comments.
J&J Acres Couple reasons. Extra time, quicker produce to table even if its smaller. The pests can get my seedlings so the transplants tend to take hold better. And I find organizationally I seem to manage the space better by dropping in transplants. I use all the space. For instance. With my onions, they go in onion bed and they get tucked all over the place where ever there is space. Same with lettuces. And peas seem to rot in my area when the ground is wet an could, but I even drop transplants for them and they tend to do well. Best reason, probably is it gives me something to do inside, early and in my collapsible green house.
Gary, great videos and info. If I start seeds indoors, do they have to be hardened before going in greenhouse? Also, if I start them in greenhouse, do they have to be hardened off before going in the garden? Thanks, Tom Bahnsen
tom From greenhouse to garden nope. From house to greenhouse... Try and put them out on a day that will be cloudy and I set mine under a rack of plants so it gets more shade than sun. After 4 or 5 days move them where you want in the greenhouse. And thanks!
Thanls for all your great, practical and clear videos :) Do I need artificial light for greens too??? (Other than the summer veggies) or could I do without?
Very glad to help. You need intense light. If you get direct sun, that works. But if you don't have direct sun, you need artificial light indoors. I now have 'The Rusted Garden - A Garden Wants to Give' T-Shirts. Please visit my Garden and Seed Shop at www.therustedgarden.com
Gary, do the loose leaf lettuces require a heat mat? I need to get mine started and currently, heat mat is busy with tomatoes and peppers. Thanks, and Happy Labor Day!
You are so helpful straight to point. Love that! Xoxo Dana from pa zone 5b
Thanks. That is my goal. I have Rambling series where I talk more and ramble but 90% of my vids are to get to the point.
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I'll try it, thanks
i like starting stuff indoors as of yesterday started my tomatoes peppers and some garden herbs.
TheItalian Garden Its relaxing. I am doing peppers right now.
yeah finally i am able to start thing i have been itching to start my veggie seeds. Just had to keep telling my self no lol.
i take it peppers are a favorite of yours?
Thanks for the reply. I enjoy your sharing. I will be tying some new things as a results over your training.
Richard Godke Very welcome. I hope it goes well. Let me know if you have questions.
I literally went to home depot after watching this video and bought lettuce seeds. I just transplanted mine and they look great. Just wanted to say thanks! :)
Betty Bonilla Excellent. You can get a lot of greens and start them again in later August for a fall crop.
Very nice! Good advice!
Hi, after you have dumped the water out after 20 mins, how often do you do that please
It varies but when tops of mix is dry.
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Great video! Planning on starting kale and spinach over the weekend.
Jerrold Gaines Thanks! I have a kale video slated next. Maybe this weekend.
Great information. thank you!
Gary, How often do you bottom water newly planted seeds?
When the top of the mix has dried to a light brown
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@@THERUSTEDGARDEN So it can be more than once a day? I am subscribed and have visited your shop. Thanks Gary
I have had great success this year using your starting mix and methods, thank you for your videos! :)
Bethany C I am so glad. I hope it continues. If you have time please spread the word of my channel. I could use the help.
What are other cut and come again varieties? New to gardening...
TaShawnti Virgil Most are. Too many to say. You look for lettuces that are leaf lettuces or form very lose heads. Just leave the roots in the ground and most will send up new leaves.
Gary Pilarchik Thank you so much. I'm doing a lot of research. I am a little overwhelmed but determined. Your videos are helping me a ton!
mzshawnti22 Ill be doing more lettuce and greens videos. I am vlogging my 2014 year. So... cool weather crops are about ready. Let me know if you have questions.
Gary Pilarchik I have so many questions. I have just planted a bunch of seeds. I'm realizing now there are actually grow schedules for each crop. What is the best method in getting my seeds to germinate? I am going to build the grow light box but haven't had a chance to get supplies so for the most part I keep them covered but ventilated and moist. Any other suggestions?
mzshawnti22 Good starting mix, lots of light and about 70-75 degrees F. Yep and keep them moist.
Gary Pilarchik
Thanks :)
Nelson Toups Very welcome!
When do you start your pepper plants? By the way your straight forward, here is the info, go garden, style is awesome. The only garden channel I subscribe to.
Stan Sullivan Thanks for subscribing. I decided a while back to say what I am doing and just show it.
Peppers like warm soil. I start them about 1 or 2 weeks before my tomatoes are started. They seem to take longer to germinate and grow more slowly. I find 8-10 weeks before you would but them into the ground works to get a nice size pepper transplant. That includes moving them into a bigger transplant cup.
Hello, Could you please tell me how often I should water the seed containers? Thank you.
Veronica Torres You will notice the tops dry up first and lighten up. Water when the top of the soil is dry.
If you transplant lettuces to the garden under covers (floating row cover etc) do you still need to acclimate them first? Or does that protect them from the sun, wind and temp? Thank you!
It is always good to give lettuce a few days of acclimation. they are tender leaves and the sun does a trick on them. Row covers help. If you have 2-3 days of cloudy skies they could go direct but if you have sunny days, I would acclimate them
Please subscribe as it really helps me & please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim.
love your videos. I can't wait for my lettuce and kale seedlings to get bigger.
I'm on my first year growing from seed indoors. I have pepper and onions germinating right now. I pre-moistened the seed mixture prior to packing in cells. Then i bottom watered. Now i left the cells sitting in the water for about two hours by accident. I'm worried they have absorbed to much water and, in turn rot the seeds. Is this a possibility? Thanks for your shows. Very informative.
***** Youre fine. It cant over absorb. You just want the excess water dumped out that day so it can start to naturally dry out and all that.
Gary Pilarchik thanks for the reply! should i remove the dome to allow some evaporation. or just stop worrying and allow nature to run its course?
***** Take off the dome. Check it each day. I really dont use them. I think the create a home for fungus growth.
Great seedlings. I found my best result is to get the light one inch or closer to the grow light. To problem is you can not start as many plants in the same space. Why do you not move the cool season crop directly to your green house after germination? Does the cool temps slow them down?
Richard Godke They actually spent a bit of time in the house and a lot were moved into bigger cups and put out. But I do it for room. I have move them to get room for the tomatoes and peppers. I also seed start some directly in the greenhouse and they are a little slower to get going. Gives me a variety of stages come planting time. I will put stuff in ground, in buckets and grow the to cutting size in greenhouse for an experiment this year.
Very nicely done Gary Pilarchik! What are you using and the ratios for your starting mix? I'm curious...! I'm sorry if you already covered that, I'm way behind! :-/
Hello, do you have any tips or tricks on growing ginger? I was thinking about growing it this year but am not entirely sure on how to go about doing it. And thank you for all your past videos you've been a great help!
chunkn0rris I never tried it. I am glad the others helped. I would have to follow your advice on ginger. You probably know more.
Is it good to use high nitrogen fertilizer for lettuces and leafy greens? I have miracle gro all purpose 24-8-16. Thx
I was just saying the other day that you really dont need that much. Use 1/2 strength. It will do the trick for lettuces. If you grow large kales or cabbages, a full does when they get pretty big is fine. But you just don't need that much.
Hello again! Sow the seeds for lettuce lollo biondo almost 2 weeks ago. Was so happy to see them break the surface but after a day they wilted. They are very tiny since they just emerged, it appears their stem rot, it has that brown color.
I am from a tropical country, Philippines. Temp is between 75-95. the pots are out of the sun and always on a shade.
i just sow seeds again this afternoon hoping to figure out how to prevent what happened from happening again.
Your help will be very much appreciated Gary. Thanks!
I was just doing a research and assume that what happened was "damping off", not sure if I am correct. I realised too, that those seedlings I have tried spraying mist of water from the top developed this issue. I think I must stick to bottom watering for mys eed starts as you always say
I thought spraying from the top with just a bit of water will keep them moist but it seems like they are just killing everything off.
ill make sure to put cinnamon powder in all my seed starts.
I hope you can still correct me if there is anything wrong I am doing or assuming.
sorry for the long comments.
Yeah it can be damping off. Best way to raise seedling is to water from the bottom and keep surface dry. Cinnamon on top is great.
Gary Pilarchik thanks so much again. As a first time gardener, experiencing these issues panic me. lol
Thanks for always responding.
Just have fun. You can apply what you learn each year.
All that lettuce is making me drool :P Great video, you covered all the bases :)
Gary, do you start indoors just to get the extra time, or do you feel there are other benefits vs direct sowing?
J&J Acres Couple reasons. Extra time, quicker produce to table even if its smaller. The pests can get my seedlings so the transplants tend to take hold better. And I find organizationally I seem to manage the space better by dropping in transplants. I use all the space.
For instance. With my onions, they go in onion bed and they get tucked all over the place where ever there is space. Same with lettuces.
And peas seem to rot in my area when the ground is wet an could, but I even drop transplants for them and they tend to do well.
Best reason, probably is it gives me something to do inside, early and in my collapsible green house.
Great tips and tricks! I really enjoyed your video :) thanks for sharing liked!
Gary, great videos and info. If I start seeds indoors, do they have to be hardened before going in greenhouse? Also, if I start them in greenhouse, do they have to be hardened off before going in the garden? Thanks, Tom Bahnsen
tom From greenhouse to garden nope. From house to greenhouse... Try and put them out on a day that will be cloudy and I set mine under a rack of plants so it gets more shade than sun. After 4 or 5 days move them where you want in the greenhouse. And thanks!
Thanls for all your great, practical and clear videos :) Do I need artificial light for greens too??? (Other than the summer veggies) or could I do without?
Very glad to help. You need intense light. If you get direct sun, that works. But if you don't have direct sun, you need artificial light indoors.
I now have 'The Rusted Garden - A Garden Wants to Give' T-Shirts. Please visit my Garden and Seed Shop at www.therustedgarden.com
Perhaps the root maggots are eating the lettuce roots before the leaf comes up. Or should I just go buy a seeding mix rather than making my own.
I bought it this year and sterilized with heat. Also drenched it with neem oil. No insects.
When and with what do you fertilize? Your videos are GREAT!
Thank you, i just figured the leafy greens would love the nitrogen.
They do but too much can make them thin and tasteless. You dont want them to grow to fast.
Gary, do the loose leaf lettuces require a heat mat? I need to get mine started and currently, heat mat is busy with tomatoes and peppers. Thanks, and Happy Labor Day!
No not at all. Good luck.
Thank you! I'm starting right away then.
You really press the soil hard! I thought the loss soil is good for plant!
Great video thanks for the tips.
Certainly!
love your videos. I can't wait for my lettuce and kale seedlings to get bigger.
Great video! Planning on starting kale and spinach over the weekend.
love your videos. I can't wait for my lettuce and kale seedlings to get bigger.