If you're growing vegetables for the first time and don't know where to start, or maybe you've given them and other crops a solid try but had hoped for better results, I have a free class designed just for you! I call it the 5 Keys To A Successful Vegetable Garden and its completely free, check it out here: courses.theripetomatofarms.ca/courses/5Keys
@TheRipeTomatoFarms I know, everything is so expensive. We have got to get gardening down. I am still confused on when to plant what but I will be watching close to make sure we get it right. Have a blessed day Brother Jeff
Hi Jeff ~ I couldn't stand it so started lots of herbs which are growing very slowly, and 5 tomato seeds which are now 4" tall. We've had another blizzard here, roads were closed and people are running out of patience. At least we're done with January and Spring here, ground thaw, is March. Happy Gardening!
Ha ha, I'm right there with you.....herbs in already, but at least we can turn them into indoor plants if need be. Itching for tomatoes and peppers though, no question.
Thank you Jeff! ♥️ Figuring out what size of pots/trays/containers to start with and to up-pot and what soil to use to up-pot. Trying to learn from last year’s mistakes. The burning pressures to succeed this year. Have a wonderful day 😊
Its definitely a science Melinda, but also some personal preference. There's people that don't like to up-pot and just start with bigger pots (great if you have the space), while others like me that will up-pot 2-3 times if need be! Whatever works best for you as you fine tune your growing is the best method in my opinion! 🙂
@@TheRipeTomatoFarmsThank you for your advice. I totally agree it’s totally a science. My parents made it look second nature, so easy back in the day on our farm when life was simple back home.
@@melindah5952 Ha ha that's because you weren't there for the early years of trial and error! Also, I think we tend to grow more exotic stuff now. Back then, it was what grew well for the area and farmers traded seeds. Now, we feel entitled to grow everything, even if our climates aren't suited. Having said that though, what are you most excited to grow this year??
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Exactly! Well, I’ve planted broccoli for the first time last year. Huge success! Underestimated how big they grow 😂. And had good harvest of blueberries, peppers (Hungarian, Hungarian hot wax, cherry, jalapeno, cayenne and green bell). I’ve got some heirloom tomato seeds from back home. So tasty. Im looking forward to growing ginger! Making a container for them. Even though some were a miss, Im still looking forward to figuring out my mistakes and trying to grow them again. I think my biggest lessons so far is like you said, the entitlement to grow certain foods. I might love cauliflower, it’s been 4 years without any harvest. I think my homemade hoop-house with raised bed isn’t getting enough sunlight and/or poor soil. The later one I realized during growing season. Ph of 8-8.6. Trying to correct it w/o chemicals. Soil is so important! Love your wide variety of plant selections. Which ones are you excited to grow this season?
Hi Jeff, thanks for this. I must say that your potting soil always looks so good. I was unsure when to start off my beef tomatoes. I started late last year but I still got some good ripe ones. The rest made delicious fried green tomatoes. Take care Maggie UK
Thanks Maggie! Its a homemade brew that never disappoints. Light and fluffy is the game for seedlings. With your tomatoes, and to a degree peppers, they can be started earlier than others because we can also plant them deep when they get too tall. So if you're itching to get started, those ones are usually forgiving. Best of luck this year! 🙂
So excited as I am going to be starting my Roma and Manitoba tomato seeds and Alpine strawberry seeds tomorrow. Wishing everyone good luck who is going to start early. 🍀
I am going to put a few things out trying winter sowing in baggies. Seeing as how we might have a couple days of snow! Have you ever done winter sowing? I was concerned here on the Island the warmer weather might start them too early. But i thought it is worth a shot!
Fun stuff Connie! Yeah, our mild winters make it a bit dodgy. Rot and early sprouting is not uncommon. Gotta experiment and go with cheaper seed at first until you narrow it down to what works in your setup. Make take a couple seasons, but worth the investment!
Since our last frost comes around the middle of May, I'm not going to start my seeds until the middle of March; mabe, I'll wait until closer to the end of March. However, I might try something different withe some of the tomato seeds and direct sow them a week before the estimated last frost. The seeds should stay dormant until conditions are right for growing. I think doing it this way would make for a stronger, more acclimated plant; but, not having ever done it before I can't be sure unless I try it.
Im dreading the start of indoor seedlings growing due to fungus gnats. They entered my house with a peat moss based potting soil 2 years ago and I cant seem to get rid of them even tho I used everything even dunks. I tried sanitizing the soil by pouring boiling water on it but its not effective. Honestly, I think there should be other ways to grow seedlings. My russian grandma grew seedlings without store bought soil. They did not even have anything like that back in the USSR era.She is not alive so i cant ask her what she used. I would like to switch from using store bought soil altogether. Its not just the gnats, its the fact that they destroy peat bogs for it. Any suggestions? Thanks
@@SH-jy6lc sand on the surface... They HATE it. Coupled with yellow sticky traps as they fly around looking for a way around the sand.... Boom, problem gone
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Does not work. Even mosquito dunks dont get rid of them all. It reduced the population but they are still everywhere. I want to ditch peat moss based store bought soil altogether. This stuff is awful. I got my mint plant growing in just garden soil and its doing just fine. Probably will have to do that. Im puzzled that noone is talking about that? This is a real issue.
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Just the amount of plastic garbage those store bought soils create every year, jeez! I go thru 2-3 huge bags just for my sedlings and ever growing house plants. Not eco friendly.
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If you're growing vegetables for the first time and don't know where to start, or maybe you've given them and other crops a solid try but had hoped for better results, I have a free class designed just for you! I call it the 5 Keys To A Successful Vegetable Garden and its completely free, check it out here: courses.theripetomatofarms.ca/courses/5Keys
Thank you Brother Jeff. I'm already excited about garden time ❤😊
Soooo close! My body is ready...
@TheRipeTomatoFarms I know, everything is so expensive. We have got to get gardening down. I am still confused on when to plant what but I will be watching close to make sure we get it right. Have a blessed day Brother Jeff
@melindaroth5796 I agree Melinda, it's gotten so crazy in such a short time. Timing really is the key though...
I never miss an episode! Thanks for all you do, my favorite gardener. 😊
Appreciate you! Thanks for tuning in! 🙂
Hi Jeff ~ I couldn't stand it so started lots of herbs which are growing very slowly, and 5 tomato seeds which are now 4" tall. We've had another blizzard here, roads were closed and people are running out of patience. At least we're done with January and Spring here, ground thaw, is March. Happy Gardening!
Ha ha, I'm right there with you.....herbs in already, but at least we can turn them into indoor plants if need be. Itching for tomatoes and peppers though, no question.
Thank you Jeff! ♥️ Figuring out what size of pots/trays/containers to start with and to up-pot and what soil to use to up-pot. Trying to learn from last year’s mistakes. The burning pressures to succeed this year. Have a wonderful day 😊
Its definitely a science Melinda, but also some personal preference. There's people that don't like to up-pot and just start with bigger pots (great if you have the space), while others like me that will up-pot 2-3 times if need be! Whatever works best for you as you fine tune your growing is the best method in my opinion! 🙂
@@TheRipeTomatoFarmsThank you for your advice. I totally agree it’s totally a science. My parents made it look second nature, so easy back in the day on our farm when life was simple back home.
@@melindah5952 Ha ha that's because you weren't there for the early years of trial and error! Also, I think we tend to grow more exotic stuff now. Back then, it was what grew well for the area and farmers traded seeds. Now, we feel entitled to grow everything, even if our climates aren't suited. Having said that though, what are you most excited to grow this year??
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Exactly! Well, I’ve planted broccoli for the first time last year. Huge success! Underestimated how big they grow 😂. And had good harvest of blueberries, peppers (Hungarian, Hungarian hot wax, cherry, jalapeno, cayenne and green bell). I’ve got some heirloom tomato seeds from back home. So tasty. Im looking forward to growing ginger! Making a container for them. Even though some were a miss, Im still looking forward to figuring out my mistakes and trying to grow them again. I think my biggest lessons so far is like you said, the entitlement to grow certain foods. I might love cauliflower, it’s been 4 years without any harvest. I think my homemade hoop-house with raised bed isn’t getting enough sunlight and/or poor soil. The later one I realized during growing season. Ph of 8-8.6. Trying to correct it w/o chemicals. Soil is so important!
Love your wide variety of plant selections. Which ones are you excited to grow this season?
👍I am soooo looking forward to this new growing season. Hoping it's better then last year! Thanks Jeff!
I already started my parsley. They are almost a month old. Last night, I just planted my tomato and pepper seeds! Spring can’t come fast enough!!😂❤🌱
@@rookiegardeningjournal oh wow, you are READY!
Hi Jeff, thanks for this. I must say that your potting soil always looks so good. I was unsure when to start off my beef tomatoes. I started late last year but I still got some good ripe ones. The rest made delicious fried green tomatoes. Take care Maggie UK
Thanks Maggie! Its a homemade brew that never disappoints. Light and fluffy is the game for seedlings. With your tomatoes, and to a degree peppers, they can be started earlier than others because we can also plant them deep when they get too tall. So if you're itching to get started, those ones are usually forgiving. Best of luck this year! 🙂
Hey there Jeff, you really nailed it. Starting inside sure helps with the winter blues. I'm still ordering from the seed catalogs. Take care.
So excited as I am going to be starting my Roma and Manitoba tomato seeds and Alpine strawberry seeds tomorrow. Wishing everyone good luck who is going to start early. 🍀
I started mine yesterday!!
Here in Southern California it is that time of year again 😊
@@shineyrocks390 what's on the menu for this year?
Just got seed starting mix today. Plans are to start onions and some hot peppers.
Smart! Those are two that can definitely be started a little bit earlier, no doubt! Best of luck. 🙂
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Jeff, you help a long winter move along. Watching a lot of videos til Spring here in Ohio. Oh, how bout them Buckeyes!
I am going to put a few things out trying winter sowing in baggies. Seeing as how we might have a couple days of snow! Have you ever done winter sowing? I was concerned here on the Island the warmer weather might start them too early. But i thought it is worth a shot!
Fun stuff Connie! Yeah, our mild winters make it a bit dodgy. Rot and early sprouting is not uncommon. Gotta experiment and go with cheaper seed at first until you narrow it down to what works in your setup. Make take a couple seasons, but worth the investment!
Zone 3 here last frost May 15th 😮
Holy moly that's a longgggg ways away!!
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms first Frost September 11th
I would move lol!
@missyklein1 your to funny, 🤣
I already started peppers and herbs. Oh and micro tomatoes!😂
@@BecomingaGreenstalker nice!
Since our last frost comes around the middle of May, I'm not going to start my seeds until the middle of March; mabe, I'll wait until closer to the end of March. However, I might try something different withe some of the tomato seeds and direct sow them a week before the estimated last frost. The seeds should stay dormant until conditions are right for growing. I think doing it this way would make for a stronger, more acclimated plant; but, not having ever done it before I can't be sure unless I try it.
Im dreading the start of indoor seedlings growing due to fungus gnats. They entered my house with a peat moss based potting soil 2 years ago and I cant seem to get rid of them even tho I used everything even dunks. I tried sanitizing the soil by pouring boiling water on it but its not effective. Honestly, I think there should be other ways to grow seedlings. My russian grandma grew seedlings without store bought soil. They did not even have anything like that back in the USSR era.She is not alive so i cant ask her what she used. I would like to switch from using store bought soil altogether. Its not just the gnats, its the fact that they destroy peat bogs for it. Any suggestions? Thanks
@@SH-jy6lc sand on the surface... They HATE it. Coupled with yellow sticky traps as they fly around looking for a way around the sand.... Boom, problem gone
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Does not work. Even mosquito dunks dont get rid of them all. It reduced the population but they are still everywhere. I want to ditch peat moss based store bought soil altogether. This stuff is awful. I got my mint plant growing in just garden soil and its doing just fine. Probably will have to do that. Im puzzled that noone is talking about that? This is a real issue.
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Just the amount of plastic garbage those store bought soils create every year, jeez! I go thru 2-3 huge bags just for my sedlings and ever growing house plants. Not eco friendly.
Remove immigrants but please protect them god ... We are not long in this world.... Please protect families dear Trump i know your doing the right thing but please do it with love 💕