Yes you can. Smaller seed like lettuce can be a bit challenging . It's probably best to stick with surface sowing using a seedling media mix and then watered in as a means of sowing. Medium to large seed will preform the best overall. Seedling heat mats should be utilized when necessary, especially for crops like peppers that like a warm start around 80°F. Do not allow the sand to completely dry out. Sand will actually retain moister at a very similar rate as a quality seedling mix. You can re-use the sand many times over making it a wonderful gardening investment. Cheers!
Also, if I use sand to plant my seeds into, how do I water? I know when using soil you use water trays so they are watered at the base…is it the same for sand?
This is a great idea. The sand used for starting plants. I had a greenhouse about 25 years ago & I LOVED it. We made it. It was attached to our farmhouse & I had 3 rooms to it. It was awesome. I had an above the ground pond. Tons of hanging baskets, all my starts & seeds. Now I’m on my own, retired & on disability. I have a small area to grow. I did get a strawberry 🍓 patch it last year & raised some sunflowers 🌻 & planted this naked ground w/ perrenials & annuals & a few bushes. Of course I had to have help which was greatly appreciated. But, anyway, I’m not always gonna have that kinda help & was wondering how expensive sand is & where u can get it & about the weight that could present a problem. But I guess once u get it, u could use & reuse it over & over again… correct?
Thank you! The bags of sand typically go for around $3-$5 US. You can find them at most big box hardware stores. You can do a quick search on UA-cam for a video titled "Sandbox Plant Propagation Station | What Kind Of Sand? Where To Purchase? Where To Place Box?" for more info. Cheers!
@@sislertx Would you by chance live in South Florida USA? I would love a small house to rent with some land around it. Hopefully off-setting the cost with offering my help. There are good people out there. Manifest it! :)
@@primescar tell your friend it's not worth the legal trouble due to it being illegal, also would be a lot of work to rinse the sand free of the salt. It's $3 a bag, so tell your friend to stop being such a cheapskate.
Hi! If you don't know already - you can use single or doubled coffee filters in the bottom of your shallow trays to cover the holes. Spray with a little water so they mold to the pot before adding soil. It works in up to 3 gallon pots, too. Cheap and easy! 👍😉
Tried first little crop in 2021. Did everything wrong. Some plants grew in spite of mistakes! Your channel is great. Thanks for helping rookies like me:)
GREAT IDEAS,,,i baked my soil at 400 degrees 30yrs ago to kill anything in outside topsoil,,,i use 1/2" rockwool sheets cut to size to block holes in my IMPROVISED pots(old hydroponic dwc 5 gal buckets),,lol,,,I WILL BE USING SAND for asparagus,rhubarb,cabbage,etc...seeds and my bee polinating flowers and weeds
@@lisaclery7470 hi Lisa yes I started pieces only in about 3 inches of sand in a flat tray in full sun and watered occasionally until they sprouted and then potted into soil in pots
Thank you for the reason why I need sand as oppose to soil to start my seeds and cuttings because getting rid of those fungus gnats is a full time, annoying swatting job!!!
Please tell me if I'm wrong...I think sand works just because it keeps the necessary water for the seeds to grow... I have seen videos where seeds are put on water, paper towels, cloths, soil, etc.. at the end I think all it's needed is that a small amount of water gets trapped in there for the seed to break its shell and grow. The problem with soil is that some times fungi or insects or living organisms are there and damage those small plants and sand is neutral, has no nutrition but it has nothing that can make damage to the plant..
Can I ask what part of the US you live? My husband & I live in 9B growing zone 3 hrs N of Miami. Wondering if starting seeds in sand will work here in Florida. Was thinking of starting romaine & butter lettuces in sand. Would it work?
At horticultural college we used to use 50% washed river sand and 50% peat moss (moisture retention) for propagation of most species. For small seeds or surface-sown seeds a thin layer of vermiculite helps to prevent drying.
@@finnnnma You buy it already washed. The point of washing it is to remove any salt which may be present, depending on where the sand was mined/dredged from.
I have been suffering from sticker shock on the price of seed starting mix and wondering how I could afford to get all my seedlings started this year. Heading to the hardware store today! THANK YOU!
Watch videos on how to use organic plants to plant in your garden. I’ve grown celery greens, garlic, and green onions so far. Potatoes are buried so waiting for green growth to pop through.
My grandparents only used Sand for there garden, like a ft of it. Their garden was amazing. Big broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, corn, peanuts. They grew everything.
I just want to thank you for the quick and simple ways you explain gardening tips to your viewers. I have been watching your videos for the past three years now that I started gardening and I learn new ideas from you each time. Thank you very much. I watched your video on Feijora in December 2021 and, I have never stopped thinking of that fruit tree since then. I want to know if you have cuttings of your Feijora tree to sell so I can buy and plant in my garden because, you advised that every gardener should have that tree planted. Please let me know. Thanks.
i used sand after watching your video the first time and it works wonderful! we had one of those wildflower seed packets and it is very clear that some of the seeds would not have sprouted in soil because they are simply too tiny.the sand was perfect.ive already transplanted two unknown plants into their own pots becasue they were at their first set of true leaves.i am CONVINCED the sand works so much better than soil.thank you sir!
Awesome tips!! I have tons of take out food containers that would be perfect for this! I also have a bag of that sand that I bought to soak up grease in my driveway lol. Plus, last year the fungus gnats were terrible in my seed starting mix. I will give this a try. I noticed you do not have the trays covered....also, how often do you water the seeds?? TYFS ❤️🦋💜
These are great tips. I'm going to pick up some sand and supplies and start this. I want to make a garden desperately. It's such a great idea. Not only healthier for you but also saves you money and makes you less dependent on the market. Thank you for sharing these helpful tips.
This is so awesome! You can reuse the sand indefinitely and the roots come up it looks like very effortlessly. With dirt you can lose some of the roots by transplanting.
I am going to begin inventorying my seed storage containers tonight so that I know what I have to order yet. I am also trying to write into a notebook/journal of sorts with all the seeds categorized with information like if they need to be stratified, Planting Date, seed starting indoors or direct sow, planting depth, days to germination and maturity, and other basic information I learn from all the UA-cam Channels and blog/vlogs I follow, as well as health and nutrition that each plant gives to us. Especially all of the plants I am planning to grow in the new medicinal/herb garden that I have planned for this year. There is a lot of information just on that topic alone that is important to have. As times get tougher for all of us we must begin to consider growing our own nutritional & medicinal needs when possible. I knew about using the sand method for rooting trees and bushes in spring & fall (softwood & hardwood), but I did not think to use sand for planting seeds or cuttings from the garden, I only just learned last year that we could use peat moss, coco-core, or vermiculite as a seed starting medium instead of the more expensive seed starting mixes as the seeds themselves carry everything they need within their shells until their true leaves appear and they need more. Can I use this same method for rooting Tomato suckers and basil cuttings? or how about raspberry & blackberry cuttings? Strawberry pups? (Can you suggest others please) My list of questions could go on of course, so I thank you for sharing this information with all of us. I am always learning something new from you and I am very grateful, Blessings to you always. ~SuzyJC-in-Pataskala-Ohio/USA_01.29.2022~
This is my second or third video and I have learned so much from your succinct and easy-to-understand way of instructing. Thanks for your tips/help to us newbies, too!
Seeds all ordered. A few tree seeds in stratification. And a few bags of soil and sand needed as soon as they hit the stores. Super excited for this year as my garden quadrupled from last season
@@nelliesfarm8473 You can make compost.. next best thing. Get some red compost worms. Mixing dead leaves and mulch and sand with soil makes it go a long way too.
@@Kampup play sand is sterilized, but there is little to no sodium. You will find that traction sand bags sometimes have salt added. I recommend play sand or beach sand
I'm fortunate to have bought acres in an area not lived on by anyone other than Native Americans, which I'm sure they did. I have great, sandy soil, crystal clean spring water & clean air. I sow directly into the soil that my chickens cleared of pests, well, for the most part & that's after the hogs have gone in & rooted up the ground while foraging. Makes for loose, fertilized soil the way God intended it to be done. I won't plant or even start edibles in plastic bc it leeches chemicals into your food, more every time you use them. Granted not everyone has acres that can be used in this manner. I used to build raised beds out of cedar, lasted longer & deterred a variety of pests. I always added sand, always bc I had GA red clay, took tons of soil amendment & was hit or miss on yield bc it took me too long to figure out the problem! Just try, innovate & beyond all, don't give up!! Get your soil tested if need be, most county extension offices will do it for free!
I live on 4 acres of sand in the desert and the sand looks exactly like what you buy at Home Depot. I'm going to try it and see what happens for my starts. Thanks for the video.
You may need to wash it first though, to remove any unwanted or harmful organisms. He did mention checking the label on the bag to confirm that it was washed.
I’m doing this stat!! I save all my foil roasting pans as well as the cells and small plastic pots from plants I’ve bought. I love it when we’re shown great tips that save us big $$. Thank you so much!!
Had a fungus gnat infestation indoors after bringing a new houseplant home. Took all 24 plants outside. Removed 25 percent of soil and added sand. Worked great. A few days later able to bring them back inside.
IMO it might make the area a little too hot, and since sand reflects light it might make things uncomfortable for your plants. Sand drains very well, obviously, but the flip side it doesn't retain moisture.
OMG! You just saved me so much work and money with this tip!! I am just getting started into gardening full swing and I ended up buying seed starting mix this year - which works, but this sounds so much better. And the fact that you can use it over and over is a big plus! Thanks for sharing. You just added a new subscriber!
Dang! I just bought two bags of seed starter mix at about $6 each - Now I want to go buy some sand to try instead! Love this idea since you can reuse it for years to come. Thanks for the video! New subscriber and going thru as many of your videos now that I can!
The destructive effect of the fungus gnat larvae cannot be overstated imo. I know many who tolerate the pesky gnats, while being oblivious that the larvae in the soil are stunting their plants growth, or worse if it is a cutting. Great advice about the sand, as any bag of "soil" or peat-based grow medium likely contains the dreaded fungus gnat larvae just waiting for a tender snack of baby roots at the most critical time in a plants life. I've never had an outbreak from a bag of sand, though.
I have never seen any one do this . I am definitely trying this and his easy raised bed construction, I have just watched. I dont have a drill and electric saw so cant build a raised bed from pallets which was also an excellent idea suggestion by another gardener. I have a new half allotment so any ideas or links welcomed. In North London, U.K. btw.
@@judytelles5617 so you never wonder why there are trees going out of the sands at Beaches? Like coco nut trees, palm trees and all? Maybe cause I'm from a tropical place, we were taught differently. This video isn't new at all to any tropical people.
@@khmerbraveheart I am jealous.How unobservant of me, I thought they were reaching some soil below as always on beach edge. Sounds and looks lovely. I really must try as I love experiments. We have the shoreline of Thames but no beach.
@@judytelles5617 FYI… I saw a guy who made his raised beds with concrete walls. First, he drew an outline (actual length [L] & width [W] ) of the raised bed side wall & another outline of the end walls. Then he dug a hole the size of the outline drawn. The depth of the hole should equal what you wish the wall thickness to be. He bought concrete mix, mixed with water, poured the mix in the holes/frames, until half full, laid down scrap wire (hangers, etc) for reinforcement, then poured more concrete to the top of the holes, let sit to dry 48 hrs, then lifted the “walls” out of the ground, & assembled his raised beds from them. Wishing you & your garden much blessings & happiness!🥰
I’ve seen a plant farm/ nursery near me for years so that with tomatoes seeds/ seedlings. Another advantage is that they grow them almost on top of each other but lift out with ease. So one container like the size you use could equal two or even three of those rectangle grow trays with the individual seed squares. Never tried it myself but I don’t grow much from seed anymore. But maybe I try some annual flowers with this method.
Thanks for this video. It is beyond annoying dealing with those evil knats. I will be trying this sand method. Plus it will be cheaper than seed starting mix. Love the table out of pallet and cement blocks. Thought I was subscribed..... just did!!!!
This is the practical advice I need and as someone else pointed out no unnecessary chit chat. While talk is nice information can be lost in the chatter
Hi, I want to be thinking about the type of plastic, just to be sure the type you choose is food safe. I first thought about this when looking at polypropylene cloth bags, which are UV stabilised, but I think the stabilisers are not food safe, even though polypropylene is ok. Or making my own from weed barrier cloth that’s been stabilised. May not be clever? I read that PVC Type 3, polycarbonate (type 7) and polystyrene (type 6)are best avoided, yet people add polystyrene to growing medium! And pack fruit and take away food in it, and pvc. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) type 1 is used for soda bottles and is ok for single use but leaches chemicals if it gets hot High (type 2) and low-density polyethylene (type 4) are both fine for food eg milk bottles and food wrap Polypropylene type 5 is also ok for food, but is not UV stable, so I worry about making it so safely. Hope that helps, stick to 2,4 and 5, although all plastics leach a little when hot or damaged. Acrylic is UV stable and I presume safe, since we also wear it. Perhaps I’ll crochet some plant pots!
I grow some pretty good gardens in the sand here in south-central Florida. I add a few tractor scoops of goat pellets and chicken manure. then I till it, fill some planters and plant the rest. works very well from seed to harvest. for planters, I mix 2/3 potting soil, 1/3 of mixed sand.
In the meantime I recommend doing a UA-cam search for "Russ Finch and his geothermal greenhouse in the snow". He grows citrus among many other crops year around in -20 weather.
Dang:( I have lots of free sand by the creek but it’s frozen. So just buy sand and rinse with water for a bit? How do you know if the salt is out? Does this work ok for tomatoes and peppers as well? Could you go straight from sand to outdoor or is it just for a few weeks? Thank you!
If your sand is not washed, stick it in a pillowcase run your water hose over it for awhile. Let it drain and it will be washed. If there's any kind of debris in it, it should wash to the bottom of the pillowcase.
this was very useful. thanks my Friend! prepared my own usual seeding mix already (40:40:20=compost:sand:perlite with splash of lime powder and detergent added) and warmed it on top of my boiler to room temp but will certainly try your method today! keep up the good work! all the best from Sweden ;-)
Can you use Sand for pretty much any cutting/seed? Also, do you need to add any type of nutrient to the sand?
Yes you can. Smaller seed like lettuce can be a bit challenging . It's probably best to stick with surface sowing using a seedling media mix and then watered in as a means of sowing. Medium to large seed will preform the best overall. Seedling heat mats should be utilized when necessary, especially for crops like peppers that like a warm start around 80°F. Do not allow the sand to completely dry out. Sand will actually retain moister at a very similar rate as a quality seedling mix. You can re-use the sand many times over making it a wonderful gardening investment. Cheers!
@@plantabundance Awesome, Thanks for the Reply. Enjoy the Videos and Information!
Also, if I use sand to plant my seeds into, how do I water? I know when using soil you use water trays so they are watered at the base…is it the same for sand?
@@kimecollinss Yes
You can use a little diluted Seaweed (from liquid concentrate), has worked well for four decades for me, easy on the seedlings.
Probably the best garden tip I heard in years, thank you!
As a Floridian I especially thank you for this! We are surrounded by sand and I always thought I couldn't grow in it!
Be careful using sand from the ocean shore, due to it has large traces of salt, this gentleman is using fresh water sand.
This is a great idea. The sand used for starting plants. I had a greenhouse about 25 years ago & I LOVED it. We made it. It was attached to our farmhouse & I had 3 rooms to it. It was awesome. I had an above the ground pond. Tons of hanging baskets, all my starts & seeds. Now I’m on my own, retired & on disability. I have a small area to grow. I did get a strawberry 🍓 patch it last year & raised some sunflowers 🌻 & planted this naked ground w/ perrenials & annuals & a few bushes. Of course I had to have help which was greatly appreciated. But, anyway, I’m not always gonna have that kinda help & was wondering how expensive sand is & where u can get it & about the weight that could present a problem. But I guess once u get it, u could use & reuse it over & over again… correct?
Thank you! The bags of sand typically go for around $3-$5 US. You can find them at most big box hardware stores. You can do a quick search on UA-cam for a video titled "Sandbox Plant Propagation Station | What Kind Of Sand? Where To Purchase? Where To Place Box?" for more info. Cheers!
@@sislertx Would you by chance live in South Florida USA? I would love a small house to rent with some land around it. Hopefully off-setting the cost with offering my help. There are good people out there. Manifest it! :)
6:52 for your question about reusing... Good luck. 👍
Can I take them off beaches, asking for a friend...
@@primescar tell your friend it's not worth the legal trouble due to it being illegal, also would be a lot of work to rinse the sand free of the salt. It's $3 a bag, so tell your friend to stop being such a cheapskate.
Hi! If you don't know already - you can use single or doubled coffee filters in the bottom of your shallow trays to cover the holes. Spray with a little water so they mold to the pot before adding soil. It works in up to 3 gallon pots, too. Cheap and easy! 👍😉
Awesome thanks for the tip!
If you live in the Great Lakes region you won't even need to buy the sand! Great stuff!
im in the UP and i have clay.
Thank you Dan. This makes a lot of sense. From the sandy Swan Coastal Plain of Perth Western Australia
Tried first little crop in 2021. Did everything wrong. Some plants grew in spite of mistakes! Your channel is great. Thanks for helping rookies like me:)
You inspired me to order a caddy full of IKEA bags, and start gardening all over again. 😀😀
Wow! This is great. I have a terrible time with seed starting mix. I will definitely try this. Thanks so much..
I never knew that about using Sand!! I’m definitely trying it this year!
Me too!!
Cannot thank you enough for your teaching videos! Invaluable yo me.
This is amazing!!!! XD
Seeds are really quite powerful! Wow!!!
Thx, Dan!🌱😃💓
Thank you Dan.
Great tip for getting a headstart on collards 👍
Thank you for your video. I'm looking forward to learning more from you. ✌🏽️
Great tips!
Sei il vero esperto 😘
Love that thanks. From Oregon
interesting.. i rememebr now we used to do confier cutting liek this as a kid.. worked well..
Excellent tip!
Thank you
GREAT IDEAS,,,i baked my soil at 400 degrees 30yrs ago to kill anything in outside topsoil,,,i use 1/2" rockwool sheets cut to size to block holes in my IMPROVISED pots(old hydroponic dwc 5 gal buckets),,lol,,,I WILL BE USING SAND for asparagus,rhubarb,cabbage,etc...seeds and my bee polinating flowers and weeds
Definitely going to try this out!!
Wow! Going to try this with my beans
I started my turmeric just from pieces not crowns and they grew wonderfully - thanks for your channel it is great 👍
Did you start them in sand?
@@lisaclery7470 hi Lisa yes I started pieces only in about 3 inches of sand in a flat tray in full sun and watered occasionally until they sprouted and then potted into soil in pots
Great tips, thanky6for sharing ⚘️🌻🦋🐞🐌
Thank you!
Thank you for the reason why I need sand as oppose to soil to start my seeds and cuttings because getting rid of those fungus gnats is a full time, annoying swatting job!!!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the info.👍
Brilliant. Definitely going to try this!!
Nice greenhouse! I hope mine will be functioning this year. How long did it take for the plants to get those roots? Thank you
great info
seeds and plants have been ordered but up here in zone 4 the thought of gardening is still months away.
Coffee filters work well for drainage.p
Great video!
Veg I grow like celery, carrot, leek, spring onion, potato I leave their bottom where they can grow back root.
Thanks
Please tell me if I'm wrong...I think sand works just because it keeps the necessary water for the seeds to grow... I have seen videos where seeds are put on water, paper towels, cloths, soil, etc.. at the end I think all it's needed is that a small amount of water gets trapped in there for the seed to break its shell and grow. The problem with soil is that some times fungi or insects or living organisms are there and damage those small plants and sand is neutral, has no nutrition but it has nothing that can make damage to the plant..
Fab 🍀💚🍀🇮🇪
Can you start potatoes like this? I have a bunch that are sprouting atm.
Can I ask what part of the US you live? My husband & I live in 9B growing zone 3 hrs N of Miami.
Wondering if starting seeds in sand will work here in Florida. Was thinking of starting romaine & butter lettuces in sand. Would it work?
Would sand from Lake Michigan work?
Iv yet to try this the town next to ours is 100 percent sand so is it usable for this or does it have to be store bought
Was that a soldering iron? it sounded like something else!!
I would love to grow artichokes but it's too cold here in the midwest.
What stores or places can I buy sand?
What soil were you planting the seedlings into in the square pots ?
where can I get this sand?
I love your videos because you get right to the subject without filling it up with talking. Great job as usual.
Yes that's my favorite thing about him
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I agree. Many presenters go on and on loving to hear themselves speak. This video was easy to listen to as well as having great information.
Thank you kindly!
At horticultural college we used to use 50% washed river sand and 50% peat moss (moisture retention) for propagation of most species. For small seeds or surface-sown seeds a thin layer of vermiculite helps to prevent drying.
How did you wash river sand?
@@finnnnma You buy it already washed. The point of washing it is to remove any salt which may be present, depending on where the sand was mined/dredged from.
Fascinating! And goes against everything we were ever taught, as usual.
Thats the statment of the year, my my my the things we have been tought that are not so! 😊
I have been suffering from sticker shock on the price of seed starting mix and wondering how I could afford to get all my seedlings started this year. Heading to the hardware store today! THANK YOU!
Cheers!
@Jesus is LORD Hallelujah brother.
Watch videos on how to use organic plants to plant in your garden. I’ve grown celery greens, garlic, and green onions so far. Potatoes are buried so waiting for green growth to pop through.
I've been gardening for 20 years and never bought a seed starting mix or sand.
@@DrCorvid So what is it that you use then? Care to share?
I am so glad I found you. I am on a SS budget and I appreciate doing things on the cheap. Thank you for all your great ideas.
My grandparents only used Sand for there garden, like a ft of it. Their garden was amazing. Big broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, corn, peanuts. They grew everything.
I just want to thank you for the quick and simple ways you explain gardening tips to your viewers. I have been watching your videos for the past three years now that I started gardening and I learn new ideas from you each time. Thank you very much. I watched your video on Feijora in December 2021 and, I have never stopped thinking of that fruit tree since then. I want to know if you have cuttings of your Feijora tree to sell so I can buy and plant in my garden because, you advised that every gardener should have that tree planted. Please let me know. Thanks.
i used sand after watching your video the first time and it works wonderful! we had one of those wildflower seed packets and it is very clear that some of the seeds would not have sprouted in soil because they are simply too tiny.the sand was perfect.ive already transplanted two unknown plants into their own pots becasue they were at their first set of true leaves.i am CONVINCED the sand works so much better than soil.thank you sir!
Awesome tips!! I have tons of take out food containers that would be perfect for this! I also have a bag of that sand that I bought to soak up grease in my driveway lol. Plus, last year the fungus gnats were terrible in my seed starting mix. I will give this a try. I noticed you do not have the trays covered....also, how often do you water the seeds?? TYFS ❤️🦋💜
certain soils are realloy prone to the fungus gnats, pro mix and menards...
These are great tips. I'm going to pick up some sand and supplies and start this. I want to make a garden desperately. It's such a great idea. Not only healthier for you but also saves you money and makes you less dependent on the market. Thank you for sharing these helpful tips.
This is so awesome! You can reuse the sand indefinitely and the roots come up it looks like very effortlessly. With dirt you can lose some of the roots by transplanting.
I am going to begin inventorying my seed storage containers tonight so that I know what I have to order yet. I am also trying to write into a notebook/journal of sorts with all the seeds categorized with information like if they need to be stratified, Planting Date, seed starting indoors or direct sow, planting depth, days to germination and maturity, and other basic information I learn from all the UA-cam Channels and blog/vlogs I follow, as well as health and nutrition that each plant gives to us. Especially all of the plants I am planning to grow in the new medicinal/herb garden that I have planned for this year. There is a lot of information just on that topic alone that is important to have. As times get tougher for all of us we must begin to consider growing our own nutritional & medicinal needs when possible.
I knew about using the sand method for rooting trees and bushes in spring & fall (softwood & hardwood), but I did not think to use sand for planting seeds or cuttings from the garden, I only just learned last year that we could use peat moss, coco-core, or vermiculite as a seed starting medium instead of the more expensive seed starting mixes as the seeds themselves carry everything they need within their shells until their true leaves appear and they need more.
Can I use this same method for rooting Tomato suckers and basil cuttings? or how about raspberry & blackberry cuttings? Strawberry pups? (Can you suggest others please) My list of questions could go on of course, so I thank you for sharing this information with all of us. I am always learning something new from you and I am very grateful, Blessings to you always.
~SuzyJC-in-Pataskala-Ohio/USA_01.29.2022~
I would like to know as well. ❤
This is my second or third video and I have learned so much from your succinct and easy-to-understand way of instructing. Thanks for your tips/help to us newbies, too!
Didn’t know about this sand to begin plants. I have several bags given by a friend and now I know how to use them. Thanks so much!
Seeds all ordered. A few tree seeds in stratification. And a few bags of soil and sand needed as soon as they hit the stores. Super excited for this year as my garden quadrupled from last season
Here in the south soil and such are already out
@@nelliesfarm8473 You can make compost.. next best thing. Get some red compost worms. Mixing dead leaves and mulch and sand with soil makes it go a long way too.
How do you wash the salt out of the sand without washing the sand away?
@@Kampup play sand is sterilized, but there is little to no sodium. You will find that traction sand bags sometimes have salt added. I recommend play sand or beach sand
I use a coffee filter in the bottom of my plant container. I will have to try planting in sand.
God bless you and your family 🙏❣️🤗🐕🐾🐾🐈🐾
A coffee filter….what a fab idea. 🙂👍🏻💕
I'm fortunate to have bought acres in an area not lived on by anyone other than Native Americans, which I'm sure they did. I have great, sandy soil, crystal clean spring water & clean air. I sow directly into the soil that my chickens cleared of pests, well, for the most part & that's after the hogs have gone in & rooted up the ground while foraging. Makes for loose, fertilized soil the way God intended it to be done.
I won't plant or even start edibles in plastic bc it leeches chemicals into your food, more every time you use them.
Granted not everyone has acres that can be used in this manner. I used to build raised beds out of cedar, lasted longer & deterred a variety of pests. I always added sand, always bc I had GA red clay, took tons of soil amendment & was hit or miss on yield bc it took me too long to figure out the problem! Just try, innovate & beyond all, don't give up!! Get your soil tested if need be, most county extension offices will do it for free!
Great idea, never crossed my mind. I'll be starting on this right away!
I live on 4 acres of sand in the desert and the sand looks exactly like what you buy at Home Depot. I'm going to try it and see what happens for my starts. Thanks for the video.
You may need to wash it first though, to remove any unwanted or harmful organisms. He did mention checking the label on the bag to confirm that it was washed.
@@jecriggs Best is to buy play sand which they use for children to play in, because that is cleaned. In my town 2,06€ for 25 kilo.
@@jecriggs the washing is more for the salts.
Try planting onions
@@ROBDee-ho9lu I think you meant to reply to @Shane Ella, not me. 🙂
I’m doing this stat!! I save all my foil roasting pans as well as the cells and small plastic pots from plants I’ve bought. I love it when we’re shown great tips that save us big $$. Thank you so much!!
GREAT idea! Thanks. It made me wonder; could sand also be added as a top layer in your garden, to help with the gnat issues?
Had a fungus gnat infestation indoors after bringing a new houseplant home. Took all 24 plants outside. Removed 25 percent of soil and added sand. Worked great. A few days later able to bring them back inside.
IMO it might make the area a little too hot, and since sand reflects light it might make things uncomfortable for your plants. Sand drains very well, obviously, but the flip side it doesn't retain moisture.
OMG! You just saved me so much work and money with this tip!! I am just getting started into gardening full swing and I ended up buying seed starting mix this year - which works, but this sounds so much better. And the fact that you can use it over and over is a big plus!
Thanks for sharing. You just added a new subscriber!
Smart. I love sand. It’s a sadly overlooked amendment in container gardening.
Dang! I just bought two bags of seed starter mix at about $6 each - Now I want to go buy some sand to try instead! Love this idea since you can reuse it for years to come. Thanks for the video! New subscriber and going thru as many of your videos now that I can!
The destructive effect of the fungus gnat larvae cannot be overstated imo. I know many who tolerate the pesky gnats, while being oblivious that the larvae in the soil are stunting their plants growth, or worse if it is a cutting.
Great advice about the sand, as any bag of "soil" or peat-based grow medium likely contains the dreaded fungus gnat larvae just waiting for a tender snack of baby roots at the most critical time in a plants life.
I've never had an outbreak from a bag of sand, though.
Wouldn't you run risk of infestation afterwards when replanted?
Super good to know
You can sterelize you soil
@@jorgeerazo9719 how? In the microwave?
@@maria-giulianalatini1724 in an oven, microwave, steamer you only need Heat
This is a technique that gardeners have used for hundreds, possibly thousands of years. The reason they kept doing it was that it works very well.
I have never seen any one do this . I am definitely trying this and his easy raised bed construction, I have just watched. I dont have a drill and electric saw so cant build a raised bed from pallets which was also an excellent idea suggestion by another gardener. I have a new half allotment so any ideas or links welcomed. In North London, U.K. btw.
@@judytelles5617 so you never wonder why there are trees going out of the sands at Beaches? Like coco nut trees, palm trees and all? Maybe cause I'm from a tropical place, we were taught differently. This video isn't new at all to any tropical people.
@@khmerbraveheart I am jealous.How unobservant of me, I thought they were reaching some soil below as always on beach edge. Sounds and looks lovely. I really must try as I love experiments. We have the shoreline of Thames but no beach.
@@judytelles5617 FYI… I saw a guy who made his raised beds with concrete walls. First, he drew an outline (actual length [L] & width [W] ) of the raised bed side wall & another outline of the end walls. Then he dug a hole the size of the outline drawn. The depth of the hole should equal what you wish the wall thickness to be. He bought concrete mix, mixed with water, poured the mix in the holes/frames, until half full, laid down scrap wire (hangers, etc) for reinforcement, then poured more concrete to the top of the holes, let sit to dry 48 hrs, then lifted the “walls” out of the ground, & assembled his raised beds from them. Wishing you & your garden much blessings & happiness!🥰
Whoa..like your video,I think use the sand for plants is a great idea!!! can I use the kiln dried sand for seeding?
I’ve seen a plant farm/ nursery near me for years so that with tomatoes seeds/ seedlings. Another advantage is that they grow them almost on top of each other but lift out with ease. So one container like the size you use could equal two or even three of those rectangle grow trays with the individual seed squares. Never tried it myself but I don’t grow much from seed anymore. But maybe I try some annual flowers with this method.
That's a big savings by not having to buy starter mix Going to give that a try So have you found this works with all seeds that aren't direct sow?
Thanks Dan for the excellent tip using sand [Construction/play] for seed starting or cuttings.. Yes will try this method for the growing season 2022
Thanks for this video. It is beyond annoying dealing with those evil knats. I will be trying this sand method. Plus it will be cheaper than seed starting mix. Love the table out of pallet and cement blocks. Thought I was subscribed..... just did!!!!
This is the practical advice I need and as someone else pointed out no unnecessary chit chat. While talk is nice information can be lost in the chatter
Brilliant!! I love your worm casting videos. I'm going to start one.
Hi, I want to be thinking about the type of plastic, just to be sure the type you choose is food safe. I first thought about this when looking at polypropylene cloth bags, which are UV stabilised, but I think the stabilisers are not food safe, even though polypropylene is ok. Or making my own from weed barrier cloth that’s been stabilised. May not be clever?
I read that PVC Type 3, polycarbonate (type 7) and polystyrene (type 6)are best avoided, yet people add polystyrene to growing medium! And pack fruit and take away food in it, and pvc.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) type 1 is used for soda bottles and is ok for single use but leaches chemicals if it gets hot
High (type 2) and low-density polyethylene (type 4) are both fine for food eg milk bottles and food wrap
Polypropylene type 5 is also ok for food, but is not UV stable, so I worry about making it so safely.
Hope that helps, stick to 2,4 and 5, although all plastics leach a little when hot or damaged.
Acrylic is UV stable and I presume safe, since we also wear it. Perhaps I’ll crochet some plant pots!
I have a teak potting bench you inspired me to grow edable 💐 🌹 🌸 🏵 🌼 💐 🌹 🌸 🏵 🌼 💐 🌹 🌸.
Thank 😊 🙏 u.
I grow some pretty good gardens in the sand here in south-central Florida. I add a few tractor scoops of goat pellets and chicken manure. then I till it, fill some planters and plant the rest. works very well from seed to harvest. for planters, I mix 2/3 potting soil, 1/3 of mixed sand.
I would love ❤to see a tutorial on that DIY pallet potting table please 😊🥰🌵
You are awesome way speak clearly show exactly how do it with no confusion or hurrying!!
Great job!! Kido!!!!!
Dude I live in Iowa it's -22 tonight I've got time lol
Better to be early than on time. Seeds will sell out and supplies will rise in cost.
In the meantime I recommend doing a UA-cam search for "Russ Finch and his geothermal greenhouse in the snow". He grows citrus among many other crops year around in -20 weather.
On my Birthday too..what a blessing
Dang:( I have lots of free sand by the creek but it’s frozen. So just buy sand and rinse with water for a bit? How do you know if the salt is out?
Does this work ok for tomatoes and peppers as well? Could you go straight from sand to outdoor or is it just for a few weeks? Thank you!
Most play sand will already be washed and is (at least around where I live) $5 for 50lbs. If it is already washed it will say on the packaging.
@@MirrimBlackfox thanks, this is helpful for me too.
If your sand is not washed, stick it in a pillowcase run your water hose over it for awhile. Let it drain and it will be washed. If there's any kind of debris in it, it should wash to the bottom of the pillowcase.
Thanks so much! I’m a NorCal container gardening new to the game and this information is invaluable!
All of Florida is sand and for years I been buying soil...🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
Thanks, I always thought it must be complicated, but now I know how! Thank you!
1. Great, friendly videos with helpful tips.
2. What zone are you in?
3. What about sawdust+biochar+aerated worm tea?
Wait. Am I understanding right? Use just use a cheap washed play sand from Walmart? And that’s all?
Those lupines you wanted to start would love that sand, that is their natural habitat.
Your last few videos have been awesome!! I have learnt a lot & did not get bored!!🙂
Thank you kindly!
Thank you Dan and happy Valentines😊👍
this was very useful. thanks my Friend! prepared my own usual seeding mix already (40:40:20=compost:sand:perlite with splash of lime powder and detergent added) and warmed it on top of my boiler to room temp but will certainly try your method today! keep up the good work! all the best from Sweden ;-)