Thanks for sharing your knowledge!! I love the how calming this video was… 2 in 1 informative gardening tutorial with the added bonus of meditative calmness 🤭
Thank you for your appreciation. I love gardening and I try to help everyone who has a question. Most times I can answer but occasionally I cant. Keep safe.
You have become my go to channel for me when it comes to anything like this. Could I ask what compost do you use, yours looks so fine and great for seeds were mine is full of bits of wood and looks a mess when setting up like this. Thank you in advance 👍
Thank you very much for your appreciation! I used to use a brand called Humax but as it is Peat based it is no longer available. I have tried several alternatives but I am still looking for one that I am happy with. Keep safe.
Amazing!! Thank you! I will try your method, and another method that I also just learned using the skin of many seeds straight to the soil, no refrigeration. I'm curious to see which one works better. I also only use semi-hydroponics (no soil) so I will start another trial set with lava and sphagnum moss. I like your method, it make sense.
If the seeds are from a fresh strawberry they will germinate without putting in the fridge, either because they were shipped refrigerated already or their new seed shell hasn't completely solidified yet or if you use a blender to separate the seeds, that nicks them sufficiently. We put our seedlings into the garden a few weeks ago and we hope they grow enough roots in time for winter~ The other day with a spare set of plants, some of them got cooked in the sun, so watch for too much heat and too much direct sunlight especially with tiny strawberry seedlings.
Do you mind elaborating a bit about what it means to "nick" the seeds, and why is this necessary? This video recommends placing seeds removed from fresh strawberries into sand -- is this meant to achieve the effect of nicking seeds? Am I correct in thinking that your process for germinating strawberry seeds is to blend fresh strawberries and manually remove the seeds to plant directly?
Thanks for your easy to understand video. What's the best times of the year to germinate the seeds like you do. I live in Madeira Island were the winter temperatures are very mild (Jan. + Feb are the coldest months with minimum temps of about 9-11ºC). The summer months are around 25-28ºC. Can I germinate in spring and autumn?
Hi Gil. Thankyou for your appreciation. I started mine indoors in winter here in the uk. Spring or Autumn should be fine for your climate. Keep safe. (I have always wanted to visit Madeira!)
thank you for the lovely helpful video! Two questions: can I use sand from the seashore? And, can I use seeds from strawberries that are beginning to rot?
Thank you for your appreciation! You can use strawberries that are beginning to rot. Don't use sand from the seashore - 1) It is illegal to remove it from the beach here in the UK 2) It will have a high salt content which will stop germination. Keep safe.
Hi there what kind of sand do you use for the cold stratification? What time of year is best for starting this process, I'm reading different and conflicting things online and am a bit confused
I used kiln dried sand as it was very fine grained - be careful not to use any containing salt (eg from a beach!). I would start late winter so the seedlings are ready to pot up in Spring then have a full summer to grow and get established. Best Wishes and good luck with your growing.
Thank you for the video, i Just have one question as of when to start this? Is there certain months where they should be sowed and harvested or does this work all year round
Always wondered how to do this. Thanks. I lived in Plant City the strawberry capital of USA. It bothered me when the growers would kill the present crop after bearing fruit.
Hi Rosemary. Dig the soil over and remove any weeds/ stones. Strawberries like well drained soil with plenty of organic matter so dig in some compost and sand if required.
Damp (but clean😆) toilet paper works. Don't use paper towels because they don't fall apart; the little roots will get stuck in the fibers. I've also tried starting small seeds in agar-agar and that *almost* works. (it dries out even when covered and shrinks)
Hi Callum. Thanks for your appreciation. I will grow Lupine next year. I have often seen them at flower shows and thought how beautiful they are. Keep safe.
How often to water? And when should the gardening be done? Here we do March. Is now (august) too late? Can I keep seeds in the sand until time to plant them?
Water when the soil starts to look dry. It is best to start the seeds in spring then it gives them the whole summer to grow. I would transplant to soil if you are going to keep them a while before planting out.
I'm at the point of transplanting, watching your video you said keep them warm and watered, and keep them inside until spring. Will they need light while in the house, and if so, how much, thanks
If strawberries were kept in fridge for awhile before removing seeds do I still have to put the seeds in fridge for 4 weeks or can I skip this step. Thank you.
If you place the seeds in the freezer instead of the refrigerator... will that kill the seeds? Just curious since strawberries grow in freezing regions
@@LearnHow2 I looked it up... Seeds begin to hibernate if they are left in freezing temperatures. They don't germinate when frozen. In other words freezing will extend the germination process.
I've been trying to grow raspberries and blueberries for the past two years with no success... Didn't realize the seeds needed to be uncovered by dirt to germinate.
Your videos are so simple, information and so helpful!
Thank you for your appreciation. Glad you like them! Keep safe.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
I love the how calming this video was…
2 in 1 informative gardening tutorial with the added bonus of meditative calmness 🤭
That is great! I practise mindfulness and meditation so it is working!
love how this guy replies to comments
Thank you for your appreciation. I love gardening and I try to help everyone who has a question. Most times I can answer but occasionally I cant. Keep safe.
Fr!!!
thank you so much I just straight up planted the seeds you saved me a hole year thank you thank you thank you
I'm so glad I could help you. Good luck with your growing!
Short and informative.THANKYOU! SUBSCRIBED!
Awesome, thank you! Keep safe.
Absolutely brilliant video in every way!! Thank you!! 🙏
You're so welcome!
You make it look so easy. Thank you!
You are so welcome! It Is easy! Keep safe.
I did this a few months ago but planted a whole strawberry in a small pot of compost and just noticed my seeds have started to sprout ☺
Thank you that is really interesting to hear! Best wishes and keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 yes a saw it on the Pintrest app. I've also started growing spring onions and potatoes from the off cuts ☺ stay safe also. Great channel
You have become my go to channel for me when it comes to anything like this. Could I ask what compost do you use, yours looks so fine and great for seeds were mine is full of bits of wood and looks a mess when setting up like this.
Thank you in advance 👍
Thank you very much for your appreciation! I used to use a brand called Humax but as it is Peat based it is no longer available. I have tried several alternatives but I am still looking for one that I am happy with. Keep safe.
Amazing!! Thank you! I will try your method, and another method that I also just learned using the skin of many seeds straight to the soil, no refrigeration. I'm curious to see which one works better. I also only use semi-hydroponics (no soil) so I will start another trial set with lava and sphagnum moss. I like your method, it make sense.
That is very interesting. Can you let me know what happens with your tests? Keep safe.
Wow
Straight forward
Very informative
Thank you
Thank you Ellie.
If the seeds are from a fresh strawberry they will germinate without putting in the fridge, either because they were shipped refrigerated already or their new seed shell hasn't completely solidified yet or if you use a blender to separate the seeds, that nicks them sufficiently. We put our seedlings into the garden a few weeks ago and we hope they grow enough roots in time for winter~ The other day with a spare set of plants, some of them got cooked in the sun, so watch for too much heat and too much direct sunlight especially with tiny strawberry seedlings.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience - we are all learning from each other every day. Keep safe.
Do you mind elaborating a bit about what it means to "nick" the seeds, and why is this necessary? This video recommends placing seeds removed from fresh strawberries into sand -- is this meant to achieve the effect of nicking seeds? Am I correct in thinking that your process for germinating strawberry seeds is to blend fresh strawberries and manually remove the seeds to plant directly?
Hi how long does the seed take to maturity
I am following all your videos and they work perfectly, now strawberries (alpine in my case ) are the next. The best is the parsley I got a lot of it.
That's great to hear Esther. Keep safe.
Thanks for your easy to understand video. What's the best times of the year to germinate the seeds like you do. I live in Madeira Island were the winter temperatures are very mild (Jan. + Feb are the coldest months with minimum temps of about 9-11ºC). The summer months are around 25-28ºC. Can I germinate in spring and autumn?
Hi Gil. Thankyou for your appreciation. I started mine indoors in winter here in the uk. Spring or Autumn should be fine for your climate. Keep safe. (I have always wanted to visit Madeira!)
thank you for the lovely helpful video! Two questions: can I use sand from the seashore? And, can I use seeds from strawberries that are beginning to rot?
Thank you for your appreciation! You can use strawberries that are beginning to rot. Don't use sand from the seashore - 1) It is illegal to remove it from the beach here in the UK 2) It will have a high salt content which will stop germination. Keep safe.
Thank you for educating me.
Hi Yohannes. We are all educating each other! Keep safe.
Can I use potting and gardening sand? It would be for placing the seeds in the refrigerator
Very educational. Thank you. How about flower seeds from a plant?
Thanks for explaining in details
My pleasure
Could you recommend some composts you would use, and how often are you watering the seeds once in the compost?
A great video keep up the great work
Thanks, will do! Keep safe!
Hi there what kind of sand do you use for the cold stratification? What time of year is best for starting this process, I'm reading different and conflicting things online and am a bit confused
I used kiln dried sand as it was very fine grained - be careful not to use any containing salt (eg from a beach!). I would start late winter so the seedlings are ready to pot up in Spring then have a full summer to grow and get established. Best Wishes and good luck with your growing.
Thank you for the video, i Just have one question as of when to start this? Is there certain months where they should be sowed and harvested or does this work all year round
Strawberries need sun so start late winter and then the plants will be ready for summer.
Thank you. Lovely video
Hi Indra. So nice of you to say so. Keep safe.
Always wondered how to do this. Thanks. I lived in Plant City the strawberry capital of USA. It bothered me when the growers would kill the present crop after bearing fruit.
Strawberry plants lose peak production after 2-4 years and should be replaced
Great video - just curious, why do. you cover the plastic bin with plastic wrap?
It keeps the moisture in.
@@LearnHow2 hello what should we do if we have no sand😊😅
Spring in South Africa starts 1st September, so my plants will be ready for immediate planting into the ground.
Good luck with your growing!
Do i still need to put it in the fridge if technically it was in the fridge when it was on the strawberry?
How do I prepare the garden soil for transplanting strawberry plants grown from seed.
Hi Rosemary. Dig the soil over and remove any weeds/ stones. Strawberries like well drained soil with plenty of organic matter so dig in some compost and sand if required.
Brillint! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Hi. After covering the seeds with plastic film...should we water till the seeds start to germinate!?
The film should retain the moisture but if the soil looks dry then spray it with a mister (so as not to disturb the seeds.)
@@LearnHow2 got it! Thank u.
Hello, is there any alternatives for sand? Can i place it without sand or in a paper towel?
Try it and let me know what happens.
Damp (but clean😆) toilet paper works. Don't use paper towels because they don't fall apart; the little roots will get stuck in the fibers. I've also tried starting small seeds in agar-agar and that *almost* works. (it dries out even when covered and shrinks)
Cool, video could you do a how to grow lupine video
Hi Callum. Thanks for your appreciation. I will grow Lupine next year. I have often seen them at flower shows and thought how beautiful they are. Keep safe.
Why the sand?
Thank you, sir!.
You are welcome!
Do I have to use sand or can I just put it it in the plastic bag without itm
I am not sure. Try it and let me know. Keep safe.
Which kind of sand u have used
I think it was kiln dried sand as I had some left after a paving job. But any fine sand will do the job. Keep safe.
Are you using ericaceous (acidic) soil or ordinary potting compost?
Hi Laurisa. I didnt use ericaceous soil just standard potting compost. Keep safe.
How often to water? And when should the gardening be done? Here we do March. Is now (august) too late? Can I keep seeds in the sand until time to plant them?
Water when the soil starts to look dry. It is best to start the seeds in spring then it gives them the whole summer to grow. I would transplant to soil if you are going to keep them a while before planting out.
I'm at the point of transplanting, watching your video you said keep them warm and watered, and keep them inside until spring. Will they need light while in the house, and if so, how much, thanks
Strawberries like a lot of light so I would keep near a window that gets sunlight. Keep safe.
When do you start seeding?
Best to start late winter indoors then the plants have a whole growing season. Keep safe.
Thanks I needed this video
You’re welcome 😊Keep safe.
Thankyou 🍓
You’re welcome 😊
How often would you have to water them?
Water when the top of the soil starts to dry. Strawberries love water so if in doubt too much is better than too little. Keep safe.
What is compost? Another word for soil?
Compost is a term used here in the UK. It a mixture of decayed organic matter.
What is this thing like sand in which you put the seeds in?sugar?sand???
I'm not understanding
It is sand.
How long did it take to grow them to full strawberries
It was the following year that they fruited. Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 thank you very much
Nice video 👍🏼
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
What is the name of that yellow substance?
Hi Sririteesh. Its just fine sand. Keep safe.
Thankyou so much for your reply
Where am I supposed to get the sand if the seashore sand has lots of salt
lots of places sell it
I wish it were that easy to remove the seeds from the strawberry 🍓
I have the hardest time removing just one (1) seed from one strawberry,
Are you doing this NOW? For next spring?
Hi Louise. It may be a little late to start now as the light levels and temperatures are falling each day. I started this at end of May. Keep safe.
How many days should I need to keep in the refrigerator sir?
Hi Srirtheesh. Leaves them for 4 weeks. Keep safe.
If strawberries were kept in fridge for awhile before removing seeds do I still have to put the seeds in fridge for 4 weeks or can I skip this step. Thank you.
Yes that should be ok. Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 thanks
If you place the seeds in the freezer instead of the refrigerator... will that kill the seeds?
Just curious since strawberries grow in freezing regions
I am not sure how long they survive sub zero. Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 I looked it up... Seeds begin to hibernate if they are left in freezing temperatures. They don't germinate when frozen. In other words freezing will extend the germination process.
does the strawberry seed grow
Hi Sarah. Yes it does. Keep safe.
Awesome video, thank you.
Glad you liked it!
I'm just wondering how many days/week did it take for the whole process
I started the seeds indoors in January and the plants were producing fruit by June. Keep safe.
What is the purpose of placing the seeds into sand?
Super
Hi Sukanya. Thank you for your appreciation. Keep safe.
After how many days or weeks will it germinate? Sir
Hi Srirtheesh. About 1 to 2 weeks.
After my seeds germinate, when they have three leaves, they turn yellow and dry, you know why
too little/too much water, not enough light or no nutrients in soil.
we need an update :)
I will post an update in April (the beginning of the new growing season here in the UK.) Keep safe.
"Dampen the bag" *Sprays the entire inside with water*
I've been trying to grow raspberries and blueberries for the past two years with no success... Didn't realize the seeds needed to be uncovered by dirt to germinate.
Some seeds need light to be able to germinate. Keep safe.
NO MORE BUYING STRAWBERRIES I WILL GROW THEM YOUR EASY WAY WELL ONE TO YOU
Hi Paul. Ha Ha! You will have a life time supply!. Keep safe.
I dont personally feel like all that was necessary... who wants to wait 8 weeks before being able to even think about starting the planting process?
Nice video 👍🏼
Thank you for your appreciation. Keep safe.