I love growing petunias from seed and they are so much easier than many would think! I love the Wave Petunias and start them each year, I try a new color each time. I have had some blooming inside on my light racks during the winter and did great and it was fun to have petunias blooming while it was snowing outside. I am also a zone 8a. I have been impressed with dollar store seeds too. I love Swallowtail seeds, I have bought from them for years.
I've grown petunias for 4 years now. This year doing lots of different kinds of wave petunias. I've had such positive success with waves that I don't even want to try other kinds. There are enough to keep me growing that series. Tidal Wave Silver is the one I'm excited to see for this summer.
Thank you for all the information! I’m in the Flower Mound area and my daughter lives near you in McKinney. You have helped me with choosing the correct plants for our intense summer heat and helped me with the timing of seed planting. Love your channel!
Love the way you actually showed how to plant these tiny seeds. I have the same trays, and I love them. Thank you for the great video! I have subscribed! 😊
How lucky that you can start your petunia seeds this early! I live in New Hampshire zone 5b and we just got our first snowfall of the season! I'm sure your petunias will look beautiful next year! 🌺
I grow all my petunias from seeds. They do really well. Two of my favorites are Hulahoop and the Sophistica Blackberry and Lime Green . The Blackberry are stunning velveety black 3" blooms. Saved the seeds from last year and now have 2 pots I grew for the fall. Got seeds from Harris Seed. Might be cheaper elsewhere.
I've been growing the bulk of my petunias from seed the last few years too, definitely saving some money and fun to watch them grow. I'm primarily looking for spreading ones to fill the borders of beds and love the Easy Wave Series from GeoSeed. Great price for quite a few seeds. I've been trying to figure out the best time to start my seeds in zone 4a as I want them to be as big and bulky as I'd find in a nursery as soon as my last frost happens. And a tip I have is to pinch out those first buds, or even the second ones. That promotes branching for more full plants!
I'm so happy you liked the Superbissima so much that you are growing them again. I'm giving them a go this year, they are so interesting! I grew the purple tye die last year. They look like they are plugged in. The colors are incredible! I find petunias to be fairly easy from seed. I too get them from Baker and Swallowtail. Ps thanks for reminding me to start them in a couple weeks!
I've been growing them from seed for 4 years now. I had gathered seeds from a wave petunia in 2020 and have used those same old seeds until this year. I am sure they'll still germinate! It was interesting to see all the different shades of purple and pink the purple wave can produce. This year I got Dolcissima petunias from geoseeds. Starting in a few weeks.
New subscriber! I am loving your content. I started petunias for the first time this year. I only bought one pack from True Leaf Market. So far, I've had about 80% germination rate. I am trying to be conservative in my purchases as this is only my second year starting flowers from seeds.
I have to say that seeing your petunias from seed had already inspired me to use that method this next season. I like that there are so many different varieties than we see at the nurseries here! PW are fine, but it seems like we get the same varieties every year 🤨
Petunias are tougher than we think and can take lower temps. I started my Baker Creek petunia seeds in August and had petunias for my Fall containers (zone 8a). We've even had a couple of lower overnight temps and they didn't care. Look for frost hardy varieties to make sure though. Love the ones you've chosen 😊
I’m feeling really down with losing my grandson and I have covid. I sowed my geriuma and they came great I’m using the dome green and some when they start coming to take the cover some put them back on I know I probably lose about four I trust to what to do I feel like I just can’t do it Judy
Hi Judy, I’m so sorry you are feeling down … I struggle with those feelings too. I hope you are finding some joy in gardening for at least a few moments each day. I take my humidity dome off once at least 50% of the seeds have germinate.
Very good video! I’m getting ready to start a bunch, also. This is my first season planting seeds. You mention 50% of the tray with water. Do you leave that water in the tray or do you let it soak and remove the rest of water at any given point? Also, after germination, do you water them the same? My biggest anxiety is the watering and making sure I do it right :) thank you!
I saved Echinachea seeds this year, and I tried an experiment just to see if the seeds were going to be viable. I put them in a paper towel in a plastic bag and into the fridge. After a couple of weeks, nothing was happening, so I decided to take them out of the fridge and put them on an east facing window sill. Within a couple of days they started sprouting!! Since it was just an experiment, I was going to throw them out, and then my husband said I should pot them up. Go figure, he's always telling me to throw out extra plants. So yesterday, that's what I did. Clearly, I'm going to have to keep them alive until next April, but I only potted twelve, so we'll see.😊 We have a steep hill at the front of our property that we're going to try and fill with coneflowers and Black-eyed Susan's. Now I feel confident about spreading the seeds and seeing what happens. Good luck with your petunias, you succeeded once, you should do well second time around. 🙂
Very good video! I’m getting ready to start a bunch, also. This is my first season planting seeds. In another comment, you had mentioned filling 50% of the tray with water. Do you leave that water in the tray or do you let it soak and remove the rest of water after 30 minutes or so? Also, after germination, do you water them the same? My biggest anxiety is the watering and making sure I do it right :) thank you!
Alright here’s the deal. Petunias are expensive near me too. I got a pack of 15 wave (lilac pinkish toned) petunias this year. Judging by what you just said, I have to start mine in January: I want nice healthy plants to put into containers in my front porch which gets sun from early/mid morning in spring and I need a hardy sun tolerant plant for early summer. My coleus loved this space and I’m forced to mix it up center porch. What’s weird is that not 5ft to the rear of this porch and I can only plant sunpantiens in one container but not the other because there’s not enough sun so I have potted ivy on one side, coleus in the center - sunpatiens 5ft from that pot and then its full on sun.
Yeah I want large plants when the time comes to plants them … that’s why I’m starting so early … plus if I mess up, I have time for a second run at it. All of my propagated coleus is doing great by the way!
Hi Amanda, I have to ask you a question. I'm growing petunias and I am bottom watering, but the roots are not to the bottom of the container yet and the top stays dry. Is that OK? I feel like I should spray some water on the top. Thanks!!
Hmm, try adding more water with each watering … I typically see the water come to the surface and darken the soil … as long as you continue to bottom water, I think you can also do some light watering from above.
Good morning! I have similar issue with my seeds - starting them “on time” and waiting too long to bloom. After watchinf your video, I want to give a try with starting petunias early. My only concern they may become leggy. Do you have any recommendations if seedlings become leggy while still need to be in the house?
I love growing petunias from seed and they are so much easier than many would think! I love the Wave Petunias and start them each year, I try a new color each time. I have had some blooming inside on my light racks during the winter and did great and it was fun to have petunias blooming while it was snowing outside. I am also a zone 8a. I have been impressed with dollar store seeds too. I love Swallowtail seeds, I have bought from them for years.
Yay! That makes me so excited for them, thank you!
This is the video I have been looking for.
Glad it was helpful!
I love all the petunias. You are going to have lots of petunias in the spring. They are going to be gorgeous!
I hope so!
I've grown petunias for 4 years now. This year doing lots of different kinds of wave petunias. I've had such positive success with waves that I don't even want to try other kinds. There are enough to keep me growing that series. Tidal Wave Silver is the one I'm excited to see for this summer.
I would love to grow some of the wave series. Where do you buy your seeds?
Can’t wait to hear how these do!
I’ll be sure to update but the seedlings are currently HUGE and gorgeous!
I've never thought about seeding petunias for fall but that is a great idea
Thanks!
Thank you for all the information! I’m in the Flower Mound area and my daughter lives near you in McKinney. You have helped me with choosing the correct plants for our intense summer heat and helped me with the timing of seed planting. Love your channel!
You are so welcome!
Love the way you actually showed how to plant these tiny seeds. I have the same trays, and I love them. Thank you for the great video! I have subscribed! 😊
You are so welcome! Thanks for subscribing!
How lucky that you can start your petunia seeds this early! I live in New Hampshire zone 5b and we just got our first snowfall of the season! I'm sure your petunias will look beautiful next year! 🌺
Lucky but I don’t get beautiful fall here ❄️
I grow all my petunias from seeds. They do really well. Two of my favorites are Hulahoop and the Sophistica Blackberry and Lime Green . The Blackberry are stunning velveety black 3" blooms. Saved the seeds from last year and now have 2 pots I grew for the fall. Got seeds from Harris
Seed. Might be cheaper elsewhere.
I love that you're growing your own! I will go check out those varieties!
I didnt know this was a year ago when I commented 🤣I just bought the petunia seeds from swallowtail so I can grow along with you. fun fun fun
That’s so awesome that you’re going to grow along with me!
I've been growing the bulk of my petunias from seed the last few years too, definitely saving some money and fun to watch them grow. I'm primarily looking for spreading ones to fill the borders of beds and love the Easy Wave Series from GeoSeed. Great price for quite a few seeds. I've been trying to figure out the best time to start my seeds in zone 4a as I want them to be as big and bulky as I'd find in a nursery as soon as my last frost happens. And a tip I have is to pinch out those first buds, or even the second ones. That promotes branching for more full plants!
Oh, thanks for the tip!
I'm so happy you liked the Superbissima so much that you are growing them again. I'm giving them a go this year, they are so interesting! I grew the purple tye die last year. They look like they are plugged in. The colors are incredible! I find petunias to be fairly easy from seed. I too get them from Baker and Swallowtail.
Ps thanks for reminding me to start them in a couple weeks!
Good luck this year!
Great idea! Thanks for the tips😊
You are so welcome!
I've been growing them from seed for 4 years now. I had gathered seeds from a wave petunia in 2020 and have used those same old seeds until this year. I am sure they'll still germinate! It was interesting to see all the different shades of purple and pink the purple wave can produce. This year I got Dolcissima petunias from geoseeds. Starting in a few weeks.
That is amazing that you haven’t had to buy seeds in so long!
Same here!!
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New subscriber! I am loving your content. I started petunias for the first time this year. I only bought one pack from True Leaf Market. So far, I've had about 80% germination rate. I am trying to be conservative in my purchases as this is only my second year starting flowers from seeds.
Thanks for subbing! That is an awesome germination rate! Mine are doing well too!
New here. I love your content and your information. Keep up the good work.
Welcome aboard!
I have to say that seeing your petunias from seed had already inspired me to use that method this next season. I like that there are so many different varieties than we see at the nurseries here! PW are fine, but it seems like we get the same varieties every year 🤨
Wonderful!
Petunias are tougher than we think and can take lower temps. I started my Baker Creek petunia seeds in August and had petunias for my Fall containers (zone 8a). We've even had a couple of lower overnight temps and they didn't care. Look for frost hardy varieties to make sure though. Love the ones you've chosen 😊
Awesome, thanks!
You are the best! Saving so much $$$ - usually the cost $9 a quart pot. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Thank you! You too!
I’m feeling really down with losing my grandson and I have covid. I sowed my geriuma and they came great I’m using the dome green and some when they start coming to take the cover some put them back on I know I probably lose about four I trust to what to do I feel like I just can’t do it Judy
Hi Judy, I’m so sorry you are feeling down … I struggle with those feelings too. I hope you are finding some joy in gardening for at least a few moments each day. I take my humidity dome off once at least 50% of the seeds have germinate.
How much water did you add enjoy watching thanks Judy
About 50% of the container
Very good video! I’m getting ready to start a bunch, also. This is my first season planting seeds. You mention 50% of the tray with water. Do you leave that water in the tray or do you let it soak and remove the rest of water at any given point? Also, after germination, do you water them the same? My biggest anxiety is the watering and making sure I do it right :) thank you!
I saved Echinachea seeds this year, and I tried an experiment just to see if the seeds were going to be viable. I put them in a paper towel in a plastic bag and into the fridge. After a couple of weeks, nothing was happening, so I decided to take them out of the fridge and put them on an east facing window sill. Within a couple of days they started sprouting!!
Since it was just an experiment, I was going to throw them out, and then my husband said I should pot them up. Go figure, he's always telling me to throw out extra plants. So yesterday, that's what I did. Clearly, I'm going to have to keep them alive until next April, but I only potted twelve, so we'll see.😊
We have a steep hill at the front of our property that we're going to try and fill with coneflowers and Black-eyed Susan's. Now I feel confident about spreading the seeds and seeing what happens.
Good luck with your petunias, you succeeded once, you should do well second time around. 🙂
Oh, that hill will be beautiful!
Hi Amanda! I’m from North Texas, could you give me more information about that potting soil you get in Farmersville? Is there a website?
They do not sell it online but you can just pull up and ask for BERGER BM7 and they will load it up for you!
Pull up where?
@ the nursery …. Just ask someone when you get there and they will direct you.
Very good video! I’m getting ready to start a bunch, also. This is my first season planting seeds. In another comment, you had mentioned filling 50% of the tray with water. Do you leave that water in the tray or do you let it soak and remove the rest of water after 30 minutes or so? Also, after germination, do you water them the same? My biggest anxiety is the watering and making sure I do it right :) thank you!
I leave the water in out of pure laziness … it’s really best to allow the water to be soaked up for a little while and then dump off the excess.
Alright here’s the deal. Petunias are expensive near me too. I got a pack of 15 wave (lilac pinkish toned) petunias this year. Judging by what you just said, I have to start mine in January: I want nice healthy plants to put into containers in my front porch which gets sun from early/mid morning in spring and I need a hardy sun tolerant plant for early summer. My coleus loved this space and I’m forced to mix it up center porch. What’s weird is that not 5ft to the rear of this porch and I can only plant sunpantiens in one container but not the other because there’s not enough sun so I have potted ivy on one side, coleus in the center - sunpatiens 5ft from that pot and then its full on sun.
Yeah I want large plants when the time comes to plants them … that’s why I’m starting so early … plus if I mess up, I have time for a second run at it.
All of my propagated coleus is doing great by the way!
I'm going to start putting my seeds outside straight from seed in may will they flower for summer
If you are in a hot zone like me, then probably not. If you are in a cooler zone, then they might.
Can you please remind me what kind of grow lights you have on your shelves?
They are garage lights from Walmart.
@@shesamadgardener thank-you
Do you fertilize when they show their true leaves???
Usually once they have 2 sets of true leaves, I begin fertilizing.
Hi Amanda, I have to ask you a question. I'm growing petunias and I am bottom watering, but the roots are not to the bottom of the container yet and the top stays dry. Is that OK? I feel like I should spray some water on the top. Thanks!!
Hmm, try adding more water with each watering … I typically see the water come to the surface and darken the soil … as long as you continue to bottom water, I think you can also do some light watering from above.
I'd love to plant petunias that deer are not likely to eat. Is there such a variety?
Not that I know of!
Where is address for containers with lids
It’s listed in my Amazon storefront linked in the description of my videos.
Good morning! I have similar issue with my seeds - starting them “on time” and waiting too long to bloom. After watchinf your video, I want to give a try with starting petunias early. My only concern they may become leggy. Do you have any recommendations if seedlings become leggy while still need to be in the house?
Fixing leggy seedlings is a battle … most of the time it doesn’t work. Just keep the lights close to the sprouts and they should stay short.
Where is follow up video
There are several follow-up videos on these petunias … check for my videos that Seedling Update and Maintenance in the title.
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You did not show the name of last one
Which one are you referring to?