How to start seeds indoors with step by step instructions and demonstrations// Northlawn Flower Farm
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- Опубліковано 16 лют 2021
- Today I'm sharing how to start seeds indoors and giving you step by step instructions on each task. The tools I use when starting seeds indoors are:
- 48 cell pack inserts, watertight bottom trays, and humidity domes - amzn.to/33Y8R0o
- Heat Mat - amzn.to/3HiXbU7
- Metal Storage Rack that is the same length as your shop light - amzn.to/3HfFBQU
- T8 Fluorescent shop light fixture with one cool and one warm T8 fluorescent bulb - amzn.to/3ufg6eL (Bulbs sold separately at your local hardware store)
- Professional grade potting soil - Frey Professional Potting Mix - Frey Group LLC (freygroupsoils.com)
Seeds
Water
Plant Labels (Old popsicle sticks work great)
Here are the steps I use when sowing seeds indoors -
Moisten your potting soil
Fill your cell trays to the top with soil ensuring no air pockets are present
Sow the seed as instructed on the back of the packet
Place tag with variety planted
Cover with humidity dome
Place on heat
Once 50% of the cells have germinated, immediately remove humidity dome and move to lights
Place the seedlings under T8 or T12 fluorescent shop lights. When using fluorescent bulbs the lights should be kept 2-3 inches from the leaf canopy at all times. You will need to raise the light as the plants grow. LED lights and T5 fluorescent lights are stronger and should be placed further away from the plants.
Once is it time for the plants to go outside start the process called "hardening off." This is where we gradually acclimate seedlings to the outside environment. Give them shelter and 2 hours outside on the first day. On the second day give them 3 hours outside and bit more of the elements. Continue in this manner for approximately 10-12 days.
At that point your seedlings are fully hardened off and ready to be planted outside.
More on the grow lights I use - • AFFORDABLE Grow Lights...
More on hardening off seedlings - • How to Harden Off Seed... - Навчання та стиль
On top of the refrigerator is also a good place for germination. It's just warm enough.
Thanks Dan for that tip. I don’t have heat mats , just starting out. Great tip
Appreciate the tip!
Thanks for the tip cause i don't have a lamp.
Thank you Dan!
thank you. never thought of that
You are the first to actually demonstrate hardening off. Thank you so much. I love how practical and low-tech your gardening ways are. It helps keep gardening available to everyone.
Yep, practical and low tech, Which brings forth luscious, beautiful 💐 🌺 🌸 every time.
Yes!!!!!
Thank you from a 21 y/o M that needs a new, humbling, hobby.
What a nice video and explanation on starting flower seeds. I love how clear it is without all the "filler". THANK YOU!
WOW!! A video that actually explains all you need to know under 12 minutes. Thank you!!
Excellent video. I just love how you show how this can work for anyone. And I also like that you look like all the rest of us, your dog walks around the house, you have dishes in the sink... it's like you are my neighbor, and we are having a chat over coffee. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
10:42 golden tips!!! to avoid major mistakes! listen to Danielle!
I know this is a 2 year old video, but I wanted to say thank you. I couldn't figure out why some of my plants died off so quickly after transferring outdoors. I've never heard of "hardening off" and this year I'm going to try that. Thank you so much for this video and the knowledge you've shared.
Great tip about removing the humidity cover once the seedlings appear. I lost a bunch of seedlings years ago, I think probably due to too much humidity once the seeds had sprouted. TYSM!
You could have a garden tour of all the houseplants in your house :-).
I've been saying we need more videos like this where people show us how to water and take care of baby seedlings. maybe you can elaborate more on this since there is a scarcity of info. When to fertilize, when to thin, when to know they're ready to be bumped up in size, signs of disease? Etc etc.
I love your radiator. I have a friend that grows plants under grow lights and they buy fans and attach a little fan to each shelf so it strengthens the plants.
i have to admit,I`ve been watching many videos about gardening lately ,the way that you explain the process is really easy to understand,since i am interested in starting my first garden this year here in canada,thanks a lot
One of the best videos on starting seeds project. Your details are going to help a lot many like me who are new and doesn’t know the process.😄
Thank you Daniel, we can always count on you for the best tips! 🤗🥰💜
I love the radiator idea!
Thank you. I'm on week 1. Seedlings came up in 3 days. That surprised me. This is my first year to use heat mats.
Your videos have been the most helpful to me by FAR! Thank you so much!
Great instructional video, Danielle!
This was exactly what I needed to see. Thank You!
I'm planning to grow some perennials indoors for the first time this winter. So many DIY videos are of little or no value --they are simply poorly done. Thank you for yours; good camera work, simply and clearly stated, and you instill (sorely-needed) confidence. Thank you. In the Spring of 2023 I will let you know how I did. Thanks again from Ontario, Canada.
This was just what I needed! Thank you for sharing. ❤
Thanks for the step by step tutorial! You are a fantastic teacher! 💚👩🏼🌾
Thank you Danielle. Hope you have great success with your seedlings this year!
You explain thing so well! Thank you!
Great job! Your house looks so pretty too!
Very well done and very informative!
Thanks for sharing, especially the part about hardening up, I never considered doing that before but it makes total sense
Thank you. I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks for this video. You have a wonderful way of explaining everything!
This video was so helpful! I love that you explained every step so well and kept it simple! Thank you!
Thank you so much. This was very helpful. I’d love to see a potting up video and garden tour.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of planting seeds with us, it's greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Danielle! You and Lisa Ziegler are my two favorite flower farmers! I appreciate your informative videos so much and look forward to starting my seeds very soon! It is so nice to know that I can successfully grow a large garden full of flowers without the aid of a greenhouse or high tunnel.
Thanks for explaining so beautifully. Love your easy style. Your video has helped me a lot.
Thank you for your helpful video! I can't wait to try sowing seeds correctly this next time around. I appreciate all your inspirational videos! Hi from Phoenix :)
Good job Danielle. Very clear, simple, and informative presentation. You have reinforced my planting techniques. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Thank you Danielle! I have my seed packets and the hubby is working on getting me a rack and some shop lights!
Thank you for the detailed information, this really helps in determine how to start my seeds this spring. Hugs and love from Texas!
So helpful! This is a great "how to"!
Thanks..very informative. Keep up the excellent work.
Best indoor seed video I've seen, and I've seen alooot hehe thank you so much !
I grew up in south central PA! Glad I found your channel. There's always something new to learn and I appreciate your simple instructions.
Thank you for the detailed video on this subject. It was a great help! 😀
Love the how-to videos. They're very thorough
Very helpful. Many thanks. Greetings from the UK
Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for sharing! I’m new at seed starting…not new at gardening! I have always loved plants and getting my hands in the dirt! Anxious to get started planting my seeds!
What a great professional video! Loved the crisp audio and brief explanations!
Best video I've seen on this subject.
Excellent information Danielle! I especially liked that you included the steps about hardening off. That's important information for new seed starters that I think doesn't always get conveyed in some seed starting videos. Keep up the good work!
Excellent Video. Thanks for posting this video.
Excellent information.
Thank you!
Seeing your own set up really helped me get an idea of how I can use my space to grow my seeds. This was the most informative video I've seen while starting my gardening journey.
Very helpful! 2nd year gardener here, I'm hooked. Thank you!!
Thank you for this great video Danielle. I have tried many times to seed start and not had any luck, but you have inspired me to give it another go. Also, I would like to see how you prepare your soil outside for direct sowing. Thank you!
What a pleasant presentation. Thank you for your help. Looking forward to spring planting as l’m sure you are 🌺🌺
wow you grow all of your flowers on 1/2 acre. that is amazing!
You are a very good teacher. Thankyou very informative.
Very helpful, thanks so much for sharing!
Very helpful video, step by step instructions!! Hopefully will have more success this year.
Many thanks!
Thinking spring, even though the ground is covered with the white cold stuff. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you very much for this in-depth video on starting seeds and the hardening-off process. I have used this method in the past and it works great. I love watching tours of your beautiful gardens. I hope one day my flower garden will be as lovely as yours.🌺🥀🌸💐
Thank you for this video. Very helpful!
Thank you, this video was very helpful for me 🥰
Shes good folks! well done young lady very detailed video thanks for the pro tip.
Thanks Danielle for this detailed informative video :) You have a very calm way of explaining things so that a newbie like me can follow along ;) Idon't have any shelving units, heating mats or lights for growing seeds so I'm going to attempt the 'winter sowing' method. Wish me luck!
Great video thanks for showing the hardening off process as well! I rarely see anyone showing it! 🤗
One of the best videos I’ve seen on seed starting. You are very easy to look at and I really enjoyed listening to you. You’re very sweet!
Really lovely!
Hi Danielle. I've been watching you for about 7 months now and just wanted to say thank you for sharing so much useful information. I love watching your videos:)) I have started seeds indoors for the first time last week. I am in Oxfordshire, England. I have started sweet peas, snapdragon and cobaea. They have all germinated! I have them on a south facing windowsill at the moment (some with a heating pad) but after watching your video, I now understand the importance of additional lighting and will order something on amazon. Thank you!
Hi! I’ve just started listening to you and the way that you explain things…it makes me feel hopeful. I’m going to try things your way. I’m excited to try my hand at growing seeds…them plant them. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. God bless you, Sharon
You’ve been very clear and concise, you are a wonderful teacher 💗 Thank you so much 😊 I was struggling with my seedlings and you’ve helped a great deal. Also I love that you’re so relatable. I dream of being a small scale flower farmer because sand it I love growing flowers but don’t own acres of land so you inspire me 💚
This was a very good video. Thank you. I like that you are clear and detailed. I now feel confident to try to start my own plants
A perfect and professional video! Oh and I love your new logo
Great instructions!
this video was very helpful for me thanks
This is the best video for beginners
Very informative and concise. I especially appreciate learning of last day Frost and the importance of planting at the proper time.
excellent , description, even for me in the uk , you have a wonderful happy demeanor and a lovely accent , thanks for taking the trouble to explain everything 👍👍
Just starting with seeding for the first time this year, your advice has been useful. I would have loved to see your flowers in bloom at the end though.
Excellent video. Thank you so much!!
Thank you very much for explaining everything.
Thanks so much for this video!
Another very informative and fun video. I'm glad that you brought up the last frost date and not starting too early. The only seeds that I have started inside so far are lisianthus, eucalyptus and snapdragons which take a long time. I am hoping to harden them off in April.
Great information. I’m spoiled to having purchased plants in containers straight from the nursery but I’d like to get into sowing seeds for my own personal flowers. Thank you for a detailed description of important information. I’m a new subscriber and I look forward to watching your garden grow.
I live in zone 6B Bethlehem Pa. and Phil the hedgehog saw his shadow so I'm expecting my late frost date around mid May. Last year we had frost in mid May and I lost some of my plants. Live and learn I always say. This year I'm hopping to plant more flowers. My husband loves flowers. So I will be listening to all of you videos for tips on having a successful garden. Thanks for sharing
Excellent video. Covered All.
Thanks the soil is what gets me
This video was exactly what I was looking for!
Helpful information, thank you !
Very helpful thank you!
Thank you for this video it really helps xx
Love the quick and dirty (LOL). You are a great MG educator! Thank you for emphasizing the importance of frost dates. I think that was the cause of my many failures. Also reading the packet. There is so much good information (better than 10 years ago!)
Good job explaining every thing💡.I like the method you used👍👏🏼👌🏻.
THE BEST!!!!! EXCELLENT VIdeo Thank you SO MUCH.
Thank you very much
such an informative video!! thank you!
Finally I understand after watching so many videos I couldn’t understand how to acclimate the plants outside! Your videos helped so much. Also I wasn’t sure if I should leave the water in the cells all day because I was afraid of rotting. Now I know to only leave the water for few minutes and pour it out.
I know this was a year ago however, I just like the simplicity of your ideas and I am going to start my seedlings now. I am in Northern MD in zone 7 I will let you know how I did. I just love all your videos a lot.