How to Sterilize and Fertilize Seed Starting Mixes: Stop Fungus Gnats & Don't Over Feed Your Plants

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 1 жов 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 19

  • @MyFirstVegetableGarden
    @MyFirstVegetableGarden  8 місяців тому

    Thanks! Here is how you can support me, more videos, and The Rusted Garden...
    The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/
    My new Podcast: The Rusted Garden Homestead https: https:bit.ly/443SSG
    Visit my blog, The Rusted Garden Journal, for the written DIY recipes and more garden information: therustedgarden.blogspot.com
    Thanks...
    Companies I am Affiliated With...
    Bentey Seed Company bentleyseeds.com
    GreenStalk Garden Vertical Towers:greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=therustedgarden
    Vegega Metal Raised Beds:www.vegega.com/?ref=le64f3gm3
    AgroThrive Water-Soluble Fertilizer: bit.ly/3qx7rot
    The Rusted Garden 'Scan & Grow' Seed Collection
    www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=qr
    Just scan the QR code and watch a planting video:
    Follow me on Instagram
    instagram.com/therustedgarden/
    Join The Rusted Garden Homestead FB Group
    facebook.com/groups/Therustedgardenhomestead
    Follow me on TikTok
    www.tiktok.com/@therustedgarden
    My Books
    The Modern Homestead Garden: amzn.to/43iXbyx
    Growing and Edible Landscape: amzn.to/3NgMUxj
    Visit My Amazon Store Front
    I earn from any eligible purchases you make.
    www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden
    Become an affiliate of The Rusted Garden and Earn 15% on sales.
    Sign up here: the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account

  • @Upcamehill
    @Upcamehill 8 місяців тому +2

    If you have the gnats, I found that using Mosquito Bits works really well.

    • @MyFirstVegetableGarden
      @MyFirstVegetableGarden  8 місяців тому

      Appreciated
      Get your GreenStalk Vertical Gardening Towers now for a spring series. Grow Vertically!
      Use the Discount Code THERUSTEDGARDEN on GreenStalk 'Vertical Tier Systems'. Use this link and enter my code for the discount greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=therustedgarden

  • @thomasbrooks8112
    @thomasbrooks8112 4 місяці тому

    I thought I had done everything right, but I'm now looking down the barrel of a fungus gnats infestation!! I purchased some of that mosquito bits and some yellow sticky fly traps. My question is, will the ultraviolet electric bug zappers work on funges gnats?

  • @Jacqueline-nk1pt
    @Jacqueline-nk1pt 8 місяців тому

    I think I finally understand why I have fungus gnats. I did EVERYTHING wrong.

    • @MyFirstVegetableGarden
      @MyFirstVegetableGarden  7 місяців тому

      They are a pain.
      Please Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop:
      www.therustedgarden.com/ - Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More.

  • @LilDirt12
    @LilDirt12 7 місяців тому

    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.

    • @MyFirstVegetableGarden
      @MyFirstVegetableGarden  7 місяців тому

      Glad to share
      Get your GreenStalk Vertical Gardening Towers now for a spring series. Grow Vertically!
      Use the Discount Code THERUSTEDGARDEN on GreenStalk 'Vertical Tier Systems'. Use this link and enter my code for the discount greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=therustedgarden

  • @mileshh515
    @mileshh515 8 місяців тому +1

    Add mosquito bits (BT) to your starting mix!

    • @MyFirstVegetableGarden
      @MyFirstVegetableGarden  8 місяців тому

      Thanks
      Get your GreenStalk Vertical Gardening Towers now for a spring series. Grow Vertically!
      Use the Discount Code THERUSTEDGARDEN on GreenStalk 'Vertical Tier Systems'. Use this link and enter my code for the discount greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=therustedgarden

    • @missjuhee
      @missjuhee 8 місяців тому

      How much of BT should I add to something like what Gary is showing in this video? Like 2 pinches as well? Thanks

  • @donnasaverino8949
    @donnasaverino8949 7 місяців тому

    How long can gnat eggs survive in dry soil? Sounds like months or years until the soil becomes damp???

    • @MyFirstVegetableGarden
      @MyFirstVegetableGarden  7 місяців тому

      Id say a good year. If it is moist, even longer.
      Please Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop:
      www.therustedgarden.com/ - Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More.

  • @nasaruinz
    @nasaruinz 8 місяців тому +1

    I purchased a bag of seed starting mix from one of the big online companies and don't want to waste the organic material provided for me. It is a peat moss based mix though so I'm curious if boiling the potential harm away will just be a waste of the money spent on getting a specific starting mix, or if I shouldn't view it like that at all. Great videos, I've been able to set up my own rack and light system can't wait to get home from work today and get my first peppers started.

    • @Buttacupz32
      @Buttacupz32 8 місяців тому +1

      I'm not sure but even if it does you can always add nutrients back into the soil. Plus you can still make use of what you already purchased by boiling it. Rather not deal with fungus gnats. Good luck.

    • @MyFirstVegetableGarden
      @MyFirstVegetableGarden  8 місяців тому +3

      I wouldnt view it that way. Starting mix should be sterile. Boiling water will kill living things but not any of the nutrients. Adding in the NPK is really the best way to do it for seed starting mix. You just dont need to spend up on it.

    • @garyharman8600
      @garyharman8600 8 місяців тому +1

      I made the mistake of not boiling years back and never again. I can still see the gnats and the deteriorating of the plants

  • @phoenixr6811
    @phoenixr6811 8 місяців тому

    This is awesome ☺️I see green stalk is selling the Red rusted Red vertical planters I so excited 😊

    • @MyFirstVegetableGarden
      @MyFirstVegetableGarden  8 місяців тому +1

      The have the Rusted Red back. Dont forget to use the code THERUSTEDGARDEN and save money even on sale prices. Cheers.