Seed Starting Tray Recommendations and Succession Sowing Tips & Tricks
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- Опубліковано 21 бер 2022
- Link to Bootstrap Farmer Trays and more: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=102053...
Link to Modern Grower 6 packs and more (use code FLAVORKIT for 5% off!): shop.epicgardening.com/
Popping back in here to give my full review of some of the trays from Bootstrap Farmer as well as Modern Grower (Epic Gardening) I've been using and loving for the last year plus.
(If you're reading this and thinking that California is actually less than 4 weeks until spring now, you're correct- I'm just dragging my heels on content creation this season and this video took so long to upload over country wifi that I all but forgot about it among the rest of the things that spring planning demands from me.)
(Also, there's literally nothing I can do about the audio sounding hot until I get a new laptop, as I'm having new tech vs old tech compatibility issues RN with new iphone video codecs being incompatible with decade old FCPX software, so I am editing on my phone until I'm able to replace my current setup. Use my links so I can upgrade sooner! :P)
Anyway, lmk if you have any other questions in the comments below! :)
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I appreciate the silent, no music intros - that is so refreshing from all the garbage out there!!!!
Well hello, stranger! I really hope that you're secure and doing well. It's nice to see you again.
I find it hard to look away from this channel's videos.
*WOOOOOW!!! You are a great guy my friend VERONICA FLORES, but more importantly a good teacher. You also came across as very genuine and willing to share all that you know. May you grow in wisdom, I wish you abundant crops, happy gardeniiiiiiiiiing!!!*
I just finished watching episode 11 of "Eat Your Yard" and this vid popped up. Nice!
Every time I plant a seed now, it GROWS!!
No more cracked 1020 trays? I'm sold!
None yet! And I step on them constantly 😅🙈
I bought a pair of those 200 cell trays with the humidity domes, a real game changer from seeding in random throw away containers lol.
You're making videos again YAY, I've missed you. 😀😀
Happy gardening) everytime I watch your videos I smile) I remember video with rain at the end & your reaction) have a great season Veronica
I guess I am way out there, I eat these Kroger 6 oz yogurts for a snack. I save the containers and for years I have used them to start my seeds, works GREAT!!! Thanks for an awesome Video
I love a good recycled container! I just got tired of them shattering in year 2 because they're not very uv/heat stable. Definitely worth using if you're looking for free pots though!
Exactly the type of information I've been looking for about strong trays...thank you for saving me a lot of time searching
Dang it's good to see you again. I was wondering where you were.
Good to see you back!
Hello Veronica, I love the fondue fork to pull up seedlings, what an awesome idea, love your videos so much🌱🌱🌱💕💕
Thanks,👍great job!! I am currently using all the same seed starting trays! What a blessing to not be struggling with junk pots and trays.
It really is! Makes the entire process much more enjoyable ❤️
I really like the trays, l'll definitely take a look at them.
Nice to see you miss Veronica. 😃😃😃
Welcome back!!! 😀
Always great information
Good to see you back at it, good content too.
I like plug trays. I upcycled some styrofoam and plastic tube to plant my onion seeds in.
Glad your back and as always good info Thanks
Always a pleasure tips from farmer Flores. Thank you.
I like the numbering system and going to look into those trays!
Did know we could get good stiff trays and I need some Thank you
it's that time of the year to hear some great knowledge from veronica.
Hi!
I love watching your videos as they are amazingly informative!
Thank you for all that you do!!!
Hi Veronica, nice to see you back! It is some very usefull information, thanks!
I your content and information, and the video's are done really well. Thanks for all your hard work
A pleasure, as ever.
Thanks, Veronica. 👍🙂
Great video Veronica. I hope you feel better soon
So helpful and nice to have a more recent video. Please do more!
Real nice setup that you have there Veronica! Being around all those plants this early in the season is a gift of pleasure indeed. Here I would need plan a bit of floorspace to set up a cot and enjoy some deeply healthy sleep in a greenhouse like that. Happy Gardening! -Bob...
Good video 😊 thank you
Woohoo! I've missed "Veronica Here." Packed with hacks as always. Thank you!
Goodjob vero, back to nature. Indonesia
Using an enclosed system really does give your seedlings a boost, it also saves on watering since not so much evaporates.
Some good tips again in this video!
Just started following you...Thank you for all the tray advices! This is my first year with tomato and pepper seedlings so looking forward to more of your videos! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for joining! 🙂
Great to see a new video. I purchased some of the Epic Gardening 6-packs last year; it felt expensive at the time, but they are STILL HERE! Kinda makes it worthwhile.
I remember that feeling... I'm spending how much now??? 😅 And now I can't imagine reaching for anything else ❤️
hi veronica. i used to watch your videos obsessively when i started gardening a few years ago. i haven't been gardening for a long time, but i'm ready to get back into it so i'm back to binge watching all your videos. can't wait to see new vids
I can't wait to see them either! :P
I’m impressed with the products you showed. I’ll bet they are also easy to sterilize for reuse. I’m glad you’re back with this great video
Much easier than the flimsy ones, that's for sure!
Forking out seedlings from a plug tray!! You saved me! I used a 96 plug tray for the first time this year to start my onions from seed. I saw the 1/4" hole at the bottom of each cell and figured I could push each seedling out from the bottom ... nope! Fortunately I'd seen this video and had an assortment of what I'd call "appetizer forks" at the ready. They ranged from about half the size of one side of the plug to almost the full size of one side. The one that worked the best was about 3/4 of the size of the plug. It was sort of a Goldilocks thing where the smaller one didn't grab quite enough, the larger one grabbed too much, and the middle size one was just right! ;-)
Yay! Happy to help 🙂
Brilliant and very genuinely captivating you are… Learning tons from 1 or ur pepper plant videos. Started out as a merely an unfledged capsicum cultivator, but because of all the wonderful wisdom you share am now confident enough to embrace and thrive in this new journey so, Thank You a bunch!
I like to think and take motive action not as a boss but as a sincere coach to all living & lovely species. I believe doing so fosters a better relationship for everything 🤗
Thanks V for such a great place for insight!
Stay Strong and Healthy Everyone!
Happy Week, Derek
Thank you!!
I have to thank you so much for this video! ❤🌱👍😁 After I watched it I ordered 30 of the heavy duty trays with solid bottoms and mesh also (5 high domes also). I had been wanting to try these trays for past few years and never could quite pull the trigger! My soil blocks are looking fab in them! My plants look so nice and I'm not as frustrated with the cracked, flimsy ones I'd been struggling with. So thank you so much Veronica for the push that you gave me and thanks to bootstrap farmer for great product and for shipping these out so fast. Catherine 🌱😁
Yay love to hear it! 🥰
@@VeronicaFlores You gave me that push I needed! Be blessed with abundance!😁🌱💖
My wife and I just cleaned and sterilized so many trays and cells this past weekend my back is still sore from bending over the tub. The old cheap 6 cells, when I went to clean them they split apart. After four or five I just began tossing the plastics that I could feel were thinner plastic and weren’t worth saving another year. The quality of plastic makes a huge difference. We bought a bunch of plastic from HPS two years ago and are now reusing them. Seem legit, but I’m going to look into your recommendation. Thank you. Your vid is very timely out here in the NC piedmont
Great to hear! Yes the cleaning part is THE WORST with flimsy trays. Need things I can pressure wash! 😝
You won't be disappointed with the bootstrapfarmer trays. Why I waited so long to try them is beyond me but now I have them and highly recommend them!
Organic Excel :) I need those lids for my Oyster Mushrooms....
Yeah! Those bootstrap 1020s! I didn't believe the hype but a friend brought me one to try. Next day I bought 10 of them. I also use their 6 cell tray inserts. Rock solid. I use a regular fork to get seedlings out; best tool on the market.
Yeah my greatest "regret" was not buying the big pack right at the beginning lol. I'm excited to see what epic gardening's trays that aren't out yet look like (I like his 6 packs the best) but I have a feeling I'll still do a mix between the two brands just to cover the bases. 🙂
Hey Veronica, great ideas because I bought too many seeds.
I just love you❤🥰.
Those look really nice :-) I use trays made to mixing cement here in France. Cheap and also very sturdy..
I legit almost went that route!!! Definitely a good call and a good price 🙂
I love you and I've been watching for 2 years . Aside from Garding, u r beautiful. I got some good tips . expressly pruning peppers it really works but kiddo I. D. K.
The Epic Gardening 6-cells are amazing. I love that I won't be wasting plastic for a very long time. You really could stand on them, and they wouldn't break.
They're seriously the best! I'm excited to see what else they put out in this line in the future.
@@VeronicaFlores same here! I would love some durable 3.5" starter pots with those same side slits and big holes in the base. My seedlings are loving all the air circulation.
I started using the compostable pots for seedlings this year in my flimsy trays and kind of regretting it , they warp a bit when wet and not as easy to water from below either..good video ,ill check out the other trays thx
I Miss You on UA-cam hope you come back🌱🌼
Coming back this week!
I got my seed starting supplies at Dollar Tree. They have so many 1 dollar items that work better then jiffy trays. They even have clean plastic domes even though they are not designed to be that. I find things that line up and then I have cheap affordable trays and domes that last longer than jiffy trays. Love your channel.
Yes! It's such a great budget resource for so many things you can reuse like that - I haven't found much clear plastic from there to be very uv stable, but the drawer organizers are totally worth the price of admission
Another great video with content I will use! I hate flimsy trays. Please keep the videos coming! Maybe one on DIY planting mix that you recommend for your starts.
Tbh my planting mix currently is pretty lazy: 2:1 Kelloggs potting mix with EB Stone Recipe 420 soil blend, a few handfuls of Dr. Earth veg food, maybe a few handfuls of bokashi bran if it's nearby. For larger containers 5g and up, I'm mixing that combo 1:2 with 2:1 screened native soil and goat manure compost and Kelloggs "Garden Soil" (the 3cuft bags that are mostly decomposed wood fines.)
@@VeronicaFlores Thanks! Some of the Kelloggs is available locally. Do you like the bokashi bran in place of other mycorrhizal products in general or just for starter mix. I suppose it's more complicated then that. Thanks again.
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Hope you're doing Ok
I'm using a mix of Bootstrap Farmer and Greenhouse Megastore products. I'll note Bootstrap Farmer now has a redesigned 6-pack very similar to the one you have. And Greenhouse Megastore has larger windowsill trays designed for the purpose, of 2 sizes, but not quite so inexpensive.
For me one of the key transition points in succession planting is moving from pure seed starting mix (with few nutrients) to potting soil (with a good mix of nutrients). For tomatoes and peppers I'm starting in sixers and them moving to 2 1/2" pots and a couple more larger sizes before I am ready to put them in-ground. The 2 1/2" to 5" jump is pretty drastic and I'm still trying to find a good solution for it that fits in a 10x20 well.
1000% agree - even in plug trays I use a mix of potting soil and compost with Dr Earth food mixed into the tub. Way better results than seed starting mixes - I firmly believe the more beneficial biology you begin with, the less opportunities pathogens have in terms of soil real estate, as it's already occupied. 🙂
Great video. Appreciate review of the trays and cells is use with plants.
Do you prefer shallow or deep trays?
Really depends - overall, I mostly default to deep ones, as they’re more rigid and easier to carry without spilling, plus they maintain a humid root space better. But the bootstrap individual pots tray only fits well in the shallow trays, and the shallow ones are also nice for reusing recycled commercial plug flats if I’m trying to bottom water them. If you’re only getting one depth, I’d go with deep.
Great video. What about soil blocks. I would figure you may try that too .
I haven't had great luck with them in the dry climates I grow in tbh - and I kind of just really love pots. Maybe someday!
That's my plug tray! Numbers written across and all.
Great minds!
Great show , great video . Keep them coming . What brand seeds do you use or are they your own ?
I'll for sure do a video on this soon! It's a mix of a lot of smaller regional catalogs who are skilled seed growers and follow practices that are in alignment with my ethics and values, as well as some of my own, and a few here and there from the very few larger catalogs I trust (mainly Johnny's and Fedco.)
@@VeronicaFlores great looking forward to it , happy gardening .
hello #VeronicaFlores thank you for your wisdom and information
Long time no see lady . Just now got first tomto sprouts after 5 days . Could use a video on how the hell to not stunt the pepper plants .
Im thinking they mostly need a warmer environment than the tomtos ?
Yes warmth at night, and they really love real sunlight during the day! Mine are just starting to take off after close to two months - the greenhouse is like 90 during the day RN
Nice. I have a whole box of the shitty soft trays. Wish I had bought those.
At least you know what to replace them with as they break! 😅
This is a very timely video! I'm a central California gardener as well, and have been struggling a lot with my seed trays. Like you, I hate the single-use plastic crap that the big box stores sell, but I wasn't aware of the alternatives. Thanks! If you're in the central valley, what are your plans for dealing with the inevitable draught restrictions for watering?
We don't have enforcement where I'm at, but most watering restrictions focus on sprinklers > drip. I do a lot of mulching and very targeted drip irrigation - healthy soil also helps support even when it's really hot and dry.
I guess I should mention that we're on well water, so not impacted by things like irrigation canal shut-off or municipal water pencil pushing. That being said, it's still a "fingers crossed we don't pump dry" situation (we have holding tanks that will buy us a little time but not more than a week, if that.)
@@VeronicaFlores Nice! I'm stuck on municipal, but am entirely drip-based, and definitely need to improve my mulching and water retention. Best wishes for a safe and productive summer!
Thank you for this... the thumbs down will be from China tray companies :) I never realized how easy the plugs come out of the trays, I always imagined the soil falling apart when released from the cup. I use peat pellets for that very imagined problem, not anymore. Thank you for helping me not consume more peat moss.
The thumbs down are from people who subscribe specifically to thumbs down lol. I don't get it either. 🤣 And yeah! The trick is to make sure they aren't too dry when you go to pop them out, and let the roots develop until they're coming out the bottom a little. Tapping the tray on a solid surface when you're filling it helps as well, to compact just enough that it holds together and wicks water but not so much that the roots can't find their way.
You've been gone too long, UA-cam is just not the same without you here with us
I KNOWWW!!! I FINALLY got a new laptop to solve my editing woes (codec issues with newer iPhone and decade old MBP not interfacing.) I'm trying to get my act together and reboot next week to let you guys know what's up. Thank you for hanging in there!!!
have you ever sown carolina jessamine and do u remember your success rate and germination time?
I haven't sorry!
It's been so long! Does anybody have a link to the "organizer draw trays?"
Here you go! There are other sizes as well www.dollartree.com/essentials-large-rectangular-drawer-organizer-13frac12/219336
I know t=your busy with your own garden but I do need your help. I have raised beds and container pot growing vegetables this year. My potatoes are doing great but my lettuce and tomatoes and not growing. I used raised bed soil from Lowes but something isn't working.
You know you have a lot of people that enjoy your UA-cam Chanel and take your advice so don't let a few ruin it for the rest of us.
This is not enough information about your situation for me to formulate a response. In order for anyone to help assess, they would need to know your location, watering schedule, which raised bed soil you used, and how long the planting has been in place.
The fastest way to get a hold of me for urgent matters you can't seem to troubleshoot is via Venmo at VeronicaVFlores - you can leave a detailed question there for $25 and I'll try and help you figure it out.
where do you buy your heating mats?
I got mine on Amazon because they weren’t available locally - I’m really loving this one lately, the thermostat is really clutch for consistency: amzn.to/405HDMZ
The only thing that shoudnt be an option is cheap flemsy trays...there may be some hacked probably like old cookie sheets under the cheap ones but cheaper alone are not an option.
How do you store leftover seeds?
I'll get into this soon as well - currently I'm using zip top bags from the craft store inside of cookie tins, but I'm in the process of working on something a little more airtight with less plastic (it'll be much more expensive to set up though.)
@Veronica Flores Are You Did Private Aur Deleted Any Video About Your Mushroom Growing In Your Garden ?
No there should still be one available! It's way back in the archives
@@VeronicaFlores thank You for your precious reply ❤️
the emphasis on 'partner' when she mentioned the plug tray makes me wonder what she is thinking? this kind of listening? magic trays? of course I want it?
I don't even know? 😅
How much did they pay you for this infomercial!? XD Just playing. Some really sturdy seed starting trays, looks like. Well played!
Haha I wish! 😝 Not really though - I prefer to share with integrity and don't believe in promoting consumption without good reason. 🙃
Hi Veronica, may i know what part of the world are you on? i wonder how your climate affects your growing season
Currently in the high desert of California (very hot summers with 40-50 degree F drops at night) - definitely a very long growing season, but very difficult between May and October for a variety of reasons (heat, drought, wildlife.)
It's been two weeks I'm jonesing where are you
I'm knee deep in infrastructure building over here and not able to find time or energy to film much - I do stories almost every day on Instagram though!
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We need your help, please comeback
What's going on? 😅
Cut way back this year but can see trouble coming already in my garden. A few tomato plants after planting are getting yellow leaves, my radishes something is eating the leaves and soon I'm sure beetle will be attacking my potatoes plants. And with all this going to happen I haven't seen any post of yours and was worried you retired. Oops not saying your old because you sure don't look old
I love your suggestions but you got so many plants I hope you make some money on them
Looking at teaming up on a plant sale early May that a gardener at a local winery here is doing! I only have room for like 30 tomatoes and peppers and have like 300 tomato babies and at least 100 peppers lol 🙈
Why have you stopped releasing videos... you remind me of the female version of Charles Dowding
I have a new video coming out this week! Just cleaning up some audio issues as best I can 🙂
I guess you banned me on Instagram. All I get is a page removed thing.
Their trays are ok. You'll find some problems as you use them over the years. Their 200 cell trays are much to be desired. They give you a tool that's supposedly supposed to fit them but what it does is tear the cells open from time to time.
I definitely stepped on one weird the other day and cracked the side because it was sitting on top of a rock, so I know it's possible to break them. I gorilla taped it though and it's pretty sturdy still. And they still aren't nearly as fragile as everything else on the market.
Idk about the tool they offer - it's like a little plastic thing? At a glance it looks too big for the 200 cell. I personally don't need or want hand holding from companies with this sort of stuff, and prefer to use the more precise tools I already have that work well for me and for the products in question.
Also if you can't see me on IG, you probably were blocked, and it's definitely because you said something either in comments or DM requests that garnered the reaction of "I don't need this sort of energy in my life right now." Consider being kinder/less disparaging/more solution oriented when interacting with other content creators moving forward.
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