Budget DIY Indoor Seed Starting System! :: Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat

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Жыл бұрын

“Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” - Henry David Thoreau
Welcome! Today I wanted to show you all my DIY seed starting shelf that I have been using for a few years now and loving! It’s not fancy, but it gets the job done! Learn how to make your own seed starting system to get seeds growing indoors for your garden! 🌱 Enjoy!
#seedstartingshelf, #indoorseedstarting, #diyseedstartingshelf, #budgetseedstartingsystem
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E M A I L: digplantwaterrepeat@gmail.com
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M E R C H A N D I S E: dig-plant-water-repeat.creato...
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Wire shelf: amzn.to/3CUTOna
Shop Light for Grow Light: www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Toug...
Seedling Heat Mat: amzn.to/3wXre0n
Timer: amzn.to/3epFZTq
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Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat
417 Mace Blvd Ste J # 238
Davis, CA 95618
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This video is not sponsored, however some plants in my garden have been provided to me to try out!
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@bethreisman8869 Жыл бұрын

Many years ago I grew hundreds of african violets, became a regional judge over time. I used Volkmann grow light stands which were pricey (not ridiculously so) but allowed me a system to grow hundreds of beautiful violets. Those stands had many bells and whistles that made self watering trays of individual violets possible and efficient. You've replicated much of that system in a very cost efffective way. Good job!

@greenthumbelina7331 Жыл бұрын

Janey, I'm delighted for you that the remodeling project is completed, and more importantly, that you love the finished results! I purchased my metal shelving units from Sam's Club 2 years ago for $89 each, they measure 48" W x 24" D x 72" H, and the units come with 4 wheels (2 are locking). The current price for the same 6-shelf unit is twice that amount. I also bought the 5,000-lumen shop lights from Walmart. My timers (5 of them) were after-Christmas clearance sale items, and my heat mats were from a garden center clearance sale in October. Like you, I'd much rather spend my money on shrubs, trees, and plants. Try to stay cool and hydrated, and I hope you are having a good week! ~Margie🤗💐🐝🦋

@cindielbrecht557 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was one who requested an explanation of ur grow light set up and you delivered! Did I say thank you? Duh, the light bulb went on! Pun intended! Lol

@victoriaaustin2468 Жыл бұрын

Genius, Janey! Thanks so much for sharing your genus way of saving money on seed starting systems. I purchased a small light and other items from Amazon but this is even more creative and doable. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas and what works and what doesn't. So helpful for those of us just diving into seed starting.

@valeriestrickler6902 Жыл бұрын

I have the same shop lights from Walmart, I also got my shelf from Walmart. I don't have the funds for one of those nice looking seed starting shelves either. My shelf is also in the dining room/kitchen, it's so much easier to keep an eye on them when I walk by them all the time. If they were in another room or garage I'd forget about them. Have a wonderful day my friend ❣️

@jasminelouisefarrall Жыл бұрын

Afternoon Everyone 🙂 here in the UK we have thunder and lightening and I must confess it's well appreciated 🙂 wonderful setup Janey xx

@MelAtlNP 25 күн бұрын

Wow! I’m inspired! Thank you!

@FrediOlson Жыл бұрын

Excellent job of putting together your system. A couple of years ago I actually built a shelving system out of PVC (no money). Talk about inexpensive, and you know, it held up until I was ready to invest in some "real" materials. Now I have the shelf system like you showed the link to and shop lights. I don't grow seeds, no room, but they are great for moving my houseplants indoor for the winter. Thank you, so much, for giving us this wonderful, inexpensive and effective system.

@vernellevale2226 Жыл бұрын

Found the Hyper-Tough 4-foot / 4-shelving unit at Walmart for $84 & ships free. It also came with shelf liners which is really nice. 😀

@DigPlantWaterRepeat Жыл бұрын

Oh yay Vernelle! I will look it up! Great suggestion!

@gardensnob1 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear your plants are surviving the heat! We got put on water restrictions yesterday here in so Calif. Yes, they do have ‘Water Police” out watching, warnings, fines and restrictor plates on water main pipes are in play. They say the 20th will be the last day of restrictions but by then…. Dead plants. Gotta do what we gotta do. Pray for rain! 🌸🥀🌧💦

@barbaramccann7944 Жыл бұрын

Re: soil block tray. Nicole from Flower Hill Farm NY uses “pizza tables”, the white plastic piece in the pizza box to prevent the lid from smushing the cheese, to keep the plastic off the plants.

@KP-gw5zv Жыл бұрын

Good Morning my early bird friend. The system looks really great. About the cords we have two growing shelves and no matter how we tried you will always have cords all over the place on one of the sides so what you have done is looking good. All looking good. Enjoy and have a wonderful day.

@clivesconundrumgarden Жыл бұрын

Hey Janey!! Awesome setup, we have something similar, super affordable!! Your totally right about the lumens and love the cardboard Trays:) Hope you guys are having a fantastic summer!! Cheers Jason and Colleen 🌱🌻🌱

@deannaginder-west4995 Жыл бұрын

I’m setting this up this winter. Thanks so much for doing all the legwork!!!

@JustWatchMeDoThis 3 ай бұрын

Im doing the same with my shelves and and realized I already have a couple different rolling shelving units like that for different purposes but not being used. I can put them to use with my gardening for now to give me more time to know exactly what size and characteristics would be ideal for my needs.. Maybe I will replace them, and maybe not. I do want the grow tent for indoors and a "greenhouse" type thing for the back balcony in the winter, but buying just the covers for those would be so much cheaper than buying a whole system. This way I can only get those things I want and need, instead of a full system that is expensive. Plus I have some things already.

@emmyhusfloen Жыл бұрын

I love how you have the power strips vertically strapped to the shelf as well... It looks so neat.. I just have plastic shelving but want taller ones for the future..

@elizabethhunter9491 Жыл бұрын

Perfect set up, you did a great job, looks very nice also. Stay inside as much as possible. Such a horrible heatwave. Have a super day.

@julievoracek1497 Жыл бұрын

My husband set up our house on smart plugs and I use one for my lights. So nice and small too.

@williamtaylor2412 Жыл бұрын

love this

@tammyrice1529 Жыл бұрын

This is a great seed starting set up. You could try using white zip ties to keep your extra cords organized if you end up leaving it in your living area. Thank you for the idea of how to create it on a tight budget. Have a wonderful day.

@urbangardeningandchickenke1018 Жыл бұрын

Great job 👍

@ThePieceFullGarden Жыл бұрын

This is the video I needed 🙌 Thank you so much for sharing this. I have a tiny light i got last year but I quickly found I need way more space. I will definitely be adding a set up like this to my house. I’m so excited for seed starting!!! Thank you again ☺️

@smedgirl1 Жыл бұрын

I have a similar homemade system with shelves from Costco. It has wheels so I can move it if needed and bought 5000 Kelvin shop lights from Amazon. Works like a charm.

@elizabethwalters8790 Жыл бұрын

Great video and info again… Many thanks 👏💯💚💚💚

@sunmoonrise Жыл бұрын

I need those someday

@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica Жыл бұрын

I need to have this DIY seed starting system! thanks for sharing this to us!

@quaternion-pi Жыл бұрын

Purchased the same snapdragon seeds as you. As an experiment to compare results with you, I placed the seeds on rehydrated Jiffy brand peat pellets (from the big box stores-dirt cheap) with a humidity dome and placed them under a kitchen skylight. No growing lights, heat mats or soil blocking. About 90% of the snapdragon seeds germinated in 4 days. Time will tell if they keep up with your system or if mine get leggy. I have shamelessly copied many of your great ideas for my own 9b garden. I know I will need the grow lights, heating pads, etc. for winter seed starts - but right now I have plenty of free heat and sunlight inside under my skylight Thanks for the inspirations.

@saintamerican6105 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@pamelakilgus6070 Жыл бұрын

Love the idea of the cardboard !!! I tried toothpicks 🤣 and that didn’t last long so I just watered a lot they dry out so fast. And definitely have to have a timer on the lights !! Great video ♥️♥️ have a wonderful day friend 🥰

@daiseegray9110 Жыл бұрын

Northlawn Flower Farm has a great video on the lights. Thanks for sharing Janie! 🌼🐝

@tlcgarden2300 Жыл бұрын

Nice setup! Thanks for the info. 🐝M

@camillesnyder6604 Жыл бұрын

So super helpful, yet again, Janey. You did the research, found the products, and gave great tips. Thank you!!

@tracyhobbs886 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very informative video. You took all the detective work out for me.

@adriennes657 Жыл бұрын

You are so lucky you can water your plants. We are pretty restricted here in Santa Clara county :(

@hayleyfletcher2773 Жыл бұрын

This is a great set up Janey! I think my sons would appreciate this as they say my kitchen has turned into a greenhouse 😆

@NicoleSmithGardening Жыл бұрын

Love this! My set up is similar. I hope to add more shelving one day 🤞 Thanks for sharing! 💋

@myrusticgardens Жыл бұрын

You are so resourceful!! I’m definitely going to be referencing this video and your methods if I decide to give seed starting a go! ❤️

@lustraveller717 Жыл бұрын

I'm kicking myself for not buying more of these lights! My local Walmarts are out of stock. You and Laura from Garden Answers have made me a seed starting believer. I saw seeds on my asparagus fern this morning that I collected and will try to plant 🤞

@marywest438 Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for this video! I am just starting 'seeding' and was shocked at the cost of ready made seed starting shelving kits. I really appreciate this. Many thanks.

@DigPlantWaterRepeat Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mary! I agree, they are SOO expensive!!

@stephaniejohnson2937 Жыл бұрын

Great information…thanks for linking all the products! I was wondering about lighting and you gave me my answers :)

@digsindirt4490 Жыл бұрын

I love that shelf!! I have the Gardener Supply bamboo plant shelves and while they claim there is enough light for seed starting, there really isn’t. I have to put boxes under my seed trays to get the seedlings closer to the light. I’m going to switch back to the cheap shop lights for seedlings and then move the plants over to the GS shelves once they’re taller.

@itsmewende Жыл бұрын

Your new bathroom is beautiful. I bought my shelves at Lowes, and lights at walmart too, just picked the ones that said daylight on the box. Very inexpensive system.

@amarofam Жыл бұрын

I was curious about your system since you showed it in the other video. Thanks for all the information! I was thinking of getting a plastic shelf with shop lights but the one you showed looks much more nicer ☺️

@karencassar5340 Жыл бұрын

Hi Janey 🤗

@lindadeclue.2215 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video. I learned alot. Love the card board covering. Could you do a video on the seed blocking. Please. Thank you.

@valeriestrickler6902 Жыл бұрын

Good morning, Janie!

@charlimiali9364 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Janey…congrats on your master bathroom completion…woo hoo! I’d love to know what your preference is between soil blocking or cell trays when growing seeds. I use my kitchen counter with cell trays and my only concern with soil blocking is whether the individual transplants come apart from one another and if the soil remains together when transplanting? 😳 Thanks and enjoy your new remodel👍

@DaveCollierCamping Жыл бұрын

Good Morning 🌞

@joanbernal6108 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found you! Im in Walnut Creek California also zone 9B. When do you start your Foxglove seeds?

@CozyCornerCK Жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying to figure out if I’m too late to start my seeds. I tried to find the cool flower method book, but it’s sold out. I live in zone 9 a, our first frost is December 13. My grow light won’t be here until the 16th. I’m wanting to do snapdragons, Viola‘s, and Indian summer. do you think I will be too late to sow them to try the cool flower method? I might just go ahead and try it anyway and save half the seeds and do it again for spring sowing. This is my first year growing cut flowers, I’m so excited and SO grateful I found your channel! Thank you for all of the great information you share!

@DigPlantWaterRepeat Жыл бұрын

I think you are good Nichole! Start them now and they should be ready in time! I just started my snaps 2 weeks ago and my first frost is dec 4 so I think you are right on time! Good luck!

@BirdsongCrochet Жыл бұрын

Nice set up! I'm planning something similar for a corner of my family room once I clear out some space as I have a similar wire shelving unit already. I also had ordered a bunch of those lisianthus seeds after watching your past seeding video so I'm looking forward to getting those going once my seeding corner is ready - thanks for the helpful info! Question: all of my local Walmarts only have these shop lights in 3200 lumens - do you think those would work?

@nicolechew1029 Жыл бұрын

Love your system! I pieces mine together with a pop up greenhouse from Aldi and hang lights like yours. And yes the timer is a game changer!! One thing I don't have is heat mats. Seeing yours (and on sale!) makes me think it's time 🤣 Are you doing any fall veggies? I'm starting my broccoli and bean seeds this week inside to go out! Hopefully I'm not too late lol!

@kiminniti Жыл бұрын

Okay I’m thinking you probably won’t see this but I can’t stop thinking about your hat! Do you happen to have a link for it?? So cute. And love your channel!!!

@DigPlantWaterRepeat Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kimberly! It’s from sumgrubbies.com!

@JJ-gt2po Жыл бұрын

Thanks Janey! Do you think I could use that set up on my south facing closed in porch? We put heaters out there for the dogs and I also use it for my outdoor plants in winter! I’ve grown cast iron plant, geraniums, mandivilla and Meyers lemon. Could I use it on a wall that doesn’t get much light?

@kgardennerd Жыл бұрын

Question about heat mats - you use them for germination even for cool weather crops? What temp do you set them at? I have the same mats and almost an identical system I put together years ago!

@susandenniscook9271 Жыл бұрын

I was inspired by you to start cool season flowers this Fall. Purchased seeds from Johnny’s and also ordered a soil block mold and two heat mats. I’ve watched several videos from Lisa Mason Ziegler (also thanks to your suggestion) about her soil mix and ordered her soil starting products to make my soil blocks. It’s been over a week and still see no germination from my seeds. What am I doing wrong? Can you help? Is it too hot in my garage where I have the seed trays? I live in Georgia and daytime temps are still upper 80’s or low 90’s. Thanks for any advice Janey!

@nchestercountynews4955 Жыл бұрын

mylar film to reflect the light would help a bit.

@Kat-mf7mt Жыл бұрын

I've been so frustrated at this heat! Can't do any gardening at all, my plants are dieing from the stress, and mosquitoes attack me during dusk. There is no winning!!

@sharongordon1254 Жыл бұрын

Hi Janey. I have a very similar setup that I started last year. I bought 4, 32 00 lumen lights from Walmart as you did. I ended up with very leggy beets last year. I decided this year to double the lights as you did and to make sure the lights were as close as possible to my plants. I started celery on 8/1 and brassicas on 8/15. Both are leggy. For this reason I do not recommend the 3200 lumen. I may try buying the 5000 lumen and giving it a try.

@audimaster5000 Жыл бұрын

Lumen is basically how much light us humans can see. Plants ‘see’ and use a much wider spectrum of light than we do. The old school florescent 4’ shop lights worked as they ended up putting out a wider spectrum. Old school street lamps like Metal halide and sodium or phosphorus ect…similarly put out a spectrum that plants use for photosynthes. Another thing that’s confusing at first is the kelvin scale. Terms like ‘soft white’ 3200k or ‘daylight’ 5000k do not mean anything for plants. And finally the CRI index suggests the higher the number to 100, the closer it is to daylight- again that’s specifically for our eyes and not plants. So when it comes to LED technology, they put out much more focused spectrum than what one may be used to switching from florescent or sodium bulbs. The first generation of LED grow lights were a bit lackluster as the marketing claimed a focused plant photosynthesis spectrum - reds and blues. These ‘blurple’ colored lights don’t do so well as they’re missing the fact that plants photosynthesis practically requires all the colors and into the infra red and UV spectrum that we as humans can’t see. The Samsung Lm301b or Lm301H led chip is what I understand to be the most efficient and best chip for horticultural purposes. Companies use these mixed together in 3500-5000 Kelvin along with Osram or some other brand of infra red and UV chips for incredibly effective and efficient lighting systems. The Samsung on 285b I believe is a step below the efficiency of the 301H chips. One can find many varieties of lamps with those and the added ir and potentially uv spectrum for not much money particularly if one is just interested in starting seeds. I encourage one to read up on today’s understanding of photosynthesis and spectrum along with how we are learning to switch from old light technology to these new super narrow spectrum leds- and how the most commonly understood language or terminology about light has proven irrelevant to horticultural light use. Hope that helps