How to Get Fantastic Results From Direct Sowing

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3 жыл бұрын

One thing that can put gardeners off sowing seeds directly is sporadic germination, however there are some simple principles that can be followed to reduce this from happening and start to achieve consistent & great results from direct sowing. This video walks you through, step-by-step, the method I use to sow seeds directly and I really hope you find it useful.
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@stevebooth2788 2 жыл бұрын

I use large cabbage leaves for my direct sow cover. Prune off the large, outer leaves, fold them along the spine and lay on top. After a couple hours the leaves wilt to form-fit the soil surface. They are robust enough to stay intact until the germination has started. And keeps the soil humidity in check.

@fergusdangerfield156 Жыл бұрын

Great method!

@gudgengrebe Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@zztopwater8568 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I tried something like that with the big leafs of a Curly Dock weed to smother out weed seedlings along the fence line. I kept the Curly Dock alive and only gave it a haircut so I can harvest the leafs once again.

@gracegood3661 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather taught me the sow and cover with board trick fifty years ago... it works. Just flip board over to the side and you have weed suppression and a snail\slug collection method.

@amandabarton8271 3 жыл бұрын

I got so excited when you mentioned James Prigioni... when KZfaq channel worlds collide! 😄

@DaNaiAsha 3 жыл бұрын

I watch James too... these guys along with Mark from Self Sufficient Me are my go-to channels for everything in the garden. If you've not checked out Mark's channel, it's worth it. Happy gardening!

@1Lightdancer 3 жыл бұрын

Right? I love watching Erik of Epic Gardening and Charles Dowding for No Dig, and Robbie and Gary for container tips ...

@mattbuszko 2 жыл бұрын

but then it made me sad when Huw didn't end the video by saying "we... OUT!"

@cynthiafisher9907 3 жыл бұрын

The bucolic last scene with the sheep grazing on the hill behind you was so beautiful! Thank you.

@HuwRichards 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome hehe

@matthewfarrell317 3 жыл бұрын

Having watched James's video, the change in success for carrots alone was insane, I have always bought the seedlings so it was a big change. But we choose to use cardboard. Easier to move around, you can throw it in the compost when done. Having 4 kids means always having cardboard on hand. Oh and the best bit. For the 3-year-old. Much easier for them to manage. I can get her to check the plants and it is just easier than the wood. Wood or cardboard it all works just as well.

@bhalliwell2191 3 жыл бұрын

Wait---you can *buy* carrot seedlings???

@matthewfarrell317 3 жыл бұрын

@@bhalliwell2191 in Australia you can

@bhalliwell2191 3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewfarrell317 It may be that we can and that some people do here in the U.S., and that I just don't shop in the right places: I've never seen carrot seedlings or "starts" for sale, anywhere. Er...anywhere in my general vicinity. Thanks very much for this information! :^)

@1Lightdancer 3 жыл бұрын

Lions that your 4 year old helpz! I even use a couple of layers of newspaper if that's what's at hand!

@colliecoform4854 2 жыл бұрын

@@bhalliwell2191 I have never seen them by me either. I am in the Hudson Valley of New York. I was always told you can't disturb the roots they would grow crooked or not do well.

@welsh_vegan_allotment_holder 3 жыл бұрын

That plank method is awesome. As well as the benefits you mention, it also protects against birds, cats, squirrels etc so the seeds are left alone while germinating. Take care.

@GodLovesYou5635 2 жыл бұрын

i know!!! cannot wait to try this method. psyched !

@trish3580 Жыл бұрын

Wish there was something for rodents...I miss direct sowing ...it's so much easier!

@Constantinului 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this one, brother ! It is great that you are mentioning relevant tips from James Prigioni. I am happy and grateful to be a part of this no-dig gardening movement together with you guys :) My belief is that we can learn so much from each other. Sharing is caring and growth for all of us involved

@mybrotherskeeper111 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Huw! You have a nice spread there. Way to give JP props. I watch him, too.

@birdsaloud7590 3 жыл бұрын

I always love the Welsh countryside in the background!

@sofiaisraelsson6165 3 жыл бұрын

New use of left over planks and get rid of slugs at the same time! Genius!!!

@SaintCoemgen 3 жыл бұрын

To make trenches, I simply use one or two fingers. They are a tool I always have on hand.... Pun intended.

@HuwRichards 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I do this for very short rows, but if I'm doing a lot I find it more comfortable to be standing :) hahaha ;)

@Starlight22215 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love your soil. I planted a few plants today and dug up an entire bucket of stones, broken bottle tops and a weird little glass thing. For the most part I’ve gone raised beds for the veggies.

@1Lightdancer 3 жыл бұрын

Gardening years ago across town at the home where my former hubby grew up, I was always tickled when preparing a bed tuned up a first nation arrowhead, or a more recent bit of blue and white China. I've also turned up glass pill or portion bottles ... My father in law and brother in law would walk in the field nearby after it rained, and collect a handful of points - the area is now filled with lots of houses, on the way to my grandkids' grade school. Yamhill or Chehemil, near Cosine Creek in Oregon

@dianebarton4206 3 жыл бұрын

I use the edge of a plank or a bamboo cane to mark the trench and always go a bit deeper and add compost in the bottom.

@icouldjustscream 3 жыл бұрын

I use heavy cardboard to shield my carrot seeds. 5 types of carrots this year, Nantes, Touchon, Yellow, Atomic Red and Black Nebula.

@1Lightdancer 3 жыл бұрын

Nice - I'm getting Uzbek yellow from Baker Creek

@lyndaturner6686 3 жыл бұрын

I thought we would never get to being able to sow direct this year ,at last the frost seems to have gone🌞

@hanhuc259 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your voice. Maybe because I fall in love with British accent . All the best. Cheers Hanh from Australia

@link_7164 3 жыл бұрын

Inspired by your wood suggestions from previous videos, I placed a pane of glass over my carrots seeds. It kind of acted as a greenhouse as well as protecting and keeping the moisture in.

@Fragrantbeard 3 жыл бұрын

I would forget that I had a piece of glass down and step on the glass...but I love the idea!

@randyman8984 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder if t got real hot it will fry your seedings if they germinated? Seems like it would dry out a lot faster too

@link_7164 2 жыл бұрын

@@randyman8984 it stop the ground drying out so much by preventing evaporation in that area. I check it every few of days. One day a few have germinated and all seem fine. Even a raked bed is not level and even, there’s plenty of room for seedlings. At that point I pick the glass up, lay sticks stones parallel with the drills and put the glass on them. This gives more room for the seedlings to grow while the rest germinate. Has worked for carrots, parsnips and radish for me so far (everything I’ve tried).

@joseramonlidonpastor781 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your method germinating carrots and for the Spanish subtitles.

@davidthescottishvegan 3 жыл бұрын

Well done job Huw Richards and thanks for the tips.

@jSheapullen 3 жыл бұрын

Love you and love James! Thank you for the summary tips

@DaNaiAsha 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, i watch James P. also and he's got his food forest. I've learned a lot about gardening from both of you. Are you on the North Island? We lived in Golden Bay (top of the South) for 2.5 years and had vege stalls where people from the community who were growing organically and had extra could trade or sell their excess fruits and veggies. You seem to be reading everyone's mind with what to explore next. Can you go over how to stop some of the more annoying leaf jumpers and so on? I'm on Maui and it's getting CRAZY with these little buggars! Also, I sincerely hope you're doing this as your JOB. You're entertaining and so knowledgeable and humble. Mahalo again (thanks again - in Hawaiian).

@stshnie 3 жыл бұрын

I think Huw lives in Wales.

@KarlaRei 3 жыл бұрын

5:18 Oh! The rare triple combo. Thanks so much for these videos! Love this whole channel.

@ignaciobereterbide4565 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips Huw, as usual! Thanks. Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

@matiasorono6535 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for these techniques! I will apply them! A big hug from Argentina ...

@1Lightdancer 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, well done 🌱 I've just started covering seeds in trays worth paper or cardboard, after seeing this tip - does work like a charm!

@blancaestelarivera3711 3 жыл бұрын

Genial! Thank you very much Huw!😃 Ten un lindo día.

@cassieoz1702 3 жыл бұрын

Bill Mollison's method of carrot germination 🤩👍

@GreenSideUp 3 жыл бұрын

I use my own dibber, I grew it at birth and use it for drawing drills and testing moisture content in soils too, it's multifunctional and I never lose it ! Great video Huw...Steve...😃

@gregholl5011 3 жыл бұрын

Never say never it's a long time. My dad lost his left hand dibbler in an accident.

@GreenSideUp 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregholl5011 Very true, but I have 9 more if needed...Steve...😃

@micheleyates3625 3 жыл бұрын

Last year barely a carrot. This year using James P.'s tip a very good germination rate. Thanks for all of the tips. You have a lovely place. Have a blessed day!

@VK-qo1gm 3 жыл бұрын

Plank method works perfectly, my father, 89, has been using this method ever since gardening over 60+ yrs, as do I. Thank you for always sharing excellent vids with top contents

@jameshurst8529 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Valerie 🥰

@joeboudreault4351 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful points! I also watch James' videos. You are both great guys!

@relacionsustentable2319 3 жыл бұрын

great video Huw, thanks for the tips

@elduque2k 3 жыл бұрын

Love the shout out to James!

@purnimabhatt5355 2 жыл бұрын

Huw, You inspired me to plant winter garden this year and I can't wait to see the progress. Thank you for all your input ahead of time.🙏💖

@HuwRichards 2 жыл бұрын

That's Great! I hope you are successful with it :) Thanks for watching!

@GodLovesYou5635 2 жыл бұрын

what is the link for the winter garden? i would love to see it. thank you

@ohio_gardener 3 жыл бұрын

I, too, use the board hack for carrots, and it has been a game changer on getting good germination of carrot seeds.

@henriettaczokoly 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the " warm welcome back to the garden " ? 😱 Great tips on carrots :-)

@HuwRichards 3 жыл бұрын

Knew I would get a comment saying this ;)

@henriettaczokoly 3 жыл бұрын

@@HuwRichards 🤣 I was surprised you just started to talking about sowing...Hey where is the welcome 😉

@patriciavincent5076 3 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thank you!

@dmartinezl2011 3 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely place to grow food, Huw.

@albitavilche6508 3 жыл бұрын

Muy interesante, estoy aprendiendo ,gracias

@rominaadimari8723 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas muchas gracias Huw!!!! Voy por la cuarta temporada intentando que prosperen mis zanahorias, ( este último verano obtuve una sola) pondré en práctica este método!!!!

@judithcoupe7002 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, great tips, thank you.

@jeanneamato8278 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips especially covering seeds with planks.

@jameshurst8529 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Jeanne 🥰😊

@Silvereagledude 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, Huw….I pick up some knowledge from every video of yours that I watch

@credenza1 3 жыл бұрын

I had not previously understood that "tilth" had two separate, but related meanings; namely, the physical condition of the soil and an area of prepared soil. I checked the definition, as I had not known the second meaning.

@fergusdangerfield156 Жыл бұрын

Thanx how, more great content of the usual high standard!

@LindaPenney 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us

@zztopwater8568 Жыл бұрын

I believe that I have an over population of earwigs as I have a ton of organic materials breaking down all over. Wood chip paths, woody compost and whatever has been chopped n dropped. They have been like little lawn mowers for all the direct sowed seed I've put down this season. Bird feeders are up so the birds are coming back around and hopefully they'll put a dent in the earwigs like they did for me last season.

@marialane1805 3 жыл бұрын

Geez, I wish he married my daughter!

@jameshurst8529 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Maria👋👋😊😊

@meehan302 3 жыл бұрын

A good tip Huw. Thanks for sharing that useful information

@wildzenventures 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video!

@lindasands1433 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks!

@tymer9 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Huw 😊

@Glamst.447 2 жыл бұрын

The slug idea is brilliant 💡

@joycemiller7908 3 жыл бұрын

This year I had a lot of volunteers from orach, miners lettuce, freckles lettuce and many annual flowers. It has me thinking about maybe direct sewing my spring vegetables in late fall and covering them with mesh to keep squirrels from digging around.

@ramthian 3 жыл бұрын

So nice 👍

@Picci25021973 3 жыл бұрын

Smart trick, thanks for sharing!

@rabbitphilly1196 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing tips and beautiful garden 🇺🇸 Ohio

@lejardinquisemange9126 3 жыл бұрын

The plank trick can also prevent birds or critters from scratching the ground around the seeds. I recently started placing a few cm of hay on top of most of my seeds to keep moisture as we had a quite dry Spring here in France and nothing was growing. I can already see that it works for radishes. But I also needed to put a net on top because blackbirds love scratching in the hay. I will definitely try it with a plank.

@guylamullins3602 3 жыл бұрын

Good ideas.

@mrs.t4382 Жыл бұрын

The birds in the background 👍

@MissGixxer Жыл бұрын

You look like a young Billy Butcher! Very helpful video, thank you 😊

@lunes-1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video,keep it up!🇦🇹

@vladbura3729 3 жыл бұрын

God jobs Richard!👍

@francesbatycki404 2 жыл бұрын

Lol! I always thought the blank spaces were caused by squirrels or neighbourhood cats. This makes more sense!

@teresaoftheandes6279 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tip. 👍

@jameshurst8529 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Lisa 😊👋

@barryroberts6470 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Huw i'm itching to start growing but i have to wait until next season, as i'm in the middle of building some new Raised Beds 22 inches high. Stay Safe, Barry (Wirral)

@1Lightdancer 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching "what you can play in June (July, August) videos - there's still a lot! Carrots, sprouting broccoli, beans and greens among them!

@louiseeyahpaise795 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!! A plank ??? I have such issues with slugs every year, Thanks for the great tip!!!

@delphinium5555 Жыл бұрын

must try a plank!! thank

@darlatidwell6255 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips I will be using soon. Thanks Huw. ☀️🌱

@jameshurst8529 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Darla

@darlatidwell6255 3 жыл бұрын

@@jameshurst8529 Hello!

@jameshurst8529 3 жыл бұрын

@@darlatidwell6255 How are you doing Darla?

@darlatidwell6255 3 жыл бұрын

@@jameshurst8529 Good, hope you're good too, take care.

@cynthiafisher9907 3 жыл бұрын

He’s a scammer.

@blancaestelarivera3711 3 жыл бұрын

Buenos días!!!

@jenniferdawson2536 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this- thank you! I too love watching James' videos! Tuck is the king!

@jameshurst8529 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Jennifer 👋😊

@jenniferdawson2536 3 жыл бұрын

@@jameshurst8529 hello

@jameshurst8529 3 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferdawson2536 Good morning Jennifer, how are you doing?

@cameronmac338 3 жыл бұрын

I done the same with my garlic and onions, interplanting carrots hoping I get no damage.

@vargasvidal 3 жыл бұрын

The watering your soil if it's dry is a good idea.

@izzywizzy2361 3 жыл бұрын

So tidy!!!

@jameshurst8529 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Izzy 😊👋😊

@Scott3387 3 жыл бұрын

nan-tess haha Huw. Great video.

@ingeleonora-denouden6222 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this advice. I never had success with carrots. So there's nothing to loose, I'll try this with the planks.

@jameshurst8529 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Leonora 👋👋😊

@trumplostlol3007 3 жыл бұрын

Eventually, you don't need to sow seeds. Just allow your vegetables to self-seed. You will have some volunteers coming out every year. I get a lot of lettuce and daikon volunteers every year. Direct sowing works best for biennial plants, like kale. Kale may not germinate early so the first year crop may be smaller. But if you let them overwinter, they will grow very strong the second year. You don't just eat the leaves; you can eat the young shoots in the second year.

@chuggermagic 3 жыл бұрын

Nantes is a city in wetsern France, pronounced "Non-t"

@jwrightgardening 3 жыл бұрын

I find it easy to direct sow things with tiny seeds like greens and herbs but I have the hardest time with anything bigger like peas, beans, sunflowers, squash, etc. The birds like to dig up and eat the seeds even when they are starting to spring up. I'm going to give the plank method a try to see if I can trick the birds.

@zab3518 3 жыл бұрын

Diolch Huw! 👍

@star_dust6241 3 жыл бұрын

Can mulch be used instead of planks?

@annestudley8235 3 жыл бұрын

I planted new carrot seeds 2 weeks ago that way (using leaf bags), and yes, there are lots of slugs and snails under them. So far I haven't seen anything emerging, and I'm wondering if the slugs/snails are taking them out as they start to emerge...

@jameshurst8529 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Anne 😊

@stevelewis8919 Жыл бұрын

This is interesting for seeds that do not require sunlight to germinate. I have some lettuce seeds here that require sunlight, I was going to experiment with just a row cover for those. Do you have any experience with that?

@garlicdogg 3 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend me a PE greenhouse that will last? Or is it better a raised bed with garden hoops on which the plastic sheet can be changed more easily ? For tomatoes, cucumber, about 2m x 3m Thanks

@Rg20202 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any advice/videos on onions not bulbing? I'm trying to grow yellow rynsburger and started indoors in cells in early march, planted seedlings at 2" high into my raised bed mid April. They're now about 4" but still thin and no bulbs. Am I being impatient?

@pieterwachters3867 3 жыл бұрын

I understand the idea of slug traping and it looks very useful. But what doe you do with the slugs you capture? Replace, kill or anything else?

@amandabarton8271 3 жыл бұрын

How much space did you leave between the carrot and onion rows?

@HilaRah 3 жыл бұрын

Does the plank press work to better germinate Zinnia flower seeds as well? All seeds?

@nicos8160 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video as always. Will you be protecting the carrots from carrot fly after removing the pieces of wood

@HuwRichards 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still undecided😉

@GodLovesYou5635 2 жыл бұрын

how do you protect from carrot 🥕 t fly?

@katec5532 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Huw. Have also seen James P viewings amongst others like Charles Dawson, very interesting, Not had great success with certain seeds such as 'verve' , so starting again with more common known suppliers, just conscious of time. 1 Q.N tho where did you get your tunnel from? We had similar but with zip door n unfortunately the covers ripped and blew away due high winds. Please let me know of the company and approximate cost. Living in West of Ireland so have to bear in mind prices plus shipping.

@valamaas 3 жыл бұрын

My raised beds are 800mm high. Picking out weeds is easy.

@ganeshthapa3870 3 жыл бұрын

Trying to follow you u are owesome

@geronimoflyingfree 2 жыл бұрын

Great content again, Huw! Thank you so much! 💚 One question (I am pretty new to gardening) : it seems like there are vegetables suited to direct sowing (like carrots) and other plants you prefer still growing them in modules. What is the reasoning behind this? Is there a list to help me to know, when direct sowing might work and when I better should sow in modules? (Sorry for my English.. I hope you understand what I mean..). Greetings from Switzerland

@geronimoflyingfree 2 жыл бұрын

Well, apart from hardiness in the beginning of the year and pest considerations (I have a lot of gorgeous cabbage white butterflies and they happily munched all my kales away.. 😂)...

@MK-oe4np Жыл бұрын

Most plants you'd start in modules are the ones that require a long growing season (tomatoes, peppers, etc.) Or ones that tend to have pest issues whilst they are young. There are some root vegetables like carrots that tend get a bit bent out of shape when transplanted

@christinehaslam9480 Жыл бұрын

Hi can you use the boards for any type of seed? Whenever I direct sow & it rains, all my seed gets tossed around or splashed right out of my raised garden bed... Thanks:)

@ingevankeirsbilck9601 Жыл бұрын

I guess you can. The best way to find out is to try it ;). Happy Gardening!!

@chinaski141 2 ай бұрын

I keep seeing people use the wood plank method for sowing carrot seeds. Would you use it for other types of vegetable seeds too? Thanks

@colliecoform4854 2 жыл бұрын

I've been doing g my carrots like that for a few years. It works great so now I have to stop sowing so many seeds, seems like they all germinate.

@robinhazeslip1800 3 жыл бұрын

😊🌿💖🌞

@kevincoleman242 3 жыл бұрын

great tips. i sowed carrots, parsnips and lettuce seeds a few weeks ago and no signs of shoots yet, so i'm worried i've not watered the bed enough!

@phelineS 3 жыл бұрын

Carrots and Parsnips take ages to come out. Lettuce should be quicker. But at least here in Germany it was really cold for long stretches of time so even my winter lettuce is growing very slowly...