MISTAKES to AVOID when seed starting |VLOG

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@TheSpottedBoot 3 жыл бұрын

If you can't lower the light, raise the seed tray. An inverted cardboard mason jar box works well.

@dianetucker2711 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip❣️❣️❣️

@melissasullivan1658 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, I literally just suggested that.

@sallyboothe911 3 жыл бұрын

I always raise mine using whatever is available Lol. My husband brought me some pieces of wood, different thicknesses so I could adjust as needed.

@jeanmariesepancy7138 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I do!!

@chelseapaul9194 3 жыл бұрын

So true....I used some board game boxes this year lol!

@debsenritchedrefuge603 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Jill... The sound has a reverberation of some kind.. Check your mic, maybe... Looking good and love your content and care for all living beings and us!

@cherylanderson3340 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, speaking too loud for being so close to the mic.

@carimitchell6138 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you share successes, but also the oopses. Thats the best encouragement for gardeners of all levels!!!

@goldsetinsilver 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, this is my first time watching you. I found your channel through Roots and Refuge Farm!

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, welcome! Happy you found us :)

@Lisatopgoatfarm 3 жыл бұрын

Forcing myself to wait a couple more weeks before starting mine!! I want to get my hands in the dirt but I learned the hard way not to start too early up here in zone 5a

@pearljamin 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in 5a too. Especially difficult as we are getting spring type weather 🙂

@briannatuttle1028 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way you two! I did start some herbs the other day just to get my hands in dirt.

@karie3 3 жыл бұрын

I see so many people starting tomato seeds and I think it's just too early for zone 5b. I always thought that tomato seeds should be started 5-6 weeks before last frost. For the first time, I ordered all my tomato seeds from MiGardner and the packets say start 8-12 weeks before frost. I don't understand why.

@rockhillflowerfarm 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same lights and shelving and I bought metal chain from wal-mart, 20' for about $7. I used needle nose pliers to separate the chain and open the ends for the length I wanted, 15", to create a hook on each end. Then I hang one hook on the bottom of the shelf above and use the hook on the other end of the chain around the cord to the light, then it's easy to move the light up and down as needed. I just wrap the chain around the cord for the light and hang the hook back on the chain to create a loop, when I want to raise the light. I can also adjust one end of the light if some the the 1020 trays have taller seedlings. I also use three or four lights per shelf.

@paigegough6929 3 жыл бұрын

You can use clear storage boxes instead of a humidity dome and pay less for more space

@verreedoiron183 3 жыл бұрын

Just a suggestion for your leggy plant situation. You could put stacks of books under your trays to bring them closer to the light

@rachelpitcher3430 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I do lol

@mjgbabydragonlet 3 жыл бұрын

I got vermeculite on Amazon. I ordered 5 gallons, got a huge box. It will meet my needs for this year, and likely next year. But I am finding it to be a true game changer. I have never had this good germination in my life. And sprinkling it on my seedlings once they pop out of the soil has been really nice. Keeps me from over watering. Helps me see the plant when they are under the red and blue lights.

@dianetucker2711 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a12 quart bag at Lowe’s for about 5 bucks.

@mjgbabydragonlet 3 жыл бұрын

@@dianetucker2711 The 5 gallon, was way more than 5 gallon, more like 25 gallons when put in 5 gallon buckets. Still had some left after filling the buckets. Very light, very dusty, but worth every penny I spent on it (it was under $40 before christmas) I went so far as to spray it a bit with distilled water to keep the dust down. Making my own potting mix has been a continual learning experience.

@jennysfarmsweetfarm7726 3 жыл бұрын

I'm loving your channel! I found you through the hog butchering video from Jess at roots & refuge. I'm a newbie to seed starting so this was so timely since I'll be starting seeds next Monday! Your excitement for the homesteading life really inspires me to try new things this year here on our farm! Thank you so much for sharing all the knowledge you have learned about growing plants!

@thesparkkids7059 3 жыл бұрын

I use books to raise my seed trays to the lights on the ones that wont lower.

@rachelpitcher3430 3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@laurielangley2306 3 жыл бұрын

cover your seedlings with saran wrap as a humidity dome. I remove the piece of plastic as each cell pack germinates!

@BrianUtne 3 жыл бұрын

I make a seed starting mix consisting of peat moss/perlite/compost. It's worked well for me. 35 dollars worth of ingredients is giving me a ton of those little bags worth :)

@michellerose6721 3 жыл бұрын

Same here... 1/3 perlite, 1/3 peat moss, and 1/3 bagged mushroom compost. I use the mushroom compost because I have bought bagged manure compost that ended up not being fully composted (still hot). Much cheaper when doing a lot of seedlings....I do about 300.

@e.laurennewsome6754 3 жыл бұрын

Jill!!! You are such a delight to watch! I have enjoyed catching up on your channel since Jess introduced us all to you many months back. Just saying hello! And you have such clear skin!!! 😍

@laurenhowell1347 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first year starting from seed indoors. You and Jess made me so nervous because both of y’all have said y’all have had trouble starting pepper seeds... Well, I got the heat mat, they germinated by day 4-5 in my basement that stays about 65°. I was shocked lol. Thanks for the extra info.

@rockymeadow7311 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to see your post. I'm starting my plants in my basement that is about 65 also. I was wondering if it would be too cold. Using heat mats for my peppers. You've made me believe it is going to work. Thanks for your post.

@laurenhowell1347 3 жыл бұрын

@@rockymeadow7311 no problem!

@michelledawson9646 3 жыл бұрын

I put my pepper seeds in a damp paper towel and sandwich bag and put them on a heat mat to germinate then planted them. I have no patience for peppers. Lol I found this worked really well!

@2boysmom938 3 жыл бұрын

Same! And also did this for tomatoes.

@campdavidsonfunctionaltrai8583 3 жыл бұрын

Ok young lady try this next year. first make a leaf compost pile in the fall/ turn it every month and add coffee grinds and anything green every month. In the spring your leaf pile should be black. next make a 2 x 4 1/2 inch metal screen board. You should screen everything anyways. screen the leaf compost into a cement bucket. Next get some peat moss and screen that add some vermiculite and perlite. The mix is 4 / parts compost 1 part perlite 1 part vermiculite and 2 parts peat moss. and buy a 55 gall steel bucket and put under your roof drains to collect rain water. I add worm casting and leaf compost to this to make tea. The best water ever to give your plants a boost. And if your really crazy start a worm farm to harvest worm castings. I also add a air bubbler in the 55 gallon bucket to add oxygen to the rain water. :)

@theharvestmoonhippie 3 жыл бұрын

this is similar to what I do.....but I have found 4 parts compost, 3 parts coco coir and 1 part perlite to be the sweet spot for me! :)

@nanablue3748 3 жыл бұрын

Yyyaaaassss needed this encouragement!!

@ashelymichael5808 3 жыл бұрын

Omg i just went to check on my seeds and i have peppers sprouting. wooooot! Only took 3 tries now to see if the ones in my milk jug greenhouse grow

@InTheGardenAgain 3 жыл бұрын

I had a lot of dampening off too. I just direct sowed a bunch of stuff today! I am so excited! Thanks for sharing this!

@georgina928 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Much needed info for the first time seed starter.

@shirley1413 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jill, i am a new subscriber, found you on Roots and refuge. You have a lot of knowledge and A green thumb!

@andreolsen338 3 жыл бұрын

I started my collards and kale indoors this morning 😍😍😍 so excited!!!

@jacquelinemadruga3188 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful!!!! I’ve been totally overwatering thinking they were to dry... thank you

@augustagootee6254 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video I've been frustrated with lighting and leggy seedlings. Your awesome

@karinvertue103 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing amounts of information and really timely thank you. I'm really enjoying the course as well.

@donnaschofield6947 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️ I needed this info for my seedlings. The class plus the videos have really been helping me and my little family learn how to grow. It's been awesome. God bless 🙏.

@elizabethlehman7375 3 жыл бұрын

Girl! You gotta lower those lights! Rig them up with some chain. Or stick your trays on boxes or something to raise them up ❤️❤️❤️. Awesome job and thanks for sharing!

@charliehoos9773 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you 😊. Lost several leggy seedlings, but happy to feed them to my bunnies. Starting next seeds today 🙏🏻🌱

@tanyagray9097 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. Thank you for sharing the good the bad and the ugly! Between you and Jess at R&R I can not wait for this season! I have learned so much watching you and am in love with growing.

@tinaluu9810 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks beautiful for sharing your knowledge and experiences with all of us. Alot of nuggets in this video. Appreciate your time. Blessings always.

@travelinggrandmagardener1794 3 жыл бұрын

Jill you are doing a great job. I Love your enthusiasm with your teaching. Keep up the great work.

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you for the feedback ❤

@paulalatimer7286 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched jess's video. Now yours! My morning is just getting better by the minute!

@Lisatopgoatfarm 3 жыл бұрын

Ha. I did the same!

@whisperjoy1128 3 жыл бұрын

Jill is AMAZING!! You will absolutely love the content she shares.

@carol67460 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that I had my spinach in the heat but not now you are so awesome

@gapey 3 жыл бұрын

You can also put a box or something under the trays to get them closer to the light. I sometimes use blocks of wood under the trays.

@TheEnthusiasticGardener 3 жыл бұрын

1,001 great tips here! Thank you so much, I’ve learned so much. It’s my first year with seeds. So you keep your peppers on a heat mat all the time? I’m glad I found that out, will do that. Could you raise the seedlings which are reaching for the growlight up on bricks or something similar?

@amandaseiber1402 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great teaching video!

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Amanda.

@tamararoberts9307 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice about the fan movement 👍

@laurielangley2306 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend my students either drop the lights down lower on a chain, or raise the flats on boxes or pavers

@shellyann021 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thank u!! 🌺🌼🌸

@kellys5315 3 жыл бұрын

I had my husband cut 4x4 posts into pieces that would fit on my shelf, so I can add them as risers underneath my trays to get them closer to the light. I was using canning jar boxes before he cut the wood. Anything you put under the trays to get them closer to the light will help with stretching.

@Angie-ci1lp 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@austyn101ify 3 жыл бұрын

So much good info 😉

@laurielangley2306 3 жыл бұрын

I don't recommend fertilizing seedling until they have their first set of true leaves

@alg9891 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend fertilizing seedlings when seeds are started in a potting soil that contains a fertilizer?

@laurielangley2306 3 жыл бұрын

@@alg9891 no. That fertilizer should last for approx. 3 months.

@alg9891 3 жыл бұрын

I assumed so but I wasn’t sure. Thanks! Also, do you happen to know if I can plant leggy ground cherries deep like tomatoes?

@laurielangley2306 3 жыл бұрын

@@alg9891 yes, you can. And enjoy them. They're delicious!

@winterbells1 3 жыл бұрын

I uh planted everything together in one tray...everything is on a heat mat. Including my spinach and lettuces lol I need to fix that when I get home!!!

@tamararoberts9307 3 жыл бұрын

Also, I spray a 3% hydrogen peroxide and water mix on top of my sown seeds as well as covering with vermiculite or perlite to prevent gnats and mold

@CatsMeow14 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, this is the tip I needed. I have some mold (or fungus?) on my seedling soil mix. Going to do this today! Can you spray peroxide once the seeds have sprouted?

@SouthernYankee 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this tip too suffering from moldZ I probably over watered

@ellooellooo 3 жыл бұрын

@@CatsMeow14 I still spray a hydrogen peroxide/rubbing alcohol/water solution even after seeds have sprouted to control pests (the solution works great on spider mites!). If you include the alcohol, just make sure you dilute and don’t spray in the heat of the day to avoid burning the leaves 😊

@maryannditullio2581 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just wanted to mention you can raise your plants closer to the light by putting your plants on boxes, books, blocks etc.. Then either moving or replace on something lower to put your plants on to bring them further from the light.

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice, thanks for sharing ❤

@buckbeaksgarden761 3 жыл бұрын

Love your content! We have a Whispering Willow Rd here in Ottawa haha

@ourhomesteadclassroom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great info, Jill! Planning to have some compost delivered soon. Any tips on how to tell if it's 'too hot' to plant into?

@briannatuttle1028 3 жыл бұрын

I think you should be okay if it looks mostly broken down and not large clumps of manure or other material.

@patienceboggis4956 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! This year ive learned so many things from seed starting, mainly not being too impatient!! I just needed to wait a few more weeks! PS I absolute love your fun headbands you wear on your channel and would love some myself, where did you get them from?? Thanks for your such honest videos! xx

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I get all my headbands from The Natural Life :) Thanks for watching.

@carolpettengill7690 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, I've tried to grow spinach 2yrs now, absolutely no go, they bolted and I'm in MN. Thanks

@debbiep7419 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Jill. I am starting seeds indoors for the first time and have been having big "happy birthday" parties. Questions: 1) when you add water to the bottom tray, do you go back and drain off the excess after a certain amount of time? 2) I know you need to keep the seeds close to the light when using just any old light, but since the Mars Hydro is an actual grow light, I thought it could be about 12" from the seed trays? Really looking forward to the videos on up potting and hardening off as I think I'm getting close to needing to do those things. Such an exciting time!

@michellerose6721 3 жыл бұрын

I wait a half hour and then drain off excess water. Flower Hill farm just burned her eucalyptus seedlings with a grow light (purple light) too close. I have never used them but it seems something to be careful with.

@jessyknuyt5881 3 жыл бұрын

You can put Blocks or Books under the trays so they are closer/higer to the Light and and when the seedlings grow you can take a Block/books out and lower the trays and if the plant grow good you leave the Blocks or Books out no need to loper the Light . Greatings from Belgium

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea, thanks for sharing ❤

@ginagruber1732 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought some Sungro Black Gold. I thought it looked great too

@beingperfected9479 3 жыл бұрын

You also can just buy peat moss and vermiculite and make your own. Which works great and cheaper

@tamararoberts9307 3 жыл бұрын

I always make sure my seed-starting tray holes are all about the same size ( usually making holes bigger too) that way all cells are watered equally

@tamararoberts9307 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet Alyssum needs light to germinate too

@augustagootee6254 3 жыл бұрын

Well that explain when I planted green in the fall.why the spinach never came up.was bc it was still.to warm

@KateSpiller 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all this helpful seed starting info! I have kind of a weird question-we don’t currently have any grow lights or heat mats, but do have radiant floor heat in our basement that we turn on at night. Do you think it would help at all to bring the seed starts down there (and set them on the warm floor) for a few hours in the evening?

@lindahiebert5130 3 жыл бұрын

Hi im from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada watching for the first time i came over from Refuge farm..

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, welcome to my channel :)

@mandidittloff4500 3 жыл бұрын

Oh now I know why some of my seedlings flopped over 😩

@melissasullivan1658 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to be lazy (which I always prefer), I just stuck boxes under my tray so they were closer to the light and then when they got bigger, placed them on books (so, lower height). It seems to work. I try to do everything I can NOT to transplant them early as I find disturbing their roots that early hampers their long term longevity. 😞

@kimr4005 3 жыл бұрын

I have been wondering how do your jarred herbs do in such a warm Sunny room?

@caroline_tsn6332 3 жыл бұрын

Good video 👍🏻 I am starting to selling seedling this year 👩🏻‍🌾 which fertilizer do you use for your seedling ?

@LifeatSycamoreRidge 3 жыл бұрын

I never considered spinach babies could bolt!

@denisedoodles 3 жыл бұрын

Is there bagged compost you can recommend?

@courtneybrown7178 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the Sungro professional growing mix?

@mbmiller1956 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jill ... since you can’t lower the lights, can’t you raise the trays? Like, on books, or empty shallow boxes? Just a thought!!

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I could. Thank you MaryBeth :)

@jenedge5579 3 жыл бұрын

Shouldn’t those seedlings be boosted closer to the lights to avoid stretch? Thanks for showing your mistakes, so helpful to help me recognize issues sooner rather than later. ♥️♥️

@born.a.petunia7861 3 жыл бұрын

My problem with the watering is some cells stay moist the others dry out and I cant find a happy medium.

@alg9891 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Growing gardener here who could use a little help 🙂 If I have leggy ground cherries, can I plant them deep like tomatoes?

@Mimzy_Springdale 3 жыл бұрын

Love your hair wrap! Where can I get one?

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, check out Natural Life. I love all their stuff

@sarahfischer2604 3 жыл бұрын

I saw you greenhouse /high tunnel. Can you link that for me!?

@reneepolajenko7448 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find your soil to purchase?

@kellylansford7794 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that shelf?

@kimberlygrindstaff389 3 жыл бұрын

Do you still have seeds available left from the seed swap?

@savanabusby6558 3 жыл бұрын

your skin always looks so amazing!! what do you use?

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I was my face with Young Living satin mint scrubs, and moisturize with Kossam Talo beauty balm :)

@briannatuttle1028 3 жыл бұрын

@@WhisperingWillowFarm the satin mint is the best 😍 i make face wash pads with it!

@kimberlycombs3674 3 жыл бұрын

What can you do if you get mold?

@laurarocha4455 3 жыл бұрын

Well, I now know why my Dianthus fell over. I know it isn't due to a lack of light but I think they may have received too much water. It also may be due to them not being touched enough to allow strong enough stem growth (wind simulation). That is disappointing.

@mysteeda2010 3 жыл бұрын

Goodness. New mic on order?

@leslieollerhead1114 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻🌱🌱🌱

@debinbc 3 жыл бұрын

Take it out to garden clip off top and stick start out in garden ...spinach

@keishamurray2711 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find that soil? Shipping from a couple places I have seen is more than the product.

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Freyaldenhoven in Conway

@ozarkmountainwoodshopandfa9500 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I've been looking around Russellville for this seed starting mix but haven't found it. Did you happen to find yours local or did you have to order it online? We'll be going to Memphis next week so I thought I'd look in conway and little rock on my way through, is there somewhere you can suggest I stop?

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I get my soil from Freyaldenhoven in Conway.

@ozarkmountainwoodshopandfa9500 3 жыл бұрын

@@WhisperingWillowFarm awesome thank you I'll stop by there and check them out 🙂

@briannatuttle1028 3 жыл бұрын

I found a “recipe” for seed starting mix a few weeks ago, equal parts perlite, potting mix, worm castings, and finely sieved (for lack of better words) *SIFTED* (the word i couldnt think of lol)composted manure. Hoping it works well. It seems to be staying light and fluffy so far!

@reginageorge6303 3 жыл бұрын

Are those jars of seeds in the background? It looks like you have saved an incredible amount of seeds but unfortunately, they probably won't be viable for long in the heat and light. You might consider storing them in a cool, dark location. Happy Gardening!

@WhisperingWillowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Regina, they are herbs :)