The MOST DIFFICULT Seeds to Start!

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Sarah starts the most difficult seeds today!
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@danharmer2511 3 ай бұрын

Long time viewer. Just bought your seed starting cheat sheets. I've made something more basic over the years but these are great. I encourage every viewer to buy these. Very inexpensive considering the amount of time needed to put them together. Very useful. Come on people. Support the channel. Buy the cheat sheets. Dan from Canada.

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@marcialittle7893 3 ай бұрын

Bought them last year.

@sandrapinkston8738 3 ай бұрын

Unable to find the cheat sheets to order😢

@47retta 3 ай бұрын

I couldn't find them.

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 3 ай бұрын

@@sandrapinkston8738 www.livingtraditionshomestead.com/product-page/2023-seed-starting-cheat-sheets-for-vegetables-herbs-flowers-printable-pdf

@jeannefoguth2339 3 ай бұрын

In case you're interested, a 'scrap' of old vinyl tablecloth under the flat that is being filled will catch whatever spills over, then picking up the corners is simple to pour the dirt back into the bin.

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 3 ай бұрын

It’s just not a big deal to me ☺️

@ArtByKarenEHaley 3 ай бұрын

That's a good idea, I'm not a fan of sweeping up haha

@diannevaldez8670 3 ай бұрын

@jeannefoguth, I know, for me this is a good idea. I would be tracking, even a little on the floor, all over the house.

@jeannefoguth2339 3 ай бұрын

@@diannevaldez8670 My potting area is outside (we live in Florida, so don't need a heated area), but my 'assistants' are 2 snoopy cats and if I took the time to sweep up, they'd have my mess everywhere, including tracked into the house, by the time I grabbed my dustpan, which is how I dealt with this issue prior to figuring out using a scrap of vinyl..

@jeannefoguth2339 3 ай бұрын

@@ArtByKarenEHaley Me, either!. I also use flexible cutting boards in the kitchen, for the same basic reason.

@tennisisme222 3 ай бұрын

MIGardener gave some great information on lighting: Minimum 2000 Lumens (the more the better) and Minimum 5000 Kelvins (ideal 6500k). I found a shop light at Walmart for $14 that met those requirements. :)

@denisemusicnut 3 ай бұрын

Something that a stratification requirement tells me is that the seeds can be winter sown. I use the method that Luke from MIgardener demonstrated with plastic milk/water jugs, and it has been a game changer for my seed starting success!

@jeannamcgregor9967 3 ай бұрын

LOL! If nasturtiums needed stratification I wouldn't be pulling up hundreds of volunteer sprouts in my CA garden. 😅

@tbone9194 3 ай бұрын

Sarah, you could get a plastic concrete tray and place your 1020 trays in it to fill, and you WILL NEVER have to sweep the soil from the floor.

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 3 ай бұрын

Not a big deal to me.

@myberryownhomestead764 3 ай бұрын

I use a big tote!

@tbone9194 3 ай бұрын

@@myberryownhomestead764 Great idea, I try to work wisely. Time is a precious gift!

@BaughbeSauce 3 ай бұрын

I just have an old 40g Tupperware that I mix my soil in and just fill the trays IN it. 🤷‍♀️ any spillage or ovrrflow just goes right back in the bin.

@lindaglijnis5105 3 ай бұрын

I use croissant boxes as domes and small yoghurt cups to start seeds. I use a sharp knife to poke some holes in the cups and it works real good. I use a plastic syringe to water every day.

@annswarmfuzzies 3 ай бұрын

I had an idea for a dibble tool for your seed trays! Cut a piece of 1/4 inch plywood to the size of the seed start trays, mark the plywood so there’s a grid to guide, then screw in a short screw leaving 1/4 inch proud of the board (either poking through the back, or on the screw-in side), one at the center of each cell. Then when you have dibble time, you set the tool over the tray, give a little wiggle, then all 72 are done! If you use round head screws, you could have one side 1/4 inch and the other side a shallow dent for herbs that need a shallower sow for sprouting.

@diannevaldez8670 3 ай бұрын

Great idea.

@schex9 3 ай бұрын

I need a video of this

@user-wn1gk2kg1w 3 ай бұрын

Good morning, well i did not know a lot of the information you gave! This is why we need people like you and your family to give us hands on information. Thank you

@paularamdeo 29 күн бұрын

My prayers are with your family

@diannemiller4754 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Sarah, I bought your cheat sheet and I am so ready to start my seeds😊 I still have a while before I can. Its maple syrup time and I am tapping trees and cooking down sap😊

@patricecarter5096 2 ай бұрын

I'm first -time viewer, and I learned a lot from this video...now I know why my herb seeds didn't sprout. Thank u for your time...

@nancyholston6746 3 ай бұрын

With all your responsibilities of animals, garden and home, you still take the time or make the time to compile these seed starting sheets which I greatly appreciate. I had the old sheets and just purchased your new ones.

@jackieow 3 ай бұрын

You can make humidity frames (e.g. to replace broken plastic domes) out of quarter or half inch hardware cloth. Cover with saran wrap, and glue down saran wrap at the edges with water film out of a spray bottle.

@lailalyberth1926 3 ай бұрын

As an non american i hear Chi Chi.. but I can read cheat sheet 😂

@Prayer17 3 ай бұрын

😂 yes!

@Beaguins 3 ай бұрын

My own experience tells me that some seeds do need stratification. I tried growing butterfly weed for a couple of years, and not one seed germinated. I tried multiple sowings each of those years and didn't get one sprout. The third year I learned that they should be stratified, so I stuck them in the fridge for a few weeks, sowed them, and got plenty of sprouts. By the way, stratification doesn't mean freezing; it means chilling. It happens naturally even in warm climates.

@Junkinsally 3 ай бұрын

Former professional grower here and here’s some additional information about stratification. Very few seeds need to be exposed to freezing or below temperatures to trigger dormancy naturally. Stratification is the act of placing seeds in a period dormancy that IS required for some seeds before they can successfully germinate. Just the act of drying and properly storing seeds in a cool dry place for the winter season is enough to put them in their dormant state. Freezing seeds is only necessary for common seeds if you want to plant earlier and they haven’t had their period or dormancy. The notion is that the very cold temps will “trick” seeds into believing they have been dormant more time than they actually were. For the home gardener you generally would not need to ever worry about doing this.

@schex9 3 ай бұрын

Plant parsley in one of your large cattle tubs and just let it go to seed in the summer. Seeds will fall and you will have more parsley than you know what to do with. Collect some of the seeds and you can start approximately 1000 parsley plants each year. (Parsley is my favorite 'weed'.)

@lastoeck 3 ай бұрын

You used to be big proponents of Baker Creek seeds and I don’t think I’ve heard you mention them at all this year. I believe you even toured their facility.

@cynthiafisher9907 3 ай бұрын

I think they might have had a falling out with them.

@lastoeck 3 ай бұрын

@@cynthiafisher9907 😮

@whitestone4401 3 ай бұрын

I started my herbs here in Michigan. The past week, the beautiful, warm sunshine we’ve had has really helped things sprout. Thank you for sharing your seed cheat sheet.

@ChrisCalmtheCrazy 3 ай бұрын

You need a concrete mixing tub (Home Depot $8 or more depending on the size) to put in your trays to fill soil. Then, the soil falls into your tub and then you put overflow soil back into your soil bin. Also, prevents contamination from the surface contact and then putting back into bin to contaminate the fresh soil.

@tammymarple5347 3 ай бұрын

Good morning Sarah!🙏😊. It is always a pleasure to watch your videos and learn from you. I tried starting some seeds last year but I didn’t have good results. I’m going to give it a try again. Thank you Have a blessed week 🙏

@nancyfahey7518 3 ай бұрын

I have the bottom trays that I can add water. I never water from the top. But I may get the humidity tray. I don't know, I'm in Florida.

@stephmoore22 3 ай бұрын

I bought the cheat sheet last year and completely forgot until this video. Printing it now. Thank you for offering this!

@deb1973d 3 ай бұрын

A good number of seed suppliers cold stratify the seeds before they are shipped off for packaging. Unless a seed packet directs customers to cold stratify, I don't worry about it.

@thegardnersgarden 3 ай бұрын

I never remember year to year how each seed needs to be started. That cheatsheet sounds useful.

@missljc13 3 ай бұрын

I got your seed cheat sheets last year, it has been the most helpful tool in my garden planning! Thank you for doing these, now if you could make the rest of my life this easier 🤭

@79PoisonBreaker 3 ай бұрын

Rosemary takes a really long time to grow in my experience, I saved 1 to over winter inside and am rooting cuttings now.

@jeaninenaker6229 3 ай бұрын

Lovely grow room.

@5kids.plus.2adults 3 ай бұрын

I watch every video. I even go back to watch urll videos for info when we had bunnies. Thanks for your help even tho you don't know it. ❤

@lauragreen8266 3 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, thank you so much for doing all this work on the cheat sheets for us!!! I went and purchased and printed immediately, before I even finished watching the video!! This is going to make planting so much more convenient and quicker for me. I hated having to pick seeds, look up the info ( seed pkgs don't help as much as they should ) and plant for every single pkg. You made all the notes for me !!!!!!!! I'm so excited to use this!!

@budj13 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video and very helpful information on herbs. I bought you cheat sheet!

@julierowdon3631 3 ай бұрын

I noticed the last 2 years that milkweed is the only one i have problems with germination without cold stratification. Im trying to cold stratisfy them this year AND ive planted some in starting mix. Its an experiment. ❤ I agree with you on what you are saying. Never had a problem with the others.😍

@charlotteamodeo3031 3 ай бұрын

I have always had trouble getting rosemary started.

@umiluv 3 ай бұрын

Gonna go buy your cheat sheet. I was going to make one of these myself so this makes it easier lol. God guides us, we just have to listen lol.

@seekersees693 3 ай бұрын

I found Stevia to be the most difficult to grow out of all of the ones you listed. I finally decided to start it in coir only and it germinated under the hanging grow lights. Stevia has a low germination rate. Once it popped, I used some fish emulsion, and it grew 1.5 inches and stopped for growing for about 2 weeks. If it grew, I didn't see it. I mixed some fine soil with cow manure, and it took off. It now about 12 inches and still growing. I'm going to take cuttings to start more. I don't water it much, but I do monitor the moisture with a gauge. It was my first time growing it. I can't wait to try it which will also be new for me. I'm going to start Chamomile and St. John's wart. I also got mine from MIGardener.

@susanhansen4453 3 ай бұрын

I’m getting my hands back in the dirt this year. Your videos are so helpful. I purchased the pdf’s and they are life savers for me. I’ve got my first trays started! It’s so fun seeing them sprout and grow! Thanks for all you do! ❤️🌱

@Biophile23 3 ай бұрын

Long time viewer I made a list of all of the herbs you're working with, I always like growing herbs so this is encouraging me to get going. That said I am also a botanist and it's wrong to say stratification is freezing. Stratification is *cool* moist, i.e. the refrigerator or outdoors. It is true that stratification simulates a winter. Freezing seeds, in the freezer, even those that need stratification, can kill them (depending on their moisture levels) as the freezer (-20F) for long duration is beyond what some seeds can endure. It definitely killed all of the paw paw seeds I got a few years back and I have seen other growers say the same thing, that freezing kills their seeds. I agree with you though, most of the cultivated plants you mention don't really need stratification in my experience. If you have a truly wild plant like milkweed or paw paws, pecans or other tree/shrub or perennials that are from areas with cold winters, most do need stratification and will generally not germinate unless you stratify them. Some require only one month, some require two, it just depends. But as you say, if it comes in a packet from a normal seed seller it usually doesn't require stratification.

@brianseybert192 3 ай бұрын

Nice video! I have a small plant sale in the spring, expanding to a local farmers market this year. Ever consider making a video aiding people like me wanting to sell at a market? What size pots and plants, which plants sell and the ones that don't, I am sure it is different for different areas, but perhaps not. For example do you sell onion seedlings, to late this year, but I was thinking using a 5" pot sprinkle some onion seeds and offer for like $8. Enjoy your videos, Stay Well!!!

@cynthiafed 3 ай бұрын

Sarah, Thank you so much for sharing this helpful tutorial! All the information you shared will help me. You look so happy planting your seeds!

@bennym1956 3 ай бұрын

Great video and great advice. Now, I have bought packets of different veggies that have never done well. One thing that seems to work better for me is that I use the seeds from something I bought from grocery store and done well. Plus the seeds are free ! Throw them in starting bed and bam !

@sarahroach2008 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. Your information has helped me with my garden. Thanks and keep them coming.

@mindycollier9087 3 ай бұрын

Burpee seeds are great but I love the Ferry Morse seeds from Lowes and Walmart...excellent germination and cheaper than Burpee!! I've also had some good results with cheap knock off brand seeds from the dollar store!! That little seed handbag is very cute!! Blessings 😊😊

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 3 ай бұрын

They were on sale for a great price

@leonalisa9163 3 ай бұрын

The DS ones are Ferry Morse re-branded

@gloriamccallum5447 3 ай бұрын

Love the seed starting videos thank you so much

@venidamcdaniel1913 3 ай бұрын

Great info

@marycountry 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Sarah 🙂

@bryanlloyd1099 3 ай бұрын

Great video and information!

@camicri4263 3 ай бұрын

Blessings!

@teenadamron7654 3 ай бұрын

Thank You❣️❣️

@patriciasears4209 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!😊

@Barrell60 3 ай бұрын

Thank You

@christmaself9891 3 ай бұрын

Havent watched since Kevin was ill with the tick bite. You look so wonderful.

@swianecki 3 ай бұрын

I am so ready for spring to be here. Thank you for all the planting instructions.

@k.p.1139 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE the seed bags! Great video. Thanks, Sarah.

@THESENTINEL1776 3 ай бұрын

Good Morning!

@courtneydahlgaard3797 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the cheat sheets! That is so helpful!

@nrgltwrkr2225 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for reminding me that I purchased your wonderful seed starting sheets! I live further north than you, but this is a great reminder to get organized so that when the time is right, everything is ready to go.

@vandygreatjobwatchingmahon7420 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

@rogerpultz5597 3 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed watching 👍👍

@genasnider6648 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@cynthiafisher9907 3 ай бұрын

You’re doing a great job, Sarah! It’s hard to believe some of these comments.

@debrahall902 3 ай бұрын

Thank you from The Netherlands

@tessmick3 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great info! I just downloaded my cheat sheets, and will add your info to mine ... starting many things from seed this year!

@lindabrown2170 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou for this video very helpful.

@junewrogg6137 3 ай бұрын

Love this time of year and watching you seed start. Such good info. Love the cheat sheets!

@julieschossow9315 3 ай бұрын

Those cheat sheets have helped me a lot over the years!

@charleeghee7195 3 ай бұрын

I just purchased your seed starting cheat sheets - Love Them! Thank you!

@shirlydejarnette 3 ай бұрын

Perfect timing since I'm starting seeds this weekend in zone 7.

@ChezChristine57 3 ай бұрын

thanks! just starting gardening , like your videos...

@mskippi 3 ай бұрын

Interesting info, I am anxious to get planting.

@sharonross4535 3 ай бұрын

Good video ❤. Thank you !! Shalom and God Bless you 😊

@mistycarter9809 3 ай бұрын

I am also starting all those goodies right now, thank you for the tips! Have a blessed day ❤

@potpourrioflife 3 ай бұрын

It is great to watch and learn. I also purchased many of my seeds from MIGardner and started my seeds last weekend. I had germination within 4 days with some of the seeds. I don't have an out-building to start my seeds, so I invested in some shelving units with lights to help, and along with the blended seed starting mix, I am thrilled with how things are coming along. Some seeds are reaching the top of the plastic, and it is not even a week. Until we can go outside into the greenhouse (NH) our house will look ALIVE!! Plus, w/prayer and work, all things have the potential to thrive. Blessings!!

@DJ-ok5ov 3 ай бұрын

Great information. Very well explained. Thank you!

@Kenniii3 3 ай бұрын

I Love seed starting videos

@beverlyboyce1041 3 ай бұрын

I keep a small bottle of water on my heat mats to watrr my seed trays so im not pouring cold water on my seeds when they need watering plus warm water absorbs easier.

@heather42404 3 ай бұрын

I'm going to be ordering the cheat sheet. Thank you. Another great video.

@kathleenschaefer7012 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@tamararobinson2069 3 ай бұрын

Love the cheat sheets!! Thank You!! I really enjoy all of the videos you guys do - This one was really nice💚

@iartistdotme 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks. I have my cheat sheet and thanks again!

@SugarBeeFarm 3 ай бұрын

Great video Sarah. I just ordered the cheat sheet. Gonna start some seeds this weekend 💕✌️

@kathytaylor7648 3 ай бұрын

You need to put down a small tarp under your trays to make clean up much easier. I enjoy your channel so much.

@nancyplank1651 3 ай бұрын

Love you seed starting sheets, and thank you so much for your wonderful teaching and! God Bless!

@Link380090 3 ай бұрын

Herb seeds are tiny and difficult to start for sure. I make a cornstarch slurry pour into Ziploc add seeds..then I make my rows or growing medium..then cut a hole in the corner of the bag and squeeze out the seeds as i go and then cover..soil contact is crucial. Great job Sarah ❤ additional tip: water your soil down before adding your seeds fill your trays with water THEN add seeds.

@denisewalsh9873 3 ай бұрын

Love the music

@dorothyallen3614 3 ай бұрын

Great information Sarah, thanks, be well and safe, much love to all ❤

@jeanburgin160 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for all that you share ... I've just ordered your Seed Starting Cheat Sheet, many thanks for sharing. All the best to you all.

@LaGrenouille09 3 ай бұрын

This was so helpful and also a great reminder to me to start my seeds! Going to the website to buy the cheat sheets now!

@justiceleague1146 3 ай бұрын

I just purchased your cheat sheet! This will be a time saver for sure!

@belieftransformation 3 ай бұрын

Great instructions; thanks for sharing! Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

@rhondatrumier5530 3 ай бұрын

I got her cheat sheet. Well worth it. Buy it if you haven’t already.

@sandraforsythe7908 3 ай бұрын

Found them on the website, thanks! I will be purchasing too.

@umiluv 3 ай бұрын

Ooo I love your masking tape idea! 😱

@marciakosnik6481 3 ай бұрын

Great teaching job - as always. Love watching your channel. I'll be ordering your cheat sheet for certain.

@kathyheil29 3 ай бұрын

I watched this video yesterday, then went to start some seeds today, lol I just downloaded your Cheat Sheets, and I am so excited to have the help. Thank you for all you do for the gardeners.

@z144000 3 ай бұрын

Thank you dear Sister Sarah. God Bless you all in Love. Prayers. Maranatha ! ( shared to f/b )

@YamIa3gypsy 3 ай бұрын

Oh happy times! I bought your cheat sheet and it is worth every penny. Going to start some herbs. Thank you for the reminder, knowledge and inspiration. Very cool seed bag BTW.

@dhansonranch 3 ай бұрын

Good information. The only one out of your list that have better luck germinating if stratified is the lavender. Those tiny seeds are such a pain with big hands I just tap out of the packets and hope for the best and transplant later..lol. Good info and great video.

@soniamarshall9293 3 ай бұрын

I mark with white out correction fluid a dab of it at one corner of the edge of the tray cells not the bottom As my starting #1 like to use the five cell for same plant seeds. Then I write that # 1 in a memo book, the same for # 2 cell ect. and correspondent name of seed in the rows. This eliminates for writings on the trays. Though I would need to write #1 tray #2 ect. If more trays are used. Love your way of the sheet or cheat plan. Will order the set. Thank you so much for all your sharing. God bless.

@fionaworrell4535 3 ай бұрын

I planted 30 rows of herb seeds this week,carefully labelling each row..covered them with frost barrier to stop my turkey poults who currently go to bed in the greehouse from getting at them..next day..not one single label was left in the trays 😅 theyd pulled every label ..its going to be fun trying to work out what is what when they germinate!