The Secret to Healthy Seedlings 🌱 How to Transplant Them

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Getting seedlings off to a great start is an important step and transplanting them into bigger pots is key to making sure they have enough room to develop. Get it right and you'll have plenty of plants raring to go when the weather warms up and there's room in your garden.
In this short video, I demonstrate the best way to transplant seedlings and challenge myself to see how many I can transplant in a minute!
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@Giove83 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first man I go to for advice through KZfaq. He’s never failed me once, very easy to understand and listen to. Keep up the great work!

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, and very much appreciated, thanks!

@Giove83 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowVeg the pleasure is mine,iv been a follower from your early days. Can wait wait to see what you have coming for us all for the veg season. Take care buddy. Marco

@lindachambers9752 Жыл бұрын

He's definitely the best and his videos are not just informative but fun. He should have his own tv show.

@successfulusername Жыл бұрын

100% agree. And if anyone is not using the garden planner- you should be.

@oneeightnineseven1 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone else trust this guys garden advice more than anyone else? 😅 much love

@sunalwaysshinesonTVs 3 жыл бұрын

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@johnwilson230 3 жыл бұрын

Serena like watching this guy but thstvtom plant only had two leaves and not a second set of true leaves when he translated it. But hes full.of life and enjoyable to watch..

@stewartwilson1 3 жыл бұрын

yeap only this guy and Charles downing i listen to

@smarties6342 3 жыл бұрын

Wilson Huw Richards as well!

@stewartwilson1 3 жыл бұрын

@@smarties6342 ah yes how can o forget him lol

@benhulme5731 3 жыл бұрын

Hi growveg, I’m 16 nearly 17 and I have 26 tomatoes growing in pots on my desk lol. I am growing : Indigo blue, Gardener’s Delight, Oxheart, Goldene Konigin, Moneymaker, Black Krim and Marmande.

@benhulme5731 3 жыл бұрын

@Cyclopse what varieties are you growing and good luck

@benhulme5731 3 жыл бұрын

@Cyclopse good choices by the way

@benhulme5731 3 жыл бұрын

@Cyclopse I watched the program Jamie at home as I am wanting to be a chef when I get older and the convince of grabbing fresh produce got me into gardening, what got you into gardening

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one guys - there are some cracking varieties there. Enjoy!

@rawfoodelectric 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! That seedling transplant challenge should also take into consideration whether the little thing lived after being beaten up.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

I can confirm I've had a 100% success rate - they're all thriving. :-)

@jonihughey1352 3 жыл бұрын

I planted seeds today in Tennessee. Lettuce, carrots, peas, radishes, & peppers. You must be somewhere warm! 👩‍🌾

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

It's not too cold here - still frosts at night, but not in the greenhouse.

@jenniferw8963 3 жыл бұрын

So comforting to watch people plant seedlings and with great music and accent to top it off :)

@WinsomeWinslet 3 жыл бұрын

You're right about tomatoes loving the deeper planting for stability! I had tons of leggy tomatoes so I fearfully up-potted them and buried a good 75% of their stem. A few fell over and looked like they wouldn't make it but within a few hours they are all thriving and look like nice, sturdy little plants. Love your energy and positivity!

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

They do recover nicely don't they - even when battered by watering.

@yamanmustafa 2 жыл бұрын

I hope this will work with my leggy looking lettuce and pak choi. Think I got too excited and planted them a bit early. The overcast weather of late hasn't been too helpful.

@Killthebatsman 3 жыл бұрын

Got the garden planner and I absolutely love it! I’m looking forward to putting my improvement recommendations in and seeing how the garden planning tool improves! :)

@nancyward1211 3 жыл бұрын

When I transplant my seedlings, I make the divot as soon as I've filled the cell pack with soil and BEFORE I separate the seedlings. I can get about 15-18 transplanted in a minute this way. Love your videos, Ben!

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Top tip there Nancy - it seems obvious now you suggest it!

@maherhasna4979 3 жыл бұрын

Your skillful and attentive handling of the delicate seedlings is quite attractive and teach new gardners many helpful points.Thank you indeed.

@debkincaid2891 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your enthusiasm and encouragement. LOVE your greenhouse!

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Deb!

@annicktorfs7596 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is the most detailed video I ever found about the actual details of transplanting seedlings. Super valuable information! ;-)

@simonrayner983 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best gardening channel out there :) your kindness and genuine love for plants comes through. We are very blessed to have you. Thank you

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say Simon - thank you so much for watching.

@brightonsun4834 3 жыл бұрын

Love how simple and easy you explain gardening tips 💚💚

@jamieyeng 2 жыл бұрын

Clear instructions and not boring at all. Thank you so much for the video. Just what I needed!

@nancyandrews8862 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting ready to transplant over 350 seedlings and feel a lot more confident after watching your video. When looking for gardening info, I like to search for them on your channel first because you explain things so well and your demonstrations are very helpful. Thank you so much!

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased you're ready to transplant Nancy - that's quite a haul of seedlings!

@Fran-ou7zf 3 жыл бұрын

Ben, your videos are a joy to watch as well as being filled with great advice! Thank you for your wonderfully contagious gardening enthusiasm!

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Fran!

@lala42911 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video! Pricking out seedlings is my favourite gardening job. So therapeutic.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it!

@deborahcook5712 3 жыл бұрын

New to growing seed etc. So pleased i found this channel. What a great ideal to plant my seeds excited to get on now.thank you.

@christiansmith6766 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to sow my seeds and get pricking out I have brought some new trays this year !!

@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad. 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant inspirational vid as always. And since I'm stuck in a condo, I'm quite jealous of your greenhouse.

@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen 3 жыл бұрын

The greenhouse looks great. I have a small polytunnel at present and I will be looking to build something a little more sturdy soon. Great video again. Keep up the good work!

@tdraleau5926 2 жыл бұрын

Ben is the man! I have learned so much during the time these videos are viewed. Also, learned little tricks and have used these techniques. Please continue these videos. Thank you so much. Appreciate your time.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Will do, and delighted the videos help. :-)

@teamadventure862 3 жыл бұрын

You are so funny! I loved the seed planting challenge! Thanks for all your good tips. I feel like these videos just keep getting better & better!

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, that means a lot!

@ollie2244 3 жыл бұрын

Ben! Your new book has just arrived! It's brilliant! The Sky's The Limit and Crate Expectations has given me some great ideas on how I might transform our small roof terrace. *Everybody buy it now!* Haha.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Bless you Ollie, that's hugely appreciated!

@3lvyn 3 жыл бұрын

Some of these tips SEEM obvious, but to the beginner - we might never have thought of them! Thank you for this video, super informative! Need to transplant some seedlings this bank holiday weekend, and am looking forward to them getting nice and strong thanks to your tips (if I adhere to them correctly 😂).

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I hope you have/have had a productive weekend. :-)

@WaddedBliss 3 жыл бұрын

Planting on sweet pepper and chillies tomorrow. This couldn't have come at a better time!

@kellylouUK Жыл бұрын

I’m just starting out with growing my own veggies in my concrete garden so mostly in pots. Your videos have been so flippin helpful, I’m transplanting my first seedlings today! Thank you!

@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear! I hope you have a very productive year. :-)

@megzsojourn5008 3 жыл бұрын

The expert in gardening. Thank you. Please do more videos. 💖

@rhondamateer8834 3 жыл бұрын

I just received your book can't wait to read!

@janetbull2616 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben for another great video newbie gardens like me find your enthusiasm and knowledge to be of great benefit 👍

@JenniferBenniferASMR 3 жыл бұрын

My goodness I’ve only seen 2 videos so far but I can say this is the best gardening channel I have ever come across on KZfaq! I am so excited to watch and learn more!

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jennifer - that's really kind of you to say.

@jenniferclarke3622 3 жыл бұрын

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

@scottishsoil 3 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful advice for first timers like me - will do my chilli and tomatoes in a few days . Many thanks 👍

@gotagreengardening8387 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice mate :) My vegetable garden in Melbourne, Australia is thriving at the moment! I am obsessed haha. Started to grow seedlings inside for more succession planting. Love your channel, Thankyou x

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, it's appreciated. :)

@iambored3319 Жыл бұрын

These videos are pure gold, I find myself revisiting your channel any time I need to do something with my plants. Thanks bro

@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын

So pleased to be able to help. :-)

@michaelholmes2101 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool and groovey as always - and Thanks

@juliknapp9270 3 жыл бұрын

I use plug trays and transplant to bigger pots, i also dont move until true leaves r present. Love the greenhouse

@ManilaLondon 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tips as always..

@rooster_cogburn1001 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding advice, preparing to seed pansies and I'll definitely put your tips/tricks to work. Thank you!

@matthewgoodyear4624 3 жыл бұрын

I've never tried growing my own veg before but watching this inspired me.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

So pleased to hear Matthew!

@wendyburston3132 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in zone 5 Canada and only use the winter sowing method no grow lights. I'm actually still planting out seeds. Great advice about how to handle the seedlings by the leaves, I've always struggled with this part. Thanks.

@mingli6753 3 жыл бұрын

Do you grow tomatoes,peppers and eggplants this way? Does it work? I’m in zone 5 Canada too.

@melicanpelican8962 26 күн бұрын

transplanting my first seedlings into their grow bags today. this vid was a fun & helpful find!

@GrowVeg 25 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :-)

@PalmettoCoralCo. Жыл бұрын

Just came across your videos and I love them. Your energy is so positive and your videos are so engaging!!

@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris! :-)

@marycabrera2586 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I learned something today, will be doing this soon.

@ReubenCornell 3 жыл бұрын

Just starting to grow veg and this channel is indispensable.

@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad. 3 жыл бұрын

You're lucky. I had to learn with books after we bought our first home in the 90s. Not the same. A good video, where you can see a plant in all its stages, makes for faster learning. Best of luck with your garden.

@xavilend Жыл бұрын

If there's a better garden youtube channel, I haven't seen it. I love how you capture me at 38 with a not patronising kids TV vibe. Keep up the great work.

@GrowVeg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that means a lot. :-)

@amerruru2443 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🌻

@sallyalogan7479 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, great tip about putting the compost into a lidded plastic container, I will be doing that when I start transplanting. All a bit up in the air at the moment, no greenhouse and raised veggie bed dismantled whilst studio is being built. Only a couple of weeks to go and I should be able to get it up and running again.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - you must be so excited about getting up and running. There's so much that can be started in late spring, so it's a great time to get stuck back in.

@veerapatel6099 Жыл бұрын

Very useful tips. Thank you.

@stewartthomas2642 Жыл бұрын

Love your stuff kick on love it

@daireocleirigh4994 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the info

@nikkiclarke4417 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for sharing 👍

@500Rufus 3 жыл бұрын

Your new book arrived today, the first impressions are that it is well illustrated. I am looking forward to reading it.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David - I hope you enjoy it.

@amandajean7047 4 ай бұрын

Best transplant video out there.😊

@nancymchugh5528 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thank you!

@suegunn2707 2 жыл бұрын

I am in Australia and my tomato seeds are ready to transplant. This video is very helpful, so wish me luck tomorrow, when I start my task. I love the idea of getting everything ready before you start.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Sue - you're doing great. Best of luck transplanting them tomorrow, but I'm sure you'll ace it!

@daviddouglas7228 2 жыл бұрын

Top video. Always enjoy them. I use the garden planner also as a guide to help in sow dates and in planning.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers David. So pleased you find the Garden Planner handy.

@simplyfamilyliving2138 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always!! Thanks!

@Esaipriyan 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful arrangement & Explanation !

@jonthew1907 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great presentation and such enthusiasm. Informative and very enjoyable.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jon!

@Hatarue 3 жыл бұрын

I wish spring had sprung here. Still got about 2 feet of snow in some places.

@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad. 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Great Lakes region, USA.

@derekcox6531 3 жыл бұрын

Yep,same here. Alberta Canada. But the melt is on!🤩

@stuartmccloud307 3 жыл бұрын

Feel sorry for you guys, T shirt weather here on the South coast UK the last few days, still a bit chilly in the mornings but lots of seedlings breaking out. And the Daffodils are in bloom too :)

@katie1515katie 3 жыл бұрын

@@stuartmccloud307 not to feel sorry for us in Canada.....we have sunshine 😎 and blue skies pretty much every day.....

@joannesherwood3562 3 жыл бұрын

I love your greenhouse! Most people can't afford an all singing, all dancing, brand new, big set-up. There is a certain Heath Robinson charm about yours 👍

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joanne - it does the job!

@jacquelinelombard5029 Жыл бұрын

I truly learn from you Many thanks 😊

@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. :-)

@jturie 3 жыл бұрын

great job....prepare the trays with the dowel holes before breaking up the seedlings, and you'll plant twice as many in one minute.

@padanfain7466 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent videos, clear and concise. Subscribed. Got a small terrace house here with a tiny greenhouse and love growing my own food. Got a few fruit trees that were planted 4-5 years ago and Raspberries and Rhubarb. In a 1.2m x 2.4m patch.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Growing your own food's the best! Thanks very much for the sub!

@janicealderson4329 Жыл бұрын

Ben you are so efficient with your 1 minute time challenge - I haven't got the room in my poly tunnel for a table and chair, so my back aches bending over on the bench! This year i didn't put anything straight in the ground and i think growing from seed in the tunnel has been far better! Thanks.

@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Janice. I hope you have a really productive growing season!

@LivingStressFree 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you.

@chefusanee5847 3 жыл бұрын

I love the time challenge part, will try this myself at some point. x 😅😅😅

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it!

@cpoco 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just in the process of building my own greenhouse (with reclaimed and bought materials), but some lettuce I had starting on our kitchen window sill were looking a bit pail so I pricked some out today using your advice. I'm not too fussed if they don't make it (I'm still very early in the learning stages), but I'm very excited to get my greenhouse built so I can dedicate more space to raising seedlings and getting a better start to my garden.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Nice on on building your own greenhouse - it will make such a difference. :-)

@deblarosa1703 2 ай бұрын

I subscribed after being so impressed with a number of comments that i read! If others feel that good about your love of plants and trust your care tips.......that is good enough for me!

@GrowVeg 2 ай бұрын

Well a very warm welcome to the channel to you - and thank you so much for subscribing! :-)

@dmangela5677 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video. As I do not have a greenhouse and the ambient moisture one provides, there are two things I do differently: 1.) Looking toward separating seedlings, I sow the seeds somewhat more sparsely to begin with and wait for the first set of true leaves to pot them up into larger cells or containers. 2.) I remove them from the original container on top of a plastic sheet and separate them out onto that sheet and cover them with a second sheet of plastic. This keeps my seedling and especially their roots from drying out. I can gradually turn back the top sheet of plastic as I progress through completing my task of potting up.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Love the idea of the plastic sheets - so simple yet such a good idea!

@CoastalGardensNW 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, Great video i have a few things that need transplanting now, looking forward to getting things out stay safe

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

I love transplanting - it's great mindfulness!

@CoastalGardensNW 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowVeghi Ben thanks for the reply, I managed to get abit done over the weekend stil a lot to go. Wil be getting the cover on the polytunnel this week hopefully so I can start to get things out soon, Stay safe 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@chicstyleandawinningsmile3085 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, my friend, thanks for sharing this experience with us! Have a beautiful week!👍🎧😎

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

And you! :-)

@tamararoberts9307 3 жыл бұрын

Another great informative video, ty

@sh1nyarm0r 2 жыл бұрын

You're very interesting and easy to watch. I learned a lot, thank you.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - so pleased you're enjoying the videos. :-)

@biffoswilly 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tips Ben Thankyou

@samueljaramillo4221 3 жыл бұрын

I worked in a nursery and Seeded 100 trays a day and transplanted 2000 plants a day.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

I used to work in a nursery too. Spent many, many days transplanting seedlings!

@francoisdebruyn4424 8 ай бұрын

Good advice, I keep on cleaning my tools and hands, one plant can also carry sick ess to others that could even have started in the seed .

@GrowVeg 8 ай бұрын

Very true. Good hygiene always worth the effort to avoid passing on disease.

@miguelslade 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks

@willspowart231 5 ай бұрын

Been watching 30 seconds and I like this guy already.....ok back to the plants.

@GrowVeg 5 ай бұрын

Cheers so much! A very warm welcome to the channel! :-)

@ronaldofacondini Жыл бұрын

i could do 7 in one minute ,i am a beginner and you helped me through it i am so gratefull thanks

@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын

Seven in a minute is pretty good - well done!

@SupremegreenlawncareLLC 5 ай бұрын

Great video!

@bobsingh7949 3 жыл бұрын

You chose to share good knowledge and that's good karma. Excellent video editing too.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bob!

@digsindirt4490 3 жыл бұрын

I got 1 1/2. 🌱 But we had a lovely chat during the process and I assured them they were beautiful and perfect. 😂

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good result then!

@ajdexter4195 3 жыл бұрын

I do like my tea spoons, when I was younger they were always going missing and ending up in the greenhouse 😂 My mum wasn’t too pleased I must say, but I think the vegetables made up for it 👍🏻

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

That's a fair trade I reckon!

@winnyputeri9872 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm..my seed is not good. It takes time to sprout. But I dont give up....I still work on it. I will wait your next video. Wonder...could you grow a marygold flower 😍✌️

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Try germinating them indoors where the temperature is more steady.

@AtheistEve 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff.

@angelinegrows7765 3 жыл бұрын

I’m off to allotment to do some in morning , I’ll see what I can do 😁

@sandy-rr1by 3 жыл бұрын

you could use the lid as a tray for separating the seedlings.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely, that could work.

@annestudley8235 3 жыл бұрын

I loved your presentation! I also like your glasses. However, last time I checked, the spring equinox was March 20, so spring hasn't sprung, unless it's somehow different in England... You people seem to like doing your own thing ;-)

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Quite right - not quite. But we've had the odd spring day here, so we're almost there - getting ahead of myself clearly!

@BengaliGardenBlogger 3 жыл бұрын

Nice sharing

@nathanpickett7224 3 жыл бұрын

I think the new style of video is much better.

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Nathan - it's a work in progress for sure.

@richardmuskett931 2 жыл бұрын

Yesterday I was in B&Q . I noticed they'd starting selling seed trays moulded from bamboo and rice !!! .....I'm not kidding! They looked very robust and the manufacturer reckoned they might last about 5 years. I couldn't see any signs of module trays as yet , but hopefully they will follow at some point . I'm so pleased to see this move away from plastics that I'm letting everyone know .

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea Richard - thanks for letting us all know.

@MrYarabandi 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video and playful timing contest sir, it was entertaining to watch. Do you think leggy pepper seedlings will benefit from burying deeper during up potting?

@GrowVeg 11 күн бұрын

You could plant them just a touch deeper, but not too deep or the stems could rot.

@lara400notout 3 жыл бұрын

I will try the challenge once anything grows!

@izzywizzy2361 3 жыл бұрын

great advice and demonstration. I am about to prick out some red cabbage seedlings but wont do the time challenge as I am a bit of a clumsy clogs at the best of times...

@GrowVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Better to take your time and do it properly for sure. :-)