HOW TO START ECHINACEA SEEDS // TIPS & TRICKS FOR GREAT GERMINATION // WINTER GROW-ALONG 2024

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  • It's time for more seed starting! This time, it's Echinacea! February is the PERFECT time to sow Echinacea seeds outdoors by winter sowing or indoors to get the biggest transplants possible and see your babies bloom the first year! I'll show you how I start Echinacea and have success, from the trays, to the soil, to how best to get these seeds to germinate. Follow along on our next stage of the Winter Grow Along 2024!
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  • @cshamber
    @cshamber 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I still can't believe how well mine are doing!!! 🤩They are so healthy, I've already moved them up a pot size!
    I can't wait to see what they all look like!
    You have to keep us updated on yours too.
    And thank you for taking the time to film this. It's so helpful to see it being done. Even if I've done it, I like the refresher, it always helps.
    LOVE the hat!!

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Im so happy they are doing well!!! Also- I sent you a package yesterday! Be on the lookout!

    • @cshamber
      @cshamber 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GuidingGreenThumbs Messaging you now!!!!

  • @donthompson4912
    @donthompson4912 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Extremely informative for 95 percent. Enjoyed the lack of chit chat immensely!!!! Fell off @ the end.....

  • @capecodcottagegarden
    @capecodcottagegarden 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hi Shelly! I bought some daylily seeds from you and they are doing amazing!!! I planted them a little late but they are about 5" tall. Only two didn't germinate so pretty good! Now I just have to keep them alive:)

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome!! Thanks for sharing! I have a few stubborn seeds also! I hope you get amazing blooms!!

  • @nikkistump3480
    @nikkistump3480 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Toby is precious!

  • @kimirvine6310
    @kimirvine6310 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So happy to see you again for a new garden season 2024

  • @debkoco9658
    @debkoco9658 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your hubby’s questions and commentary 🤩🤩

  • @user-hi4gk3er6e
    @user-hi4gk3er6e 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Shelly this video was so helpful to me so thanks you.💯👍

  • @cherie4615
    @cherie4615 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Shelly, you make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing. I love your videos.

  • @cathyhatfield5340
    @cathyhatfield5340 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great information thank you for informing on this issue as it’s not always easy but so fun to do👍😎😡

  • @nhmountainwoman3203
    @nhmountainwoman3203 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Shelly…I just signed up for your newsletter. I would also love to buy some of the seeds, if they are available… echinacea are one of my favorite flowers you grow in your garden…I’m going to be purchasing the seedlings trays your using this year 🌼 My husband has used similar but larger pots with venting for growing chestnut and apple trees that we graft onto root stock and by far the root structure is so much better. He also always asks when I start watching my you tubers …”has that couple that you watch have any new films posted” . We love the bantering back and forth 😅

  • @waynesell3681
    @waynesell3681 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good video! Fun with the cat and dog!!

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! Never a dull moment with those two!

  • @arnorrian1
    @arnorrian1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Trying Primadonna Deep Rose this year. Paradiso, Cheyenne Spirit, and Red in Shades flowered for me last year, in their first year. Hoping E. paradoxa will flower this year.

  • @delightfulgardensbydebbie
    @delightfulgardensbydebbie 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Shelly, I bought seeds from your shop. I can’t wait to see what they look like 😊

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for you support! I hope you have great success!

  • @capecodcottagegarden
    @capecodcottagegarden 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Also you reminded me to get my echinacea seeds out of the fridge and plant them up. I am trying Paradiso super duper too. I hope they germinate and grow:) Another new one I'm trying is Alan's Pride. Last year I planted about 75 echinacea purpurea that I grew from seed and I had bunny-mania last summer and they ate every last one. I'm hoping some of them grow back this year but we will see. Great video as always:)

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ugh! That's frustrating! So far, I've been lucky with rabbits. We have lots of fox around and my dog who loves chasing anything out of the yard!

  • @joseacosta7612
    @joseacosta7612 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative video and great job to the guy asking questions, I also wonder if my seedlings will green up again after moving them from indoors to outside?

  • @jennueckz2125
    @jennueckz2125 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so thorough and helpful! Thank you! I have tiny seedlings in trays that are supposed to be plantable. Should I just put each cell of those into a bigger pot? Or can I “plant” that tray right into my flower bed?

  • @marianstallings7344
    @marianstallings7344 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I enjoyed this video, I hope you share a video of the echinacea seedlings when and how you transplant them into bigger cells. I started my echinacea seeds in seed starting mix, wondering when you fertilize, what size cells you transplant to. You got me hooked on echinacea. Where did you get the pretty one I think you call Lovely Lotta, or something like that?

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Marian! I have potted up from the small 72ct tray to regular 6 packs now. Not a huge bump up but just enough to give them room to stretch out. I’ll post on my Facebook page so you can see them in their current state… it was 45° today so they were able to go outside for some real sunshine… only about 2-3 hours for now. They will start going outside during the day and in at night until transplant time (May) for us. I feed them every two weeks with a weak solution of Neptunes Harvest Fish and Seaweed Emulsion. Normal rate is 1/8 cup per gallon. I use about half that… and bottom water. That means I fill the tray under them and let the soil soak it up. Just make sure there is not a lot of excess water sitting in the tray after 45 min. Hope this helps!

  • @fromseedtobloommedia9340
    @fromseedtobloommedia9340 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was very helpful, I started my echinacea last night and I was torn on if I should slightly cover them or not, soon these babies will have a birthdate!

    • @jenwatts7372
      @jenwatts7372 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I covered mine because I kept reading different things. I watched this video afterwards. Hopefully they still germinate!

  • @bellarosa009
    @bellarosa009 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you SO much for posting this video!!! Very helpful video. I can't wait to try these tips. BTW, when do you start selling your coneflower seeds?

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In the fall generally, if you sign up for my newsletter on my website, I announce it there first before making it public. 🙂

  • @VancouverIslandgirl
    @VancouverIslandgirl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Shelly , I’m wondering how long will you keep the seedlings in those trays ,will you pot them up or plant them directly out in the soil ? I hope you will keep us updated on the progress .

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely will pot up... the more soil they have, the bigger they will be and less stressed by May. :-) I expect these to be in those trays for 6 weeks-ish.

  • @tinaslouisianakitchen8963
    @tinaslouisianakitchen8963 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You can cover with perlite instead of vermiculite.

  • @ShirleyJDavis
    @ShirleyJDavis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have learned a lot from you. Didn’t know that I needed to put in a cold place. Now that I know after my seeds have been in the. After they have gone through the cold period can I use the same soil and put them in it or do I need to start with fresh soil.

  • @Serenitynature
    @Serenitynature 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It was a good information, however it would be helpful to know what variety you are growing.

  • @mygardeninbloom
    @mygardeninbloom 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have some regular pink echinacea but I also have a special variety that is smaller and salmon colored. What do you think the possibility that the seeds were cross pollinated? I really wanted the salmon color seeds to produce salmon colored echinacea but I'm thinking they might turn out to be a mix. 🧡

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If they are close to each other, they could very well cross-pollinate. You’d have to grow all the seeds out to know which little bract holds the magic seed. Thats why I love growing out a TON of seeds… you just never know what one will be something new!

  • @ptgbenny7430
    @ptgbenny7430 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video - I have had echinaceas in the past germinate really well but a few weeks after germinating they all die? Any idea what could be happening?

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Could be a couple things… damping off with is a fungal disease that will kill off seedling that have just germinated… usually over wet soil or lack of air circulation contributes. Also, could be fungus gnat larvae in the soil. If you’re using a potting mix, the larvae is in the soil… you’ll start to see little gnats flying around the soil line… those are the adults that have hatched out and they continue to mate and lay babies in your soil that then feed on the roots of seedlings. Those are the two most common problems with seedlings.

  • @TammyPaulsen
    @TammyPaulsen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your website says you are sold out of the cone flowers. When will you have some available. Thank you.

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Tammy, I collect the seeds in the fall from my gardens. If you sign up for my newsletter, I notify website subscribers 1st of the sale date to give them a chance to purchase before the sale goes live. Thanks for the interest!

  • @Serenitynature
    @Serenitynature 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you ship the seeds to Canada?

  • @tuliplangel4624
    @tuliplangel4624 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am also in zone 5, when do you expect to transplant them into the ground , thanks

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I will transplant them first week in May…. Which is when our last frost date is. I usually wait until I see the coneflower plants in the garden start to emerge and wake up a bit from winter.

  • @joanfrellburg4901
    @joanfrellburg4901 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Most of mine look like they're off to a great start, they the leaves shrivel up and die.

  • @edieduncan5702
    @edieduncan5702 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Shelly, came across your youtube today, would you share your WS to order seeds. Thank you enjoy

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      www.guidinggreenthumbs.com
      Im sold out of most seeds but if you get on my newsletter, you’ll be the notified in advance of the public for any sales. 🙂

  • @ProudCanadian-vv6bk
    @ProudCanadian-vv6bk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will the seeds germinate faster if they are soaked for a few hours before planting?
    Are those echinachea starting after a few days??😮 incredible

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t recommend it, they can and will rot with soaking. They don’t have a hard outer coating like some seeds. They are quite fragile. They can germinate as quickly as 4 days. A good watering at planting and a humidity dome will be perfect!

    • @ProudCanadian-vv6bk
      @ProudCanadian-vv6bk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GuidingGreenThumbs thank you!

  • @tinaschaller8055
    @tinaschaller8055 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello Shelly. Is it to late to buy seeds from you?

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Hey Tina! I may be able to do a restock on my website really soon! I have a lot left over that I wont have room to start, I'll send an email out through my newsletter to announce when I do!

  • @gracieshomeandgardens5089
    @gracieshomeandgardens5089 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My husband never clean after my mess😅😅😅i cleaned after their mess😂😂

  • @user-hr8np9tt2p
    @user-hr8np9tt2p 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Depuis combien de temps faites vous des vidéos sur TH-cam je vous suis depuis 1ans

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ive had videos for quite a few years! I started when my son was little and we would film our experiences in the garden... :-)

  • @shweetpotato
    @shweetpotato 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have tried over and over to grow echinacea..year after year and they never grow. I store my seeds in the freezer, I'm wondering if maybe they need a warm period before the cold? Maybe it's the storing of them in the freezer that is the problem? Does that make sense lol .

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I store in the fridge… I’ve never put them in the freezer but I also winter sow and they freeze in the soil so there’s that. Try refrigerating instead. It might just be because of the bare seed that freezer doesn’t work.

    • @shweetpotato
      @shweetpotato 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GuidingGreenThumbs thank you so much, I will do that tomorrow morn for sure.

  • @lindavalcq3130
    @lindavalcq3130 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Live in Alaska, going to give winter sowing.
    How much water please

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you use the milk jug containers, you don’t need to water. Leave the cap off all through the winter, they will get what they need from normal snow/rain. 🙂

  • @jasofalltrades6052
    @jasofalltrades6052 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you tell us where you order the large bag of vermiculite please?

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was ordering through Greenhouse megastore (but now I can order through a farm collective locally so I do that).

  • @lindathomson1218
    @lindathomson1218 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you get your vermiculite?

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Greenhouse megastore had the larger bags 😊

  • @estherharrison3786
    @estherharrison3786 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I plant coneflower and black eyed Susan .But don't know what a coneflower plant look like coming up .If you can send a picture.Thank you 😊I have learned so much from your videos 😊😊

    • @GuidingGreenThumbs
      @GuidingGreenThumbs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Esther are you asking what they look like growing from seed or what a mature plant look like coming up in the spring?

    • @estherharrison3786
      @estherharrison3786 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What they look like coming up
      . Some black eyed Susan got mix in with my coneflower seeds

    • @estherharrison3786
      @estherharrison3786 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Growing from seed