I tried seiving my compost too this week and was really surprised with how much debris and lumps of wood were in it. Kept the rough stuff for other things like you do. Found that seiving with a front to back shake movement was easier on my spine than side to side, thanks for advice it does make a difference....
Yep I'm a convert Steve, one of the best things I've learned from you. Steve's Sieve Seeds Series! Try saying that without yer teeth in! Keep it up Steve👍
I honestly think the BBC and ITV are missing a trick, and a great opportunity with the likes of yourself, Tony and a couple more I can think of. (Muddy Bootz and Terry King are also good.) You all have your own style. If I worked for a TV company I'd show all your different allotment projects and give weekly updates. Basically what you're doing now. More fool them, love the videos keep up the good work and all the best 👍
@@GreenSideUp thinking about it now I don't actually watch that much TV, you are probably better off on TH-cam. Keep up the great work, I'm just leaving the house for our first day on our new allotment. We are very excited to start and we owe a lot to people like yourself for showing us some great tips and tricks over the years 👍👍👍
You and Tony are great together. Glad to hear he's seen the Light, lol. Willow trees here just turned the slightest bit green, which means it is time to get peas and onion seedlings outside and start the tomatoes. Waiting impatiently for Tony's next upload (; -).
I love seeding & potting on time. It’s so relaxing & an exciting time knowing what’s to come from them. I just hope I get tomatoes 🍅 this year. I lost all mine to blight last year but I’ve got crimson crush now so should be ok 👍🏻 plus I will plant the side shoots & give them away. Another of your great tips 🙏🏻 Great video Steve. I do like to pinch your methods so it’s good to hear tony has followed suit 🤣
Hello Steve, I watch both you and Tony and love the banter between you! Really appreciate your videos Steve and must tell you how jealous I am viewing your videos. No matter what season of the year it is you always have produce growing! Wonderful to see. I’m so looking forward to seeing your flower gardens grow and bloom. Definitely agree with you and others, the compost/growing mediums are really awful here too. Next round of seeding will be sieved! Thanks for sharing your experience and advice on growing. Cheers
That's a big challenge for us. We didn't even realize that once seeds have germinated, they can come off the heat mats. A lot of starts went really leggy, and we're think that could be one of the reasons??? Excellent video Cheers from Victoria, Canada
Excellent Steve always great to hear your advice. Agree totally with the benefits of sieving the compost, makes potting on so much easier. Been potting on tomato Amateur, long purple aubergine, squash Uchiki Kuri, red veined sorrel and Lollo Rossa lettuce today. Free Ailsa Craig onions ready to do tomorrow. Best wishes from East Yorkshire!
Yes but not quite as strong as the green sorrel. Lovely in salads even put it in stir fry using Yorkshire lemon rape seed oil. Onions still to do, got distracted by potting on white and red berries Alpine Strawberries grown over winter from saved seed. They taste lik e sweets straight off the plant, they never make it into the kitchen!!!
I tried many peat free last year and all where terrible when compared to current peat based composts, a good few years of "bad" bought compost to come I am afraid...Steve...😃
??? Good day! Hope you see this question. I just realized…I’ve been trimming my zebrune shallot seedlings right along with my onions. 🤦♀️ but, never checked to see if this could be a bad thing. 😬 I have complete trust on your knowledge and not sure if googling this would bring me any info. What do you think, have I caused them any hindrance.? Ty 🌱
Hi Steve, I've been watching your channel for about 12 months now and just wanted to say thank you so much for all you advice, you've helped me a great deal. I've been gardening now for about 10 years, so have some experience. I have made many many mistakes and had some successes along the way, but watching your channel has helped and encouraged me loads, so thsnk you. I have 9 vegatable beds and two greenhouses and recently my husband has said I can have a 10x15 ft polytunnel which, you can imagine, I am ecstatic about 😁 However, I really haven't got a clue what one I should be getting. What's the best frame to get, plastic, steel or wood, what's the best cover, clear, white, green plastic, super therm, or net? Please please please, could you possibly help me with this 🙏 Many, many thanks. 😊
Hi Alison, I am glad you are enjoying the channel, thank you for watching! Could you email me about the tunnel? It would be easier to converse through that method to give advice on this occasion steve.greensideup@gmail.com ...Steve...😃
Hi Steve, great video as always, been sieving compost for a few years now and it really does make a difference. How much compost for seedlings/potting on do you use in a year?
Hi Linda, I have never really added them up to be honest. I would I am certain use 30 standard bags, possibly more, I will have to keep an eye on thaat I think just so I know how much I do use...Steve...😃
@@lindarobertson8505 No problem Linda, I would expect to still be using some of that much later in the year. Some of it is another Peat free compost I have yet to try and Ihave bought that for testing in a month or so. I will try to add up what I use then mention it as a benchmark for myself in a video somewhere down the line. It is fixed in my mind to do now...Steve...😃
@@GreenSideUp I've had mixed results with peat free composts but I'll still use them and try and find a good one. I have been trying to get hold of some of the Bathgate Champions Blend Compost but up here in the NE of Scotland there aren't any suppliers and the cost of buying it online is extortionate.
Thanks very much for another great update Steve , I am a convert to Sieved Compost too lol , I also make my own potting Mix to start my seeds off as advised by Eli & Kate but my main worry is watering my seedlings as I have half in propagators and half potted on in small trays , I don't have them in Heated conditions other than in the house and moving them onto sunny window sills whenever possible, am I harming them by using a small water bottle to spray my plants as I can't soak them like you do , any advice gratefully rec'd Steve
Hi Jim, you should find you are able to soak your seedling from underneath in a propagator, add water to the base a little at a time till the pots/trays have soaked it up, then add another small amount till that dissapears. Finally you will get to a point where the last bit added will not be drunk up my your pots and you know they are well hydrated, doing it this way increases your knowledge for the next watering which you can acomplish more confidently, the last remaining bit in the propagator base will dissapear quickly over a few hours. You can do the same for plants just on the windowsill, place in a tray or in a washing up bowl to water them then stand them on your windowsill in drip trays...Steve...😃
This week has been crazy, everything has come on so much this week.
YUp, a bit of light and everything wants to grow!...Steve...😃
Just great watching you potting on no confusing methods just sensible instructions another great video [Lawrence]
Many thanks Lawrence, I prefer efficiency and speed else I would not get it all done...Steve...😃
I have been sieving compost for seed sowing for years, it works, thanks for sharing all your great tips
Cheers Moto, it was how I was taught when much younger...Steve...😃
I tried seiving my compost too this week and was really surprised with how much debris and lumps of wood were in it. Kept the rough stuff for other things like you do. Found that seiving with a front to back shake movement was easier on my spine than side to side, thanks for advice it does make a difference....
This is the great thing about gardening Growgirl, you find your own way to make something work for you...Steve...😃
Lots of fun
Thanks DN...Steve...😃
I've been sieving my compost this year makes a real difference. Compost is so hit or miss now. Great progress report. 👍
Brilliant advice on sifting compost.
Thanks Steve and have a great day
Yep I'm a convert Steve, one of the best things I've learned from you.
Steve's Sieve Seeds Series!
Try saying that without yer teeth in!
Keep it up Steve👍
Blimey Pat, I cannot even say that in my mind, let alone give my mouth a go at it...Steve...😁😁😁
I honestly think the BBC and ITV are missing a trick, and a great opportunity with the likes of yourself, Tony and a couple more I can think of. (Muddy Bootz and Terry King are also good.) You all have your own style. If I worked for a TV company I'd show all your different allotment projects and give weekly updates. Basically what you're doing now.
More fool them, love the videos keep up the good work and all the best 👍
Thank you for that, it is very kind of you to say it. But it does keep us here making exclusive content just for you all...Steve...😃
@@GreenSideUp thinking about it now I don't actually watch that much TV, you are probably better off on TH-cam.
Keep up the great work, I'm just leaving the house for our first day on our new allotment. We are very excited to start and we owe a lot to people like yourself for showing us some great tips and tricks over the years 👍👍👍
@@danrdgreen Exciting times ahead for you, best of luck with it. Do a litle bit at a time so you dont get overwhelmed...Steve...😃
great vid...never too old too learn
Thanks Dean, every day is a school day for me...Steve...😃
Great video, I been sieving my compost with great results , thanks for all your great advice and tips.
Thank you very much Wendy!...Steve...😃
You and Tony are great together. Glad to hear he's seen the Light, lol. Willow trees here just turned the slightest bit green, which means it is time to get peas and onion seedlings outside and start the tomatoes. Waiting impatiently for Tony's next upload (; -).
Time is marching on now Paula, great time of the year!...Steve...😃
Lovely Video really enjoyed it ☘️ Happy St.Patrick’s Day Steve ☘️
And the same to you Bernadette!...Steve...😃
Yes I've been sieving too thanks to you : ))
Excellent Joan...Steve...😃
I have to repot my pepper 🌶 seedlings as well today.
Brilliant, they should start to grow quite well from now on...Steve...😃
Following your advise Steve sieving compost is definitely worth doing I’ve found it much easier to pot on seedlings thanks for tip 👍
You are welcome Janet...Steve...😃
I love seeding & potting on time. It’s so relaxing & an exciting time knowing what’s to come from them. I just hope I get tomatoes 🍅 this year. I lost all mine to blight last year but I’ve got crimson crush now so should be ok 👍🏻 plus I will plant the side shoots & give them away.
Another of your great tips 🙏🏻
Great video Steve. I do like to pinch your methods so it’s good to hear tony has followed suit 🤣
You are missed, Steve. Bet your garden is perfect!
Hello Steve, I watch both you and Tony and love the banter between you! Really appreciate your videos Steve and must tell you how jealous I am viewing your videos. No matter what season of the year it is you always have produce growing! Wonderful to see. I’m so looking forward to seeing your flower gardens grow and bloom. Definitely agree with you and others, the compost/growing mediums are really awful here too. Next round of seeding will be sieved! Thanks for sharing your experience and advice on growing. Cheers
Thank you very much, I am hoping that compost companies can sort themselves out over the next year, they really need to...Steve...😃
That's a big challenge for us. We didn't even realize that once seeds have germinated, they can come off the heat mats. A lot of starts went really leggy, and we're think that could be one of the reasons???
Excellent video
Cheers from Victoria, Canada
Thanks Steve great video. I do seive my compost for sowing seeds and have found it does help with germination and pricking out. Take care
Nice one Sandra, I expect you have seedlings everywhere right now...Steve...😃
@@GreenSideUp Yes and as usual far too many for what I need. Enjoy what's left of your day. 😀👍
Hi Steve really enjoy your channel thank you for sharing your tips very helpful 👍
Cheers Paul, I'm glad you are enjoying it...Steve...😃
Great stuff Steve, have started sieving as well, waiting to see results. 👍👍👍
Good job Mark, I hope it all works out for you!...Steve...😃
Hi Steve what Tony's channel couldn't find it
th-cam.com/users/TonyCSmith there we go Chritopher!...Steve...😃
Excellent Steve always great to hear your advice. Agree totally with the benefits of sieving the compost, makes potting on so much easier. Been potting on tomato Amateur, long purple aubergine, squash Uchiki Kuri, red veined sorrel and Lollo Rossa lettuce today. Free Ailsa Craig onions ready to do tomorrow. Best wishes from East Yorkshire!
You have been busy Judith! I have never tried the red veined sorrel, does it have that cirtus kick you get from normal sorel?...Steve...😃
Yes but not quite as strong as the green sorrel. Lovely in salads even put it in stir fry using Yorkshire lemon rape seed oil. Onions still to do, got distracted by potting on white and red berries Alpine Strawberries grown over winter from saved seed. They taste lik e sweets straight off the plant, they never make it into the kitchen!!!
Yet another really helpful video, thanks.
Thank you Helen! I'm glad you enjoyed it...Steve...😃
Composts are getting real bad over the past few years. got to keep potting on mate
I tried many peat free last year and all where terrible when compared to current peat based composts, a good few years of "bad" bought compost to come I am afraid...Steve...😃
Following your progress for zebrun shallots and stocks as I've got both on the go this year 😁🌱☀️
I adore the Zebrunne Shallots, superb flavour! ...Steve...😃
???
Good day! Hope you see this question.
I just realized…I’ve been trimming my zebrune shallot seedlings right along with my onions. 🤦♀️ but, never checked to see if this could be a bad thing. 😬 I have complete trust on your knowledge and not sure if googling this would bring me any info.
What do you think, have I caused them any hindrance.?
Ty 🌱
I'm fully expecting a sieving masterclass from Tony's next video although I strongly suspect Daisy is the real Gardiner😜
I'm just pleased he is sieving compost Chris!...Steve...😃
Hi Steve, I've been watching your channel for about 12 months now and just wanted to say thank you so much for all you advice, you've helped me a great deal. I've been gardening now for about 10 years, so have some experience. I have made many many mistakes and had some successes along the way, but watching your channel has helped and encouraged me loads, so thsnk you. I have 9 vegatable beds and two greenhouses and recently my husband has said I can have a 10x15 ft polytunnel which, you can imagine, I am ecstatic about 😁 However, I really haven't got a clue what one I should be getting. What's the best frame to get, plastic, steel or wood, what's the best cover, clear, white, green plastic, super therm, or net? Please please please, could you possibly help me with this 🙏 Many, many thanks. 😊
Hi Alison, I am glad you are enjoying the channel, thank you for watching! Could you email me about the tunnel? It would be easier to converse through that method to give advice on this occasion steve.greensideup@gmail.com ...Steve...😃
OK, thanks Steve, I've sent to an email, it might go to your spam box, 🤞 you get it. Many thanks.
Hi Steve, great video as always, been sieving compost for a few years now and it really does make a difference. How much compost for seedlings/potting on do you use in a year?
Hi Linda, I have never really added them up to be honest. I would I am certain use 30 standard bags, possibly more, I will have to keep an eye on thaat I think just so I know how much I do use...Steve...😃
@@GreenSideUp Thanks Steve, I saw them stacked up in the last video and curiosity got the better of me 😂
@@lindarobertson8505 No problem Linda, I would expect to still be using some of that much later in the year. Some of it is another Peat free compost I have yet to try and Ihave bought that for testing in a month or so. I will try to add up what I use then mention it as a benchmark for myself in a video somewhere down the line. It is fixed in my mind to do now...Steve...😃
@@GreenSideUp I've had mixed results with peat free composts but I'll still use them and try and find a good one. I have been trying to get hold of some of the Bathgate Champions Blend Compost but up here in the NE of Scotland there aren't any suppliers and the cost of buying it online is extortionate.
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Thanks very much for another great update Steve , I am a convert to Sieved Compost too lol , I also make my own potting Mix to start my seeds off as advised by Eli & Kate but my main worry is watering my seedlings as I have half in propagators and half potted on in small trays , I don't have them in Heated conditions other than in the house and moving them onto sunny window sills whenever possible, am I harming them by using a small water bottle to spray my plants as I can't soak them like you do , any advice gratefully rec'd Steve
Hi Jim, you should find you are able to soak your seedling from underneath in a propagator, add water to the base a little at a time till the pots/trays have soaked it up, then add another small amount till that dissapears. Finally you will get to a point where the last bit added will not be drunk up my your pots and you know they are well hydrated, doing it this way increases your knowledge for the next watering which you can acomplish more confidently, the last remaining bit in the propagator base will dissapear quickly over a few hours. You can do the same for plants just on the windowsill, place in a tray or in a washing up bowl to water them then stand them on your windowsill in drip trays...Steve...😃
@@GreenSideUp thanks very much Steve will try that from today and will note any improvements for future use 😀 much appreciated 👍