Common Reasons Your Seeds Are Not Germinating
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- If you have had issues starting seeds, it is important to make sure you know some of the most common reasons seeds won't germinate properly because it is often user error and can be corrected for great success.
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Thank you so much for including specific temperature ranges. This helped a lot. I'm a bad gardener who loves gardening (tragic, I know haha) so when I see vague advice like "keep your soil moist and warm" or " don't overwater or underwater" it frustrates me as I'm left wondering, "well what does that MEAN". You are the first person I've encountered who really explained that. Thank you again.
I cut open a grapefruit in late Oct 2017... the seed was split open already and very green. I remember thinking this little guy is fighting to survive! I took him out put him between 2 wet paper towels inside a water bottle and put it on top of my computer monitor. In about 1.5 weeks a sprout came out of the seed! I kept the towels moist and kept it in its little makeshift terrarium. In a couple more weeks I came in after the weekend to find it had fallen over in the bottle. It had sprouted 3 roots which had pushed it over. So now there is a crook in the tree. My little grapefruit tree now has 4 deep green leaves and is 2.5 inches tall! I didn't expect him to grow, this is now Jan 2018!
:0 how's the tree now?
What is this the loarax?
Love how you say 'him'
Not to take the wind out of your sails but ...The seed may not bear true to grapefruit you ate. Fruit trees are one variety of tree grafted to the rootstock of another variety that's stronger to disease.
Update?!
Omg I have planted some red bell peppers with my six year old and it’s only been 3days I feels like forever but thank you for the encouragement representing the Bahamas peace and love.
Notes on this video:
1. Read the back of the seed packet.
2. Plant at the correct planting depth. (A good general rule is no deeper than the nail on your pinky finger.)
3. Check the date on the package. (Older seed might not germinate as well.)
4. Make sure the soil is wet enough to be moist, but it should never be so damp that water will come out when you squeeze it. If it feels dry, it isn't moist enough.
5. Pay attention to soil temperature. If it's a summer crop, it likes warm soil. If it's a winter or fall crop, it can handle cooler soil (and warmer soil is ok, too). Cool soil is 45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. More than 55 degrees is considered warm soil. 65 to 75 degrees (or 75 to 85 degrees?) is preferable for warm soil. Be careful with seed mats--some don't turn off at a specific temperature and can get too warm.
6. Check the seed packs to find out the number of days for germination.
This is excellent sound advice. I for one didn't read the back of the pack. My seeds were fully out of date.
Why do some seeds don't germinate in all good conditions
Well said, smash!
Thank you for this Miriam, this guy is cute but this was long winded !
...and that, folks, is the take-away from this video. Nice summary. I copied it into my seed starting document.
Thank you, as a first time seed starter I am both nervous and anxious that I will fail. I watch you for encouragement. You don't know how much I appreciate you.
The WEALTH of knowledge in your videos is amazing. Thank you!!!
Agreed.! He's a gold mine of knowledge.! Wow.!
At a rate of 25% loss per year, we have the following sequence:
1)100
2)75
3)75*.75=56.25
4)56.25*.75=42.18
5)42.18*.75=36.64
Etc.
This might help you better understand why you could grow your 87 year old tomato and how percent loss works over time.
Good information
this is where half life would be a good parameter
The oldest mature seed that has grown into a viable plant was a Judean date palm seed about 2,000 years old. The oldest carbon-14-dated seed that has grown into a viable plant was Silene stenophylla (narrow-leafed campion), an Arctic flower native to Siberia. Radiocarbon dating has confirmed an age of 31,800 ±300 years for the seeds.
@@oystein18 Incredible!
Were they edible? :D
@@El_Traficante Yes, they have managed to get dates from them now.
I'm so impressed with your seeds mr. Luke! All of the seeds (except the peppers) germinated already and its just the first week of setting it up on my grow light. I'm so excited for this growing season as its my first time to grow from seeds. ☺
1st time seed starter here...... great content as usual!
I had pepper seeds not germinatae....but I will try again with this info, thanks!
Plant seeds "the thickness, or the... length of your pinky nail finger". Thanks for clearing that up! Hahaha
I like the "paper towel in bag method" on top of a heat matt ..... sure seems to work for me, and then I just transfer to pots once I noticed the seeds are germinated in a few days.
You think that would work for lettuce? I can't germinate them outdoors this time years as it is consistently above 30C.
Grub's Garden Hey Grub. Lettuce would germinate that way, but it is a more delicate crop so transferring them at germination would damage many. Just germinate it in seed germination trays and transplant. Once they grow 4 or more true leaves, they are even tough enough to separate them if you start them pretty close together. Hope that helps.
That worked really good for me too! Best success I ever had.
Kenny Poisson does this work for peppers? They seem to take longer to germinate than your typical veggies.
Andrew Campbell this is how I germinate my peppers specifically , so far I have 12 plants ready to grow this summer. High altitude in Colorado is brutal on Peppers growth, so I start them early to get a head start.
I'm glad I live in west texas . I sow directly into to soil and well I never have problems with germination of my seeds . I use spot watering on the areas I lay down my seeds and have only good results . I was taught by my great aunt how to garden this way she sadly passed five years ago at 103 years old . I find It funny people forgot plants grow without all the extra . bet you the Indians tribes eat well without having to start plants indoors!
3 years old still relevant. I thought how did the parent plant all these hybrids where built off exist if they needed human support
This guy is awesome.. I am watching all his videos these days
Romaine, arugula, gourmet some others I plant them on Thursday and by Monday they start to show. Radishes take from 7-10days coliflower, broccoli can take up to 15-20 days to start seeing in my area. (:
That's why i chose and eats lots of leafy greens.
Funny thing about your Orange Roussollini seeds: I tried germinating three with the paper towel/baggie method and not one germinated. Gave up. Then tried sowing another three in cells with soil, all germinated. Weird. But very happy they were viable because those were the only three (out of 14 plant varieties, ~45 seeds) that did not germinate.
Loaded with information and so professional. I'm about to germinate some herbs indoors and searching mostly your videos for tips. Thanks a lot
I just planted some of your parisian carrots, English lavender, and rosemary seeds yesterday. I can't wait for them to sprout!
Amanda Barnes good luck with rosemary
Everardo Luna thanks!
Thank you Luck! That was very helpful!
For the sake of us who are not from the U.S, Will you please be able to note the
degrees Celsius when talking temperatures, that would be lovely!
Cheers!
What's your opinion of soaking seeds in Water or weak tea before sowing? When reading about chilli peppers for example, it's a common recommendation.
I love your videos. I was alittle worried about my cubanelle pepper seeds but they finally sprouted in 8 days. Thanks Luke.
I always wondered about the seed storage marketed to preppers which seem to be quite expensive. Working on infrastructure for a new garden, ordered a few seeds from your store to get a fresh start with a few new varieties. Business school has really helped your content teach people to be smart and not just a sucker for those colorful seed magazines.
Been watching your videos for the last few days. I have been gardening the old ways for years but I love the idea of the mass planting. I have learned so much from watching the videos and will be ordering my seeds soon.
Thank you Ted! Glad to hear that they have been helpful for you.
Thank you . Your always full of great info and your Handsome. ....cant beat that.
well thank you!
wow this is so informative... I really like growing plants from seeds because it amuses me to see where things start.
@migardener Your info in general is really good, but freeze drying and vacuum sealing works on seeds just like food. You get much better germination after storage that way.
Little does he know that doomsday HAS come within a year or two...
Jack'sVlogs was about to say this!
LOL
OMG you guys!!!!!
I give it a year ! Unreal. This is far far from over ! Sucks for those that are self employed. Cash. When no one has CASH!
My seeds that are 8 years old are doing great.... but they were stored in a freezer
thank you, this is going to help, I have been having issues with germination.
Honestly the paper towel trick is by far the greatest germination method I’ve ever used. 2-4 days any seed I’ve done has sprouted no problem lol
I have had watermelon, sweet pepper, and bush green beans in a sprouting tray for 3 weeks and they have not sprouted yet. Starting to get a bit concerned. I think that I may have planted them too deep, maybe 1-2 inches deep in a seed starting tray. Should I dig them up and start with new seed and plant them shallower? Any tips or advice would be appreciated!
Sooooo, you're the guy who asked for Doomsday. 👀👀🤣 Thank you for the great tips!!! 😊😊
Hi Luke, great video! Seeds like celery takes different way to germinate like you say. and basil or onion seeds need other type of germination, that I have some trouble germinating. also, arugula outside during this cold weather had germinate but hibernate. I haven't tried inside yet, or had just not able to recognize it between bok choy or arugula seedlings. I need more videos like this, and info on the back of package.
I'm a first time germinater lol
I put all my veggies in one store bought green house. Some like cucumbers sprouted up in 3 days. What do I do w the one that have grown out of soil because I thought I needed to lift lid but the others are not as fortunate to pop in so little days. Also some of the cucs came right out of the soil. I wasn't aware at the time that there was a specific way to plant these. Could it be I put the seeds in upside down. They look wierd. They look like the seed is at the end of what grew out. I wondering what I did wrong. J found your show, iv subscribed and will share. You do an excellent job explaining even to us newbies.
Thank you for that.
You didn't do anything wrong, the seed shell will fall off in time. Don't worry so much, sounds like your off to a great start.
So if it's reasonably warm in your house, like 70s all the time, you'll be fine, right?
MIgardener... you in Michigan?
I am.
_Old Man Winter_ is like the last guest at a party...the one who just won’t leave. Lol
I usually buy my plants already started, but this year I am doing my own starts. I have limited space for starting, but every available space i have is being used to get them going. I had to purchase two heat mats and a grow light this year. It’s been crazy, but I have them going. Some are nice and others are not looking so good. That’s why I am here, because I am trying to learn what I am doing right and wrong about this new endeavor of growing our own produce. :)
I Started growing apple seeds It grew a small root and Green on the top It will sprout soon
Any specific advice on improving germinating of seeds for sprouting in jars? Seen some people say to soak them overnight, some say only 2 hours is better. How often per day to rinse the seeds? I'm experimenting with brocolli seeds myself to see what works best, but curious what you've found.
Hi, I love all your videos. So aside from it 100 degree weather, I am doing seeds I've bought, and picked on the wild. Like yucca seeds, salvia, black eyed susans, dandelions, and some others. 3 weeks into this only black eyed susans and a few dandelions have germinated. Now the temperature is somewhat reasonable as well, I'm using an agronomic see germination soil, and a mini greenhouse. I might just start over keeping the seeds that geminate. But I was wondering, when you don't know what kind of plant it is. Like for example a yucca, it's a desert plant so it's use to heat and lack of water but it'll need to geminate in spring.
Bang them in a cup of water in a dark cupboard for a couple days. If the seeds are good they will pop
I know you probably have been asked this question a thousand times but here it is again. I have high pressure sodium lights if I control the heat and put them far enough away from the starter bead can I use this yellow light to start/grow my seeds? I like your videos, find them very helpful, just received a lot of your seeds just waiting for the right time to start them. Keep the videos coming and thanks for the growing help.
HPS lights grow plants very well, the only thing is power consumption and heat you have to be concerned about.
Given the cost to run HPS lights, you may find a $40, 4500 lumen Walmart (or similar) LED shop light may be a good investment. I'm planning on three of them for my grow room next year.
Hello from Yorkshire and thank you for a really interesting video. I have very little trouble germinating seeds indoors for example I sowed 20 sweet pea seeds before Christmas and all 20 have germinated. But... sowing outdoors is a different matter altogether, there germination is abysmal so any advice on that would be most helpful.
I have put some slideshows up on TH-cam which will give you some idea of what we do.
I made the mistake of planting seeds to deep. 3 days later I dug them till I began to see the head of the plant trying to come out. I was very carful. Hope it works.
i have 20 year old seeds that have a virtual 100% germination rate because they are stored properly. It's very species dependant, as well as proper storage. Even short lived seeds such as tomatoes and eggplants should have no noticeable decline in germination rates after only 12 months if stored properly for their type.
Thanks for the help, just started using a germination station and couldnt figure out why certain seeds were rotting. iLy
I dug some black dirt out of the bottom of one of our ponds. It is pretty dry as we had a dry year and most of the pond dried up. I tried growing onion seeds in that dirt. They did not want to grow. What is the problem? The soil seemed hard after it settled in the cups. Could that be an issue? What should I do?
I admire that you are a classic gardener (plant in soil gardener) but i would like to see more aqauponics on your channel.
I'm new to the whole vegetable gardening I live in upstate NY. I wasnt able to start my seeds indoors is this gonna be a problem or should I still plant them outdoors. These are the seeds I have right now. I also dont know what I should plant next to each other etc.
Peppers
Squash
Zuchini
Tomatoes
Strawberries
cucumbers
Broccoli
Great video! Thanks for sharing the info about he cool and warm soil temps. Is there a Seed heating mat you recommend for home gardeners? I bought one that had good reviews on amazon but it only gets hot in certain spots on the mat and like you said doesn’t have a timer.
Any suggestions on planting Cayenne Peppers from seed? I purchased some organic dried cayenne peppers, took the seeds and planted them. But after 8 weeks only one seems to slowly germinate. I've tried prepping some in a water soak and using seed pods, and others I just placed in soil. And the one in regular soil, no pod or prep seems to be germinating.
Depth is about right. Maybe it's a little too moist? I'm using a pod cover.
Any other thoughts or suggestions? Wonder if it is just taking longer or I start over
Danny Ferri I have had good success germinating pepper seeds in paper towels in a ziplock bag.
I planted some ball squash seeds 10 days ago and they still have not sprouted. I dug one of the seeds up to look at its condition and it was still completely in tact. These seeds have been outside in small starter pots while waiting to germinate. We have had lots of weather fluctuation with many cloudy days and cool nights since I planted them. Should I replant a new crop or continue watching if these seeds sprout?
Replant... Germinate in paper towels. It's more predictable
Hello! I thought it would be good to plant my beet seeds a bit deeper because here in this particular area it’s so hot that even the paint peels. I’m facing south with NO shade. Using a mister. My beet seeds sprouted after 6 days. They are in full ☀️, right up against a wall. I’m worried about soil drying out so I’ve been misting seed beds when the bed looks dry on top. I need advice because I still have to water but will I burn my seedlings when I mist them? Is it too much water to mist when it’s dry? I rigged a shade area so the leaves don’t burn up? Your opinion is welcome.
I started seeds - a lot of seeds!- for the first time last spring and had absolutely no issues getting any to germinate.
I was unable to get onions past the seedling stage though. I tried a couple times. I separated the seedlings and they turned brown a few days later. This was my only problem plant.
You may have crushed them when you were splitting them apart. They are almost impossible to kill but if you do manage to crush the neck of the onion they will surely die.
Very helpful. Thanks!
I am so glad that you made this video and you are just amazing and all the information that you offer, Thanks for the video
If I comply with all you said and still don't get a good germination rate ,can it be that the seeds are not properly manufactured or a problem within the lab?
If I have a green sheen to the top of my soil, do I have "fungus", and should I dump the soil & start all over again? I am trying to grow lavender in a large pot. I thought I was doing things right, planting seeds just below the surface of the soil & being careful not to water too often. Is my soil ruined?
Fungus is usually white. It could be the baby lavender seedlings coming up in a thick mat.
What do think about using soil blocks??
if the rate of loss of viability is 25% per year. year two would be 75%. year three would be 56.25% and year four would be 42.1875% and so on.
mcopeland you know what he meant math guy
if you plant oat seed in winter will they grow at all? I heard somewhere that native grains are hardier, could they possibly grow in winter?
Hi I planted Poinsettia seeds early August. I scanned the internet for information on when and how to plant the seeds, but didn't find anything helpful. I bought the seeds on Amazon and the packet was plain white and didn't have any information and no date either. One website said that the seeds should be planted 1/2 deep and they don't need much water. So I spray them lightly once a day. Its been 4 weeks and there is no sign of germination. A week later I got cactus seeds and planted those in moist soil. One website suggested sprinkling the seeds on moist soil and covering them with a fine layer of soil. It also said to sparingly water the seeds. So I lightly spray them with water 2-3 times a week. I'm still hoping for the best. I am located in Gurgaon, India and our current temperatures are around 28C to 35C. What I would like to know from you is if it is the right time to plant poinsettia and cactus seeds and how much water do each require? How long does germination take. I got mixed cactus seeds. Do cactus seeds need to be planted in sand? I've had great luck with tomato and capsicum seeds and enjoyed a nice crop too.
I germinated onion green peppers cabbage and cauliflower seeds that were from 1954 still in original packages. I have them started right now under leds.
@3:17 to be fair, iv seen my grandpa, who found a old pack of pepper seeds once, had to be at least 20 years old, and he still managed to grow them, sitting in a small paper envelope for 20+ years and the plants still grew and the peppers looked and tasted great...
So I’m trying to start some African dwarf cedar seeds. I’d like to imagine that they would be more of a cool or just warm soil? I have them in seed starting medium with some added perlite and it’s been I wanna say 2 weeks still nothing. They are in a plastic bottle with the lid still on but vented daily for fresh air on a heat mat and gently watered with a spray bottle every other day also with good humidity. Feeling like they just need time. I started some Persian silk trees by seed using the same method and they sprouted within 4 days. Sadly I can’t find much info on these cedar trees by seed.
I have a question buddy I recently planted seeds in a 72 pods crate and I accidentally left outside and it poured down rain and flooded my crate with pretty cold temperatures about 50degrees I tried drying it a bit and put them on a warm mat and it's been about roughly 2 weeks and I have some seeds that sprouted maybe 3 centimeters but suddenly stopped growing ,my question do you think the seeds hot ruined?and what should I do?
In the video, you say planting depth is a maximum of 2x the seed thickness, or the length of your pinkie fingernail (typically less than 1/2 inch). But some seed packets say to plant 1/2 inch or even an inch deep (e.g. green beans). In general, the planting depth on the packet is much more than 2x the seed thickness. So which depth should I use? 2x seed thickness, or the instructions on the packet?
Maybe you could experiment by planting some of the seeds at one depth and some at another depth, to see what works better.
Hey! Just watched your video, as I am VERY frustrated this year. I started various seeds around mid-March. Tomatoes, peppers and herbs. Some were new seeds, some a year or 2 old in packets, and a few were seeds I saved from last year's harvest. Last year I started seeds with prob 95% germination. This year, out of 30 peat pots planted, 13 are growing great and 17 never did anything. All planted and cared for following seed packet directions, heating mats (with a barrier), kept moist. What do you think happened? HELP!
i've got a mh/hps... 200-400w. i pay flat a flat rate on utilities. will it be any good for veggies in my garden, or should i just invest in t5's and use it for fruiting or sell it?
What is the normal germination time for Japanese Persimmon seeds? Also if you could, tell me how to plant them. I've been told to lay them on top of the potting soil and dampen them. Is this correct? Thanks, Hal
Do you use Rootmaker flats? I have found them to either be too expensive or the shipping cost is ridiculous. What's your view on these? The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener (Joey Baird) recommends these. Thanks.
I’ve definitely made some of these mistakes before lol
Haven't we all? Oh my... I learned every single one of these from first hand experience.
I just sprinkled a bunch of seeds into the soil, covered with like 1 cm of more soil, then watered. It did dry out at two points. But if it dries out and you re-water it, it should be fine, right? Also how many seeds can I plant in one place? I had like maybe 6 seeds per "slot" or whatever
one question is there anyway to prolong seeds viability lol not for dooms day or anything just i have small space so 1 bag seeds is more than 2 years for me if i seal and put it in fridge will it last longer or any other method?
Mlgadener, how often do you water them after the sprout? I am trying to grow purslane indoors and I am there now and not sure how often to water them. Thank you
Is all this information in your book? I cant find anything on seed germination. What page ?
Can you please give me some advice on starting some blackberry seeds? I bought pre stratified thornless blackberry seeds and not one of them have germinated. I've tried to start them in dirt and in paper towels with no luck. After trying both ways I stuck them in the refrigerator for a week and tried again, still no luck
What temperature do you keep them at?
One Question on seed storage. If you can not store seeds for many years, why do they have Salbard Global Seed vault, to store seeds in case of a world disaster? Maybe you have to store them in very cold dry conditions to make them last.
You forgot one! Will it sprout in light or darkness!
kade suane I grow super hot peppers
@@pepperbox5768 nobody cares
@@krisp3926 I care
Lol he forgot a lot of things
I have a request. I KNOW you’ve touched on it before but a step by step process on how to kill spider mites and fungus gnats would be awesome for indoor container gardeners. I’ve spent hours listening to people tell me that “prevention is best” but that’s really useless, frustrating information for those of us loosing our plants! Help! I’m going to try beneficial nematodes and if it works I’ll report back. The challenge is the number of pots, and the fact that they’re all different sizes. Yikes.
Useful tips. I'm going to try some tomatoes, peppers, and celery, along with some herbs and a few other things.
Thank you so much. I have just started growing vegetables> I wanted to cry because I have the hardest time getting green peppers to grow. After 3 weeks I saw a sprout and jumped for joy. Now I started growing strawberries at the same time. This is my 3rd attempt. I even used frozen seeds like someone suggested in another video. I don't know what I am doing wrong. Help!!
Peppers are one of those plants with a longer germination rate. I also have a hard time being patient with these.
peppers can be tricky. They require time, heat, and hate HATE overly moist soil.
Ok. I need to remember that. Thank you!
Think peppers, think heat. Peppers usually have the highest germination rate between 25C(77F) and 30C(86F) soil temperature and take about a week. At 20C (68F) the time to germinate doubles and below that temperature and above 30C (86F) the germination rate suffers. Remember to measure the soil temperature, not air. And that wet soil through evaporation may keep the soil too cool and lead to the seeds rotting.
The Life of Jenelle Williams pepper seeds like light and warmth, mine like moist soil but not overly wet, I use a grow light and a heat mat underneath with a timer. I leave mine on about 10 hours a day, hope this helps😄
Good advice
Morning. I am beginning to suspect that the seeds I have have been kept too long and kept in some stifling conditions. I've had zero success with germinating anything. Think I'll start fresh. Thanks! I began subscribing to your channel.
I did some last year, 2 different types that came from previous peppers. One came up right away, the others I had given up on and left in the dark, week and half later it had sprouted. I now have 4 types and only 1 has come up so far, but I won't give up as I will try everything. Be patient, leave somewhere warm.
I planted a beet seed and a cilantro seed in a seed pod thingy. It's been 5 days and they still havent sprouted. I think I buried them too deep. Can I reuse the same seed I planted and try again or does it have to be a new seed?
Without heat and gibberellic acid, almost none of my chili seeds germinate.
With heat and gibberellic acid, most do.
But they're almost immediately overcome by mold. Even if I clean the seeds with H2O2 and keep everything hygienic, sooner or later a spore enters and poff, all the seedlings are gone. I'm thinking about adding some kind of fungicide as a single dose together with KNO3 at the start of germination. Should I try this, and if so, what fungicide?
Put your seeds for long term storage in your freezer. The 3 enemies of seed viability: heat, moisture and light. Store your seeds in glass containers with a lid with a seal. Moisture can migrate thru plastic.
Can I re-use the soil for other vegetable growings when it's failed and has a bit of rotten seeds?
Thanks ... a very much informative video..
I recently bought a heat mat and am using it with a tray of seeds. I have a heat thermometer in the seed starting soil. I have the temperature set to 80 degrees for pepper seeds. The digital temperature is only getting up to 74-75 degrees. I am surprised to read on some sights that heat mats usually won't go higher than 10 degrees above the room temperature. Am I doing something wrong? How do I get that temperature of the soil up to 80 degrees?
You can buy a thermostat on line that will make it exactly whatever temperature you want but 10 degrees f above room temperature is what you always get without a thermostat. I am very content without a thermostat with my heat mats and 10 degrees f above room temperature is plenty warm for any seed unless you are using it in an unheated part of the house. Just raise your room temperature a little higher a few nights during germination. Anything above 85 f is really too hot. Also if you cover your seed tray it will get warmer all around just do not cover the little square patch where the wire goes into the mat. That is the sensor. If it gets confined inside it will keep rising the heat as it can not sense the room temperature when covered.
Question..
If I might have planted the seedlings too deep, can I take off some of the dirt and salvage it to pop through
Regarding the seed vaults... Is that true even if they're kept frozen?
good point...what is the answer?
What happens If i put my seed trays in the sun for warmth and light instead of indoors using light and heat mats? Will the seeds germinate? I'm thinking doing this so as not to buy lights mats etc but not sure if it'll work.
In a prepper scenario, best potion is kind of to invest in heirlooms because you can harvest new seeds every year.
What about keeping seeds in the freezer to extend their viability?
good information
Your right with vegi seeds not lasting but a few years. I had flowers that i planted 1993 after Hurricane Andrew knocked down a shade tree. We up righted the tree and over the years grew back to shade the flower beds. Fast forward to Hurricane Irma 2017 tip over the same shade tree again. After a few months the flowers started to sprout and have been growing since. Some how nature preserved the seeds waiting for sunlight to shine again in that area.
I ask in one of your other videos, " when do I transfer my new seedlings from petri dish? They are touching the lid. I wanted to do hydroponic, but I'm not read. & do I just put them in starter trays & harden them to put out later. I live in mid Fl. so we only have 2 seasons.... hot as h3ll & warm with a few cold spells...
Great video. Thanks for sharing!
the Pea and Bean packets said 1 inch.....everything else I planted said an eight to a quarter of an inch on the back of the packets...some of the herb seeds where practically microscopic. most of those where an eight of an inch, so basically barely cover them up.
Is it ok to put your leftover seeds in your fridge or Freezer for the next year.
I don't know if I missed it but, did you show the build including the type of plastic guard used to avoid leakage?
I have a hard time germinating fennel (variyadi) (spice/herb) seed. Do you know what's the germination temp and days to germinate are for fennel. Thanks.