Start Seeds with Red Solo Cups (Tips and Tricks)

We have a new setup this year. I am starting our seeds in the "greenhouse" chicken run I built last fall. I wanted to show you our process as I know everyone does things a bit differently. I'm still learning all the ins and outs of the new setup, particularly the temperature swings, but all in all things are going good. Im also simply still learning. It seems every year I retain a little more. We are housing our chicks in the run as well while the seedlings grow. I love dual purpose setups on the homestead, it just makes me feel good. Hope you enjoy the progression.

[@teresaanderson1574]

I love your videos. I really like that you are willing to share your knowledge, triumphs and challenges.. keep up the great work!

[@nate4jesus1]

The Chicks are so cute! Hope your plants do well this year!

[@aresident7745]

cheap ziplock (single zip, store brand, biggest box you can find) snack bags for the beginning and quart bags for their first week or 2 then if you still have rough weather you can even use gallon bags as a last resort.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Wish you success in the sowing 🌸🌱

[@greeneacreshomestead]

Rays Dorset Allotment thank you- to you as well.😉

[@eastcoast4233]

Suggestion - try sandwich bags rather than wrap over the cups to retain moisture whilst keeping some airflow. I’ve tried both and found the bags led to quicker germination. Not actually sure why.

[@ourv9603]

I was watching a farm channel & they were planting their corn 1" deep.
WOW! I thought that a bit deep but they are the professionals.
!

[@greeneacreshomestead]

Everything at 1/4”!!!! Even large squash!!!
Been planting that way for years-

[@johnrobertd748]

How is Arnold?

[@teresaellis895]

I'm trying to seed start on kitchen table.The more I learn the more I don't know a thing.

[@greeneacreshomestead]

I can relate… there are so many ways to go about a task. The best thing is to start where you are, with the knowledge you have. The rest will come in time, experience is going to be your best teacher.

[@teresaellis895]

@Greene Acres Homestead thank you..I'm a farmers daughter who never paid attention.My parents grew everything abundantly.They farmed worked and raised kids and through in gardening like an after thought ..with produce for the year.I didn't appreciate it then..

[@howard977]

what size cups do you use ?

[@greeneacreshomestead]

Standard size- just your normal red solo cups, if anything go bigger rather than smaller.

[@howard977]

@@greeneacreshomestead I was thinking about using the 18oz. square bottom red solo cups.

[@greeneacreshomestead]

@@howard977 that should work fine. Also check out our video on the cedar seedling trays.

[@howard977]

@Greene Acres Homestead I have watched that video several times, and l love that the two sides come down to prevent the tray from sliding, and it makes stacking them a lot easier.
l start my hydrangea hardwood cuttings in wooden trays like that filled with leaf mould. l made them from pallet slats. Your tray design takes advantage of the vertical space by stacking them, and your design prevents them from sliding, too. Thank you for all the great video's, l know how to garden because of you .

[@tobedetermined4180]

Slurping 😣!

[@jasongodin7165]

Water will rise to the top? I give 2 table spoons over the seeds everyday but don't cover them, am i going to fail?