How I'm Transplanting Up Lisianthus in Zone 5B/6A & Busting Out Soil Blocks w/ Fort Vee Potting Mix!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- Hey hey, garden gals and guys! In this video, I'm transplanting up my Lisianthus seedlings that I started in a pinch in Ocean Forest Potting Soil...they've since struggled a bit and I've decided to pot them up at 4.5 weeks old into cell trays to give them a lift! Last year, I had immense success doing this, so I'm giving it a go again. Fair warning, I DO find it more difficult this year because the soil blocks are more breakable because there is chunky debri and the seedlings are smaller to handle, BUT I do manage to get it done.
You'll see I'm also feeling rather chatty and high energy (which is rare being almost 25 weeks pregnant with twins), so while I have left over soil, I add more water and bust out soil blocks with Vermont Compost Company Fort Vee Potting Mix. I was instantly reminded why I had REALLY good luck with this soil last year for soil blocking...it was much easier to work with than the Foxfarm's Coco Loco and wool pellets; however, that being said, I do NOT sift Coco Loco as recommended, so maybe that's the difference. But it's convenient I can skip that step with Vermont Compost Company.
Furthermore, my Snapdragons I started in the Coco Loco with wool pellets do not have a very high germination at this point. I'm not sure if that's the soil recipe or the deal with Snapdragons this year as I've heard others are having a tough year with Johnny's Seeds Snapdragons as well. The jury is still out on that.
Either way, we eventually finish both projects and I'm pleased the Lisis are off to a better life now (so far, so good!). I CANNOT wait for their blooms again this year!
Please comment below and let me know how your Lisianthus are coming along, your preferred soil blocking recipe and any TH-camr or TV recommendations for when I slow down here at the end of my pregnancy!
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Thank you for watching! Happy Planting!
-Steph
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I really hope all of your lisianthus make it! They really are so lovely.
Also, I applaud you on being ahead of things with the fungus gnats. They’ve been such a pain in my side this growing cycle!!
Baby girl names: Elizabeth or Eliza/Liza with the nickname Lizzie (like lisies that take 8-9 months to grow and are a painstaking process) 😅 and Natalie (like the dahlia Sweet Natalie)
Thank you! I remember last year they came for me, so I’m trying to get ahead of it! I do really like Eliza! 😁
Thank you Steph!! Your energy!! God bless 😊 Got me Geo Seed order Thursday. Alleluia!! Planted lissies and snaps yesterday!! Woohoo!
Omg, Cherie! What a headache for you this year, but glad you got them and that they are sowed! Wishing you all the germination magic!!! 🪄 🌱 ❤️
Thank you!!!!
If you have the 2” soil blocker you can take the 3/4” insert out and use it to press holes into the soil in the seed trays.
That’s true! Never thought of that.
Your lizzies look great! I have too found that potting up makes a big difference. I ended up with around 200, 2 successions because I kept buying more seeds, lol. 1 succession is out (PNW 8b), covered with frost cloth when it’s raining so that they won’t drown. The other ones I just potted up, and are doing ok but are tiny! I have NO idea how many I have of each, let’s just say there was an issue with my name tags. Respect to you for keeping track so well! I won’t know until the pretty babies bloom (fingers crossed).
lol thanks! We’ll see if I labeled well when they go out in the beds! Amazzzing to have 200! I’m jealous! Hoping you’re overflowing with blooms by the end of the season! 😃
This is my 2nd year using Vermont compost in soil blocks, really great. Price was cheaper for 5 bags at Gardeners Supply (free shipping) than Amazon. Happy planting!
REALLY?! Ok, that’s good to know for next season. I remember ordering last year from Gardener’s but I didn’t have enough for free shipping and the shipping was very expensive. I’ll just load up at the beginning of next season. Thank you, Barbara!
@@TinysGarden I paid more up front by ordering 5 bags but decided it was worth it to have several years with of product ready, as prices keep rising. I also use this to make coleus and other annual cuttings in larger blocks or 1/2 cup Kozy Shack pudding containers (snipped slits for drainage), so I’m using several bags per year.
Vermont Compost provides these instructions for storing their mix: "For optimal performance, we generally recommend a maximum storage period of 9 months, depending on these conditions. However, your soil may still perform adequately for up to 12 months "
@@pookinsp2324 , thanks, I had read that. I will say I’m having great soil block germination in the product I bought last year, probably 12-14 months old, and I know I’ll use all I recently purchased in a similar time frame..
I grew lisianthus for the first time last year and am totally addicted. I probably went a bit overboard this year. I think I have ~700 soil blocks filled with thriving starts that I started 12/17. They’re doing beautifully and I’m excited to get planted out, but not 100% sure where they’re all going yet lol!!!! I’m just a little home Gardner who love watching toooooo many TH-camrs ha ha. I love B&B even more so because she’s a “neighbor” in my town in Denver, Colorado. I’m happy I discovered your channel today. You’re adorable and I love your energy. What a fun mom you’re going to be! Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you! Glad to have you here! I’m sooooo jealous of your 700 starts! Get it! Bri has been a great resource. I have a feeling you’ll find a place for all those gorgeous seedlings! Enjoy it! 😀
I had the same issue with mold as you. I didn’t start over and yours are bigger than mine. I moved mine to 2 72 cell trays and I’m almost afraid to check on them. Fingers crossed they start to grow well soon.
Pulling for you, Diane! I had some great varieties in that tray, but oh well. Hoping yours turn around!
Leah and Lily 😀.
Double L’s!
My lisianthus are doing nothing since they sprouted. (I’m the genius who started them my deep root trainer). I moved 3 to a regular seed starting tray a few days ago and they appear to be no worse off so I may do more. For trash TV, try Married at First Sight, especially the Australian version!
Good luck with your Lissies! Hoping the potting up helps you out. Thanks for the recommendation. I guarantee I’ll check it out over the next 12 weeks! 😳
Hello. I have been following along on your Lisianthus journey and am right there withyou. You inspired me to try again because they r so hard to grow. I also need to up plant them. Good luck to us both. P.S. i cant wait to hear on the girls name that u pick.
Glad you’re trying again. Try and try again seems to be my mantra this year! 😂 Good luck on transplanting them…so far I haven’t lost any. I’m thrilled. Hoping yours do well my friend! 🤞I know…you and me both on the girls’ names. All in good time! 😄
I’m starting seeds as I watch this! Tomatoes, alyssum, celosia, basil, and calendula 🥰 This morning I refreshed my planters with compost and mycorrhizae in the snow! 😝
You are gettin’ after it this year! I love it! Smart using the mycorrhizae in your planters - have you used it before this year? Did you notice a difference? I’m really curious to try it. My beautiful soil blocks are still empty 😂 Hoping for sowing and filming tomorrow! Glad someone got their tomatoes in! 🙋🏻♀️ (high five)
@@TinysGarden I haven’t used it before! But I’ve see such amazing things about it. I used 6 bags of Wakefield’s compost + biochar with mycorrhizae, plus a 40lb bag of compost and cow manure. I am sending alllll of the positive growing vibes to your soil blocks!! 💕🌱
@@theslinkymaniaa Thanks, girl!
I enjoyed seeing your lisianthus and happy that you gave some. I am very excited about growing Corelli Sugoi lisianthus this year. If you Google it, there is a 59-second TH-cam video by American Takii showing them. Sugoi means awesome in Japanese. There are 5 colors in the mix this year. I am also growing Shallot Green, Voyage Champagne 2 and 3, First Love, Ophira, Chaconne Apricot and Purple, Solo mix and Solo white ( Solo is pollenness and earlier to bloom), ABC mix and Voyage 2 mix. I did pot up a couple of weeks ago to a full sized 36 cell flat. ( I think that you put too much soil in your 36 Burpee container before you moved them.) Currently, I have over 320 lisianthus, which I will share with my sister. They look like they are big enough that they will make it. I am feeding them with Fox Farm liquid fertilizer because it doesn't have a bad smell. I do water from the bottom but do mist because lisianthus want high humidity. As far as TH-cam videos to watch, one of my favorite is Janey with DigPlantWaterRepeat. She is a physical therapist who had a hard time in 2020 and found respite in her small California zone 9 garden. She decided in November 2021 to give TH-cam a try and started part-time. Since that time, she began working to produce 5 videos a week, which meant she turned that into a full-time job. She also partners with Proven Winners. In August, she and her family bought a home in the country with a neglected yard. Even though she is in a different zone, her videos are so enjoyable. Check out her nursery tour in Oregon at a 4 generation family farm last Friday, which was so fun to watch. Also, because of Janey, I started watching Hello Garden youtube by Kate, a garden designer from Seattle who loves plants too. It's fun to watch other parts of the country. I'm hoping that you take the time to rest. As far as names, I rode the school bus with Veronica. How about Veronica and Violet? Can you tell I'm obsessed with plants? Have a great week!
Hi Sue! You always have some of the best unique varieties that I’ve never heard of and I’m adding these to my list next year. Jealous of the fact you have over 300, but thrilled for you! Yes, I follow Janey! She’s really blown up! I’m happy for you…she has such a sweet, genuine disposition and I’m giddy for them about their move to the country. So impressed with her 5 videos per week - no idea how she does it! I’ll have to check out the Hello Garden. Thank you for the recommendations! Of course you love plants! 😂 Ironically, I have to say that you’ve hit the nail on the head with one of our front runner names…we’re big fans of Violet! 😀 Funny enough, I don’t grow Violets - or maybe now I do in human form! 🤷🏻♀️ Stay tuned…but I thought that was incredible you recommended that as well. Always a pleasure with you, Sue! I promise to take it easy 🤞
I used coco loco this year to pot up in 2" inch soil blocks, but I'm not liking it as the Vermont compost . The coco loco is falling apart and dries out faster. I originally used a bag of Fort Vee Vermont compost in my 3/4" soil blocks and they did great. Hopefully they do okay in the Coco Loco. Good luck with your lisis.'
I noticed the same exact thing. They are much more difficult to stay on top of. Good to know you’re having the same experience. Good luck with yours as well!
@@TinysGarden thanks! I've been babying these since January. I refuse to give up lol. Hope you're feeling well with your angel girls.
I potted up the slightly larger lisianthus seedlings in a 36 cell tray, so I have 4 of each variety bar one, where I have 8. The rest which were smaller I potted up in a 72 cell tray. I have no idea where I'm gonna put em all, lol. But I've had to drastically cut back on my plans coz I developed a health issue, so I guess I'll see! Good luck to all of us. :)
I’m sorry to hear about your health issue! I bet you’ll manage to find a place for them all though ☺️ Best of luck!
@@TinysGarden I hope it's okay for me to ramble on at you, but I just counted my lizzies and I have 74, or 75 if a particularly weak seedling makes it lol. 7 varieties in all, pretty stoked for my first year starting them, and flowers in general apart from like, a couple basic varieties. I rewatched this video, and also some of your previous garden lizzie vids coz I wanted to watch you talk about them, especially as the weather out is so grey and rainy!
I read that these should never dry out, so I sowed them in the long row trays, and transplanted when I saw long roots coming out of the tray, which was sooner than expected for the size of the seedlings. I'm pretty used to pricking out small seedlings, so these went quite smoothly. I started the first batch before Christmas, and the next batch in 2nd week Jan, and most of them are on a range of 2 sets of true leaves, to their 4th set starting up. Seedling wise, it's a success. Now to see if planting wise is good too, lol.
How far apart do you space out your lizzies? I read about having 8 in a square foot, but I'd love your opinion on it.
Hope you are doing well, and that the pregnancy is proceeding smoothly for the most part!
How funny we have all the same varieties. The champagne I had the worst germination. I started mine Feb 5th which for my zone was about 6-8 weeks late. 😂 (zone 10b)
First, I cannot even imagine being in 10b! 😂 Such a different growing schedule! I hope you’re able to capitalize on some blooms still! Yeah, the Champagne realllly are struggle bussing this year!
Hailey and Hadley
Have have a granddaughter due in July. 😊 Some names I’ve seen on Etsy looking for a custom item are Juniper and Willow? Something botanical/floral maybe?
My subscribers are really brining in great recommendations…I really like Juniper. I also like Violet. Two botanical things I actually don’t grow, but I just think they are pretty names. Funny enough. Congratulations on your granddaughter! July 1st is technically my due date, but the doc says they’re coming out by 37 weeks, which is June 10. I’m a big July fan though and got married in July - great month! ☺️
Trial and error…..with Fort Vee compost I use a ratio of 4 (32oz yogurt container) to 1 container water, let sit for about 15 minutes and add a little more water, if needed. This makes about 300 soil blocks
That sounds about right to me!
i almost gave birth to my twins at 31 weeks... because i was alone and painting my appartment loll be careful babe especially with twins ❤
Oh brother! That sounds like me too 😳 I think I’ve learned my lesson. I’ve taken a big step in slowing things down. I’m grateful that was a false alarm, but I definitely had a break down there for a second. What a wild ride this is! Thank you for this gentle reminder! ❤️
Had great germination with my lizzies, but i removed the cover to soon and let them dry out, my mistake , I've lost majority of them 😕
Oh no, Ilene! I’m sorry to hear that. It’s the worst. Hoping you still have some that make it!
@@TinysGarden I do and I'm babying them.
Hi, also from Chicago 'burbs! Always thought we were 5A/5B... could you share which suburb you reside in? Thx.
Just purchased soil block maker; going to try it for the first time.
Re: baby girl names- Ava and Alina❤
Hi Anne! I’m near Deerfield. They technically just moved us up to 6a with the most recent recommendation this year, but I’m still going by 5b standards for awhile! Good luck on your soil blocking…little bit of a learning curve, but last year was my first year and I had immense success, so I hope it does well for you too. Good luck! PS. Those are pretty! Thank you! 😊
Is Lisianthus a cut and come again flower?
I would say not as cut and come as Zinnias, but they do start to flush back.
I had started lisianthus seeds over a month ago which sprouted and then I think one day, the tray got dried out. Now there is no green to be seen. lol Do you think it is too late to try starting seeds again? Gardening in zone 5/6 Canada
Oh man, I’m sorry. That’s such a bummer. I would say at this point, yes. Because it takes 6 month from sowing to bloom for Lissies. However, if you really wanted them you might still be able to get your hands on plugs, which are seedlings that have grown on a bit! Good luck!
Maybe don’t fill the cell trays all the way? Allow enough room to plop the tiny blocks on top. The con is that you have to carefully fill in around each one
Yep, you’re the second one to recommend that. I just noticed it was a much more tedious process with the 36 cell tray, but so far so good! 🤞