How to Start Seeds for a Vegetable Garden
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I just wanted to share with you the method I use for planting seeds for my vegetable garden. I like to buy my seeds from the following online shops: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds: http://www.rareseeds.com Seed Savers Exchange: http://www.seedsavers.org Seeds of Change: http://www.seedsofchange.com I like to start off in 72-cell trays because we plant a lot of veggies in our large garden plot. I start off with some store-bought seed starting/germinating mix. Fill my trays or small pots. I lightly tamp down each cell and then make a small hole in the center of each cell with the back of a chopstick making sure to only go about 1/4" -1/2" deep. I place 1-2 seeds in each hole and lightly cover with soil again and tamp down lightly to ensure good soil to seed contact. Then water the seeds in and place in an empty and cool oven that is completely turned off. I leave it in there for a few days checking them daily to ensure they are staying moist to aid with the germination. When the seedlings start to creep out of the top of the soil I will move the trays outdoors to give them some natural sunlight. I place my trays in a little homemade hoop house to protect them from the rain but so they still get the sunlight during the day. I bring them indoors every night to make sure no animals munch on them and put them back out first thing in the morning. I hope you'll consider planting some seeds this season whether it be in the ground or in pots. Growing your own delicious, nutritious and organic food is fun and healthy! You can find me at: Crafty Gemini mobile app: available for FREE in Android market and iPhone App store Online Shop: http://www.craftygemini.bigcartel.com Website/Blog: http://www.craftygemini.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CraftyGemini Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CraftyGemini Voicemail for tutorial suggestions: 73-CRAFTY-73 / (732)723-8973 Got extra crafting supplies? Send them my way at: Crafty Gemini PO BOX 346 LaCrosse, FL 32658
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I love your videos. Thank you!
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Great Video... How long until they outgrow the small seed starter pots?
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hi deAR
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my new hobby
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where did you buy the 72 cell tray for $1.25? places I've found like Lowe's & HomeDepot are asking for over $6 and since i enjoy planting i was hoping to find it cheaper a $1.25 would be great or even anything lower than $6 helps.
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We live in Southern Louisiana. We want to start with Onions, Banana peppers, lemons and limes, and Garlic. Do you have any videos on producing any of those?
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you go girl!!!!! i love everything about your gardening- im totally gonna do the 'oven' thing!!!
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Hola Vanessa, wow que güapa! Tienes buena mano! Wonderful! I admire your work. Can you please tell me where you get those nice trays?
Do you cover all trays and place them in the oven for darkness? Would it be bad to place them in a shaded area outside? If I live in an area where the climate is hot, does the heat help for my seeds to germinate? -
Hi Vanessa, I attempted to follow you seed germination protocol and something failed. I followed your instructions exactly and a week has passed without results. I'm anxious to start over but I'd like to know what went wrong. I purchased a lot of Heirloom seeds and I'd like to return them if they're bad. What should I do?
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hi was wondering if you have new garden vids. since I haven't seen any. Lots of info on this vid.. great.
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hi..can I get recipe of how to make compost ???
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I loved your video. Do you have an email address? I would like to post your video on my website.
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I wanna start to garden bell peppers and chili peppers and cilantro and 🍅 tomatos
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Can the oven method be used for any kind of seeds? I sowed kale and tomatoes
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I'm sowing some seeds today and your video helped so much! Thanks so much for sharing.
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I love your vids! Very helpful.
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i like this video, very usefull ideas. thanks
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Thank you very much for I am quite impressed with your easy to follow steps. May God Bless you.
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you should look into aquaponics
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