How to Start Seeds for a Vegetable Garden

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!

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[Grace L.]

Hi I was wondering where you had bought your cell trays?

[TheCraftyGemini]

I buy mine at a local farm store or ACE hardware shop.

[1chozenvesl]

Hi when is the best time to start a garden and what is a good seed to plant as a beginner in the month of March??

[TheCraftyGemini]

That depends on where you live. Do some online research on your hardy zone and contact your local extension office for info on when to plant what in your area. Good luck!

[halli kuykendall]

Love the video. I have a question though. I live in Oregon and every time I trey and start seeds they get tall and fall over. I have a grow light and if I dont move it up they still grow into it.If i move it up they get spindly and fall over. What can I do? PLease help.

[TheCraftyGemini]

When they get leggy like that it means they are not getting enough light. Your grow light is probably not strong enough. Get more grow lights, or a long bulb so it spreads out over the seeds instead of being concentrated in one are where they all want to grow too. As soon as you the seedling breaking through the soil give them light. They get leggy or long like that because they are trying to find a light source. Good luck!

[Lucy Wang]

You made everything look so easy!

[Heather Kelsey]

I want to start my first veggie garden. I live in florida, so this is the best time to plant. I have Zucchini, Butternut Squash, Yellow Squash, and Cucumbers. What is the best way to grow each one?

[Dean Jesoph]

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[N1na44]

Thank you🌹🍃

[madie6891]

Thank you for the good pointer!

[lala b]

Thank you so much!!!

[Christina Watson]

Do you use an electric or gas oven? Will that make a difference with the seeds? I'm curious because I have a gas oven so I wouldn't want to accidently roast the little guys!

[nery colon]

Hi. loved you videos What i like best is that you do it nice and simple no complications and your little girl is so cute. Keep up the great work.