Video: How to Start Seeds

Horsefrau writes: I was looking for a training video to share with a bunch of novice gardeners and this one was the best out of many, many videos posted on the internet! Thank you so very much for the clear and thorough instruction. I'm a big fan of watering from below and using another tray to tamp down your planting medium. On our farm we put 2 seeds in each cell and snip off the weakest seedling after they have all sprouted. We waste more seed that way but it ensures a plant in each cell despite variable germination rates. A first class video!!
Posted: 11:33 pm on March 17th

vigorous writes: This explains why my seedlings failed last year-I did not water from the bottom and probably used the wrong medium--using the music instead of script was perfect--Thanks
Posted: 10:31 am on March 4th

IhateBugs writes: Hey, that's a faster way! Where can you purchase fine medium for sowing tiny seeds? Most of the major chains sell products (with fertilizer mixed in) that are really for larger plants.
I use old venetian blinds for labels - we find them thrown out by the curb. Use a pencil for marking; it lasts longer in the weather than a black permanent marker.
Posted: 10:37 pm on March 3rd

Jimgarden writes: Would point out that for most seeds it pays to plant more than one seed/cell and thin to best seedling rather than expect 100% germination. Also if you use shorter labels you can than cover the seed tray with a simple cover to maintain humidity and lessen need for repeat watering.
Posted: 2:15 pm on March 3rd

Dogstardaddy writes: That was great! Thanks. I'm going to start working on peppers/tomatoes this week. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for a video on what to do next!
Posted: 12:30 pm on March 3rd

tazebell writes: While I appreciate the video I have to point out that it's not "media" in the flat. It should be labeled "medium". Media means a way of communicating, while the substance being tamped down is matter.
Posted: 9:06 am on March 3rd

Steve_Melcher writes: Hey Mike, where did you get the tub that you soak the seed tray in? thanks
Posted: 8:40 am on March 3rd

blueMeridian writes: Brilliance in just 3 minutes and 24 seconds! I particularly like the part about using a second seed tray to tamp down the first - I'll have to be using that this year.
Posted: 1:48 pm on February 12th

JMTaylor writes: Why, thank you, Chris. "Classiest ev-ah!" I like it!
Posted: 1:14 am on February 11th

ChrisMcLaughlin writes: Classiest seed starting video ev-ah! hands down.
Posted: 6:10 pm on February 9th