7+ MISTAKES to AVOID Seed Starting in your Florida Fall Vegetable Garden

Looking to have a Successful Fall Vegetable Garden but feel unsure on how to start seeds. Check out this video where I cover all my mistakes.... so that you don't make the same ones. Get a jump start on your seed starting in your tropical garden.

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[maxiemakay]

One more tip. Need to control fungus gnats? These eggs are in most seed starting mixes. When you initially moisten the soil, use boiling water. This will kill most of the eggs. Keep in mind there is no other micro life in this soil. So, your not killing anything else. And, if you have already started your seeds, try sprinkling cinnamon on the top of your soil. I've done this may times. It smells great and doesn't hurt the plants. I've been doing this the last few years and it works like a charm.

[boonmsgt]

I personally like to leave some room on top of starter pots. Add seed then sprinkle soil on top.
Watering is always tricky and continues to be my nemesis 😂. It usually works itself out.
I have made same mistakes with sun and heat too. Really the answer is moving plants and watching each day.
Florida will keep you on your toes. Too hot. Too cold. Too much rain
Not enough rain. Just have to adjust.
Thanks for video it was fun. 😉

[juliannegill]

Watering - I've killed my share of seedlings. Some of the best advice I got was to bottom water only. Let the tray soak in water until the top soil is wet, then pull the tray out. Then when it's dry at least 1-2" from the top, set back in tray to soak and bottom water. No more killing my seedlings!

[Monamith]

I have been subscribed to your channel for some time now, and I must say... your videos keep getting better and better.

THANK YOU!❤ for the time and effort you put into sharing all this info. People like me certainly need it.

God bless you🎉

"...I will, until..."

[RobinL]

Thanks for being our cheerleader: I will…until! Last year with Hurricane Ian, I definitely felt like giving up, but planted things in pots and kept some plants going. Just keep plugging along- it’s all learning.

[melissagarland]

This is great! This basically explains why I have no luck with any kind of seed!

[cathyplantlover]

Tomatoe seeds can be fixed when they get a foot tall i cut the lower leaves off and repot it deeper into the next size up

[melissagarland]

To add… I have been searching for information on planting seeds forever and this is the first comprehensive video I have seen.

[maxiemakay]

Jackie I love every one of your tips! Here are a couple more. Ever have a dampening off issue? Try to water from the bottom instead of the top (you can do this if you have some sort of try underneath) and don't give them as much love lol. For the first couple of years, I watered my seedlings to death...literally! Water only when the soil is dryer on the top. If the soil is dark in color on the top, it has enough water. If you do have a tray underneath, don't leave excess water in the tray. Spill it out. It's taken me some time to know how much water to use so I don't have to do this but it's worth taking the time to learn. Hope this helps. I many hundreds of plants before learning this.

[robincardoza]

I feel completely defeated right now. Ants, bugs, weeds, heat, humidity. So over it!

[MercyReyesRubinRealtor]

Shalom Jackie:
Thank you for making this video. I really needed to learn how to be successful in growing plants through seeds starter. I was disappointed when I started doing seed starter in July for my medical plants, and had no success. I made all the mistake above. I'll start doing it again the right way. Thank you for your explanations.

[dannymajestici]

Thx for the tips …!
I’m a beginner gardener and YES I made every single mistake you listed
I’m having a super hard time seeding Everglades tomatoes 🍅……
🙏

[erikaerika]

I LOVE the paper towel and then aerogarden ...i hsve been succesful this year with my milkweed seeds 😂❤❤❤ the tomatoes just growing wild fro. the compost 😂😂

[fwhunt]

When starting your seeds place a layer of perilte or vermiculite on top of the seed starting mix. This will help with moisture retention and prevent the soil starting mix from crusting on the top.
Go Gators.

[cottagefarmflowers]

Zone 9b, South of Tampa. I'm still recovering from gardening in June. BUT I'm organizing and cleaning my seed starting area and you've given me some great ideas. Thank you!

[mamisiopao]

I use clothspins to clip a sheer curtain over my planters with seedlings. It really helps protect my seedlings from harsh sun and harsh rain.

[melissab]

I've been gardening in Florida for over 10 years now, and you always teach me something new or remind me of something I knew but forgot. Thank you so much for all the knowledge and for saving my mulberry! It's finally growing after 4-5 years at 5ft tall 😁

[boonmsgt]

BTW a small greenhouse is always a plus. Pretty cheap too. Well worth it. So many people put off a green house in Florida but climate control, pest contol, irrigation control makes seedlings way easier.
I put it off at my new house but have it on my to do and hopefully get to it soon. Had one at last house and miss it.

[PatioChill]

I started my Fall seeds right before I watched this. Glad that I got most things right. I may have buried a few too deep though. 😅 This is very helpful info. Great video!

[inchristalone]

Aha! thanks so much! I didn't even know there was seed starting mix! No wonder so many of my seeds that are teeny tiny don't come up!