Simple Dummy-Proof Seed Starting Mix Recipe

Seed starting season is upon us! In this video, we discuss easy tips and tricks to start your own seed starting mix to use in the next few weeks!
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[ernestfultz]

Per-lite is a volcanic glass that expands 10x in size when heated. Inhaling it can do as much damage as inhaling glass shards and the product really needs better warning labels

[thegardener]

This guy is the Gardener's encyclopedia

[cliftonleisure]

It's a good idea to soak the coco coir in water that contains a good amount of calcium and magnesium along with other trace elements. If untreated coco coir can have a tendency to absorb and deprive the plant of these nutrients and minerals.

[jenkins]

You’re reading my mind lately! I wanted a video on lettuce, you deliver! I was looking at grow bags, you put out a video! Yesterday, I was wishing for a potting mix recipe and here you are!

[TruckerJoe]

Probably one of the first videos as a newbie that’s got me having a better understanding. 👍🏻

[jeffhurst]

I’ve used coconut coir v peat moss in our mix for a number of years now - as I’ve definitely noted there is much less likelihood of getting bugs/gnats/etc. in the mixture. Which if you do it inside the home/garage, those nasty boogers get into everything.

[sumitasija]

QUESTION: If Vermiculite is mainly used to hold the nutrients, then why add it in seed starting mix, and not when moving to bigger pot while adding the fertilizer? I ask this because I got Espoma Organic Seed Starter Mix, and it has peat moss, perlite, limestone. Do I need to add Vermiculite at this point, or can I wait until after seeds are germinated and seedlings are ready to be transferred to bigger pot?

[gioknows]

Always learn something from your channel, Luke. Cheers from Tulua, Colombia 🇨🇴

[davidisaacson]

For seed-starter...I reuse my old potting mix(No diseases), sift it through a fine mesh sifter(1/8" openings) and then sterilize(I hate gnats and their soon-to-be offspring). Much of the perlite/vermiculite will sift through as well. The larger organic materials that didn't sift through, get thrown into my new/reused potting mixes.

[grandmaofthree]

I keep noticing your pallet tables. Wondering how you have the cement blocks safely secured. It looks like a perfect table for a greenhouse.

[maraleefoster]

Love, love the instructional videos. Thank you!

[eskimo]

Great video!! I'm coming into the store on Thursday since it's my birthday we're making the drive! Can't wait to see it!

[mrsjuliasmith]

I've been meaning to find a video on how to make some myself for cheap and you've absolutely DELIVERED! Thanks so much for this Luke!

[jmr]

Followed the potato and sweet potato videos. No slips yet but the potatoes are showing plenty of growth already.

[JohnnyZBeatZ]

Keep up the great work I love the videos thanks for the gardening tips.

[theresaglass]

Wow! That was so helpful! Thank you. 🥰👍

[johnwood]

Thank you for what you do because of you. I just pull up my second small greenhouse yesterday. Can’t wait to start some of the heirloom tomato varieties. I got from your store here the beginning of April!

[deerfeeder]

Wow! So much amazing knowledge from your channel. Thank you.

[Bpt]

SO easy to understand. 2nd video I've watched from you. Subscribed.

[terrytillman]

Thanks Luke! Always good information from you!