The Complete Guide To Sowing Seeds

Just starting out? Let's start at the very beginning, with starting seeds. Sowing seeds isn't quite as simple as A, B, C but with these easy to follow tips, you'll be growing in no time!
In this week's video, Ben explains everything in this comprehensive guide to successful seed starting. Look no further! Everything you need to know is here. Thank you Ben!

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[Arvak]

If anyone is on a budget and want seed starting trays, you could ask a local grower or nursery if they have any. We get hundreds in the first couple months of the year and just toss them.

[katharina...]

_I declare the new growing season _*_open!_*

Ha ha, awesome! I just started my tomatoes (growing 7 varieties this year), peppers and chili peppers yesterday, so right on time 😁👍

[kippmajors]

Can we just appreciate the quality of these vidoes, with the variety of angles, some lush lighting and funny little cutaways... Just utterly entertaining and high quality. I'd say you should be on mainstream tv, but I think that'd only take away from how truly splendid these tutorials are. Im a budding gardener and learning how to do this with my young children, and each video I soak up so much wonderful info and tips. Thank you for the time and effort!

[francesbatycki]

I needed this today. Snowstorm outside. Fireplace on inside. And panic all way round because I’m terrified of doing stuff wrong. This was calming. Thanks!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦👍❤️

[diangansen]

Even though I've been gardening for decades, I love these video refreshers!

[jaytoney]

I have 3 1020 trays of seedlings outside braving the weather, and one tray inside on a heat mat with seeds germinating. When the rain lets up, I'll be direct sowing Komatsuna, Chijimisai, Tatsoi, turnips, beetroot, Yod Fah, carrots, and radishes. My polytunnel greenhouse project is nearly complete, lacking mulch groundcover, and installing the cover. The three raised beds going inside it are finished, filled, and ready for planting. My snow peas are planted and sprouting. This weekend, and throughout next week, I will be turning over the leaves covering the raised beds into the soil, and seeding them. The strawberry plants I have on order are scheduled for delivery Monday, and will be planted in a GreenStalk Tower. Potato planting is coming up soon, in a week or two. The planting season has officially begun.

[allig]

Thank you Ben, your infectious enthusiasm is just what I need after a very long, cold winter. And a million thank yous for using the term "potting mix" instead of "compost", much less confusing. Compost is what we make from our garden and kitchen waste and use to top dress the garden beds. Potting mix, of which compost is an ingredient, is for putting in pots. Have a great growing season. 🥦🍅🥕🥔

[joj]

Seed starting is Christmas for gardeners… so exciting. Great inspiring video as always Ben. 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

[suepowlesland]

Your enthusiasm and joy is always a pleasure to watch and so relatable! I happily check on my little seedlings throughout the day, and catch myself saying " how's my boys?" 😁 Thank you for another great video.

[fengeditz]

I love how energetic and positive you are in every video, just makes me feel really happy 😄😃😃

[hanzketchup]

Cheers Ben, another fantastic video, sowing seeds is very delightful and the results are very rewarding .

[magencramer]

I have found that pricking out the seedlings produces healthier plants although it's contrary to popular belief. I use slightly more nutritious soil each time that I pot up. The plants are so much stronger for it and really don't have any transplant shock when they go outside. 😊

[katrin]

Always enjoy watching people sow seeds! I started some cold tolerant tomatoes really early and will do the rest maybe in 2 weeks. Lettuce from self saved seeds are out too! Some sweet peppers and aubergines are on trial this year and I seem to have acquired different chili seeds (don't know how that happened) that were sown already also. Can't wait to start potting everything up into their next pots. Growing food is just the best.

[willsolarski]

I purchased some CD60s from Charles Dowding this year, they are great! Awesome video as always, hope your raised beds grow full!

[akelei]

Oh Happy you, we have snow today and the next nights will be - 10°C 😣
So I have to wait a bit longer, but spring will come. 🌱
Blessings from Germany 👩🏻‍🌾

[pancakedinner]

Thank you for this:)
I plan to start my 1st garden this spring! I'm in Canada and hopeful for a successful summer garden! ☀️ 🌱

[vanessataylor]

Thank you Ben your enthusiasm is contagious 😃. I love this time of the year too, in fact I start to get excited in January because I have a whole new growing season to look forward to.
One little tip I have is to use the clear plastic round containers that you get olives, sun dried tomatoes and various dips in to put over the plant pot. Some fit perfectly and others may need the top trimmed off so they can sit just inside the pot. They act as a mini greenhouse and can easily be removed for checking.
As always I look forward to your next video 👍

[lyndaturner]

I’ve just come in from the greenhouse after pricking out some seedlings, I totally agree it’s really exciting to get started.

[we]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE you and your videos Rosie and Ben! 🥰. Love the enthusiasm and good cheer you both show for the garden and for helping others. Keep on "plugging!" Pun intended

[shullamitequeen]

I love the enthusiasm, ‘glorious’✨ and ‘pure joy’ ✨ my favorite planting channel. 👋🏽 From Belize