How To Properly Start Flat Bodied Seeds Like Pumpkin

There are many flat bodied seeds. Some of these are: Pumpkin, squash, zucchini, cantalope, cucumber, watermelon, marrow, gourds, and so many more! This tip will get your seeds sprouting better, and giving you better success when planting a fewer amount of seeds.
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[jjc]

I’m here 9 years later planting MIgardener Long Island cheese Pumpkin seeds. Thanks Luke!

[OneYardRevolution]

Great tip on the seed positioning. I never thought of that!

[genmama]

Thanks for this video, Luke! I had no idea about planting flat seeds! Everything grew just fine, so I guess I lucked out, then. Thanks for inviting me to your biggest pumpkin blow-out. That is a great way to keep this community bonded! Happy growing!

[TBAKER]

This tutorial was on point.. had a co worker.. whos hubby couldn't get one to pop..I took on the challenge.. and this works.. thank you

[RLSgardener]

Good tip, thanks!

also when you plant your seeds try and filter your planting mix so that it does not have clumpy chunks in it. These tend to make a lot of trouble for smaller seeds.

What i like to use now is Vermiculite, Peat moss, and filtered potting mix (1:1:1 ratio) I used a mesh material bag (sort of like a laundry mesh bag) and put the potting mix in it and shake it over a bucket until i get most of the small stuff filtered out.

You can do this with your compost or worm castings. Key thing is you want very light and fine growing medium for your seeds=)

if you are planting outside and your spoil is very hard and clumpy, you can create a furrow place the seed and sprinkle this light mix over the top. 

Hope this helps
Richard.

[subedei]

Never really thought about it too much, but that's a great tip!  Thanks a bunch and keep them coming.

[afleetalex]

Great video! I kind of figured that out on my own, and I had great germination results with all of my pumpkin, melon, cucumber and zucchini seeds.

Now if I could just master those dang bell pepper seeds!!!

[rzashida]

Great tip, I never thought about that.  Happy Gardening!

[FrostPlutarc]

Will do this next time I plant a flat seed, thank you!

[AlbertaUrbanGarden]

I had never thought of that. I do it the same way just now reason lol. Good tips

[dopehunterkilo]

I only had 1 out of 6 sprout! Off to plant some more the correct way! Wish me luck

[TheOneZenith]

That's good to know. I always planted them point down. I may have to try this to see if it has any effect.

[shellymcgrew]

Thank you! So simple but almost never taught!

[LawrenceTheTruth]

I just transplanted my flat bodied seedlings,  I sowed 2 per 1 inch plug and I see what you mean about rootbound just 2 days after the seeds sprouted, It was good timing to see your video since I am going to be sowing a  second batch. Thanks for making this video

~ Lawrence

[brucebee]

ALWAYS thought provoking, fascinating and usable information. Thanks.

[MissKristiLee]

Hey thanks for the advice! Followed all your tips and did not have 1 single seed fail!

[thuffman]

Great information Luke.... So simple.. yet very important...and one of those techniques that's easily overlooked. Excellent information to remember... Thanks for sharing
 

[brucemullenix]

I cannot believe I have been planting them wrong for 3 years, and of course poor germination rates, they always seem to rot. Thank you so much for this video tip. Short, sweet and to the point! The White Cucumber seeds I purchased from you are waiting for next year! I will send you pictures when they are growing. I think I planted them too late here this year, they are up and flowering but only about 8" tall. :)

[AgroSuede]

Oh menh, I should have seen this video before i planted my melon seeds. Thanks for this info, if they don't germinate I will redo it with this new knowledge!

[barnburner]

Love all your videos and all you do. Thank you!