DIY seed starting mix - save money and increase your success

If you want to give your seedlings the very best start in life then I recommend making a good seed starting mix. Mine is super simple, and if you sow a lot of seedlings it's much cheaper than buying expensive seed starting mixes or potting soils.

Today I'm answering some of your questions about how I make my seed starting mix and potting mix.

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[eliandkate]

Looking for recipes for seed starting mix or potting soil?
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[FatcatandFriends]

I sprinkle vermiculite on top of after I’ve sown seeds, esp ones that lie on the surface. It really helps keep it moist.

[steveandsherilyn]

Sorry to be a Nelly know-all, but here’s the thing about Vermiculite and Perlite, and I’m only writing this because it might be useful information for you and other gardeners. Simply put, Vermiculite is better at soaking up and holding moisture, whereas Perlite does not hold moisture as efficiently and is better at aerating the soil. Just saying! 😀🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[KM-nqez]

Are you a “teacher” by profession…. Because you are a born instructor… so clear and concise, you make learning FUN!

[franceswatts]

This is the first year in a decade or more that I will be starting with seeds. After numerous disasters, I just bought plug plants, and straight into the garden.
Thanks to this video I have the confidence to try again.

[emptynestgardens]

Eli were you a teacher or instructor in a past life? You are so good at it 👍🏻🌱 ☺️

[katiekat]

Hi Eli🤗
Now that’s just showing off 👀 ☕️😆 my mouth was drooling when you made that coffee it looked so good . Such a fantastic idea 👍🏻❤️ in the summer or when I’m in the garden a lot I take my Nescafé dolce gusto coffee machine out and have it in the shed, it’s all panelled out and nice in there. Don’t have greenhouse as yet. Got fed up shouting up to my daughters to make me a coffee and them ignoring me 😒🤣 ( my kitchen is the middle floor of a 3 story)

You have such a brilliant way of explaining things that make it easy to learn. You explain things that can be done, your not up there saying ‘you do it my way’ ‘my way is the right way’ you give us all the opportunity to choose but at the same time letting us know your way, your successes or fails. I appreciate that, thank you. ( although I do try and copy your way of doing things because I trust your gardening skills 😊)

Your peppers are coming on amazing… lovely little plants 🪴
Best wishes to you and Kate
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[esmysyield]

Me and wife just started growing our own seeds. We had started a list and were looking up prices right after Mid November. She passed unexpectedly in dec and i tried to get back to it but the prices have almost doubled for everything. Its gona take some ingenuity to figure it all now.

[helenbardsley]

Wish I could find similar trays here in Aust, they would be so handy

[LyndseyMacPherson]

I never knew to use so much vermiculite or perlite, but totally understand, now!!! This video is brilliant! I now feel a lot more confident when mixing up mediums. Thank you!!!

[jeffhurst]

Your videos were mentioned in other gardening video I watched. This one is very good information and how easily one can save money and mix your own. Looking forward to viewing more of your gardening videos.

[cooknwoman]

Seeds were created with all the nutrients they need to germinate and start growing, after that they need nutrients added. This is the first time I've seen your videos and I'm really impressed!!! You explain everything thoroughly!! Thank you so much!! God bless you and your channel ❤️ I'm going to be watching a lot 😀 Thanks again, Susie aka cooknwoman 😋 Love to grow, Love to eat❣️ thanks again!!!

[hipdoesstuff]

Just wanted to echo everyone's comments. Thanks for an excellent and interesting video. Been inspired and been doing this all today!!😂 Thank you. Really enjoying your channel. 👍👌

[cindynielson]

I like this K.I.S.S. method (keep it simple sweetheart) my version. Great explanation. I watched Scott's video regarding the Greenstalk, I had tears of joy for you. I'm looking forward to see what you do with this great planter. I do have a few and love them. TFS👍🥰🌱

[vanessawilkinson]

Hi Eli I appreciate this is an older video now, but I’m a relatively new subscriber & this has been invaluable to me…thanks 🎉

[VeronicaChristie]

Blessings... I am so thankful for this instruction.. very clear and simple.

[tassiegirl]

Eli just made the seed starting mix oh my it’s fantastic why I never thought of doing it this way is beyond me. I used cocoa coir and vermiculite as you said soft and fluffy. Thank you so much for such good information sharing.

[christinamoxon]

Seed sowing! Seed sowing! Seed sowing! Soooo exciting! 🎉

[LisaMay_HomeAndAway]

Just found your Channel love it. Your full of really interesting points and I love the way you come across plus I love your accent I’m from wales but my husband is Scottish

[christinebrooks]

Hi Eli & Kate, great video on seed/potting mix with lots of helpful information & advice too. Thanks for sharing and take care 🙂