How to start seeds indoors with step by step instructions and demonstrations// Northlawn Flower Farm

Today I'm sharing how to start seeds indoors and giving you step by step instructions on each task. The tools I use when starting seeds indoors are:
Seeds
Water
Plant Labels (Old popsicle sticks work great)
Here are the steps I use when sowing seeds indoors -
Moisten your potting soil
Fill your cell trays to the top with soil ensuring no air pockets are present
Sow the seed as instructed on the back of the packet
Place tag with variety planted
Cover with humidity dome
Place on heat
Once 50% of the cells have germinated, immediately remove humidity dome and move to lights
Place the seedlings under T8 or T12 fluorescent shop lights. When using fluorescent bulbs the lights should be kept 2-3 inches from the leaf canopy at all times. You will need to raise the light as the plants grow. LED lights and T5 fluorescent lights are stronger and should be placed further away from the plants.
Once is it time for the plants to go outside start the process called "hardening off." This is where we gradually acclimate seedlings to the outside environment. Give them shelter and 2 hours outside on the first day. On the second day give them 3 hours outside and bit more of the elements. Continue in this manner for approximately 10-12 days.
At that point your seedlings are fully hardened off and ready to be planted outside.

[danlewis]

On top of the refrigerator is also a good place for germination. It's just warm enough.

[caroleprete]

You are the first to actually demonstrate hardening off. Thank you so much. I love how practical and low-tech your gardening ways are. It helps keep gardening available to everyone.

[cranberrysprite]

Thank you from a 21 y/o M that needs a new, humbling, hobby.

[ashleyannbates]

WOW!! A video that actually explains all you need to know under 12 minutes. Thank you!!

[cinda]

What a nice video and explanation on starting flower seeds. I love how clear it is without all the "filler". THANK YOU!

[JerriBerriW]

10:42 golden tips!!! to avoid major mistakes! listen to Danielle!

[fechapm]

Excellent video. I just love how you show how this can work for anyone. And I also like that you look like all the rest of us, your dog walks around the house, you have dishes in the sink... it's like you are my neighbor, and we are having a chat over coffee. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[ChazBword]

I know this is a 2 year old video, but I wanted to say thank you. I couldn't figure out why some of my plants died off so quickly after transferring outdoors. I've never heard of "hardening off" and this year I'm going to try that. Thank you so much for this video and the knowledge you've shared.

[ajknaup]

Great tip about removing the humidity cover once the seedlings appear. I lost a bunch of seedlings years ago, I think probably due to too much humidity once the seeds had sprouted. TYSM!

[GardenMinistry.]

I've been saying we need more videos like this where people show us how to water and take care of baby seedlings. maybe you can elaborate more on this since there is a scarcity of info. When to fertilize, when to thin, when to know they're ready to be bumped up in size, signs of disease? Etc etc.

[donbirkholz]

You could have a garden tour of all the houseplants in your house :-).

[VG_Njoy]

One of the best videos on starting seeds project. Your details are going to help a lot many like me who are new and doesn’t know the process.😄

[gracimeresarrazim]

i have to admit, I`ve been watching many videos about gardening lately, the way that you explain the process is really easy to understand, since i am interested in starting my first garden this year here in canada, thanks a lot

[keithblack]

I'm planning to grow some perennials indoors for the first time this winter. So many DIY videos are of little or no value --they are simply poorly done. Thank you for yours; good camera work, simply and clearly stated, and you instill (sorely-needed) confidence. Thank you. In the Spring of 2023 I will let you know how I did. Thanks again from Ontario, Canada.

[kathyprice]

Thank you. I'm on week 1. Seedlings came up in 3 days. That surprised me. This is my first year to use heat mats.

[TamiFowler]

I love your radiator. I have a friend that grows plants under grow lights and they buy fans and attach a little fan to each shelf so it strengthens the plants.

[susankahn]

Thanks for this video. You have a wonderful way of explaining everything!

[angelaengler]

Excellent information Danielle! I especially liked that you included the steps about hardening off. That's important information for new seed starters that I think doesn't always get conveyed in some seed starting videos. Keep up the good work!

[autumnmarchand]

You’ve been very clear and concise, you are a wonderful teacher 💗 Thank you so much 😊 I was struggling with my seedlings and you’ve helped a great deal. Also I love that you’re so relatable. I dream of being a small scale flower farmer because sand it I love growing flowers but don’t own acres of land so you inspire me 💚

[vh]

I grew up in south central PA! Glad I found your channel. There's always something new to learn and I appreciate your simple instructions.