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Ep. 168 Starting seeds at home | #GoodGrowing
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Have you started your seeds yet? On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we talk about how you can start your own seeds. Learn about the benefits of starting your own seeds, where to start them, the equipment you’ll need, how we can reduce the amount of plastic we use to start seeds, troubleshooting, and more!
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lNCwDYkdS50
Skip to what you want to know:
00:28 – Welcome, Ken! Have we started our seeds?
01:50 – What are people searching for on social media when it comes to seed starting?
05:00 – Why would we want to start our own seed?
09:50 – Where should we start seeds?
14:55 – What materials will we need to start seeds?
15:10 – Containers
18:20 – Humidity domes?
19:55 – Fans?
21:30 – Heat mats?
24:00 – Lighting
31:00 – Growing media, peat, coconut coir, etc.
36:30 – Ways to reduce the amount of plastic in seed starting. Soil blockers, peat and paper pots, etc.
50:15 – Problems that arise with seed starting. Leggy plants, damping-off, fungus gnats, and algae
59:00 – Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
When should I start my seeds?: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2023-02-10-when-should-i-start-my-seeds
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