Gardening: Secrets to High Seed Germination

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Here are some great tips from Mrs. LDSPrepper on how to greatly increase the success of your seed germination. She has almost 100% success with her seed germ…

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25 Responses to Gardening: Secrets to High Seed Germination

  1. @LDSPrepper well thanks for the bbq skewer idea. my tiny seeds drive me
    crazy, so i’ll be usin’ that;)

    ProthoPectore
    December 25, 2013 at 4:13 am
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  2. a 10″ fan blowin over the seedlings will thicken the stems.

    ProthoPectore
    December 25, 2013 at 4:17 am
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  3. great tips, try a fan from across the room blowing just enough air to just
    wiggle the plants, we also spritz lightly with a kelp mixture (usually used
    in hydroponics) and lower the lights to as close to the plants as we can.
    We get healthy starts that the nurserys can’t compete with…..

    gileadbalm
    December 25, 2013 at 5:13 am
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  4. @tukkeeprepper Thank you for the tip. Our stores have run out. I’ll let my
    wife know.

    LDSPrepper
    December 25, 2013 at 5:26 am
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  5. @ProthoPectore Interesting thought. Why a 10″ fan and not a 6″ or 12″? Do
    you have it oscillating? I’m not sure how or why this will help. I’d love
    more info.

    LDSPrepper
    December 25, 2013 at 6:26 am
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  6. Always appreciate your positive videos. One can never go wrong growing
    fresh food!! Also, Texas Spring comes a lot earlier than in Seattle. Indoor
    starts are a must up here.

    BR98133
    December 25, 2013 at 6:53 am
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  7. Wow! Thanks for telling us about the light. Great video!

    elanapetrovich
    December 25, 2013 at 7:28 am
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  8. @ProthoPectore fyi, im a real cheap date;) i dont use oscilating because
    they cost so much$. and they seem to break quicker. same with the lights. i
    use 2 four foot double fluorescent shop lights with full spectrum bulbs.
    then i use a dog chain to mount that to the ceiling, and use ‘S’ hooks on
    the lights / chain to adjust my light height by adjusting the S hook spot
    on the chain. AND, i set out my tap well water at least 5 days prior to
    waterin’ so it can gas off. frackers…

    ProthoPectore
    December 25, 2013 at 7:33 am
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  9. @LDSPrepper 6″ doesnt move enough air, not enough blade. 10″ = good. 12″ =
    better. but with seedlings its possible to over power the stems…so i
    always start with 10″ on low. oscilating is better than not, but a
    stationary works just as well, especially for seedlings. the wind
    strengthens the stalk. and the air flow around and under the leaves
    encourage growth;) the soil will air out quciker as well, so frequent
    misting is vital. but not over misting…moderation in everything.

    ProthoPectore
    December 25, 2013 at 8:14 am
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  10. LOL, springtime, there’s 6 inches of snow outside!

    Rhiahl
    December 25, 2013 at 8:17 am
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  11. Is the color temperature of the grow light (6500 or “daylight” spectrum)
    the important part or is it the heat (thermal) that counts. I assume that
    its the color temp. Correct? I have been looking at some LED replacement
    bulbs (flourescent style tubes) for the house and there are some available
    with daylight rated color temperature. These don’t come with a frame or
    anything, but I think that some “budget” arrangement could be put together
    to do the same thing. Got any thoughts on this? Thanks!

    The806Traveler
    December 25, 2013 at 8:22 am
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  12. @LDSPrepper if ya make any crinkles in the aluminum foil you may create
    “hot spots”. but with your wattage ya probably wont have to worry.

    ProthoPectore
    December 25, 2013 at 8:29 am
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  13. love new gardening tips.. Excellent video again Thanks both of you.. God
    Bless…

    Dr. Prepper
    December 25, 2013 at 8:49 am
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  14. great video thanks 4 all the info

    Steve N Vegas
    December 25, 2013 at 9:18 am
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  15. @gileadbalm Great suggestions. I know she occasionally uses a seaweed
    mixture when watering.

    LDSPrepper
    December 25, 2013 at 10:00 am
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  16. Please keep us up to date when spring comes around about how the Back To
    Eden Garden does. I have great expectations.

    TheJACKCOLORADO
    December 25, 2013 at 10:10 am
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  17. @4GreenEarth2 Houston, Texas. It isn’t Spring. But if you want to plant
    from seed in spring you need to raise your seeds ahead of time.

    LDSPrepper
    December 25, 2013 at 10:55 am
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  18. Great info! Thanks! Keep up the good work. A special Thanks to MRS. LDS.

    Dilettant11X
    December 25, 2013 at 11:20 am
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  19. Good Stuff! Thanks for sharing.

    imasurvivornthriver
    December 25, 2013 at 11:24 am
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  20. @ProthoPectore Great details. Thanks.

    LDSPrepper
    December 25, 2013 at 11:25 am
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  21. @FrontCortex Great idea. I’ll suggest it to my wife. Thanks.

    LDSPrepper
    December 25, 2013 at 11:51 am
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  22. You also need to hang your lights on the sides of the plants so you grow
    short stocky bushes, instead of tall skinny trees. With the light directly
    on top, the plants will always stretch tall. With side lighting, you’ll get
    MUCH closer inter-nodal space. More branches = more fruit. 🙂

    FrontCortex
    December 25, 2013 at 12:11 pm
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  23. You should have the lights closer to the seedlings within a few inches plus
    use mylar or mirrors on the sides to reflect escaped light onto the leaves.
    If you want stronger starts you can presoak the seeds in kelp extract and
    for disease prone seeds try soaking first in 3% food grade hydrogen
    peroxide the oxygen will do wonders.

    RobRichmondRPG
    December 25, 2013 at 12:27 pm
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  24. Nice job, thamks for sharing.I was thinking about starting peppers this
    morning too. I have a few early season, carmello tomatoes out in little
    greenhouse. last season, the celebirty tomatoes really did well. lasted
    till the end of nov. that’s so true about watering , many plants cant take
    the water on the leafs. we have a nice amout of kale, swiss chard, rabi,
    cabbage and carrots to tide us over. God Bless!

    SMprepnNancy
    December 25, 2013 at 12:59 pm
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  25. Love that burlap tip!

    RhodeToPrepping
    December 25, 2013 at 1:31 pm
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