Gardening: Secrets to High Seed Germination
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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@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
a 10″ fan blowin over the seedlings will thicken the stems.
ProthoPectore
December 25, 2013 at 4:17 am
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
@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
@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
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
Wow! Thanks for telling us about the light. Great video!
elanapetrovich
December 25, 2013 at 7:28 am
@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
@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
LOL, springtime, there’s 6 inches of snow outside!
Rhiahl
December 25, 2013 at 8:17 am
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
@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
love new gardening tips.. Excellent video again Thanks both of you.. God
Bless…
Dr. Prepper
December 25, 2013 at 8:49 am
great video thanks 4 all the info
Steve N Vegas
December 25, 2013 at 9:18 am
@gileadbalm Great suggestions. I know she occasionally uses a seaweed
mixture when watering.
LDSPrepper
December 25, 2013 at 10:00 am
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
@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
Great info! Thanks! Keep up the good work. A special Thanks to MRS. LDS.
Dilettant11X
December 25, 2013 at 11:20 am
Good Stuff! Thanks for sharing.
imasurvivornthriver
December 25, 2013 at 11:24 am
@ProthoPectore Great details. Thanks.
LDSPrepper
December 25, 2013 at 11:25 am
@FrontCortex Great idea. I’ll suggest it to my wife. Thanks.
LDSPrepper
December 25, 2013 at 11:51 am
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
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
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
Love that burlap tip!
RhodeToPrepping
December 25, 2013 at 1:31 pm