I'm in Adelaide and had the same problem of sowing too early. This year I am using Charles Dowding's Southern Hemisphere's planting guide. So far so good. Also found switching to capillary wicking mats in the glasshouse has sorted out my over watering problem. Germination rate has gone up markedly
Another awesome video filled with inspiration! I purchased a cold frame a few months ago to winter over my chilli and lemongrass plants They however were too tall to fit when you put the top down 🤦🏼♀️ I thought I’d wasted my money, but I tell you, with the furious and constant wind we just experienced in Melbourne, I was able to use it for all my seedlings to keep them protected and warm, and I absolutely LOVE it!!!
Great one! I’m glad RUclips suggested your video. Very informative, well edited & enjoyable video. Really happy to find a Melbourne based gardening channel. Hoping to learn more
I've been gardening for almost 10 years and still makes mistakes especially when I start sowing indoors .. and I have to start indoors cuz I'm from Oman which is a hot country and the farming season starts now in the fall but still the weather is quite hot and you can't transplant your seedlings outside .. but even if we fail a lot the joy you get from harvesting your own crops is priceless
I'm currently researching seed starting and I live in Adelaide a temperate climate. Some of the questions you didn't answer that I have are 1. Finding the right location in your home for putting new seeds outdoors ie how much direct sunlight heat they can cope with, can they handle afternoon strong sun, how many hours do they need, how much wind can they handle. 2. The other is a hardening off station, how much heat can they handle, can they handle afternoon sun, can they handle wind, how much shade could they handle. Don't feel you have to answer these just throwing them out there
Hey thanks for the questions, it's a big topic so apologies I couldn't cover everything! For germinating seeds outdoors: keep them in a shady spot until the seeds have germinated, then you can move them into the sun. But keep in mind the temp at which those seeds germinate. Once the seeds have germinated (this applies to newly germinated seeds, or ones you're hardening off if theyve been in a greenhouse/indoors): If the weather is mild 5-20C (which is what it's like in Melb at the moment), then putting them in full sun should be fine. I've been doing this with a lot of my seedlings at the moment. You just have to make sure they don't dry out, i've been watering mine approx once a day. If its approaching 30C or hotter, then they'll certainly benefit from some shade. Some wind is fine and can actually be good as it prevents them getting leggy. If its blowing a gale then I'd protect them somehow or bring them inside temporarily. If it's raining a lot then make sure the seed raising mix isn't getting to soggy.
@@ryanjensen2624 yeah I can't remember what I paid for shipping but I bought 10 in one go so it was worth it. they're very solid, 3 yrs in no signs of breaking at all
I've had a lot of trouble finding decent seedling trays here. They either have cells that are too small, are compostable and dry out too quickly or completely degrade in the sun within months. I'm definitely interested in any large cell large trays that are durable and will last many years.
Hi Ben, nice , easy to understand content. With old seeds have you ever tried soaking them in a hydrogen peroxide mix? I found this out from a Kiwi horticulturist, here’s the link, ruclips.net/video/aXqekcZWEaI/видео.htmlsi=7BawPUUkEwjfmkK- Some interesting science behind it. Another question I have is do you sterilise your seed trays? Love your channel, I would have loved to do what you’re doing at your age but I’m doing it at 64 on 1 1/2 acres and loving it and as one other comment mentioned that you’re always learning.
I have heard about using hydrogen peroxide but I didn't know about the role it plays chemically in germination, interesting video! No I don't sterilise my seed trays, have never even thought to. Nothing in my garden is even close to sterile! Glad you enjoy the videos, thanks for watching!
So glad I finally found a good Melbourne gardening channel! 😍
I'm in Adelaide and had the same problem of sowing too early. This year I am using Charles Dowding's Southern Hemisphere's planting guide. So far so good. Also found switching to capillary wicking mats in the glasshouse has sorted out my over watering problem. Germination rate has gone up markedly
I just love your pots!
It is my first time on your channel and I have just subscribed. Thank you so much for sharing. Keep up the good work. All the best on this journey.
Great Video! Would love an excel garden plan template!
Another awesome video filled with inspiration!
I purchased a cold frame a few months ago to winter over my chilli and lemongrass plants
They however were too tall to fit when you put the top down 🤦🏼♀️
I thought I’d wasted my money, but I tell you, with the furious and constant wind we just experienced in Melbourne, I was able to use it for all my seedlings to keep them protected and warm, and I absolutely LOVE it!!!
That's awesome to hear! Yeah it seems to me like a pretty worthwhile and affordable investment for our climate.
Great one! I’m glad RUclips suggested your video. Very informative, well edited & enjoyable video. Really happy to find a Melbourne based gardening channel. Hoping to learn more
Great to hear! Thanks for watching :)
Wow!
Once again another excellent, informative and well presented clip.
Great work and many thanks.
Thanks Tim! very kind words
I've been gardening for almost 10 years and still makes mistakes especially when I start sowing indoors .. and I have to start indoors cuz I'm from Oman which is a hot country and the farming season starts now in the fall but still the weather is quite hot and you can't transplant your seedlings outside .. but even if we fail a lot the joy you get from harvesting your own crops is priceless
Very interesting to hear! Yes I agree harvesting your own veg is very rewarding. Thanks for watching :)
Great advice 🎉
Thank you!
Great work man , love my neversink wind strips
Thanks :) yeah they're great trays!
I’d love a tutorial on or a feature of your A-frame sifter! I paused the video to draw a diagram 😁
Check out my compost video I explain it in more detail :)
Awesome
I'm currently researching seed starting and I live in Adelaide a temperate climate.
Some of the questions you didn't answer that I have are
1. Finding the right location in your home for putting new seeds outdoors ie how much direct sunlight heat they can cope with, can they handle afternoon strong sun, how many hours do they need, how much wind can they handle.
2. The other is a hardening off station, how much heat can they handle, can they handle afternoon sun, can they handle wind, how much shade could they handle.
Don't feel you have to answer these just throwing them out there
Definitely don’t give them hot afternoon sun, and keep out of strong winds also
Hey thanks for the questions, it's a big topic so apologies I couldn't cover everything!
For germinating seeds outdoors: keep them in a shady spot until the seeds have germinated, then you can move them into the sun. But keep in mind the temp at which those seeds germinate.
Once the seeds have germinated (this applies to newly germinated seeds, or ones you're hardening off if theyve been in a greenhouse/indoors): If the weather is mild 5-20C (which is what it's like in Melb at the moment), then putting them in full sun should be fine. I've been doing this with a lot of my seedlings at the moment. You just have to make sure they don't dry out, i've been watering mine approx once a day. If its approaching 30C or hotter, then they'll certainly benefit from some shade. Some wind is fine and can actually be good as it prevents them getting leggy. If its blowing a gale then I'd protect them somehow or bring them inside temporarily. If it's raining a lot then make sure the seed raising mix isn't getting to soggy.
Always put a handful of lime under tomatoes they love it and it prevents wilt.
Thanks for the tip!
Hey mate do you have a copy of your seed starting dates for Melbourne?
Not currently sorry, I'll look into putting something like this together in the future.
Hey mate, where did you get your winstrip trays from? They look great
Are you in Aus? I got mine from active vista. Yeah they’re great, they should sponsor me lol
@@ben.strong I am, shipping is a killer from there. I guess it's worth it for trays that will last
@@ryanjensen2624 yeah I can't remember what I paid for shipping but I bought 10 in one go so it was worth it. they're very solid, 3 yrs in no signs of breaking at all
I've had a lot of trouble finding decent seedling trays here. They either have cells that are too small, are compostable and dry out too quickly or completely degrade in the sun within months. I'm definitely interested in any large cell large trays that are durable and will last many years.
@@TheNickmista Check out the Winstrip 50 or Winstrip 72, best quality seed trays I've come across in aus
Hi Ben, nice , easy to understand content. With old seeds have you ever tried soaking them in a hydrogen peroxide mix? I found this out from a Kiwi horticulturist, here’s the link,
ruclips.net/video/aXqekcZWEaI/видео.htmlsi=7BawPUUkEwjfmkK-
Some interesting science behind it.
Another question I have is do you sterilise your seed trays?
Love your channel, I would have loved to do what you’re doing at your age but I’m doing it at 64 on 1 1/2 acres and loving it and as one other comment mentioned that you’re always learning.
I have heard about using hydrogen peroxide but I didn't know about the role it plays chemically in germination, interesting video!
No I don't sterilise my seed trays, have never even thought to. Nothing in my garden is even close to sterile! Glad you enjoy the videos, thanks for watching!
I clicked because ur cute and stayed for the cool video