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That’s fantastic! Your chickens must love those beet and lettuce seedlings-it’s a great way to reduce waste and keep them happy. Thanks so much for the kind words and for being part of the community! Keep up the awesome work in the garden! Please like the video and subscribe if you have not already! Thank you, CaliKim
It’s been 20oC here in South Australia and I have had the best time gardening and thinking about what I am going to plant…too much choice😊 Along side our pool we have a raised garden . Originally it was planted with palm trees but they got 5pm big and had to be removed but we couldn’t get the stumps out so have had to wait for them to rot in place, which has finally happened…it’s taken years … Today I’ve put sunflower seeds at the back and dwarf beans in the front and also scattered flower seeds around. I have trellises which I’ve been growing passion fruit but I’ve decided to get rid of one of my passion fruit and grow a vining tomato up it because it will probably keep producing through our winter.. Sorry this comment isn’t about fall or thinning seedlings but I just wanted to share my fun day😊
What an amazing day of gardening! 🌻 That raised garden sounds like a perfect spot now that the palm stumps have rotted away-sunflowers and dwarf beans will look so beautiful alongside the pool. I love that you’re thinking ahead to grow a vining tomato on the trellis; they’re so productive and can keep going for you through winter! And scattering flower seeds is always a good idea for that extra burst of color and pollinators. No need to apologize at all-I love hearing about your fun day in the garden! It’s always exciting to plan what to plant, especially when there’s so much to choose from. Keep me posted on how it all grows! CK
@@CaliKim29 they definitely are I’m 69 years old and this is my first attempt at gardening this year. I’m doing it all in containers because I do not want to fight weeds and your videos are my go to instructional videos. Thanks for what you do.
Kim your plants look great I started A bunch of seeds Indoors myself Its only been about two weeks Since. I Started them from seed indoors I am getting a late Start I hope they do ok I probley won,t get them planted outdoors until the Middle of october Which? Should be about six weeks
Thanks so much! Sounds like you’re off to a great start with your indoor seeds. Even with a late start, if you give them enough light and keep them happy indoors, they should do just fine when you plant them out in mid-October. Just be mindful of your first frost date and have some frost protection ready, like row covers or cloches, in case it gets chilly early! CK
My arugala seeds started to germinate almost overnight. I was amazed. They're in a small pot and I'm thinking they should be thinned. But they are all the same height. How would you recommend I thin them. I still have them in a window in my house. Thank you.
That’s awesome your arugula germinated so fast! To thin them out, you can gently pinch or snip the weaker seedlings at the base, leaving the strongest ones spaced about 1-2 inches apart. If you prefer not to waste the thinned seedlings, you can transplant them into another pot or even eat them as microgreens! Thinning will give the remaining seedlings more room to grow healthy and strong. 😊 CK
I have a question that I'm hopeful and pray you can answer. I didn't separate the seedlings of my collards because I wasn't sure I wouldn't break the root as I was taking them out. They came out gathered together and I went on and put them in the raise bed Is it possible that I can take them up and t replant hem after they been in the raise bed ,they probably been transplanted over a week and we have had a lot of rain. Please give me your advice
Yes, you can still separate and transplant your collard seedlings, even after a week in the raised bed! Since you’ve had a lot of rain, the soil is likely soft, which makes it easier to carefully dig up and separate the seedlings without too much damage to their roots. Gently dig around the seedlings: Use a trowel or your hands to loosen the soil around the plants. Try to keep as much soil around the roots as possible. Carefully separate them: Gently tease the roots apart. If they’re tangled, be as gentle as possible, or even rinse the roots in water to make untangling easier. Replant immediately: Move each seedling to its new spot, making sure to dig a hole deep enough to cover the roots well. Water them in to settle the soil around their roots. Since they’ve only been in the bed for a week, they should transplant just fine with minimal stress, especially since the rain has kept the soil moist. Just keep an eye on them and give them a little extra care until they get re-established! If you are finding my channel helpful - do subscribe and the thumbs up the videos that you watch! That would be appreciated. CaliKim
MrJ - If your seedlings are tall but thin like toothpicks, they’re likely getting leggy from insufficient light. Try moving them to a brighter spot, ideally under a grow light or near a sunny window. Seedlings need about 12-16 hours of light daily to grow strong. If you're using grow lights, lowering them closer to the seedlings can prevent further stretching. Gentle airflow from a small fan can also strengthen their stems. Be sure to water carefully, avoiding soggy soil that can weaken the plants. You can also replant them a little deeper to give the thin stems more stability. Keep me posted - and if my content is helping you/you are enjoying etc, please subscribe!! Calikim
Are you thinning your seedlings this week? Let us know in the comments! Thanks for gardening with us - CaliKim & CameraGuy
🍁40% off all CaliKim Seed Collections, w/ code “FALLISHERE”, calikimgardenandhome.com. Ends 10.1.24.
📕Pre-order CaliKim’s new book: "The 10-Minute Gardener" (release date, Christmas Eve, 2024) at calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener, and get 2 free bonuses:
➡A FREE digital guide : "How to Create a Seed Starting Station in 10 Minutes", an exclusive sneak-peek inside CaliKim's new book!
➡A $10 coupon to our Seed & Garden Shop, calikimgardenandhome.com.
I avoid overseeding because i hate thinning. I just up-pot and reseed anything that doesn't germinate
@@CaliKim29 wow! These are great savings!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Nothing goes to waste! We have temps in the 90s then 70 here in the 831 these last weeks. Nice presentation in the corner of your new deck!
The 831. I love it!!! CK
So green yet colorful!
Informative and fun!!
Thank you! Cheers! CameraGuy said thank you, as well!
Great info! I'm growing a fall crop of beets and lettuce right now. I've been feeding the thinned seedlings to my chickens. Love your channel!
That’s fantastic! Your chickens must love those beet and lettuce seedlings-it’s a great way to reduce waste and keep them happy. Thanks so much for the kind words and for being part of the community! Keep up the awesome work in the garden! Please like the video and subscribe if you have not already! Thank you, CaliKim
It’s been 20oC here in South Australia and I have had the best time gardening and thinking about what I am going to plant…too much choice😊
Along side our pool we have a raised garden . Originally it was planted with palm trees but they got 5pm big and had to be removed but we couldn’t get the stumps out so have had to wait for them to rot in place, which has finally happened…it’s taken years …
Today I’ve put sunflower seeds at the back and dwarf beans in the front and also scattered flower seeds around. I have trellises which I’ve been growing passion fruit but I’ve decided to get rid of one of my passion fruit and grow a vining tomato up it because it will probably keep producing through our winter..
Sorry this comment isn’t about fall or thinning seedlings but I just wanted to share my fun day😊
What an amazing day of gardening! 🌻 That raised garden sounds like a perfect spot now that the palm stumps have rotted away-sunflowers and dwarf beans will look so beautiful alongside the pool. I love that you’re thinking ahead to grow a vining tomato on the trellis; they’re so productive and can keep going for you through winter! And scattering flower seeds is always a good idea for that extra burst of color and pollinators.
No need to apologize at all-I love hearing about your fun day in the garden! It’s always exciting to plan what to plant, especially when there’s so much to choose from. Keep me posted on how it all grows! CK
@@CaliKim29 I’ll definitely keep you posted how it grows. Such a pity RUclips doesn’t alllow us to share photos 🙂
I needed this one
Perfect timing then! Thanks for watching - and I hope all of my videos are helpful to you! CK
@@CaliKim29 they definitely are I’m 69 years old and this is my first attempt at gardening this year. I’m doing it all in containers because I do not want to fight weeds and your videos are my go to instructional videos. Thanks for what you do.
Kim your plants look great I started A bunch of seeds Indoors myself Its only been about two weeks Since. I Started them from seed indoors I am getting a late Start I hope they do ok I probley won,t get them planted outdoors until the Middle of october Which?
Should be about six weeks
Thanks so much! Sounds like you’re off to a great start with your indoor seeds. Even with a late start, if you give them enough light and keep them happy indoors, they should do just fine when you plant them out in mid-October. Just be mindful of your first frost date and have some frost protection ready, like row covers or cloches, in case it gets chilly early! CK
i hate thinning seedlings. i feel like im being so mean. this is really helpful.
I get it and appreciate your honesty! A good way to look at it is that you are helping them, right? Thanks for watching and commenting - CaliKim
My arugala seeds started to germinate almost overnight. I was amazed. They're in a small pot and I'm thinking they should be thinned. But they are all the same height. How would you recommend I thin them. I still have them in a window in my house. Thank you.
That’s awesome your arugula germinated so fast! To thin them out, you can gently pinch or snip the weaker seedlings at the base, leaving the strongest ones spaced about 1-2 inches apart. If you prefer not to waste the thinned seedlings, you can transplant them into another pot or even eat them as microgreens! Thinning will give the remaining seedlings more room to grow healthy and strong. 😊 CK
@@CaliKim29 Thank you so much for responding to my message. I really enjoy your videos. They are very helpful.
I have a question that I'm hopeful and pray you can answer. I didn't separate the seedlings of my collards because I wasn't sure I wouldn't break the root as I was taking them out. They came out gathered together and I went on and put them in the raise bed Is it possible that I can take them up and t replant hem after they been in the raise bed ,they probably been transplanted over a week and we have had a lot of rain.
Please give me your advice
Yes, you can still separate and transplant your collard seedlings, even after a week in the raised bed! Since you’ve had a lot of rain, the soil is likely soft, which makes it easier to carefully dig up and separate the seedlings without too much damage to their roots.
Gently dig around the seedlings: Use a trowel or your hands to loosen the soil around the plants. Try to keep as much soil around the roots as possible.
Carefully separate them: Gently tease the roots apart. If they’re tangled, be as gentle as possible, or even rinse the roots in water to make untangling easier.
Replant immediately: Move each seedling to its new spot, making sure to dig a hole deep enough to cover the roots well. Water them in to settle the soil around their roots.
Since they’ve only been in the bed for a week, they should transplant just fine with minimal stress, especially since the rain has kept the soil moist. Just keep an eye on them and give them a little extra care until they get re-established!
If you are finding my channel helpful - do subscribe and the thumbs up the videos that you watch! That would be appreciated. CaliKim
What about seedlings tall but toothpick thin?
MrJ - If your seedlings are tall but thin like toothpicks, they’re likely getting leggy from insufficient light. Try moving them to a brighter spot, ideally under a grow light or near a sunny window. Seedlings need about 12-16 hours of light daily to grow strong. If you're using grow lights, lowering them closer to the seedlings can prevent further stretching. Gentle airflow from a small fan can also strengthen their stems. Be sure to water carefully, avoiding soggy soil that can weaken the plants. You can also replant them a little deeper to give the thin stems more stability. Keep me posted - and if my content is helping you/you are enjoying etc, please subscribe!! Calikim