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On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about everything you need to know about starting your garden from seeds.

The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 236 – March 3, 2024

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Shelves

• Mini green houses – https://amzn.to/48gzWXG
• Blankets:https://amzn.to/3HYIrfh

Containers

• Solo cups https://amzn.to/49yOxib 
• Clear Plastic Cups: https://amzn.to/49dqGVt 
• 1020 trays https://amzn.to/3HYbXlc or build your own, How to Build Your Own Seed Starting Trays

• Soil block makers: Set https://a.co/d/9idlrSa
• Soil block size I make the most: https://a.co/d/dvmJxkx

• Heavy duty seed starting trays from Bootstrap Farmer: https://amzn.to/3wpoZ8I 

Soil

• Coast of Maine is my new go to if I can’t get Eliot’s mix made- https://a.co/d/6tXUZyg 
• Soil block mix from Eliot Coleman- Eliot Coleman’s Soil Blocking Mix Recipe
• David the Good: Making Homemade Seed Starting Mix | The Survival Gardener
• Leaf Mold: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/how-to-make-and-use-leaf-mold-for-better-soil/ 

Water

• Well, automatic waterers…I have a system I want to try for weekends away etc.https://a.co/d/hd3Mrh2
• Bottom watering when you can.

Lights

• I have the white Barrina lights https://a.co/d/5Ey1bxw, I’d like to get some pink for indoor fruiting and flowering
• The Pink Barrina Lights I have: https://amzn.to/49BVxec 

Heat

• The emergency blankets help but  I have heat mats for some seeds- https://a.co/d/bLrFKaL
• Emergency Foil Mylar Thermal Blanket: https://amzn.to/3SZi6Us 

Timers

• Best invention ever, https://a.co/d/4cEZ2D3
• The ones I (Harold) use: https://amzn.to/42KFRD1 

Air Movement 

• Just use a fan

Soaking, scarification, stratification

Which Plants To Start

• Tomatoes, peppers, herbs, onion, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, melons

Hardening Off

• Move in and out of the house or greenhouse starting with dappled shade and maybe a row cover, increasing time and sun for about a week.

Transplanting To The Garden

• Check your frost dates, have ways to protect plants with buckets or row covers, some plants want warm soil like peppers and tomatoes. Make sure your beds are prepped and watered. 
• Frost Blanket https://a.co/d/2QZw7cT– you can get heavier blankets, this is the most used weight. You can also layer it over hoops.

Seed Starting Booklet from Storey: https://a.co/d/1lIOZAW

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