March 4, 2021

Seed Starting

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In this 45-minute video, Dan explores the basics of starting seeds early, indoors and demonstrates what kind of soil to use for this, possible seed starting containers, planting and watering and basic conditions needed for effective seed germination. This video was produced for use in Seedy Saturday events across Canada in 2021.

Seeds Seed Starting

About the Author:

Since moving to Newfoundland from the West Coast of Canada, Dan Rubin has spent the past twenty years figuring out how to grow food, herbs and flowers in our challenging climate. Using raised beds, building structures to protect against wind and cold, carefully selecting for locally adapted varieties and creating rich, organic soil, he has managed to grow corn, artichokes, grapes and peaches as well as more traditional crops. As founder of Perfectly Perennial Herbs and Seeds, he has offered annual workshops on Creating the Year Round Garden attended (so far) by more than 800 people. He loves sharing what he has learned with other gardeners and growers because he is always learning from them.

2 Responses to Seed Starting

  1. Jackie Lane says:
    July 1, 2021 at 2:38 pm

    Hi
    I’ve followed your article and enjoy the help. I’m wondering if you could give me advise on my broccoli. I’ve grown It from seeds this spring and planted them In larger pots individually but they have grown tall and slim with yellow flower’s.
    I have check on youtube and I understand they are no longer eatable. An you give me any advise please. I can send pictures if it would help

    Confused
    Jackie

  2. Dan Rubin says:
    July 6, 2021 at 5:51 am

    Sounds like your broccoli has bolted, meaning it has gone to seed. So unless you want to save seeds, best to pull the ones you have and replace them, if you can find bedding plants. Although we do grow some flowers, herbs and the occasional tomato in containers, we are not fans of the “bucket gardens” being promoted online because you have to replace the soil every year, for fertility, and because growing in restricted containers that do not drain well can be challenging. While some seem to have success with this, we prefer planting in raised beds connected to the soil because it is so much less work and much more reliable in terms of success. Hope that helps!

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