How to Start Seeds

In this weeks episode.... selecting, planting, and caring for seeds

• 00:00 | In this Episode....
• 03:00 | Seed Selection: Variety
• 05:00 | Heritage / Heirloom seeds 
• 08:50 | Non GMO & Organic seeds
• 10:30 | Selecting what you're attracted to. 
• 12:35 | Reading a seed packet: What's important?
• 20:30 | Research: Canadian Seed Starting Charts 
• 21:50 | Equipment
• 27:30 | Fertilizer - When?
• 30:10 | Watering - Super Important
• 32:00 | Pets VS Seedlings
• 33:34 | Storing leftover seeds
• 36:50 | Question of the Week
• 40:00 | Next Week.... 

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CANADIAN SEED STARTING CHARTS

Golden Acre Seed Starting Guide | Click here 

West Coast Seeds Regional Seed Starting Chart (Canada) | Click Here 

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Our question of the week comes from Dawnbeat who asks, "How do you prevent damping off?" Listen in to learn what damping is, how to prevent it, and what to do if it's already found you. 

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NEXT WEEK

Here's an episode for the whole family! Get your crayons and paper ready because we're planning your garden next week!