Seed Starting Indoors Under Grow Lights 101
Seed Starting Indoors Under Grow Lights 101
Learning how to start seeds is one of the areas of gardening I get the most questions about…and for good reason! It’s a complicated process where many things can go wrong.
In this video, we’ll go through my current method for seed starting indoors under grow lights, including discussion of seed starting, the best trays, how to avoid leggy seedlings, and placing your lights the correct distance away from your plants.
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How many hours of light do I give at this stage
Love ur old videos bro! Thanks for the info
Your videos are so helpful, thanks! I wanted to know about heating pads. I just moved to the Pacific Northwest from TJ and it’s a lot colder here. Do I need a heating pad or will a grow light provide enough heat?
How many hours a day do u leave the grow light on
You don’t use a heat mat to germinate the seeds under the light?
OUTSTANDING!! Thanks for all your work.
Hi Kevin, I live all your information, how long do I leave the cover on during the the full spectrum lights, the box tells me to leave them 18 hrs on an leave off at night. WhT is your take on this,
Do we all rewatch these videos every year at this time? Or just me? Always love the video… just watched your Charles dowding video….I’m so jealous….he’s The Godfather….
How many hours a day don’t leave the grow light on your seeds a day
can anyone tell me if I can run the lights at 18/on and 6/off and transplant them outside in 10 hrs light and 14 hrs night…..after 4 weeks indoors or will this trigger the pepper plants too early….they would work their way to 12/12 by mid june…..thanks
Kevin, I live in Florida it’s sunny I also have a closed in areas called a lanai can I use this method or should I use lights.
I started Peppers, Broccoli, and Cauliflower seedlings. I am using a 24w T5 6400k grow light. I looked up what the distance should be from my seedlings.
I found everything from 4 inches to 36 inches. Right now I have it at 4 inches, but now watching your video, I am not sure what distance to use.
Great video! Quick question. How many hours out of the day should the lights stay on?
Do you need the top on there? if the light is further away?
I’m 13 and the only place I can put my is in my room. BTW these videos help me so much in my garden
Kevin or anybody. what is the Name of the 24 cell Seed Tray in this video. Wanting to buy one with the matt. Thanks.
nasteriums grow as a weed in San Diego?!? That’s crazy. I tried growing them here in VA for the first time, and I had such a hard time with them.
Once that start do you than plant them in a pot?
Awesome channel I’m glad I found it. Quick question, during the process of germination what should I be doing? To be more specific should I take the lead off at any point, besides watering when the soil is dry?
Do you turn the lights off at night?
You didn’t mention how to utilize the lid. Does it cinch down tight or loosely set on the top?
When do you remove the dome? Thanks
How long do you leave your grow lights on your seedlings every day?
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What about a heating mat
any info or links for the white led’s??
Even after doing this for a few years I had to re watch this one to kick my bad habbits. Me and my husband love the educational videos and tips you provide! Thank you Kevin!
Hi Kevin, thanks for the super informative video. Wondering what pH would you recommend for watering the plants?
Do you wait for the seeds to germinate and water daily before filling the reservoir with water ?
What Lux do you feel is best for seedlings? I have a meter and feel this helps with the different lights people have. Thanks.
Lol looked like he was trying to feed us a spoonful of seed starting mix when he was displaying it for us😄
WHSHGRBT I’m just here bc a seed accidentally started sprouting in my bird’s water dish and I don’t wanna just throw it away 😭 help
seeds get old so why store?
Pro mix hp
Love this, thank you for your videos, we recently moved 2 large AeroGardens in our room, Im excited for the change in lighting and waking up to vitamin D even in the middle of wisconsin winter!
Is it worth the trouble to germinate seeds before you plant them?
Hello! I am interested in buying this particular kit and there is a grow light setup that I want, but this company does not ship to Canada. Do you know of other kits that are available that ship to Canada?
You are a wonderful presenter
I enjoyed this video. Can you talk about starting a fruit tree from seed? Currently, I have Canistel seeds I would like to germinate
Hi kevin. So how long do you leave the lights on when you first just put the seeds in the soil?
I am starting my seeds in my bedroom too.
Uncle, a good video. If I invest into an indoor growing system, I will grow cannabis. Not tomato.
Thanks Brother.
I enjoy your channel! You give great how to info for new growers! So dome lids, are they necessary for indoor seed starting? I see that some YouTube gardeners do not use them, and some do. What are the pros and cons of using them? Also, I started my pepper seedlings without a dome and they did not germinate. I bottom watered. I’m guessing peppers need more warmth to germinate so I added a dome and placed them under my 6000K shop lights 24/7 to keep them warmer than the 68F nights in my kitchen. Once they germinate (hopefully its not too late), is the 6000K too much for the new seedlings if placed inches above them? How do I know if the light is too much? I don’t want the burn them when the break though the surface. Thanks! Happy growing!
How do you grow seeds in natural light or near windows?
I bought your book before knowing you had videos on you tube, I absolutely LOVE IT! I am a newbie at gardening indoors and your book helped me so much! Lots of good information!
I feel like it’s more simple to just eliminate the pad the wicks up water it’s just extra steps. Your soil can still wick up water without all that and just watering the bottom. Could be confusing to a new gardener.
I found this video while looking for grow light height, but learned SO much more! Thanks Kevin!
Awesome video!
You are my favorite gardener on YouTube. You are a great teacher. <3