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Dominique J Kinsler on Instagram: "Comment “Link” for my latest blog where I walk through seed starting in more detail. The blog post also contains the links to all the products I use. 

🌱 Hey Garden Besties! 🌱 Today, I’m sharing my go-to seed starting mix recipe that gives my seedlings the perfect start. I start by expanding an 8-quart brick of coco coir using boiling water—this creates a light, airy base that holds moisture just right. 

I mix 4 quarts of the expanded coco coir with 1 quart of vermiculite for even moisture retention, 1 quart of perlite for excellent drainage, 1 quart of earthworm castings to naturally nourish those baby roots, and about 1 tablespoon of mycorrhiza to help build strong, resilient plants from the ground up.

This mix is ideal because it’s lightweight, dra Coco Coir, Seed Starting Mix, Earthworms, Diy Plants, Boiling Water, Seed Starting, Fall 2024, From The Ground Up, Gardening Tips

Dominique J Kinsler on Instagram: "Comment “Link” for my latest blog where I walk through seed starting in more detail. The blog post also contains the links to all the products I use. 🌱 Hey Garden Besties! 🌱 Today, I’m sharing my go-to seed starting mix recipe that gives my seedlings the perfect start. I start by expanding an 8-quart brick of coco coir using boiling water—this creates a light, airy base that holds moisture just right. I mix 4 quarts of the expanded coco coir with 1…

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DON’T Use Regular Potting Mix That big bag of potting soil you have in your garage is probably not the best choice for your new little seedlings. Most regular garden and potting soils are pretty heavy and can sometimes cause damping off – a fungal ailment that causes weak and distended plants. Instead, use a soil-less seed starting mixture to give your seeds good drainage and a sterile atmosphere to grow. #seed #plants #grow #gardening Starting Seeds Inside, Seed Starting Soil, Seed Starting Mix, Survival Garden, Growing Lavender, Starting Seeds Indoors, Seed Starter, Survival Gardening, Starting A Garden

DON’T Use Regular Potting Mix That big bag of potting soil you have in your garage is probably not the best choice for your new little seedlings. Most regular garden and potting soils are pretty heavy and can sometimes cause damping off – a fungal ailment that causes weak and distended plants. Instead, use a soil-less seed starting mixture to give your seeds good drainage and a sterile atmosphere to grow. #seed #plants #grow #gardening

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Soil blocks will easily up your homesteading and gardening game this spring! Once you have mastered this technique you will find it to be the simplest and least expensive method for starting seeds. Making soil blocks does not need to be hard and is the only way we start seeds on our farmstead. I will show you how to ditch the plastic trays and never look back! How To Make Soil Blocks, Seed Starting Trays Diy, Seed Starting Soil Recipe, Soil Blocking Diy, Soil Blocking Seed Starting, Diy Seed Starting Soil, Seed Starting Mix Recipe, Soil Blocking Recipe, Diy Soil Blocker

Soil blocks will easily up your homesteading and gardening game this spring! Once you have mastered this technique you will find it to be the simplest and least expensive method for starting seeds. Making soil blocks does not need to be hard and is the only way we start seeds on our farmstead. I will show you how to ditch the plastic trays and never look back!

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