Food Crop Seedlings With Minimum Space

Presented by Daniel Botkin

Growing food crops in small gardens can still yield large amounts of produce. Transplant and care for vegetables with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video series on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Series Summary

Organic farming: more than just a hobby. Today we know that many of the pesticides, fertilizers, and treatments used in commercial and home agriculture are hazardous to the environment. Whereas at one point in history it was ‘okay’ to drain all the nutrients from the soil and poison any insects living there, rendering the land dead and stagnant, and then simply move on to fresher pastures, today people are concerned with their ecological ‘footprint’ and recognizing the damage our framing products (like hormones and feed) have on the environment and human health. Cattle are often treated with hormones to produce more milk or larger muscles, and many of them are bombarded by pesticides and chemicals from the grass and feed they eat regularly. Organic farming is part of the counter-movement, a small step in the right direction that teaches people to trust nature and the natural ways food, flowers, and herbs are produced. In this free video series on the mass propagation of food crop seedlings, permaculture expert and organic gardener Daniel Botkin shares many tips for growing abundant food crops and flowers in small gardens or hoop houses. Botkin starts by mixing good soil using peat moss and other organic growing ingredients. He talks about the advantages of multiple transplants to give food crops such as tomatoes, alliums, corn and lettuce a head start in colder climates. Botkin also shares ideas for growing figs and kiwi in New England.

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Extra Transplants for Vegetables

Growing vegetables and food crops takes extra transplants when taking advantage of small spaces in greenhouses. Learn why multiple transplants can help vegetables from a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Mass Propagating Food Seedlings

Starting a mass propagation system for food seedlings and crops can use small spaces like greenhouses. Grow plants and food crops in a small amount of space with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Transplanting Vegetables: Leeks

Often vegetables can benefit from secondary transplants, like leeks that need just a few more weeks before being planted in an outdoor garden. Transplant leeks with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Transplanting Vegetables: Alliums

Transplanting alliums such as onions and leeks can help vegetable gardeners free up greenhouse space and keep crops growing early. Transplant alliums such as onions with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Transplanting Flowers

Flowers can be transplanted before the normal growing season by using a greenhouse and committing a little space to seedlings. Transplant flowers with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of young flowers.

Soil Mixing Demo: Stirring

Mixing soil uses organic matter to stir up a good amount of compost, manure and nutrients for planting crops and flowers. Mix soil for organic gardening with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Transplanting Vegetables: Mixing Lettuces

The many kinds of lettuce mix well, so transplant these vegetables indoors and out without worrying about mixing varieties. Mix lettuces in a garden with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Transplanting Vegetables: Overlap Crops

Overlapping crops in the greenhouse soil can help produce more full-grown crops by transplanting vegetables in closer succession. Plant crops in rolling succession with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Mass Propagation of Scallions & Spanish Onions

Mass propagate scallions and Spanish onions by getting an early start in greenhouses during colder months before transplanting them into an outdoor garden. Transplant onions with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Cutting Off Fig Trees & Potting

Cutting off fig trees requires splitting the baby plants and re-potting them with enough soil to grow in a greenhouse during cold seasons. Grow figs in New England with tips from a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on transplanting plants.

Transplanting Vegetables: Lettuce

Transplanting lettuce can involve splitting the young vegetables and helping them spread in planters before moving them outdoors. Transplant lettuce with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Transplanting Vegetables: Bok Choy

Bok choy or cabbages are vegetables that can be transplanted more than once in greenhouses before taking root outdoors. Transplant brassicas such as bok choy with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Growing Kiwis in New England

Growing kiwis in colder climates, like New England, is easy with greenhouses and a system for managing male and female vines. Grow kiwis in New England with tips from a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on transplanting plants.

Planting Bean Seeds

Plant bean seeds as early as April by using a greenhouse and preparing to transplant beans as they grow too large indoors. Get tips for planting bean seeds from a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Soil Mixing Balance

Mixing soil requires finding a good balance of clay, silt and sand and also organic matter, nutrients, and water-absorbing material. Mix soil for organic gardening with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Soil Mixing Demo: Manure & Peat Moss

Mixing soil starts with well-rotted manure and usually uses peat moss to add water absorption and bulk. Mix soil for organic gardening with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Transplanting Vegetables: Black Cherry Tomatoes

Transplanting vegetables, such as black cherry tomatoes, can utilize six-pack cells or clumps of tomatoes to get a head start on the season. Transplant cherry tomatoes with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

Transplanting Vegetables: Heirloom Tomatoes

Transplanting specialized vegetables like heirloom tomatoes can require keeping varieties separated as they are prepared for outdoor gardens. Transplant heirloom tomatoes with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings.

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