CaliKim: 3 Seedling Fertilizing Mistakes & How Avoid To Them

Struggling with seedlings? Let’s fix that! In this video, I’m sharing the 3 most common seedling fertilizing mistakes and how you can avoid them to keep your plants happy and healthy. Whether you’re new to gardening or just need a refresher, these tips will help your seedlings grow strong.
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SUPPLIES I USE IN THIS VIDEO:
➡FERTILIZERS:
Monterey Fish & Guano Fertililzer: 20% off w/ code “calikim20” at https://www.montereylawngarden.com/product/fish-guano/, or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3X7kzNo.
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WATCH FOR MORE GARDEN TIPS:
Grow Your Garden with CaliKim series:
Episode 1: https://bit.ly/CaliKimGrowYour2025GardenPlan5EasySteps
Episode 2: https://bit.ly/CaliKimFailproofSeedStartingMix
Episode 3: https://bit.ly/CaliKimGrowLightsNoStressDIY
Episode 4: https://bit.ly/CaliKimSeedStartingMistakesMistakesNOTtoMake
Episode 5: https://bit.ly/CaliKimNeverOverwaterSeedlingsAgain
Episode 6: https://bit.ly/CaliKimBigOnionsFromSeed

TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Introduction
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Mistake 1
02:26 Mistake 2
04:32 My favorite fertilizers
05:45 Mistake 3

BOOKS
The 10-Minute Gardener: https://calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener
The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening: https://bit.ly/TheFirstTimeGardenerRaisedBedGardening
Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy: https://bit.ly/OrganicGardeningForEveryone

SEEDS
CaliKim Seed Collections: https://calikimgardenandhome.com

CONTAINERS
CaliKim 1, 5, 10 gallon Smart Pots, Little Shorty 3′ fabric raised bed: https://calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/smart-pots
Smart Pots (other sizes): use. code “calikim” for 10% off at https://smartpots.com
What size Smart Pot? https://smartpots.com/what-size-smart-pot-should-I-use/

PEST & DISEASE CONTROL:
Monterey Lawn & Garden: https://www.montereylawngarden.com. Use code “CALIKIM10” for 10% off sitewide.

SOIL AMENDMENTS & FERTILIZER
Vermisterra: https://vermisterra.com
Worm castings, Vitality, Worm tea
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WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:https://calikimgardenandhome.com
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