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10 Seed-Starting Myths That Ruin Your Season
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California Garden TV: 10 Seed-Starting Myths That Ruin Your Season



Most seed-starting failures don’t happen because you forgot something…
They happen because of advice that sounds right — but quietly creates problems before you ever see them.

In this video, I’m breaking down 10 of the most common seed-starting myths that lead to:
– Seeds that won’t sprout
– Seedlings that collapse
– Leggy, weak growth
– And plants that never catch up all season

Once you understand what’s actually happening with moisture, oxygen, light, timing, and early nutrition, seed starting becomes simple — and repeatable.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Seed-starting failures aren’t random
0:45 Myth #1: You need seed-starting mix
2:55 Myth #2: Seedlings don’t need fertilizer
4:46 Myth #3: You can’t sow root crops in trays
6:24 Myth #4: Seedlings are delicate
8:07 Myth #5: Water or mist frequently
10:00 Myth #6: Seedlings need direct sunlight
11:58 Myth #7: Days to maturity means seed to harvest
13:54 Myth #8: You must sterilize trays
15:06 Myth #9: Heat mats are required
17:32 Myth #10: If it worked once, it’s a good method
18:42 Final thought + next video

11 Comments

  2. @sharibc3597

    Great information! I think I’ve made just about every mistake you mentioned! But I did learn from them and after this video, have a much better understanding of why some of the seeds failed, and how to ensure a stronger plant 😊

  10. @Americanvet61

    7 days and my peppers are starting to come up. Like clockwork the jalapenos are the first to rise. Great video. Never really knew exactly when to start feeding seedlings.

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