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Watch This Before You Start Seeds

2026-02-05 Howto & Style
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Get free seeds, shipping, and returns: https://www.epicgardening.com/greenhouse/ Starting seeds is exciting, but small missteps early on can hold your plants back. In this video, I break down five beginner slip ups that often lead to weak or struggling seedlings. Stick around to the end for an extra tip you won’t want to miss. 🌱 IN THIS VIDEO → Join The Greenhouse: https://www.epicgardening.com/greenhouse/ SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests LEARN MORE → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → FB Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:19 Mistake 1 2:56 Mistake 2 5:59 Mistake 3 8:19 Mistake 4 11:17 Mistake 5 13:48 Bonus Tip DISCLAIMER Epic Gardening occasionally links to goods or services offered by vendors to help you find the best products to care for plants. Some of these may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if items are purchased. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. More info on our process: https://www.epicgardening.com/disclaimer/

Top Comments (10)

@Mulljackson 2026-02-05

1:30 "This is just a little sifter..." Proceeds to pull out a cartoonishly large sifter hahah

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@TheOGMicah 2026-02-05

I’m from South Minneapolis, Zone 4b. Definitely getting tired of winter, this one in particular with everything going on. I started onions, leeks, and alpine strawberries though and some have sprouted already! It’s funny how having little green things around in winter can create a renewed sense of optimism and excitement, I love it!

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@adirtysock9720 2026-02-05

I’m a greenhouse member and I have been very impressed by the planning software and by how quickly staff get back to me with answers to my questions and how quickly new features were added that I requested! The welcome kit and store discount were a great bonus! Thank you Kevin and the whole Epic Team!

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@erendidab5207 2026-02-05

Accidentally discovered that a dryer is a good "heat mat" lol...one year my seeds sprouted so nicely while doing laundry 😂

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@jamesduncan3673 2026-02-05

I've found that basic Walmart LED shop lights work nicely for seed starting. Obviously I need to keep moving them to keep them within the required 2 - 3" of my seedlings. But that's easy enough, since they're hung on chains and can be raised or lowered as needed.

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@rillo806 2026-02-08

Ive watched tens of seed starting videos over the years and ive always wondered why NO ONE ever mentions running a fan. Its actually very important for several reasons, all of which u mentioned! Great job kev! This is why ur my go to when it comes to my garden.

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@RolloTonéBrownTown 2026-02-06

Dude Kevin you just saved so many seedlings. When my sproutlings get leggy and crack under their own weight, it's just devastating 😖 to see. Now i will nurture those little buddies. Great tip

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@rachelleanonymous2740 2026-02-06

If you aren't able to bottom water, use a Turkey Baster! You can control exactly where you want the water to go and how much!

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@kele1264 2026-02-05

"Baby Kevin" heeheehee. We all have our "baby" selves.

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@RolloTonéBrownTown 2026-02-06

Eric my brother I really appreciate you. As a zone 5-er, the info has been invaluable but your presentation and editing is very strong too. That shot of Jaques filling up the planters using the wheelbarrow, in one graceful sweep, very cool

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