Seed starting not only helps me manage my excitement about the upcoming growing season it can actually help save you money as well. Today I am going to go through how I grow seedlings inside to get a head start on my season and methods I use to keep the cost down.

In the last instalment of the Urban Gardening Series I addressed lighting sources and my preference for using the natural light. If you missed that episode i will put links in the description below and at the end of this video.

0:33 Recap How to Buy Grow Lights
0:44 What you need to start your own seedlings at home
0:52 How to save money while starting your seedlings at Home
1:24 Why I buy potting soil instead of making it myself
2:58 How do you know when to start your seedlings
3:47 Crops you can start anytime
4:31 Succession planting crops
5:00 Cold Hardy Spring and Fall Crops
5:19 How to start seeds
5:31 Thinning seedlings
6:20 How and when to water indoor plants
7:26 Fertilizing seedlings indoors

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[1] Average last and first frost dates in Alberta:
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex10

[2] Pepper Pruning Method to Develop Strong Fast Producing Crops
https://youtu.be/ljFSZKyShV8

[3] Seed Starting Schedule
https://www.westcoastseeds.com/garden-resources/west-coast-seeds-planting-charts/