A lazy way to grow cactus from seed | Episode 1: How I sow cactus seeds

Everyone has their own way of sowing cactus seeds. Here's how I do it. Is it the best way? Absolutely not. Is there a chance that something will go wrong? Yes and it has! Fundamentally, I'm very lazy so I don't do any sanitizing. Has this caused problems? Very possibly! But this keeps the barrier of entry low and it gels with the way that I am. Better to grow some and lose some than not grow any at all!

Video Series: A lazy way to grow cactus from seed
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DISCLAIMER: I am a beginner grower. I have yet to find a growing process that works consistently for me, so it's a constant learning experience. This video series is more of a vlog on this leg of my cactus growing journey. With that said, enjoy!

Seed sources mentioned:
Mesa Garden: https://mesagarden.com/
ThreeDeserts on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThreeDeserts
Central Arizona Cactus & Succulent Society Seed Depot: https://centralarizonacactus.org/seed...

Below are links to the supplies I mention in the video.
Disclosure: The links to Amazon are affiliate links, which means that I earn from qualifying purchases as an Amazon Associate. There is no additional cost to you. I encourage shopping around as always.

Succulent tools & transplanting kit
https://amzn.to/3XQZrup (paid link)

Grow light without dimmer: SPIDER FARMER SF1000D (this is the one I use)
https://amzn.to/3OSPR6c (paid link)

Grow light with dimmer: SPIDER FARMER SF1000
https://amzn.to/3STyRyJ (paid link)

Seedling heat mat:
https://amzn.to/3ETkKCZ (paid link)

Soil: Miracle Grow Perlite + Miracle Grow Seed Starter, mixed 2:1, respectively

Nursery pots - I use the 2.5" and 3.25" pots:
https://www.greenhousemegastore.com/c...

1020 Trays without holes:
https://www.greenhousemegastore.com/c...

1020 Trays with holes:
https://www.greenhousemegastore.com/c...

Tall clear dome for 1020 tray:
https://www.greenhousemegastore.com/c...

Smaller tray I used for filling the pots:
https://www.greenhousemegastore.com/c...

Chapters
0:00 Intro & disclaimer
0:48 Pots
1:00 Labels
1:28 Soil
2:20 Water
2:50 Seeds
4:14 Top dressing
4:45 Spray bottle
5:00 Seed sowing demo
11:50 Cookie break
12:05 How long to leave seedlings covered?
13:00 Examples of previously sowed seeds & seedlings
13:48 Grow lights, 13 hours on timer
14:19 Baggy method example
14:44 More seedlings
15:32 Example of overgrown pot
16:07 More seedlings
16:25 Where to get seeds
18:34 Grow lights
19:14 1020 trays
20:19 Pots
21:28 Alternatives to pots
22:49 Fan
22:57 When to sow seeds?
23:15 Seedling heat mat
24:20 Smaller trays
25:00 Why I use pots & 1020 trays
25:22 Shelves
25:37 Distance of lights from seedlings
25:56 Final words

Go grow some cactus from seed!
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