Transplanting and Seeding

The attached doc called Seeding and Transplanting Resources is nice collection of resources to support learning on this wide topic.

Video - tips for transplanting with kids, watering in, and protecting your plants https://youtu.be/pNjlUtcbxkA

Video - seeding (broadcast, drill, furrow) with kids https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mXHgMHCR8sJUcdTOEGTAPreTGazN7dQl/view?usp=sharing

Video - team transplanting https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKCW9XUORzoBRhaR23ryZx0k0_5cHyJk/view?usp=sharing

Seed Starting Tips https://agroecology.ucsc.edu/documents/for-the-gardener/seed-starting.pdf

Basics on starting plants from seeds, includes a planting guide for the Monterey Bay Area

Here is 5 min video that shares different ideas related to direct seeding in garden beds with kids

Here is a 1 min video that shares the idea of team planting - having 4 or more kids sharing the task of planting one transplant.

Transplanting and Watering In Video

Bed Prep and Furrow Seeding Video

and I would add our version of making paper pots

https://lifelab.org/2020/05/paper-pots/

Go Deep with UCSC Farms Playlist on Seed Starting and Seedling Care - Watch and become and expert! Over 20 videos of various lengths.

Additionally find the following attached below:

Handout on (HO) on Seeding and Transplanting in School Gardens

Explains the types of direct seeding and tips for seeding and transplanting with kids.

Seed Types, Viability Chart and Optimal Temperatures

Select pages from the UCSC Farm Organic Farming and Gardening Skills Manual chapter on Propagating

Crops from Seed,

and Greenhouse

Management

Beginning Seed Starting with Kellee (hour+ video presentation)

A seed is a powerful resource. In this workshop we'll discuss best practices for sowing, cultivating seedlings and transplanting. We will also explore strategies for planning and timing a successful warm-season garden in this region. Whether this is your first time to sow seeds or you have been stewarding your garden for years this will be a great way to spring into the growing season.