LIVE-PLANT CARE GUIDES
GENERAL
My plants are damaged. What should I do next?
If your plants arrive damaged, start out by trying to plant them in some soil. Place the new plants near a window and lightly water around the root zone. Give it a few days and keep the root zone moist while the plant establishes. If the plant is damaged beyond repair upon arrival, please contact us.
How long can the plants stay in the clamshell?
The plants you’ve ordered are living organisms that need sunlight, water and oxygen. Although they can go a few days without these essentials, they’ll need to be removed from the clamshell and planted as soon as possible. At the very least, open the clamshell so the plants can get some oxygen. Lightly water them and place them near a window if you can’t plant them right away.
I ordered multiple different plants. Can they grow in the same spot?
Starting out, these small seedlings can grow next to each other in the same container given the right amount of space; however, we suggest keeping them in their own individual pots. We recommend planting no more than 3–4 seedlings in the same container starting out as they’ll need several inches to grow and establish before transitioning to a bigger container or moving outside.
What other materials do I need to grow my new plants?
You must have a small pot per each seedling. Peat pots are great as you can plant the potted seedlings in the ground or in a bigger pot so that the roots eventually grow through the pot and into the new soil. You should also have a final planting vessel if you’re using planters. Other suggested items include garden gloves, granular fertilizer, planting stakes and a spray bottle.
TOMATOES & MARIGOLDS
Grow the Best Beefsteak Tomatoes
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO...
In this video, you will learn you how to grow huge, juicy beefsteak tomatoes in your garden. You will be given a walk through the essentials including watering, fertilizing, light requirements, and spacing.
When will my tomatoes and marigolds arrive?
After you’ve placed your order, plant packs will ship the following Monday to ensure proper delivery.
What other materials do I need to grow new marigolds and tomatoes?
You must have a small pot per each seedling. Peat pots are great as you can plant the potted seedlings in the ground or in a bigger pot so that the roots eventually grow through the pot and into the new soil. You should also have a final planting vessel if you’re using planters. Other suggested items include garden gloves, granular fertilizer, planting stakes and a spray bottle.
Can I plant several tomatoes and marigolds in the same pot?
Marigolds and tomatoes are companion plants that benefit each other when they grow together. This is once they are mature, established plants. Starting out, we recommend keeping them in their own individual pots so they have more room to establish; however, they can grow next to one another when spaced out enough.
How long can tomatoes and marigolds stay in the clamshell?
The plants you’ve ordered are living organisms that need sunlight, water and oxygen. Although they can go a few days without these essentials, they’ll need to be removed from the clamshell and planted as soon as possible. At the very least, open the clamshell so the plants can get some oxygen. Lightly water them and place them near a window if you can’t plant them right away.
When can I transplant my new plants to larger pots?
In general, it's best to transplant seedlings to larger pots when they have developed their first set of true leaves and are large enough to handle without causing damage to their delicate stems and roots. This is typically when the seedlings are 4–6 inches tall starting from the surface of the soil, although the exact size can vary depending on the plant species.
SNACKING PEPPERS
Pepper Growing Mistakes
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO...
In this organic gardening video, Brian with California Garden TV covers 10 mistakes you might be making and how to avoid them or fix them to grow a ton of peppers. Whether you are growing peppers in pots on a balcony, growing peppers in raised beds, or you have a homestead, these tips will help you with planting peppers, pruning peppers, pepper pests and diseases, watering peppers, fertilizing peppers and so much more!
Where should I plant my peppers?
Starting out, it’s best to keep peppers and other plants inside once planting them in their new environment. Before being shipped, they grew in a greenhouse, so keeping them inside and near a window as they establish makes it easier for them to transition to a new environment. Once they start to get bigger, you can either transplant them to a bigger container or plant them in the ground.
Can I plant my peppers outside?
Start out by keeping the peppers indoors and near a window as they get used to their new environment and as they grow larger and establish more, you can transplant them to a bigger container outside or plant them in the ground.
The leaves are turning yellow. What should I do?
If the pepper leaves are turning yellow, this could be caused by a number of reasons but it’s more than likely caused by stress. Yellow leaves can be an indication of water stress from over or under-watering or cold temperatures.
Where do peppers grow best?
Peppers prefer space with access to full sun (at least 6–8 hours a day) and well-draining but moist soil. Pepper plants prefer temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C) during the day and above 60°F (15°C) at night.
ZINNIAS
Growing Giant Zinnias in Containers | Raised Bed Gardening
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO...
In this video, you will learn how to grow giant zinnias in a container garden.
Where do I plant my new zinnias?
Starting out, it’s best to keep zinnias and other plants inside once planting them in their new environment. They grew in a greenhouse, so keeping them inside and near a window as they establish makes it easier for them to transition to a new environment before being placed outdoors. Once they start to get bigger, you can either transplant them to a bigger container or plant them in the ground.
Do zinnias grow best indoors or outdoors?
Zinnias are typically grown outdoors in the garden, as they prefer full sunlight and well-drained soil. Zinnias are primarily outdoor plants and are best grown in the ground or in large outdoor containers where they can receive ample sunlight and space to grow to their full potential.
What is the best fertilizer for zinnias?
A balanced, all-purpose fertilizer with equal or close-to-equal amounts of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) is generally best for zinnias. A fertilizer with an NPK ratio of 8-8-8 like Lawnifi Grow or 20-20-20 can work well for zinnias.
How long does it take to see zinnia flowers?
It may take a little while to start seeing flowers as the zinnias you receive are still seedlings. They need to adapt to their new environment and mature before they can produce flowers. From transplanting, it may take an additional 40 to 60 days for zinnia seedlings to start producing flowers, although this can vary depending on factors such as temperature, light levels, and care practices.