Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
It's often said that you should start the year with fresh potting mix. Like other old commens, it's not always true as you see here. So you can get value from older mix and also older equipment, when it's well made in the first place, such as these module trays
You can buy the module trays from containerwise in the UK youtu.be/GmWsM7odmkE
And this page has worldwide stockists charlesdowding.co.uk/blogs/no-dig-resources/recommended-products.
Seed age is often uncertain, unless you have saved your own seeds and therefore know their age. When you buy seed, there is no guarantee that it actually is fresh, and we look here at a couple of results.
For freshest seed, I recommend Premier Seeds Direct premierseedsdirect.com/charles-dowding-home
Old compost? Don’t be afraid to use it.
Onion and spring onion seed, however, do not age well — poor germination is often a sign it’s time for fresh seed.
Propagation Part 1 — more on potting mix in Part 2.
#propagation #seedsowing #seedstarting #compost #nodig #growyourownfood
It's often said that you should start the year with fresh potting mix. Like other old commens, it's not always true as you see here. So you can get value from older mix and also older equipment, when it's well made in the first place, such as these module trays
You can buy the module trays from containerwise in the UK youtu.be/GmWsM7odmkE
And this page has worldwide stockists charlesdowding.co.uk/blogs/no-dig-resources/recommended-products.
Seed age is often uncertain, unless you have saved your own seeds and therefore know their age. When you buy seed, there is no guarantee that it actually is fresh, and we look here at a couple of results.
For freshest seed, I recommend Premier Seeds Direct premierseedsdirect.com/charles-dowding-home
Old compost? Don’t be afraid to use it.
Onion and spring onion seed, however, do not age well — poor germination is often a sign it’s time for fresh seed.
Propagation Part 1 — more on potting mix in Part 2.
#propagation #seedsowing #seedstarting #compost #nodig #growyourownfood
