In this video, we will clarify doubts about how to make seedlings and also about which substrates to use to make your own seedlings for your vegetable garden at home. In order to produce healthy seedlings, before sowing, we need to plan what to plant, when to plant, which seedbeds we will use and which substrate we will use. What to plant: it is important to analyze which plants have the planting indicated for that time and also for the phase of the moon - on the channel we have a playlist with the planting calendars for each month according to the phases of the moon: • Planting Calendar - Phases of the MOON Where to sow: first you need to decide whether you will plant the seedlings in seedbeds or directly in the beds. Planting the seedlings in the seedbeds increases your success rate, as you will only transfer strong and developed seedlings to the bed, in addition to allowing you to grow other plants in the bed while the seedlings grow in the seedbeds, which are great for those who have little space. On the other hand, sowing directly in the bed will give you less work, as you will not need to transplant the seedlings; How to make substrate for seedlings: choosing the components of the substrate to be used is very important, because it needs to be a well-aerated mixture that facilitates root development. There are several possible formulations, including specific substrates for seedlings that you can buy ready-made, but even in these I like to add humus, vermiculite and a source of calcium. The humus will provide nutrition for this initial phase of the plant's development. In addition to ensuring aeration, vermiculite also retains 5 times its size in water that it slowly releases to the seedlings. A while ago I even used only these two in the mixture, but after a while I also started adding a homemade mix of dried grass or coconut fiber or carbonized rice straw with organic compost, or even the ready-made substrate for seedlings, together with humus and vermiculite. Coarse sand can also be used to aerate the soil, but it does not help with water retention. It is important to add calcium to the soil because its presence in the soil stimulates the roots to seek it out, which will make them go deeper into the substrate. An important factor that influences the composition of the substrate is the climate. For example, in very dry climates, seedlings will need more water, so it is a good idea to increase the amount of vermiculite. In more humid climates, it is not advisable to use more than 10% of this component, as excessive humidity can favor the development of fungi and also rot the roots. How many seedlings do we need? Well, this answer will depend on your consumption demand, the space you have available to grow and also the time you have to dedicate to caring for these plants. But, in general, once you have defined the number of seedlings you need, we always multiply this number by 3, considering that it is normal for not all seeds to germinate and also that it is common to lose some plants during our cultivation. If you have any seedlings left, you can sell them or even give them as gifts to other people; Always sow in the morning, this will prevent the seeds from germinating at night and the seedlings from withering due to lack of light. In nature, seeds reach the ground during the hottest hours of the day, so we need to do the same; Germination site: it is interesting to have a protected place to leave your seedbeds. Another essential factor is the location where the seedbeds will be, because from the third day after planting they need to receive sunlight, preferably the morning sun. PRODUCTS WE RECOMMEND: SUBSTRATE for SEEDLINGS Carolina Soil: https://amzn.to/3QtdF0B Pruning shears for thin branches: https://amzn.to/3QDJgwO Tramontina pruning shears: https://amzn.to/3QSVW2l