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    • A lazy way to grow cactus from seed   Connect with me on Instagram:   / cookiescacti   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! #cactus #howto #growcactusfromseed