Hey, pioneers, welcome to episode number 469.

We are going to be talking about not transplanting these crops, why direct seeding works better.

If you are planning a summer garden with warm season favorites like corn, beans, or squash,

this episode is a must listen. Today, we're diving into the why, when, and how of direct seating.

That's putting the seeds straight in the oil and skipping the transplant tray,

skipping starting seedlings, or purchasing them. You're going to learn why direct seeding can

lead to stronger, more resilient plants, the biggest mistakes to avoid when planting these crops,

how to tell if that little sprout is a weed or your precious seedling,

and the simple steps that will dramatically improve your yields.

Whether you're working with a quarter acre or a raised bed, these tips are going to save you

time, frustration, and money in the garden.

And stick with me until the end because we're going to be

sharing one of our go-to tools for weed control that is total beginner friendly. I'm welcoming back

today's guest, Don tipping. Don has been farming and offering hands-on practical workshops at Seven Seeds

Farm since 1997. Seven Seeds is a small certified

organic family farm in the Siskiyu Mountains of Southwest Oregon. They produce fruits,

vegetables, seeds, flowers, and herbs while also raising sheep and poultry. In 2009, they began

Siskueeu Seeds, an organic seed company that

grows in stewards a collection of over 700 open pollinated flower, vegetable, and herb seeds. Don

is active in the seed stewardship movement and educates regionally on seed saving through the

Seed Academy and multiple conferences.

And speaking of conferences, Don is going to be at the Modern Homesteading Conference this

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