[Market-farming] (no subject)

aughinbaugh jaughinbaugh at centurytel.net
Wed Jan 28 15:21:14 EST 2009


Thank you very much.  Phil had responded early this morning, but the extra 
clarification is appreciated.  I have used these in the past and usually 
removed them during the day because of the strong rays in my starting area. 
(condensation, 'fuzzy mold-like growth' which would be a temp problem). 
Always learning, thanks all.

Glenda, NW Missouri, zone 5
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Road's End Farm
  To: aughinbaugh ; Market Farming
  Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 12:49 PM
  Subject: Re: [Market-farming] dome covers (was Heating Mats)



  On Jan 27, 2009, at 1:03 PM, aughinbaugh wrote:


    Hi, I usually just lurk but am most intrigued and so have a question 
(from NW Missouri). . .what sort of 'dome' are you referring to covering the 
onions with?  I'm wondering if this is glass,  something transluscent but 
suppose more then simply row cover.


  As I don't think anybody else has answered that I'll pitch in: I expect 
what's being referred to here is clear plastic covers (usually a couple of 
inches or so tall) sized to fit over standard seed flats. They keep moisture 
in, allow light through, and also allow flats to be stacked if the lower 
ones don't need light at that point; most of them aren't strong enough to 
allow stacking more than two or three high. Most sources of seed starting 
equipment carry them.

  If you're using these, don't put the flats in full sun, especially if 
they're on heat mats; they may overheat. Usually I take them off as soon as 
the seedlings come up. Sure saves a lot of time misting to keep soil 
surfaces from drying out (though you still need to keep an eye on them, as 
the domes aren't entirely airtight things will still dry out; but much more 
slowly.)

  -- Rivka; Finger Lakes NY, Zone 5 mostly
  Fresh-market organic produce, small scale 




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