Market Farming

[Marc & Marcy <marc AT aculink.net>]

I haven't used soil blocks, but what I've done for many
years to start my seedlings is set up a 4'x8' piece of
plywood on sawhorses or top of a table.  Put an electric
blanket on top of plywood, then cover with a big piece of
plastic and put seed flats on top of that.  Two flats fit
great across the 4' width.  Then I used 4' flourescent light
fixtures.  You need to use new bulbs every year or two as
they lose their intensity quickly - move the old ones to
your workshop.  I used my soil thermometer in the bottom of
a flat to check the temperature and adjust blanket
controls.  We're close to having the greenhouse up so
hopefullly I won't have to mess with the lights this year!

Marcy Nameth


KWallie AT aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 2/13/00 8:32:26 PM Central Standard Time,
> grandad AT grandadsfarm.com writes:
> 
> <<  It sounds like it would wok very well in an unheated
>  green house. >>
> WORKS LIKE A CHARM!!!
> 
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