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- From: Dave Bennett <dbennett AT micoks.net>
- To: market farming <market-farming AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
- Subject: Re: seed starting
- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 06:57:17 -0600
Denver wrote:
>
> I have been starting my own seeds for several years, but this year I am
> having mixed results. Does anyone seem to expierience this also, or should
> I review my procedures? I am using new seeds from Tomatoe Growers Supply,
> soil blocks, 70-75degrees starting mixture of vermiculite, pearlite, peat.
> Once the seeds start, I have no problem keeping them growing, it is just
> getting consistent germination.
>
We're using seeds from a variety of sources and have had no problems. We
are using the plastic, 72 pots to a flat, containers and Schultz starter
soil. Our seeds are appearing in 3 - 5 days regardless of type or posted
germination date. This has been true with tomatoes, artichokes, peppers,
cauliflower, & some flowers.
--
Dave Bennett
-
seed starting,
Denver, 03/29/2000
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- Re: seed starting, Dave Bennett, 03/30/2000
- Re: seed starting, Liz Pike, 03/30/2000
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