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Old 27-04-2008, 09:28 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Reason we still direct seed is that our direct-seeded tomatoes harvest earlier than the transplanted ones

http://www.google.com/search?client=...ct+seed+vs+tra
nsplant&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/e...mnews/oct03/oc
t03transplanting.html

łThe only reason we still direct seed is that our direct-seeded tomatoes
harvest earlier than the transplanted ones,˛ Sheely says.


Had to say it twice. My Dad said that when it is ripe to plant they
respond well. I'd add control makes us feel like we know what is going
on.

Bill

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