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Old 01-05-2010, 12:25 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default This years seed report 2010

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Bill who putters wrote:

In article ,
Bill who putters wrote:

Tried intense light from Jump Start and the plants look good.

Started with aged fluffy dry ( not sieved for more air) compost in
small plastic squares about 2 ". Supplied bottom heat and made damp and
kept sort of damp. No fugus (Damp off) appeared and looks like ~ 80 %
came on. Usually I'd take plants that were stretching for light to a
cold frame but this year right to the bed. Two nites ago 31.8 F.
Currently have Mexican sunflowers 2 inches and looking happy along
with patty pan squash. Hope all can tolerate partial sun. I know most
can but it light got be thinking about taking down another 1 or 2 oaks
but this with oak rust about so it is a slow decision.

On heat moon flowers, nasturtiums and red morning glories.

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Bill


I'm thinking seed starting medium is aimed at human esthetic
considerations but seeds may prefer rough and chaos without human
niceties. Small particle size would be compacted and perhaps damp off
likes it that way. No gaps to jump.

Bill


Few garden plants do well growing on , in, or under sidewalks. Depending
on where you live and garden, some of these plants have no chance, at
becoming weeds. Germination requires optimal conditions to get your
investment in money, time, and labor back. Normally, if special
conditions are required, like chilling in a refrigerator for 4 months,
scaring of the seed, or no sunlight until germination, it will say so on
the packet. Sterilize your germinating medium, keep moist, i.e. give
your plants their best chance. When they are big, they will have to fend
for themselves against soil, temps, and sun.
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