Today I completed the first round of seed planting.
First, I filled the plug trays with damp seed starting mix about 1/4" from the top. Then I placed the seeds directly on top of the soil. Next I covered the seeds with vermiculite. Following that, I took the trays outside and soaked them with a very fine spray mister. Finally, I put the trays back on the propagation table with the hoods on for better moisture retention -- the humidity in my house is barely 30%. This method (seeds
on soil covered with vermiculite) has always worked well for me with small seeds; as opposed to say, beans. Below are some photos.
The seeds planted are:
- Raspberry - Rubus probus (thanks Drew for the tip!)
- Small Bush Tomatoes - Bush Champion II, Red Rocket
- Cherry Tomatoes - Coyote, Sun Gold, Black Cherry, Galina's
- Chili Peppers - Suave Orange, Ancho San Martin, Bulgarian Carrot, Purple Serrano, Guajillo, Chichen Itza, Hungarian Wax, Sahuaro
- Sweet Peppers - Corno Verde, Corno Yellow, Corno Red, Better Belle II, Giant Szegedi, Socrates, Early Sensation, Giant Aconcagua
