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Old April 28, 2021   #12
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Originally Posted by Tormato View Post
I pre-water, then sow in a very shallow furrow of about 1/8" deep, and cover with finely sifted soil. Then I cover the row with a 1X10 pine board for about 5 days. This keeps the moisture in, and stops the seeds from flowing away in a heavy rain.
I cover the sown lines with non-woven fabric. But when it rains, the fabric sticks to the soil and it's even worse. Thanks for reminding me to use those boards. I remember Durgan promoting it. I've never tried it, so now it's time to try it. I'll bet two more lines and I'll try.
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