December 16, 2015 | #46 |
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Sometimes in my trays the seeds get washed deeper and then the "crustover"will slow down the poke thru.What I have done was to take a skewer sharp end and loosen the crust some.Just getting over anxious sometimes when I don't see all coming up within a reasonable time.
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Tamp the potting soil reasonably, the seeds will stay in place. Don’t water with a hose but with a watering can after half closing the outlet with a bit of plastic. Cover the whole thing with a paper towel and keep it wet. If the soil is constantly damp it will remain soft. I heat hard in order to have most seeds germinate together in 3 days (30°C / 85-90°F). I check the flats twice a day to remove the paper as soon as germination starts. Then the temperature can drop to 20-25°C / 70°F. The search engine of Tville makes lots of useful suggestions on the subject, just take your pick !. |
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December 16, 2015 | #48 |
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Worth,
Good for you being able to start so soon. WE still have to have winter up here. I think I probably enjoy starting the little plants from seed in the house (in late Feb) as much as picking the first tom.
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We have had a cold snap which has made it hard for me to keep the seed beds comfortable and me too. The soil temperatures dropped to 65 and the sprouting slowed way down. This can also spell disaster with damping off. So last night I sprayed everything down with a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide and MG plant food. Today I put towels over both ends to hold the heat in. Now it is around 85 to 90 degrees air temperature and 82 degrees soil temps. In just a few hours I have seen the leaves go from purple to green. And more stuff is starting to come up. Worth |
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December 17, 2015 | #51 |
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Nice.....
Keep us posted.
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December 18, 2015 | #52 |
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They look happy, Worth. Keep us posted. Glad you get to enjoy your garden next season.
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December 18, 2015 | #53 |
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Lookin good !
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December 18, 2015 | #54 |
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I see some true leaves.
You are going to be busy potting soon. At 85F (air) they should grow like crazy. Gardeneer |
December 18, 2015 | #55 |
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I have one trifoliate Indian stripe plant growing.
At first I thought it was going to be a dud plant but this morning I saw a wee true leaf sprouting in the middle. I just saw my first manzano pepper seed sprout. Over all if nothing else sprouted I would have way more than what I need. Worth |
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With 280 cells, I imagine you can have plenty even with less than ideal germination rate. I have made yellow/orange hot sauce using Manzano, orange hab and pineapple. I still have an unopened jar of it. Gardeneer |
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December 18, 2015 | #57 |
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Trifoliate Indian Stripe.
I have had them before but they always seemed to get lost in the shuffle. This year I will keep and eye on it. Worth IMG_20151218_32101.jpg |
December 19, 2015 | #58 |
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Personally I think a temperature of 90° F is a bit high since one has to find a delicate balance between temperature, artificial light, water, fertilizers etc. If something goes wrong the stems might become spindly and diseases hit the whole lot. Contrasting with a greenhouse : if you forget to open it in a hot sunlight the growth can be tremendous in one day with a temperature higher than 110° F.
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December 19, 2015 | #59 |
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""""Personally I think a temperature of 90° F is a bit high since one has to find a delicate balance between temperature, artificial light, water, fertilizers etc. If something goes wrong the stems might become spindly and diseases hit the whole lot. Contrasting with a greenhouse : if you forget to open it in a hot sunlight the growth can be tremendous in one day with a temperature higher than 110° F."""""
I do to this is why I have the alarm set to go off at 90F. Everything seems to be happy with opposite corners of the frame opened up a bit. One thing I will do is cut my light frame in half and buy some more rope and four more pulleys This will allow me to have two sets of lights. I wont do this until I get the plants off the table and outside. The last thing I need to happen is for it all to come crashing down on my plants. Worth |
December 19, 2015 | #60 |
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If you are growing them under a hoop or tent, you can install a thermostatically controlled exhaust fan
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