Homework assignment from Teacher_Mike - Page 5

SelfSufficient1 · March 19, 2006

Lol, I had thought that also, that they might just be Yellow Pear. But my worst fear with this is that I will be the only one to have one germinate and with my track record with tomatoes

. . .I'm sure to screw it ups somehow

.

Teacher_Mike · March 19, 2006

Let's just keep in mind that the WHOLE reason I sent these seeds to bully was because I didn't feel that I could give them their best shot at germination and productivity, given my growing circumstances.

The point was to spread them out, and spread out the risk.

And to my mind, that is just what we have done...and if some are lost in the process, so be it...keep your eyes on the prize

!

Look back at Carolyn's post in this thread regarding old seeds...it's important that one not give up too soon...could be months...

And if they *ARE* Yellow Pear - well, then, I don't want to know! :wink:

bully · March 19, 2006

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And if they *ARE* Yellow Pear - well, then, I don't want to know! :wink:

I have been thinking the same..ever since Duane told me that's what he thought it would be...can't get it out of my head..I took an oath never to grow that plant again..so it would be fitting

bully · March 23, 2006

No... I don't have anything to report yet.

I don't suppose any of you others do and you maybe just forgot to tell us?

I'm still optimistic

valereee · March 23, 2006

Nothing here, but I'm still keeping them nice and warm.

Val

SelfSufficient1 · March 23, 2006

Ran out to the greenhouse three times today just to check, lol, sorry nothing yet, but I have been having a very good feeling about them(does that count?

)

montanamato · March 23, 2006

My three cells are still void of life. I only check a few times daily now, so as to not get bummed. The three other cells are growing well with other varieties and will shade them if they don't surface soon...

Jeanne

jerseyjohn61 · March 23, 2006

No not yet. 16 quiet little pods. Only 10 days
now so I'm still hopeful....JJ61

Actually, 21 pods. A few seeds were stuck
together or they were the bonus points from
the "Caddy Shack" questions....JJ61

Teacher_Mike · March 24, 2006

Let's look on the bright side...maybe the fact that it is taking them a while to germinate makes it less likely that they are Yellow Pear, since those fairly LEAP out of the starting mix...

I know, I know...no logic in that at all, old seeds, yada yada...just makes me feel a little better... :wink:

SelfSufficient1 · March 25, 2006

Well, my extremely unscientific thought was that my yellow pear seeds are smaller than a lot of these.

Yeah, it sounds good anyway. Right now even if it was yellow pear I would still be happy to see one come up! Um, even though I have two more yellow pear already started, lol. (Hey, I hadn't grown them before!).

WildLife · March 25, 2006

Hello
I see life!
Curiously I sowed only 3 days ago.
after a 2 day soak, they floated when first
put in water, I didn't stir, dunk, or any tampering.
After 48 hrs they sank of their own accord.
they were plump,dark, and healthy looking.
I see sprout with its head still buried.
I hope it lives!
Wild "whata ya kno" Life

clay199 · March 25, 2006

The little I saw of the seed...ummm
they were much larger than the yellow pear seeds I just planted last week.

bully · March 25, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildLife

Hello
I see life!
Curiously I sowed only 3 days ago.
after a 2 day soak, they floated when first
put in water, I didn't stir, dunk, or any tampering.
After 48 hrs they sank of their own accord.
they were plump,dark, and healthy looking.
I see sprout with its head still buried.
I hope it lives!
Wild "whata ya kno" Life

That's the sign we've been looking for..AWESOME

So is it like a little white small case letter 'n' with both ends still in the soil?

WildLife · March 25, 2006

yes little "n"
at 7:00 am nothing, at 1:00pm, still nutin
at 4:00 pm whoa!
Wild "crossing finners" Life

jerseyjohn61 · March 25, 2006

Holding my breath here. Let me know
when I can exhale....JJ61

March 19, 2006	#61
SelfSufficient1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 188	Lol, I had thought that also, that they might just be Yellow Pear. But my worst fear with this is that I will be the only one to have one germinate and with my track record with tomatoes . . .I'm sure to screw it ups somehow . __________________ I could spend all day here!

March 23, 2006	#66
SelfSufficient1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 188	Ran out to the greenhouse three times today just to check, lol, sorry nothing yet, but I have been having a very good feeling about them(does that count? ) __________________ I could spend all day here!

March 25, 2006	#70
SelfSufficient1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 188	Well, my extremely unscientific thought was that my yellow pear seeds are smaller than a lot of these. Yeah, it sounds good anyway. Right now even if it was yellow pear I would still be happy to see one come up! Um, even though I have two more yellow pear already started, lol. (Hey, I hadn't grown them before!). __________________ I could spend all day here!

March 19, 2006	#62
Teacher_Mike Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 68	Let's just keep in mind that the WHOLE reason I sent these seeds to bully was because I didn't feel that I could give them their best shot at germination and productivity, given my growing circumstances. The point was to spread them out, and spread out the risk. And to my mind, that is just what we have done...and if some are lost in the process, so be it...keep your eyes on the prize ! Look back at Carolyn's post in this thread regarding old seeds...it's important that one not give up too soon...could be months... And if they ARE Yellow Pear - well, then, I don't want to know! :wink:

March 23, 2006	#64
bully Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.E. MI Posts: 794	No... I don't have anything to report yet. I don't suppose any of you others do and you maybe just forgot to tell us? I'm still optimistic

March 23, 2006	#65
valereee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 6a SW Ohio Posts: 135	Nothing here, but I'm still keeping them nice and warm. Val

March 23, 2006	#67
montanamato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 1,038	My three cells are still void of life. I only check a few times daily now, so as to not get bummed. The three other cells are growing well with other varieties and will shade them if they don't surface soon... Jeanne

March 23, 2006	#68
jerseyjohn61 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central New Jersey Z/6 Posts: 554	No not yet. 16 quiet little pods. Only 10 days now so I'm still hopeful....JJ61 Actually, 21 pods. A few seeds were stuck together or they were the bonus points from the "Caddy Shack" questions....JJ61

March 24, 2006	#69
Teacher_Mike Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 68	Let's look on the bright side...maybe the fact that it is taking them a while to germinate makes it less likely that they are Yellow Pear, since those fairly LEAP out of the starting mix... I know, I know...no logic in that at all, old seeds, yada yada...just makes me feel a little better... :wink:

March 25, 2006	#71
WildLife Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, Calif Posts: 144	Hello I see life! Curiously I sowed only 3 days ago. after a 2 day soak, they floated when first put in water, I didn't stir, dunk, or any tampering. After 48 hrs they sank of their own accord. they were plump,dark, and healthy looking. I see sprout with its head still buried. I hope it lives! Wild "whata ya kno" Life

March 25, 2006	#72
clay199 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beyond Hope, British Columbia Posts: 201	The little I saw of the seed...ummm they were much larger than the yellow pear seeds I just planted last week.