Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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February 24, 2012 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Sherwood Park Alberta Canada
Posts: 147
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Low cost seed starter
Here is a low cost, low tech seed starting system
Center light Home Depot shop light c/w GE Plant and aquirium T8 bulbs $50 +- Outside lights Walmart shop light c/w GE Kitchen and Bath bulbs $22 +- (all 3 could have been Walmart, total $66 To germinate seeds. Turn one light upside down. Place plywood over light and add spacer blocks to allow 1" air flow. Place starting flat on plywood and cover with domes or saran warp. Works as well as a heat mat. Soil mix: Equal parts peat moss, vermiculte, perolite, potting soil. 1 cup bonemeal. 1/4 strengh 4 12 4 fert in water Center light Seeds started Feb 10 Sprouts on Feb 16 Pics on Feb 24 Outside light Seeds started Feb 19 As soon as sprouts appear place light 1" above seedlings. 24/7 (no rest for the wicked) 18 of the seeds were saved heritage, 8 years old and germanated 89% Seedlings 1.jpg Seedling 2.jpg Seedling 3.jpg |
February 24, 2012 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Southern Virginia
Posts: 342
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Looks like it is doing a good job for you. Plants look terrific!
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February 24, 2012 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 741
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Those look like happy little seedlings!
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