http://www.durgan.org/URL/?VMMSQ 30 May 2012 Germinating Seeds
Here is how I germinate all my seeds. The overall objective is to have high germination rates, and to have little or no root disturbance until planted in the final growing spot.
The reasoning behind this method is: The pots are of adequate size. The plastic bags keep the humidity high and they need no further water or care until germination. The bags are removed immediately upon the first sign of germination, and the pot placed in bright as possible SUNLIGHT. Most seeds only need moisture and the proper temperature to germinate. Most do not need any light. There are one or two exceptions. I have absolutely no confidence in any artificial light and consider them to be a waste of money. My germination rate approaches 100%.
Germinating Seeds
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What is the "recipe" for your "home made potting mix", I have mastered making home made compost in a decent sized "wooden pallet" construction consisting of three bays and have access to a large pile of well rotted (2 or 3 year old) horse muck pile that I have sitting at the end of the field, which is now of really fine crumbly consistency - looks just like shop bought "seed compost"!!, but worry that any of this would be too rich for growing seed in, I keep hearing that leaf mould is required ???
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I just made my potting soil for 2013. It is posted in this area.ktibble wrote:What is the "recipe" for your "home made potting mix", I have mastered making home made compost in a decent sized "wooden pallet" construction consisting of three bays and have access to a large pile of well rotted (2 or 3 year old) horse muck pile that I have sitting at the end of the field, which is now of really fine crumbly consistency - looks just like shop bought "seed compost"!!, but worry that any of this would be too rich for growing seed in, I keep hearing that leaf mould is required ???
http://www.selfsufficientish.com/forum/ ... =1&t=26216 31 May 2013 Seedling soil.
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Thanks Durgan,
Most useful, I will aim to give it a try this year!
Most useful, I will aim to give it a try this year!
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http://www.durgan.org/URL/?HXSMK 27 June 2012 Repotting Tomato Seedings Procedure
This is my procedure for re-potting.The objective is to transplant to a larger pot to avoid crowding the roots, and to have only one plant in the pot, and to not disturb the roots.The re-potting soil is home made and is the same as the seedling soil. http://www.durgan.org/URL/?BCJYP 31 May 2012 Seedling soil. The tomatoes will be grown in larger pots, since my season is too short to plant in the outdoor garden this year.One final transplanting will be required, when the plants are of appropriate size.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?SLZQE 24 June 2012 Tomato seedlings growing well
The healthy tomato seedlings are almost ready to move to a larger pot.They have been in full Sun for about nine days.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?KEXHE 13 June 2012 Tomato Plants Germinated.
Tomato seeds planted on 30 May 2012 have germinated and appear to be doing well.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?VMMSQ 30 May 2012 Germinating Seeds
Here is how I germinate all my seeds. The overall objective is to have high germination rates, and to have little or no root disturbance until planted in the final growing spot.
The reasoning behind this method is: The pots are of adequate size. The plastic bags keep the humidity high and they need no further water or care until germination. The bags are removed immediately upon the first sign of germination, and the pot placed in bright as possible SUNLIGHT. Most seeds only need moisture and the proper temperature to germinate. Most do not need any light. There are one or two exceptions. I have absolutely no confidence in any artificial light and consider them to be a waste of money. My germination rate approaches 100%.
This is my procedure for re-potting.The objective is to transplant to a larger pot to avoid crowding the roots, and to have only one plant in the pot, and to not disturb the roots.The re-potting soil is home made and is the same as the seedling soil. http://www.durgan.org/URL/?BCJYP 31 May 2012 Seedling soil. The tomatoes will be grown in larger pots, since my season is too short to plant in the outdoor garden this year.One final transplanting will be required, when the plants are of appropriate size.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?SLZQE 24 June 2012 Tomato seedlings growing well
The healthy tomato seedlings are almost ready to move to a larger pot.They have been in full Sun for about nine days.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?KEXHE 13 June 2012 Tomato Plants Germinated.
Tomato seeds planted on 30 May 2012 have germinated and appear to be doing well.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?VMMSQ 30 May 2012 Germinating Seeds
Here is how I germinate all my seeds. The overall objective is to have high germination rates, and to have little or no root disturbance until planted in the final growing spot.
The reasoning behind this method is: The pots are of adequate size. The plastic bags keep the humidity high and they need no further water or care until germination. The bags are removed immediately upon the first sign of germination, and the pot placed in bright as possible SUNLIGHT. Most seeds only need moisture and the proper temperature to germinate. Most do not need any light. There are one or two exceptions. I have absolutely no confidence in any artificial light and consider them to be a waste of money. My germination rate approaches 100%.