Re: seedling mulch

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• Subject: Re: [CHAT] seedling mulch
• From: &* T* A* <r*@midlands.net>
• Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 16:26:55 -0700
• References: <68C888F9-E725-11D8-AA28-000A95B94698@igc.org>

Thanks Jim, Kitty's reply showed up after I'd asked Marge,  I'll try the
feed store.  Still hate grits though!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "james singer" <jsinger@igc.org>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] seedling mulch


> Not Marge, but taking a clue from Kitty, you might ask at your local
> feed store.
>
> On Thursday, August 5, 2004, at 07:10 PM, Richard T. Apking wrote:
>
> > Hi Marge,
> >
> > What is grit (I know and loath what grits are) and what brand name do
> > I look
> > for???  Rich in Z-5
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Marge Talt" <mtalt@hort.net>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 12:56 AM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] seedling mulch
> >
> >
> >>> From: Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> >>> Thanks, Dan.  I was planning on picking up some grit for planting
> >> with bulbs
> >>> for critter control.  I'll just buy it now rather than later.
> >> ----------
> >>
> >> FWIW, Kitty, I prefer the starter size for seedpots and the grower
> >> size for mixing in potting soil.  Just make sure the grit has no
> >> additives; I understand that some is sold with them.
> >>
> >> I always top all seedpots and flats with grit; even use it outside
> >> when I sow in prepared seedbeds; love grit:-)  If you have very fine
> >> seed or seed that requires light to germinate, you can just sprinkle
> >> it on top of the grit and water - the water washes it into the grit
> >> just enough - seed loves rock bits....
> >>
> >> Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
> >> mtalt@hort.net
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