Re: Thanks

<<<This may seem too simple, but it really works.

Depending on how many seeds you have, fill a flat or even a plastic 
donut tray with a seed starting medium.  Scatter the seed on the surface 
and lightly cover with the medium or vermiculite.  Moisten with a mister 
or fine spray, put on a clear cover and set under fluorescent lights 
(about 6" below) and leave the lights on for the duration.  Keep them 
moist.

Within 2 weeks you will see the little darlings popping up and when they 
have reached the three or four leaf stage you can prick them out and 
transplantinto 2 1/2 or three inch pots.  Keep up the 24 hour lights.  
You will have a forest to plant out when the good weather arrives.

The Ontario Hosta Society has a very active seed exchange for the 
members and this year offered 125 different types of seed - all open 
pollinated of course.  While most seedlings turn out green, there are 
some interesting shades and shapes, some gold, and every once in a while 
something special turns up. 

Have fun.

Bob Leask
Georgetown ON
Z5 and tons of white mulch   >>>



Dear Bob:

Thanks so much for the advice ! I will definitely give it a try. I joined
the OHS and got a list of available seeds, so when I am set up later this
year, I will be very excited to try this.

Surely all this white stuff will mean good gardening next year ?

Susan
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Susan Little DVM
Diplomate ABVP (Feline)
Bytown Cat Hospital
Ottawa, Canada
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