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Re: Clueless (with/without beans) on the Roof!

Square Foot Gardening List - http://www.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html

I had the exact same problem with non-sprouting beans.  I was watering
the seed bed a couple times a day since I live in a hot area.  They all
rotted.  I presprouted the next set and didn't water again until the top
3/4" of soil was dry.  I had much better luck with this method.  My
challenge for seed starting in the ground has always been to keep the
bed moist enough.  Guess that beans just like it drier to germinate than
root crops and lettuce are.  

What kind of contraption did you build on the roof to garden in?

zone 9, so cal

housexo wrote:
> 
> Square Foot Gardening List - http://www.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html
> 
> Hello...
> 
> I discovered Mel's Book.  Read it approximately 10-11 times - getting
> more enthusiastic each time.  Then discovered "The List" and decided to
> just be a virtual gardener for a while.  I think I freaked out, wanting
> to do everything just so, you know?
> 
> The thing is, my lack of experience is compounded by my only available
> garden location:  on the roof of an urban warehouse.
> 
> Finally, I just did it.  Hauled all the soil, peat, etc. up and set up
> one 4'x 6' box.  Everything was going along quite well.  Except only
> 1/16 pole beans came up and 3/9 bush beans didn't.  After waiting
> patiently I finally dug around and discovered that all the failed seeds
> were rotten and at least one of them had a tiny slimy worm living in
> it.
> 
> I'm pre-sprouting a new batch of seeds but am still wondering why this
> happened?  Too much water (wouldn't be surprised - I might be
> overcompensating because the roof is pretty hot)?
> 
> Thanks for any help---
> 
> Dixie
> Zone 5 (I think) Michigan
> 
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