Re: how does sfg handle differing germination rates

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• From: DD Sackett ddsack@bemidjistate.edu>
• Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 13:07:24 -0600
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>I was curious if most sfg's put more than one seed into each hole and then 
>thin, or fill the spaces that don't come up later.  In Mel's book he 
>doesn't really talk about the fact that some seeds have about 50% germination.

    I'm not a strict sq footer -- (more of an intensive eyeballer ;-)  But 
I always overseed and then thin (and hopefully transplant if possible) 
later. With my short growing season, I can't afford to wait 10 days to see 
if every seed will come up.

Dee from MN


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