Re: Germination rates

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• Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 21:31:24 -0400

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From: Colin Shaw <crshaw@mcmail.com>
To: sqft@lists.umsl.edu <sqft@lists.umsl.edu>
Date: Friday, May 08, 1998 1:22 PM
Subject: Germination rates


I am new to sq ft gardening but not new to gardening in general. I
have 3 trial plots, 2 here and one in a public garden.  I have
followed Mel's approach and planted 2-3 seeds per 'hole' at the
recommended spacing but have suffered very poor germination rates,
especially with carrots. The only option seems to be to plant in
modules and transplant into the sq ft plot. I suppose the another
thing to do would be to sow 4-5 seeds per hole but that seems to be
defeating the object. I know its been an odd Spring in the UK but can
anybody give advice?

Colin

Colin,

I don't know how the spring weather has affected you, but some seeds (such
as carrots) need a steady moisture content to acheive good germination.
I've had some take as long as 28 days to germinate while doing germination
tests under near ideal conditions.

Cliff Parker
Longview Farm
Holden, ME
zone 4

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