Carrot Germination

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• Subject: Carrot Germination
• From: C* <C*@aol.com>
• Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 03:03:03 EDT

A tip for all of you who have had trouble with seeds that have fairly long
germination times and also has shallow planting requirements. (such as
carrots, parsnips, celeriac, etc.):
1.  Cut a square of carpet 11 1/2" square for each sq. ft. that you are
planting.
2.  Plant the seeds normally, but add 2-3 seeds per spot, to assure at least 1
will germinate in each desired location.
3.  Place the carpet squares - pile up - over each planted square.
4.  Soak the carpet squares completely, each day.
5.  Check under the carpets at least once a day - as soon as you see sprouts -
remove the carpet and continue to water as needed.
This technique will ensure a reliable stand of those 'hard to germinate'
vegetables.        

From a long time lurker.
ChetRH @aol.com (Chet Harvey)
Topeka, KS - Zone 5/6
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