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RE: Preparing for next year (Was: Winter must be closing in)

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Yes, Richard, thanks. You make it sound so simple and easy. Maybe I just had
some bad luck. Thanks.

Patricia

>I use a "speedling tray" which a local area organic farmer uses, as well as
>regular small "six pack" type plastic trays (11"X22")  with the little clear
>plastic top.  I use the "Sunshine" seed mix for planting medium, and
>oftentimes start my seeds on top of the refrigerator, for about a week (the
>warmth of the air coming from behind the refrigerator helps).  Then the
>planting trays get moved to the garage, where I have suspended a 4'
>flourescent light over the trays, positioned 4-6" from the top of the trays.
>I have taped aluminum foil to the sides of the flourescent light in order to
>form a sort of "tent" which bathes the plants in light, and they do very
>well.  I spray the trays with a mist sprayer to keep them moist, and as soon
>as the plants emerge, I use a VERY diluted fish emulsion in the sprayer to
>help them along.  I hope this helps, Richard


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