Re: HYB: CULT: seedlings
In a message dated 12/24/2006 6:53:10 A.M. Central Standard Time,
lmann@lock-net.com writes:
<<I routinely use globs of fresh or weathered horse manure (no bedding)
for the lower third of pots, making sure there is ample potting mix
between the layer of manure and the seeds or seedling roots. >>
That sounds good and should make for happy roots! What do you use in the
bottom of the pots to keep this rich medium from flushing out through the drain
holes? Do you use drain trays, and recycle the drain water back into the
pots? Of course, it would also recycle and compound any pathogens.
If I'd put something in my pots this year, it would already have been
flushed out. Lots of rain. Maybe the damp seed will result in high germination
rates this coming spring? Or spoiled ones due to damp seed freezing?
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