Re: Starting seeds indoor
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- Subject: Re: Starting seeds indoor
- From: "* &* l* h* <n*@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jan 1998 22:22:53 +1300
One thing to remember with low % germination rates is damping off.
One of my rules is all seeds get rolled in a powder funicide to prevent
this as well as regular misting with a fungicide.
Also does the variety of seeds germinate in the dark or light?? You need
to find out the requirments 1st before sowing eg, delphinium and cyclman
require dark to germinate (never use black plastic - I use newspaper and
glass).
Lara
Ngaruawahia NZ
Zone 10
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> From: Kishori Hutchings <cusheoncreek@saltspring.com>
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: Starting seeds indoor
> Date: Sunday, 11 January 1998 07:01
>
> Welcome to the list Amy- there seems to be several of us who are new.
Don't
> be afraid to try anything from seed-some things will fail and not
> necessarily because you did anything wrong. a good general treatment is
to
> sow in a good pasturized medium like peat/perlite or sand. Water lightly
> and put in a cool (40-50F) place for about 1 to 2 months. Inspect
regularly
> and keep moist and ventilated. Some seeds may germinate, if so move to a
> well lit warmer area. Most won't. Then move them to a warmer (60-70F)
> location. Most should germinate in 1-4 weeks. Make sure to keep them
moist
> (not too wet), well ventilated, and in good strong light(next to a
window).
> Many seeds will germinate without the cold period, but a substantial
won't
> or only erratically. Damping off fungus can be a serious problem. The
> ventilation usually prevents it and if not try a clove or cinnamon tea
> spray. If seedlings get weak and leggy - not enough light. Transplant
with
> 2 sets of true leaves into 4" pots or outside if its warm enough.
> Goodluck Brian
>
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> > From: Amy Newkirk <newarn@sun-spot.com>
> > To: perennials@mallorn.com
> > Subject: Starting seeds indoor
> > Date: Saturday, January 10, 1998 3:16 PM
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello. I am new to the list. I am look for some advice on the best
way
> to
> > start seeds indoors. What kind of setup do I need? I am on a limited
> > budget. I thought about setting up in my basement, but I'm afraid it's
> too
> > cold.
> >
> > Some very generous gardeners have sent me some seeds to get me started.
> I
> > have received columbine, phlox, candytuft, asters to name a few. Do
> these
> > grow well from seed? Is this something a beginner can undertake?
> >
> > Thanking you in advance,
> > Amy Zone 6
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