Re: which do you think will work better ??
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- Subject: Re: which do you think will work better ??
- From: C*@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 22:37:39 EDT
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In a message dated 4/5/01 10:03:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LKNIKKI1@aol.com
writes:
<< Here is what I need with the weather in the 60's and 70's
in the day and middle to low 50's at night with virtually little chance of
frost can anyone see any problems with starting outdoors? >>
Kevin:
That sounds like the weather we had in Central FL in Feb and part of March.
I prefer direct sown method, but if you are worried about cold weather
germination (takes longer), start your seeds inside. Soak, then put them in
potting mix in a peat pot, keeping the soil loose enough to check for
germination. The top of the fridge is a warm, suitable spot for quick
germination. As soon as that happens, take them outside and plant where you
want them. I recommend ditching the peat pots, or at least making sure they
are punched full of holes so they disintegrate in the soil without root
binding the seedlings.
Your seedling will love the sunny 60-70 degree days. No hardening off
necessary.
Barb
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