Re: Seed Depth?
In a message dated 4/10/01 9:31:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
ray.bacon@missouri.edu writes:
<< Was 24 hours to long to soak the seeds prior to planting? (Buy the time I
put the seed in the ground the small about of water they were soaking in was
milky orange/yellow.)
And here is where I think I really goofed. I planted the seeds two to three
inches deep. I now read here on the list that one inch was the appropriate
depth. Is there any chance they will grow?
Best Regards,
Ray
First Time Pumpkin Grower
>>
Ray:
I gather from your direct start method that you are living in the south
somewhere. Your ground should be warmed through and in full sun for
germination to be rapid.
It's probably not too late to unearth them gently and replant them at the
proper depth. Be very careful when you do this, in case of early germination.
(I trust you marked their planting sites!)
I have soaked many seeds and must say the water never turned color or got
cloudy. I hope that your water was warm, but not too hot.
If you realize that you have screwed up your seeds, simply start again. Soak
them between wet paper toweling in a zip lock bag. Keep the bag warm and in a
day or two, you should see the seed coat split and a tiny tap root start
coming from the pointed end of the seed. At that point, it is safe to plant
in your garden directly.
Good luck, and let us know what happens.
Barb
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