Re: 1 out of 7 came up

This seems like an ongoing question, concern... what this list really needs is
a good solid "Seed Starting FAQ". Gather all the best information from
growers and compile it into an easy to read document, complete with
pictures. I just might try writing this, and I would want input from all of
you that have good success.

Like I"ve said, this is one-part science, one-part art. Hmmm... if there is
any interest out there, send me an email privately. Of course, there are
probably a lot of seed starting guides already out there on the web. I'd
like to include them as links in my document (if I can get around to
writing it.....)

Regards, Cliff

http://idahopumpkin.tripod.com/



From: steven minor <minok@surfglobal.net>
Reply-To: pumpkins@hort.net
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: 1 out of 7 came up
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2003 21:30:58 -0400

Bill-Thanks for replying.

WILLYRAIN@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 6/14/2003 8:15:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> minok@surfglobal.net writes:
>
> > Glenn-First I lightly filed edges of seeds, keeping away from the tip of
> > the
> > seed. Moistened paper towel, squeezed water out until moist, not wet.
> > Rolled seeds up in paper towel (one or two, at most ). Put paper towel in
> > sandwich bag, squeezed air out, sealed bag. Placed bag on heating mat. Also
> > tried planting in three inch peat pots, but moisture control is more
> > difficult this way-seed usually rot. Also tried planting in vermiculite to
> > control moisture, but no luck there.
> >
> >
>
> Glen this is pretty close to what I do. First Sand the edges (always ask your
> wife before you use her emery board. They get really pissed). I write on the
> outside of the bags with a magic marker. I wet the paper towel lightly and
> take the seeds out of the water I have soaked them in for the last 24 hours.
> Before I put them in the wet paper towel I dip them in a light solution of
> fungicide. Then I put them in the towel (2 to 4 seeds) and place them in the plastic
> bag. I put them over a source of heat. I like the vents over our lights on our
> fish tank. The other thing I do is plant under the light of the new moon all
> the way until the full moon. This helps the seeds come up.
> The full moon is tomorrow. This doesn't mean you can't still plant seed. It
> just means that you won't have the help of the moons pull to help the
> germinate.
> Good Luck
> Bill Garvey
> White Lake, Michigan
>
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