Seed Filing
Hello List,
Does anyone know where I could see an image on the web of a pumpkin seed
before/after the edge has been filed?
I think I may take the OSC pumpkin seeds I bought and do some germination
test experiments. This being my first year I do not want to damage the good
seed that has given to me.
Any web image URL's would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tom
Chris & Colette Wilbers wrote:
> Regular fluorescent bulbs are said to be just as good. That said, I use
> grow lights myself because I bought them before I found out this bit of
> information. Regular fluorescents should save you some money.
>
> Personally, I try to keep the temperature constant until after the seeds
> germinate. However, if your seeds are sprouting in 3 days or less then I
> can't see how the lower "night time" temperature would be affecting them
> adversely. If sprouting times average longer than 3 days, then I would
> certainly try to keep the temps around 85 degrees round-the-clock.
>
> Regards,
> Chris Wilbers
>
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> Springfield, MO (Greene Co.) / Zone 6
> Growing pumpkins since 1996
> Personal best so far: 481 lbs. (1998)
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pumpkins@mallorn.com [o*@mallorn.com]On
> Behalf Of Tom Olenio
> Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 9:54 AM
> To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
> Subject: Grow Lights
>
> Hello List,
>
> Has anyone had experience with standard fluorescent lights,
> and the special "grow light" fluorescent tubes that are out?
>
> I have always used standard fluorescent tubes and wonder if
> there is any real difference. My experience has been that
> if I keep the lights 3" above the foliage, the seedlings do
> not get too leggy, before going into the cold frame. Keep
> in mind that I have a fan on the same timer as the lights
> (indirectly aimed at the seedlings), so that the seedlings
> are exposed to some wind, to help build stronger stems.
>
> Are these "grow bulbs" worth the extra money?
>
> Also, I only use my lights to bring up the soil temperature
> (prior to emergence) up to the recommended 85F, but my
> lights only run 12 hours a day. So for half the day the
> soil drops to room temperature of about 68F. This is fine
> for tomatoes, and peppers, but what about AG pumpkins? Do
> they need the constant 85F for germination, or are lower
> night time temperatures OK?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>
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