Re: Day 3 Germination

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Becky Steward wrote:

Paul, whereabouts do you live?  I live in the East Bay, CA and am going to try the direct sow method this weekend. Its still been cold at night w/ a little frost as late as last weekend down in this little canyon area of my neighborhood, but will cover my seed mound w/ clear plastic-(vented, of course) for a few days, 'til hopefully I get some good sprouts. I was wondering if I was a little late in getting started, but if you're from CA too, looks like I'm right on time. I have not had much luck in the past w/ peat pot germination-plants got too leggy w/out enough light & transplanting them just seemed to set them back. Thanks for your input.

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From: p*@orbitcanada.com

To: p*@hort.net ; r*@integrity.com

Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 5:52 AM

Subject: Re: Day 3 Germination

 I use this method, with excellent results:

Wrap seeds in soaking wet paper towel and put in saucedish covered with
saran wrap for one day, then take out and wring out the paper towel and put back in and cover again with saran wrap.....generally only takes 2 - 4 days. I have now germinated 22 of 27 pumpkins in less than 3 days and 2 of 5 squash seeds in 3 days..........Paul

r*@integrity.com wrote:

Which method do you use to germinate your pumpkin seeds Paul?Doug

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From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On Behalf Of Paul M
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 6:53 AM
To: !Bob Attaway; #Shellie Cramer; ~Rock
Cc: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Day 3 Germination

DAY 2: GERMINATION

Germinated in 2 days the following 13 seeds:

1   866 Kaye
6   947 Doornwaard
1   805 Pukos
2   1062 Rivard
1    1153 Eaton
1    707 Toftness
1    735.5 McIntyre

They are now in their pots

DAY 3 GERMINATION

11 MORE

1   805 Pukos
1   914 Wentzell
1   707 Toftness
2   960 Rose
1   969.5 La Rue
2   869.5 Calai
1   735.5 McIntyre

Squash:

1   798 Goetze
1   843 Hebb