Re: Starting Seeds
pumpkins@hort.net writes:
>It sounds to me like the other seeds that have not sprouted are 'dead' or
>no
>good, they have been in the chamber long enough (in my opinion) whereby
>they
>should have sprouted by now. Ideal germination temps for AG's is around
>82
>to 86 degrees, so you are on the cool side a bit which if anything would
>make them sprout a few days slower.
>
>The reason your sprout is getting tall is that it is stretching for light,
>these plants are 'aggressive growers'. You need to get it outside to
>acclimate to the outside temps. Be careful at first not to put it into
>direct sunlight, this could burn the tender leaves. Also you will need to
>protect it from the wind. Ideally you would want to get your plant in the
>ground by early May under a cold frame for protection (from night-time
>cool
>temps), this will also slow it down. Once all danger of frost is past you
>can remove the cold frame.
>
>Next year if you need seeds, put out an email from this mallorn and I
>guarantee you fellow growers will send you some good 'genetic' seeds for
>the
>cost of a self addressed Bubble-pak.
>
>Good luck.
>
>Dave
>Sterling, MA
Thanks for the help, we appreciate it. I'll get to work
on moving the one that has sprouted outdoors this weekend
and keep your suggestion for seeds next year in mind.
Thanks again,
Carolyn
P. S. I'm in Hudson MA
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