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Re: Alpine House Propagation

Duncan,

Just a few points to keep in mind.

Just watch for condensation drip spots.  I once had several pots get partly
washed out from water dripping from the same spot on the fiberglass.  If
you have a condensation problem, there are sprays available from greenhouse
supply houses that help solve that problem.

Of course here in the PNW our constant Nemesis, SLUGS, can do a real number
on geminating seeds.  Be ever vigilant.  I also leave scrap cedar siding
pieces laying around as hiding places for slugs and check them daily.  Out
doors I have a reasonable tolerance to slugs munching but in my greenhouse
and propagation facilities, it's a Zero tolerance for them.

The other reason for providing some cover for seed pots is the damage
caused by foraging birds.  I feed the birds and last year they discovered
that the fine gravel I use to cover seed pots and the germinating seeds
looked interesting and disturbed quite a number of pots.  Assume that in
your alpine house you keep the door closed or have a screen door to keep
avians at wings length from the pots

I wonder when my packets of seed will arrive?  Guess I had better go mix up
potting soil and get ready for the onslaught.

Kind Regards,

Scott

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Scott Gregory Vergara		
Burley, Washington  98322-0669   USA
USDA Zone 8 Ave Min Temp 10-20 deg F. Record low 0/hi 104 
svergara@pacific.telebyte.com,  HORTULANUS@aol.com
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> From: Duncan McAlpine <mcalpin@eskimo.com>
> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Alpine House Propagation
> Date: Friday, January 24, 1997 11:44 PM
> 
> Have received all my seeds from the societies I belong. In the past, I
> have  placed a plastic bag around my seed pots and set them outside for
> the winter. Now with a Alpine house, I feel there is no reason to place
> a plastic bag around the seed pot. Is this correct? 
> -- 
> Duncan McAlpine, Federal Way, WA
> Why buy plants when you can grow them yourself.....?
> http://www.eskimo.com/~mcalpin/
> http://www.eskimo.com/~mcalpin/pumkin.html
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