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Re: Thinning

Hi all,

I have a difficult time with thinning.  Kind of like leaving food on the plate
uneaten.  But that is another problem.  I no longer thin,  but plant totally
differently.  I plant everthing in those plastic pony pack containers,  and
when they are large enough,  I plant out the seedlings.  I use the larger
packs for things like beans and corn and cuke, etc,  and the tiny ones for
lettuce,  tomatoes and peppers, and beets.  The only thing I plant directly
into the ground now is carrots.  I have a medium to small garden,  about 40 by
40 feet,  so I can spend the time doing this.  I sow seed inside in the
evening while watching the telly.

By doing this,  I only sow a little more than I need,  and any seedlings that
are in excess, I give away.  In this manner,  I only keep and set out the
strongest seedlings,  and I get perfect spacing.   I also can begin sowing
things in packs while the ground is still in use for the end of something
else.   

Janet
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