Re: seed mix for starting veggies
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- Subject: Re: seed mix for starting veggies
- From: A* D*
- Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 19:49:23 +0000 (GMT)
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> >Hi there -- I've searched the propagation and veggie list archives looking
> >for recommendations for seed starting mixes and come up with nothing
> >specific. Can anyone recommend any recipes for mixing up my own seed
> >starting mix for plants in the tomato family (eggplant, peppers, etc.),
> >curcurbits (squash and cucumbers), greens, and herbs?
> >
> >Thanks
> >**********
> >'''''''''''''''''''''''
> >Nan Sterman
> >San Diego County California
> >Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
All the seeds you mention are middling to big and will do quite well
when direct sown in the ground so they can't be too choosy. When it
comes to small seed such as celery, particularly early sowings, you have
to be a lot more careful.
Allan
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Allan Day Hereford HR2 7AU allan@crwys.demon.co.uk
