REMOVE!!!!
- Subject: REMOVE!!!!
- From: David Hall d*@hereintown.net
- Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2003 20:37:10 -0400
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on 7/1/03 11:00 AM, apws at apws@eudoramail.com wrote:
> Hi,
> Is anyone growing cumin? I have planted it for the first time this year.
> The seeds that were planted directly in the garden had a very poor
> germination rate, which I attributed to the frequent, heavy rains we have
> had this year which have compacted the soil.
>
> Germination was much better on the seeds planted in pots indoors, but I am
> finding the young plants very fragile. I have put them outside in a
> reasonably sheltered spot with filtered sunlight to harden them off, but
> they seem extremely susceptible to even light wind and rain. Some are fine,
> others are fainting.
>
> I was wondering if anyone has any tips on soil requirements or other
> advice. I love to use cumin seeds in my cooking and am very interested in
> being able to grow my own.
>
> Many thanks,
> Patricia
> zone 7, MD
>
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