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Re: starting cucumbers-was seed exch.

Cool idea! I was told to use peat pots, but those are not usable more than
once, and I've also had some problems with damp ones growing moldy on the
outside.

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> From: Mary Williams <billy@napanet.net>
> To: veggie-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: starting cucumbers-was seed exch.
> Date: Wednesday, May 07, 1997 9:30 AM
> 
> In the future try starting your cucumbers in strawberry baskets. Line
> the baskets with a little bit of newspaper, add the dirt and seeds, and
> then when ready, transplant the entire thing into the garden. The roots
> will grow through the baskets and at the end of the season you can dig
> up the basket and save to use next year.
> 
> Mary in Napa
> > At 09:15 AM 5/7/97 -0500, you wrote:
> > >
> > >Hey guys,
> > >Here's a question -- I planted some seedlings right after it warmed up
a
> > >bit here in Zone 7--but I didn't have room for all my seedlings.  They
all
> > >survived but between my limited ability to nurture them outside and
> > >possibly moving them out too soon, the leftovers have done much better
and
> > >look healthier.  Specifically, the cukes and lettuces -- I know I
should
> > >have direct seeded the lettuce, or at least started them in a
disposable
> > >container.  Should I replace the cukes with the indoor seedlings and
> > >should I restart with seeds or transplants for the lettuce?
> > >
> > >TIA
> > >
> > >
> > >--
> > >Sophia Hansen
> > >fia@netcentral.net
> > >
> > >
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