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starting plants from seeds
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HelloThis is my 1st post. I am starting some plants this year and I noticed on top of the soil, looks like mildew or something. It's light brown and almost looks like cobwebs. I started the seeds on…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by tony hopkins Jan 9, 2011.
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tony hopkins replied to Bill Phelps's discussion starting plants from seeds"the plants in the picture are way streched out try 4' flouresants about 3" away"
Bill Phelps commented on Natalie's blog post Moles in back yard"Depending on the amount of time you have, you need a 4 or 5 tine garden spade. The best time is early in the morning or just prior to sundown. Moles are very active at these times. Look for a tunnel that they use daily. Flatten it out with your feet…"
Nancy Clark replied to Bill Phelps's discussion starting plants from seeds"Yeah, Bill, this website is from KS City; that's why so many Kansans! Hopefully our last few days of snow were our last of the year, too. It's melting fast. Whew."
Bill Phelps replied to Bill Phelps's discussion starting plants from seeds"I started the peppers on Feb 11 and some on the 22. No leaves yet, just skinny stems!
I think we had our last snow of the year, I hope. Had a total of about 23". More than usual for Cincinnati.
I have heard that about planting up to leaves…"
Nancy Clark replied to Bill Phelps's discussion starting plants from seeds"No grow lights here, just fluorescent but they are on 14-16 hrs/day. How long ago did you start the seeds? Do you have true leaves yet? I'm new, too, remember, so we learn together. I have collard greens, cabbage, lettuce, broccoli, and spinach…"
Bill Phelps commented on Natalie's blog post Moles in back yard"Natalie
Are you up to killing them? If so, I can tell you how I have rid them for years.
Bill"
Bill Phelps replied to Bill Phelps's discussion starting plants from seeds"That's what I do not understand. I have a light about 2 inches above. There also on a heating mat. Do you only have a grow light on? Wonder about having the room light on also?
I was just downstairs and the little stems are bent over sideways.…"
Nancy Clark replied to Bill Phelps's discussion starting plants from seeds"From what I read, skinny stems mean the plants aren't getting enough light. My seedlings are under fluorescent lights in the basement, with the lights no more than 3" above them. From Kansas.
Nancy"
Bill Phelps left a comment for Patti Evert"You sound sorta like me. I grew up on our Grandfather's farm and remember as a small child all the things that they were trying to teach me. At that time it didn't seem very important, but now that im older I think of those things all the…"
Bill Phelps replied to Bill Phelps's discussion starting plants from seeds"Nancy
Thanks for the reply. I thought, how hard can it be to start some plants. Well, its been harder than I thought. My pepper stems are so small the plant is bending over. Looks like the stems are too, skinny I mean/ I am from Ohio u?
Thanks…"
Nancy Clark replied to Bill Phelps's discussion starting plants from seeds"Bill, I'm pretty new to this, too, and this is my first post also. I've found that using new or sterilized seed starting mix (really important) works best, planting seeds in the mix at the right depth, keeping them moist (sprinkling) but…"
Bill Phelps replied to Bill Phelps's discussion starting plants from seeds"Thanks. I know what your saying amd I tried to reduce my watering but the top portion of soil became too dry for the seeds to sprout. Anyways, I will try it again. Just thought of something: What about putting a cover atop the pots. Will this have…"
kctomato replied to Bill Phelps's discussion starting plants from seeds"I realize Im a little late
most of the time this isnt a problem. it just means things are a little too moist on the surface.
in some cases it could be another problem but if you arent seeing seedlings literally keeling over it probably isnt that…"
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