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January 31, 2006
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* First, isolate new plants for several weeks until you're
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* Return diseased or pest-ridden plants immediately.
* Wash your hands thoroughly after touching an infected
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* Discard old plants that are beyond saving.
* Clean pots before using them again.
* Remove all dead leaves and spent blossoms, and clean
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* Water and mist in the morning.
* Follow as closely as possible the exact cultural require-
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Starting Seeds Indoors
By Terry L. Yockey
I always start some plants in the house so I can get a jump
on the growing season. I enjoy following the whole life
cycle of my plants and trying different varieties than the
usual ones you can find at the nursery. The seed catalogs
are full of new types of flowers, vegetables and herbs. For
a very small investment, you can grow a whole garden of
different varieties. When you are only spending a small
amount up front, you can afford to be adventurous!
I've tried many different methods of indoor seeding. The one
I like best is the Accelerated Propagation System. It uses
a capillary matting underneath so you never have to water
from above and wash seeds and plants away. Another advantage
is that you can go away for a few days, and your small plants
will be fine. Fertilizer is added to the water, in very small
amounts, for continuous feeding.
Use only a few seeds per compartment so you don't have a
tangle of germinated seeds to thin out. I like to presprout
my seeds, and then just plant the ones that germinate. To
presprout, put your seeds on a folded paper towel that has
been moistened. Cover them with a glass and place it in a
very warm place. I use a special heated grow mat which I can
also use under my APS. Make sure the seeds never dry out and
they should germinate in a few days to a week.
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The growing plants should have plenty of ventilation. A small
fan will keep the air moving. At this point warmth isn't
needed or desired. The plants will be sturdier with cooler
temps (60 - 65 degrees). They do need lots of light, however.
Fluorescent lights work very well, because you can lower
them to right above the seeds and small plants. Many seeds
need light to germinate, so start the lights right after you
seed or when you are presprouting.
When should you start your seeds? It really depends on what
you are growing. The seed package usually tells the optimum
time to start inside.
If you buy the larger APS, you can leave the plants in it
till they go outside in May. Generally, I replant my plants
into a peat pot about a month before they go out. That way
the pot and all go right in the ground, for the least root
disturbance.
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The last thing to remember is not to plant them outside
without hardening them off first. This applies to house
plants you take out for the summer, as well. Plants grown
in the house do not like the fluctuation in temperatures
and the air currents they find outdoors. It's best to get
them acclimated to it gradually. Some people take them out
a little longer every day, starting with an hour the first
day. I put mine in a cold frame for a few weeks, lifting
the plastic for a few hours a day.
I know its very tempting to order a packet of every new
variety you see in the catalog. If this is your first try
at seed starting, it might be better to start small.
Remember, there is always next year when it comes to
gardening!
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