Discussion forum for the various methods and structures used for getting an early start on your growing season, extending it for several weeks or even year 'round.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 494
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I have a brand new cheap-o greenhouse up with my seedlings going. My dear sweet husband put his frost sensitive plants in with my starts. I'm worried that the soil from his plants (which are outdoor plants) are going to incubate multitudes of aphids and seedling destroying bugs and infest my plants and soil. What do you think, do you put outside plants in with new seedlings?
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 5,931
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I'm going to agree with you it's not a good idea. In the interests of marital harmony is there room for two his and hers cheapie greenhouses? If not, in California in march I would vote the outdoor plants back into the outdoors where they will be fine.
Good luck KarenO |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 494
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Thanks for the reality check, sadly, there is only room for one greenhouse, at least, where it's convenient. Back to the garage with those plants!
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sunol, CA
Posts: 2,723
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I guess we know who is in charge...
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: CA
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: NewYork 5a
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You are correct. Young seedlings are like ice cream in the hands of a child. Irresistible.
Every possible gnat and whitefly will zoom in. They love fresh tender roots and moist soil. Many can and do manage but a constant check with an arsenal of preventative measures pre-planting and tested potions at the first sign. Can happen without an outside plant living near-by. (ask me how i know) ![]() ![]() |
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