New to growing your own tomatoes? This is the forum to learn the successful techniques used by seasoned tomato growers. Questions are welcome, too.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Greetings,
I am starting plants from seed for this first time indoors. I am using the burpees xl system and all has been well for about three weeks and I just noticed some small mold circles in some of the cells. I went out and bought a fan immediately, but I was wondering if its too late? There is really only small white dots of mold in a few cells. Sidenote Environment: The seed tray is in garage in south florida (HOT and HUMID) over t12 lights. ![]() Thanks, Charles Last edited by Imthechuck; August 23, 2014 at 01:01 PM. |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Vancouver Island
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What are you growing? Have the seedlings emerged?
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Tomatovillian™
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they are all like 2 to 3 inches tall; eggplant, broccoli,habenero peppers, jalapenos, and different types of basil
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Tomatovillian™
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Mold on the surface of the soil is often just a sign of overly moist conditions. Why the tin foil walls? I suppose to reflect light but I think it closes them in too much and it must be very hot inside the tinfoil tunnel setup. I would remove the foil, keep the lights 2 inches above the tops of the plants and water from the bottom allowing the surface to be slightly dry before re-watering. Cant see the mold or your plants so hopefully they do OK. As a northerner, I don't understand the need for artificial light for seed starting in Florida in the summer. The best light there is natural light if you have it. The only reason I use lights is because I have no choice. If I had the option, I would use the sun.
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Tomatovillian™
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the insects in august/september are really bad + humidity + rain .... you name it we have them; so this year I thought I would start them indoors
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I bought a heating pad for my babies and saw my germination rate increase exponentially, didn't keep statistics but I can only say "more, alot more." Then again, I usually do this in early February so I don't know how relevent it is to your situation. Last edited by snugglekitten; August 23, 2014 at 01:28 PM. |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10
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Tomatovillian™
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Thanks, Karen I removed the foil
Ginger do you start your seeds in doors? This is only my third year growing vegtables in west palm, and past seasons I started outdoor, but thought I would keep them from the bugs/humidity/rain |
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Tomatovillian™
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Jealous of your two seasons up here in the north. Enjoy, I hope your fall garden is great. A little air circulation and careful watering will help reduce any mold or chance of damping off. best wishes,
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Mine are on my patio, ceiling fan running, under grow light ( that are inadequate) . Just started them this wednesday. Patio has a roof and is screened in, but it is the same temp as outdoors. I control the water, and the fan running is essential.
BTW- take a look at the Florida TAG thread on the homepage. Your invited. ![]() |
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Tomatovillian™
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good news!, Ill definitely think about it!
I bought some earth boxes this year after hearing so many good things. I wasn't so sure the earthtainer could withstand our sun. |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2011
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I'm at 43 Earthboxes. I told my husband I wasn't going to buy anymore,he said," yeah, until another sale comes along".
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Tomatovillian™
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Wow thats a lot of earth boxes
![]() What growing media do you use? I found pro mix but it was 60$ at a local hydroponics store |
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Ya, I get it, your whole state is a giant heat pad! Pretty nice. |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Question, if you use Pro Mix HP or BX are you adding in additional CRF's? I used grow bags with pro mix hp and added some extra lime and CRF. The large compressed bag of pro mix here in Montreal 3.8 cubic feet is $28.
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