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Sherry_AK · March 28, 2007

Hi, David. I think it would be beneficial to amend your soil with composted manure and peat moss.

I germinate my seeds at room temp (indoors, around 68 degrees F) in Jiffy Mix or ProMix. To be certain of success, I generally leave some seeds on the surface and cover others lightly and it seems not to matter too much. They get the normal indoor light during germination and then I move them to growlights. Of course at this time of year it's still pretty cool indoors here. Once the house starts heating up during the day, I move them to growlights in the garage where it stays around 60 degrees. That's where they stay till it's time to harden them off in May. They grow pretty slowly at first, but then suddenly they'll take off.

Wish I'd known you wanted some ... I have plenty to share. Do let me know if you need more.

Good luck!

Sherry

March 28, 2007	#16
Sherry_AK Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alaska Zone 3/4 Posts: 1,857	Hi, David. I think it would be beneficial to amend your soil with composted manure and peat moss. I germinate my seeds at room temp (indoors, around 68 degrees F) in Jiffy Mix or ProMix. To be certain of success, I generally leave some seeds on the surface and cover others lightly and it seems not to matter too much. They get the normal indoor light during germination and then I move them to growlights. Of course at this time of year it's still pretty cool indoors here. Once the house starts heating up during the day, I move them to growlights in the garage where it stays around 60 degrees. That's where they stay till it's time to harden them off in May. They grow pretty slowly at first, but then suddenly they'll take off. Wish I'd known you wanted some ... I have plenty to share. Do let me know if you need more. Good luck! Sherry