Gardening with the Masters: Want to start some seeds at home?

上一篇 / 下一篇  2010-05-04 14:45:17 / 天气: 晴朗 / 心情: 高兴

Gardening with the Masters: Want to start some seeds at home?Gardening with the Masters: Want to start some seeds at home?Wondering when you should start plants indoors from#x seeds? The time in our area is early April.

Supplies you will needGrow lightsare clean, disinfected containers with drainage holes, sterile seed starting medium, fluorescent orgrow lights, labels and a location with proper ventilation and temperature (usually 70-75 degrees for germination).

Many types of seed-starting containers are available commercially. You may use carryout or plastic food containers, paper cups or egg cartons. Just be certain they are clean and have drainage holes.

Seed starting soil should be fine, light and sterile. Selecting a commercial product specifically designed for starting seeds will help assure your success. Do not use real garden soil. It is too difficult to sterilize and too dense.

Quality and quantity of lighting is vital to growing healthy seedlings. Use fluorescent light fixtures that can be raised and lowered as plants grow. Plants will stretch toward light, so keep the light about 3 to 4 inches above the plants.

* Fresh seeds are the most viable. Seeds stored under properGrow lightsconditions may last for several years.

* Water softens the seed coat and dissolves the nutrients in the endosperm to make them available.

* Light stimulates or inhibits germination. If light is required, do not cover the seeds with soil.

* Oxygen breaks down the food stored in the seed. Oxygen is available in light aerated soil.

* The temperature required for most seeds is 70-75 degrees,Energy saving lamp, unless otherwise specified.

* Soil anchors the plant, and provides even moisture and nutrients.

To begin, fill your container with pre-moistened potting soil. Place seeds in rows or scatter on the surface.

Cover with damp soil to a depth about two times the size of the seeds. Spritz gently with water to set the seeds into the soil. Do not overwater. Cover theGrow lightscontainer #xwith plastic covering.
相关的主题文章:

TAG: energy grow lights saving

 

评分:0

我来说两句

显示全部

:loveliness: :handshake :victory: :funk: :time: :kiss: :call: :hug: :lol :'( :Q :L ;P :$ :P :o :@ :D :( :)

日历

« 2024-05-20  
   1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031 

数据统计

  • 访问量: 8055
  • 日志数: 499
  • 建立时间: 2010-01-19
  • 更新时间: 2010-05-24

RSS订阅

Open Toolbar