Category Archives: Seed Starting

Chlorotic Seedlings 2016

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Esther

Although I’ve done the same things this year, as far as I know, a lot, not all, of my seedlings have developed these leaves of an unhealthy, pale green. As usual, I started seeds, one to each 2″ soil cube … Continue reading →

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The Tao of Vegetable Gardening by Carol Deppe – Book Review

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Esther

The most valuable parts to me To me, the most valuable parts of this book are where she discusses the reasons, procedures and processes to create our own varieties of tomatoes and other vegetables. The reasons are excellent.  A home grown … Continue reading →

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Tomato Seedling Problem

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Esther

I threw out about two thirds of my Brandywine seedlings yesterday as I was potting up my tomatoes into three inch peat pots.  The leaves were starting to curl, wilt and yellow.  With a close look, I was thinking maybe … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Plant the Tomatoes

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Esther

Although it’s two weeks earlier than I would like due to risk of cold weather. They are too big and top heavy to carry in and out without damage. Every time I try, something flops and threatens to break. The … Continue reading →

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LED Lights and Seed Starting

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Esther

All of the articles that I could find talked about growing things under LED lights were for just that purpose, growing things to maturity.  There were also some cautions about how they could hurt seedlings.  So I dithered about whether … Continue reading →

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Lettuce under LED lights – the experiment begins

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Esther

I started lettuces on 10/23 and they were just showing green, under my usual florescent bulb starting mechanisms, when the power went out for five days.  I was worried that the sprouts would be too leggy and get my trials with an … Continue reading →

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Beginner’s luck or persistence?

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Esther

I’ve read on some reputable blogs that beans shouldn’t be started inside because they don’t like their roots to be disturbed.  With respect, I have been doing it for years.  I have problems with critters, and should also probably credit … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes are in the ground

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Esther

As of yesterday and these may be some of the best starts that I’ve grown.  You can see they have little in common with the ones you buy in sixpacks.  Some of the credit has to go to our weather.  The … Continue reading →

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Seed starting using soil cubes — Part One

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Esther

A friend remarked that I was the only gardener she knew who used soil blocks for seed starting, made by these tools, successfully.  It’s been easy for me so I thought it might make a good subject for a video or two.  … Continue reading →

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