Fw: [CH] Seed Starters
Frank Francisco (francisco_@prodigy.net)
Fri, 19 Jan 2001 22:49:49 -0500
Best mix? I'm using "Gardener's Delight" which contains polymer coated
urea, mono calcium phosphate, di-calcium phosphate, polymer coated sulphate
of potash, dolomite. It has a content of 0.08% Nitrogen, 0.24% Phosphate,
and 0.08% soluable potash. The bag states it is ideal for seed starting and
potting. It contains horticultural grade sphagnum peat moss, vermiculite,
perlite, and the fertilzer is time released. I was sold with the
re-sealable zip top.
F
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Coppola" <snopepper@yahoo.com>
To: "Chile Head" <Chile-Heads@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 10:07 PM
Subject: [CH] Seed Starters
> This is in answer to Angel Cooper about the best mix
> to use for seed starting.
> I always use Pro-Mix by Premier (www.premierhort.com).
> Any good soilless mix will do but this is what my
> local Garden supply carries. Look for a mix that isn't
> pre-wet because you pay a lot for water and it's
> heavier. You also get more for your money if you buy
> it by the bail instead of loose. Look for a mix that
> is mostly peat moss with some vermiculite, limestone
> and maybe a wetting agent. I would never buy one that
> contained fertilizer because you don't know what
> you're getting. Add your own dilute solution of high
> phosphorus fertilizer after the first true leaves
> appear to help the roots get established.A good mix
> will have few if any large sticks and will have a even
> consistency.
> Joe
> Chilihead # 105 and # 1020
>
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