Re: [CH] Fw: When to start seedlings
Alexandra Soltow (pamra@rockland.net)
Wed, 7 Feb 2001 16:07:49 -0400
Frank wrote,
>I may have jumped the gun, but I started my seedlings
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>I am considering that
>"Peppers need a long, warm growing season". There may be as many pluses as
>minuses to starting so early so I am interested in other responses
The only problem I've had with starting my seeds too early is that by the
time the last frost date occured, some of the seedlings had gotten quite
tall and leggy, and some had fallen over. They did get themselves back on
track once I planted them outside. But there weren't any particular
advantages to starting them early; I was not the first on my block with
ripe goodies. This year, I'll be planting my seeds at the end of February
(I'm in Zone 6).
And Pepper Gaz wrote,
>When the seedlings do start popping up, how often should they be watered and
>how much would be too much? Also, how much help is it to use something like
>miracle gro on the seedlings?
The seedlings should be kept moist but not soggy. Don't add fertilizer
until after they get their first set of true leaves.
And Mich wrote,
>I'm in Manhattan with a big sunny window for
>much of the day. Is it okay for me to plant seedlings soon?
Do you have a place to transplant them outdoors, or will you be growing
them as indoor plants? If they'll be staying inside, you can start them
anytime. If they're going out, you might want to wait until the end of
February as well (I'm about 20 miles north of you!)
Alex
Alexandra Soltow
pamra@rockland.net
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