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Mar 7, 2013 11:32 AM CST
Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Cut Flowers Winter Sowing Charter ATP Member Seed Starter Echinacea
Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: Ohio Region: United States of America Butterflies Hummingbirder Celebrating Gardening: 2015
Another fun podcast.

I agree, itunes is irritating at best. I've used it because I have an iPad. But, I've always listened to your podcasts on my iPad, using the direct MP3 download and it works well. I just take the iPad with me from room to room as I clean or do other things and it works well.

Some Wintersowing troubleshooting tips for Trish.
Re: containers drying
Use a minimum of 3" of soil depth
Always use a container with a "roof", i.e. humidity dome
When you water, water thoroughly from the bottom. Let them suck up as much water as they want.
Keep in morning sun only, or even full shade if your weather is hot.

I often see that green algae type goo growing on top of containers. Most of the time it doesn't seem to have a negative effect on seedlings. Covering the soil with fine vermiculite often either prevents it or hides it, I'm not sure which!

Expect your tomato seedlings to stay much smaller than their indoor counterparts at first. Plant them in your garden anyway, noting their nice root development. Those seedlings catch up quickly.

Karen

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