Posted by Joseph P on February 11, 2011, 5:10 pm
I'm just wondering if anyone knows whether it matters too much if I
happen to put too much of a layer of soil over the seeds when the packet
specifically says that there should be a "very fine sprinkling"? I have
put about half a centimeter of soil over the seeds. Will the seeds still
come through?
Also, the packet says that I should put the container into a sealed
polythene bag, but I have put them into a propagator instead. Does this
matter too much?
Many thanks,
Joseph
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Joseph P
Posted by Billy on February 12, 2011, 11:58 am
> I'm just wondering if anyone knows whether it matters too much if I
> happen to put too much of a layer of soil over the seeds when the packet
> specifically says that there should be a "very fine sprinkling"? I have
> put about half a centimeter of soil over the seeds. Will the seeds still
> come through?
Normally, the seeds are covered with soil to a depth of 1 and a half
times the diameter of the seed.
>
> Also, the packet says that I should put the container into a sealed
> polythene bag, but I have put them into a propagator instead. Does this
> matter too much?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Joseph
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Posted by Gunner on February 12, 2011, 2:43 pm
wrote:
> I have put about half a centimeter of soil over the seeds. Will the seeds still
> come through?
> but I have put them into a propagator instead. Does this
> matter too much?
1/2 cm shouldn't matter.
propagator? If you are talking about a nursery flat w/ a propagation/
humidity dome or plastic wrap, you should be fine with that also.
Just watch to ensure it does not get too humid nor too dry and every
once in a while circulate fresh air. I use a light dusting of
cinnamon on my flats. It has been reported to have anti fungal
properties as has tumeric and chamomile tea. The cinnamon seems to
help me but I also use Neem and fans quite a bit in my GH.
Posted by Kay Lancaster on February 12, 2011, 5:42 pm
On Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:10:21 +0000, Joseph P
> I'm just wondering if anyone knows whether it matters too much if I
> happen to put too much of a layer of soil over the seeds when the packet
> specifically says that there should be a "very fine sprinkling"? I have
> put about half a centimeter of soil over the seeds. Will the seeds still
> come through?
It's going to be tougher, as I'm guessing these seeds are small and so the
seedlings will be small. It's a race to get tall enough to reach the light
before running out of stored nutrients in the seed.
If the soil is loose, it will probably be ok.
> Also, the packet says that I should put the container into a sealed
> polythene bag, but I have put them into a propagator instead. Does this
> matter too much?
They're trying to prevent the seeds from drying out during germination. If
your propagator has a high relative humidity (better yet, a mist system!) it's
even better. Seedlings in plastic bags have a tendency to damp off.
Having high relative humidity and good air circulation leads to healthier
seedlings.
I typically grow seedlings under an intermittent mist in an area with good
air circulation -- sometimes I help the air circulation out with a fan.
Plain sand as seed cover (or sand and milled sphagnum mix) is also useful in
improving germination.
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> happen to put too much of a layer of soil over the seeds when the packet
> specifically says that there should be a "very fine sprinkling"? I have
> put about half a centimeter of soil over the seeds. Will the seeds still
> come through?