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Sun, Apr 27, 14 at 8:42
| Hi everyone, So I started sowing seeds March 23, KB was a no show except for one seedling. Last year, nothing germinated with KB. By the time I repotted into 4" pots, a couple more started to emerge, but is tossed them cause I didn't think they would have a chance to catch up. But just last week I decided to sow a few more, putting the pot on my heated bathroom floor and within 3 days 5 seedlings sprouted. They're under lights. So, b/c this is going to be a late planting season here, late May, do they have a chance? I really regret my hasty decision, but lesson learned! Looks like next year all my germination will be on the heated floor. Although they were in a warm spot, I guess some varieties really like a heated bottom! Thanks Sharon |
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| Sharonie, if you have ability to keep warm under trays and lights 16 hrs for next couple of weeks you will get them up to speed. After everything said and done what gets tomatoes growing and busting their cages... heat and sun, moisture to the roots. Due to increased growth you might dilute fertilize sooner. |
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| Yes, they are now under lights since yesterday for 16 hours and they are in a bright room as well. I was wondering about fertilizing. It's interesting because these seedlings look way better than the one I potted up and the few late stragglers. So I'm guessing the bottom heat had something to do with it. |
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