i also got some of the small baskets. i plan on using my fish tanks to help with the fertilization.I let the seeds germinate in a moist coffee filter until the radicle is about 1/4" to 1/2" in length. Then, using tweezers, I gently place them in either rockwool or Oasis horticubes and grow them until roots are coming out of the sides of the cubes. Perhaps a week, or two, at least until a few true leaves have formed. Then I bury the cubes in the hydroton pellets. Good luck!!Chickie'sMomaInNH said:ok, so i finally took the leap and found those clay pellets being sold at one of the local greenhouses!
i think i asked this on one of your other threads but how do you start these types of leafy green seeds so they don't get lost between the clay pellets. did you say to use something like wet coffee filters?
Yes, the small ones are what you should use. I prefer the Oasis horticubes, as they cheaper, and they are almost impossible to overwater. Sometimes, using rockwool, the seedling will push itself slightly out of the cube. If that happens use your tweezers to gently push it in deeper. Also, after you place the seedling in the cube take your tweezers and kind of tuck it in. Push the media close to the stem to support the seedling. Don't be concerned about algae that might grow on the cube, as it will die when you plant in the hydroton and deprive it of light. When the first true leaves start to develop begin to feed with half strength nutrients. Good Luck. It is not rocket science.Chickie'sMomaInNH said:
They cost pennies to grow, and the yield was enough for two meals. The greens were much tastier and more tender than those from the market. I think that as there is no wind blowing them around, the stalks do not get tough. Next spring, when the seed racks are full, I plan on stocking up on Early Wonder seeds.
