momofdrew
Deeply Rooted
yes I would once they have sprouted you dont need the clear dome on top...it also filters the light somegrow_my_own said:
New to starting plants from seed, could use some pointers
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momofdrew
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Years ago there was a gardening show on PBS called the Victory Garden and Mr Crockett use to make his own seed starter by cooking his compost over a charcoal fire...it sterilized it... he used a cooking thermomiter to make sure he had high enough temps to kill off every thing...and then he would add vermiculite to loosen the friablity...when potting anything the secret is cleanliness...you can reuse potting flats/pots as long as you are sure they are clean... I use bleach when I wash mine and then rinse...
chris09
Garden Ornament
The shows name was Crockett's Victory Garden not The Victory Garden.momofdrew said:
After James (Jim) Crockett past away they changed the name of the show to The Victory Garden and the show went down hill ever sense.
His entire site (Greenhouse, Garden and everything else) was built on a section of parking lot outside of the PBS station in Mass. and was the reason for him having raised beds.
If Im not mistaken Crockett recommends heating the compost to 400 deg. and he also says that it smells very bad.
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Couldn't you just use plastic and cover a plot at a time for about a week to kill weeds and stuff and sterilize? I think I've read that opaque plastic is the best for this. =/
chris09
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Editing my post above to add another company, Whitney Farms. Whitney Farms puts out a line of organic soil-less mix and is also in partnership with Scotts/ Miracle Grow.chris09 said:
http://www.scotts.com/smg/templates/index.jsp?pagUrl=whitney_farms&icid=hp1_mm_p_wf
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momofdrew
Deeply Rooted
it wouldnt sterilize in that short a time...ducks4you said:
Crocket used a charcoal grill out side so the smell wouldnt be all that bad... I have used my oven and all it smelled like was dirt...I dont know about you but I love the smell of dirt....
momofdrew
Deeply Rooted
Chris what about Johnny's 512 and Hoffman's soil less are they part of Monsanto??? I use both...I willhave to check the small print from now on...chris09 said:
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grow_my_own
Deeply Rooted
I am aware that they have their invisible hands in many products, but given the opportunity to make a conscious and informed choice to not support Monsanto's dirty little business, I will always choose the not-Monsanto product.chris09 said:
When we don't have a choice, that's one thing. When we do have a choice, we should choose what our own conscience can live with. As it is, I have a perfectly good bag of MiracleGro here that I'm not going to let go to waste because I bought it before I knew about Monsanto's dirty dealings in the food business & it was an expensive bag. But it's the last bag of MiracleGro I'll ever buy.
We always vote first with our dollars, second at the polls.
Besides, my primary concern is having healthy plants and a healthy garden. I can get good quality organic potting soil from a local producer here in the foothills, which is what I will be using from now on.
chris09
Garden Ornament
I will try to get a list together and post it in a new thread. I know there will be a few Co. that are on the list.momofdrew said:
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chris09
Garden Ornament
If you don't mind me asking where did you here that Scotts is owned by Monsanto? I have been doing research on Scotts/ Miracle Grow since my post (#45) and found nothing about this.grow_my_own said:
What I found is that Scotts/ Miracle Grow has a distribution agreement to use and sell Round Up products through there Scotts Lawn Care Company.
Chris
