GERMINATION - Tomato Gurus

Preventing Helmet Heads in Gardens: Tips and Techniques

Helmet heads are a common problem for gardeners, especially when dealing with older seeds. The seed coat remains adhered to the cotyledons and can be difficult to remove without damaging the seedling. There are several techniques that can help prevent helmet heads in the first place, such as planting deeper

GERMINATION

Speeding Up Seed Germination Time - Tips & Tricks for Faster Results, Even with Old Seeds!

Seeds that take longer than 14 days to germinate can be a challenge. It is not just the oddball varieties, as Indigo blue beauty and garden peach took forever for me even with a warming mat. Garnet took an entire month! Ildi also tends to take a long time and

GERMINATION

Germinating Pepper Seeds At Home - Find Out the Ideal Temperature for a Successful Sprout!

Sprouting pepper is a great way to grow your own peppers at home. But what is the ideal temperature for the soil? Generally, temperatures between 72 and 80 degrees work best for germination. If the temperature is too high or too low, it can suppress germination. For quick and successful

GERMINATION

Successfully Germinate Old Seeds: Tips for Getting Your Gardening Project Off the Ground

Old seed germination is a topic of discussion that has been around for some time. It can be difficult to determine if old seeds will still be viable, but with a bit of patience and the right conditions, it's possible to get some success. In this instance, an old member

GERMINATION

Jiffy Pellets vs Other Seed Starting Methods - What is the Best Planting Option?

Using Jiffy pellets for seed starting can be a great way to avoid buying heavy bags of soil. However, many experienced gardeners have encountered various challenges with these pellets over the years. It is normal for seeds to take longer before they germinate when sown in jiffy pellets? Is there

GERMINATION

Tips For Achieving Successful Pepper Seed Germination Using Hydrogen Peroxide, Distilled Water and Heat

Germination is a key step in the growing process of peppers, and it can be difficult to get right. There are many factors that can influence germination success, such as temperature, water quality, seed quality, and media type. In order to maximize your chances of successful germination, it is important

SOAKING

Soaking Seeds: A Simple Step to Get Plants Growing Successfully from Seed!

Soaking seeds before planting is a great way to ensure successful germination. Tomato, pepper, okra and eggplant seeds can all benefit from soaking in pure water overnight. Some gardeners have had success with using Hydrogen Peroxide first and then tea, or just soaking in tea. Bell peppers need warm temperatures

SEEDS

Unlock the Possibilities with These Old Seeds: Reminder that Even Forgotten Seeds may Still be Useful

This week, an amazing discovery was made - a trove of old seeds were recovered! Although the origin of these seeds is unknown, they appear to be from 2006 to 2010. Many have asked what are the chances of any viability remaining? The good news is that many will likely

TOMATO

Experiences from Tomato Growing in 2018/2019: Success Stories, Off-type Fruits, Poor Germination & More!

Tomato enthusiasts have been keeping a close eye on the 2018/2019 MMMM reports. This thread is dedicated to discussing poor germination, off type leaves, off-type fruit, and other related topics. One grower reported that their plants were still very small but a few off-type leaves had showed up. They

GARDENING

Enjoy a Rewarding Tomato-Growing Season - Tips for Successful Germination Rates

Gardening is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise while growing your own food. It can also be very rewarding when you see the fruits of your labor come to life in the form of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. This season, many gardeners have had success

GERMINATION

Germination Time for Tomatoes - A Guide to Temperature, Moisture and Materials

Germination time is an important factor when growing tomatoes. It can be difficult to determine what is considered fast germination time for tomato seeds, but this article will provide some insight into the process and how it may vary depending on the environment. The first step in determining a fast

GARDENING

Maximize Germination Rates When Sowing Old Seeds: Tips & Tricks for Success

Gardening is a great hobby that can bring joy to many. However, it can be difficult to know when the best time is to sow old seeds. It's important to remember that germination rates decrease as the age of the seed increases. Therefore, double sowing old seeds is often recommended.

GERMINATION

Germinating Seeds at Home: How to Care for Sprouted Seedlings and Avoid Temperature Issues

For those of us who grow our own plants, seedlings can be a tricky business. Last year my seedlings were leggy and the advice was to get better lights positioned more closely. After following this advice, I noticed a huge difference in the strength of my seedlings. Recently I planted

FARMING

Muddy Bucket Farm Off to a Great Start in 2019 with Varied Flowers & Fruits and an Excellent Setup!

Muddy Bucket Farm has begun the 2019 season with a 4-foot long germination heat pad setup to get flats loaded and seeds into them. This year, they are comparing Miracle Grow Seed Starting mix with Jiffy Seed Starting mix. On day 6, 10% of the cells had germination showing “little

GERMINATION

Grow Peppers from Seed: Tips for Germination, Temperature & More

Growing peppers from seed can be a tricky and time-consuming process, but the rewards are worth it. After all, you get to enjoy delicious homegrown peppers in your own garden! However, patience is key when growing peppers from seed, as some varieties may take longer than others to germinate. This

FISH PEPPER

Grow Delicious Fish Peppers: See How I Finally Got the Seeds to Germinate!

Fish Pepper is a popular pepper variety that has been around for years, but it can be difficult to get the seeds to germinate. I've been trying to grow Fish Pepper for four years now and have not had any success until this year when one of the seeds finally

GROW LIGHT

Build Your Own Grow Light - Green Up Your Garden in 2018 (A Detailed Guide to Growing Healthy Veg)

Grow Light Build 2015 - Updated 2018 is my journey to build a Grow Light/Germination area for the upcoming 2016 garden year. The goal was to grow some winter veggies for salads and smoothies, as it has become a risky business purchasing lettuce due to e-coli poisoning. An area