tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620060925762450118.post6734863073523628830..comments2023-09-08T04:32:45.384-04:00Comments on Seventh Street Cottage: TomatoesTom - 7th Street Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416233066465228351noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620060925762450118.post-37932945669054151082010-03-05T07:18:32.011-05:002010-03-05T07:18:32.011-05:00Slim, you're right. However, I'm really tr...Slim, you're right. However, I'm really trying to heat the container at that point, not just the soil. I worry that with thin cups, the medium would heat up too much. Either way, it worked. I've unplugged the lights now, as I have sprouts.Tom - 7th Street Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03416233066465228351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620060925762450118.post-73071297745304659272010-03-04T19:25:30.848-05:002010-03-04T19:25:30.848-05:00I like the idea for the christmas lights, heating ...I like the idea for the christmas lights, heating the soil.<br /><br />Wouldn't you get more heat to the soil. If you used some cheap/disposible plastic cups, instead of the styrofoam cups?<br /><br />Looks like the styrofoam would be an insulation between the christmas lights, & the seed soil?Slimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620060925762450118.post-6483329894564808762010-02-25T09:07:47.716-05:002010-02-25T09:07:47.716-05:00Ellen, Lowe's has them this year. Normally, th...Ellen, Lowe's has them this year. Normally, they only have the bags of seed starting mix which is peat based. These are from Burpee. Less than $3 for 8 quarts. <br /><br />Thanks Nell. <br /><br />LD, Under lights is a little harder. You just have to make sure everything stays sterile. Damp off can ruin a whole tray of seedlings overnight. Camomille tea is supposed to help. <br /><br />Laura, it's just clay cat litter with some powder fresh scent. I've never heard of anything toxic being released. I found this setup last year and thought I would try it. <br /><br />EG, now's the time to start sowing more tender perennials. I'm done with wintersowing until mid-late March. When I see no freezing temps in the 10 day forecast after March 15, I'll start sowing annuals, but be prepared to haul them inside at night if the temperature drops too low.Tom - 7th Street Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03416233066465228351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620060925762450118.post-40580689232099250062010-02-24T23:12:03.518-05:002010-02-24T23:12:03.518-05:00Tom - I've never used coir, but know several g...Tom - I've never used coir, but know several gardeners that swear by it. I really like the germination setup - especially the cat litter part. hehe. Thanks for posting what you're currently wintersowing - as i'm keeping a close eye on it for reference.Jeff Vandiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200011426236637927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620060925762450118.post-88480353756179592572010-02-24T20:03:29.737-05:002010-02-24T20:03:29.737-05:00that was a cool contraption :) i liked the coir. t...that was a cool contraption :) i liked the coir. that's neat<br /> <br />nothing toxic being released by heating the kitty litter?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655743805983253220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620060925762450118.post-65988826858373404332010-02-24T14:11:22.356-05:002010-02-24T14:11:22.356-05:00When my father in law was living in our spare room...When my father in law was living in our spare room, we had an electric heater next to the window to keep him warmer, so the tomatoes I started above it did so well. I will have to try the lights. It really does help to have the warmer under them. I bought a cheap light flower strip yesterday, I think I will go back and get another. You keep me inspired, thanks. Our wind chill today is -20 degrees. I can only dream for now.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620060925762450118.post-61490654906016924352010-02-24T13:17:24.464-05:002010-02-24T13:17:24.464-05:00Great tutorial! Have a safe, fun trip.Great tutorial! Have a safe, fun trip.Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620060925762450118.post-20140128851209690642010-02-24T11:39:27.770-05:002010-02-24T11:39:27.770-05:00Tom,
Where do you get your coir blocks?
EllenTom,<br />Where do you get your coir blocks?<br />Ellenelee55noreply@blogger.com