What did you do in the garden today?

[igorsMistress]

Pretty much, but you also don’t want condensation on the lid either. Does it have a vent in the lid?

If no vent then you can turn it a little bit to leave a small opening on the corners.

 

[gtaus]

Pretty much, but you also don’t want condensation on the lid either. Does it have a vent in the lid?

I don't have any vents in the plastic dome on the 10X20 tray. I thought the whole idea of using the dome was to seal in the humidity (condensation on the lid) until the seeds sprouted. Condensation on the lid built up almost immediately as the 10X20 tray is sitting on a heating mat.

If condensation on the lid is bad, I could either prop up the plastic dome or remove it completely. But I thought I was supposed to have condensation on the lid until the seeds started to sprout, and only then remove the lid. FYI, the room temperature is sitting at 63F, whereas the soil in the net cups with the seeds under the plastic dome is sitting at about 80F.

 

[fuzzi]

I don't have any vents in the plastic dome on the 10X20 tray. I thought the whole idea of using the dome was to seal in the humidity (condensation on the lid) until the seeds sprouted. Condensation on the lid built up almost immediately as the 10X20 tray is sitting on a heating mat.

If condensation on the lid is bad, I could either prop up the plastic dome or remove it completely. But I thought I was supposed to have condensation on the lid until the seeds started to sprout, and only then remove the lid. FYI, the room temperature is sitting at 63F, whereas the soil in the net cups with the seeds under the plastic dome is sitting at about 80F.

It's been a long time since I started seeds, but I recall having "damp off" because fungus grows in a humid environment. I think the suggestion to allow a little air flow is a good one.

 

[karenerwin]

@Sally PB if Borage will grow in your area plant some! The bees love it!!

 

[fuzzi]

@Sally PB if Borage will grow in your area plant some! The bees love it!!

I love Borage but cannot find the seeds locally.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Good morning Gardeners plant are great in the spare room for another month.
Maybe ?

 

[Sally PB]

I started planting my orchard the year before I got bees, and it still took a couple of years to really get the trees going strong for them.

We have 3 wild apple trees (old, 50+ years) and my 2 cherry trees were covered with blooms last year. No fruit, but they're only 3-4 years old.

I love Borage but cannot find the seeds locally.

Try Baker Creek. rareseeds.com
I know they have them, and they don't charge shipping.

 

[Acre4Me]

I love Borage but cannot find the seeds locally.

Bought mine from Baker Creek. Flowers and leaves are edible.

 

[Acre4Me]

Try Baker Creek. rareseeds.com
I know they have them, and they don't charge shipping.

Lol. You beat me to it.

 

[Sally PB]

I took 5 loads of run compost to the garden today. I'm estimating each load is about 1 cuft; that doesn't sound like much, but I have to be able to pick up the tote and dump it. I think I have 10-15 more loads in the run.

We're getting a load of crushed concrete in an hour or so. I had to quit moving compost so I could have the energy to shovel that stuff. The rain yesterday did a number on the garden and our driveway. But compared to what others have gone through... shudder... Yeah, we were lucky, and I know it.

One more thing about borage: it readily self seeds. I probably don't need to plant it ever again, and if I do, I saved some seeds from last year.

On the other hand, I SHOULD plant more, in different places, for the bees.