What did you do in the garden today?

[nayeli]

Yikes, I have heard it was the way to go from several sources. Wonder why yours got mold and mildew?

 

[Searsmom]

Yikes, I have heard it was the way to go from several sources. Wonder why yours got mold and mildew?

My understanding is that you have to rinse them and change the water daily.

 

[Arielle]

Wonder if adding minutes amount of vinegar or bleach would stop the molds??

 

[jerryse]

Yikes, I have heard it was the way to go from several sources. Wonder why yours got mold and mildew?

I have done this for years and yes mold will form but usually the failure comes from not removing the sprouts in a timely manner. Small roots penetrate the paper and are damaged when removed. I now use a polymer crystal I think it is called soil moist. Clear crystal that absorb water. I believe it is used in moisture control potting mix. I get it at a garden store in a small pack. A small pinch in a small Ziploc bag a little water seeds and date. This does not mold and the roots are not damaged when removed. I will have to see if I still have the package. I reuse it many times. When done germinating I just open the bag and let the crystals dry out.

 

[nayeli]

I'm still confused as to what causes the mold. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to plant the seed in the paper towels in the ground?

 

[jerryse]

I'm still confused as to what causes the mold. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to plant the seed in the paper towels in the ground?

Yes you can do that. I start them so I can put 1 plant to a pot and have no blanks or extras. I put many seeds in. It is also good for a germination test on older seed. Mold is everywhere. Spores are in the air or perhaps in the paper.

 

[lazy gardener]

The snow in my garden is about 6" over the top of the fencing. I think the fencing is 40" tall.

 

[jerryse]

The snow in my garden is about 6" over the top of the fencing. I think the fencing is 40" tall.

Sending warm weather your way. I hope it doesn't get lost. Got to 42 here today and only patches of snow left.

 

[birdlady79]

Hi, I've been gardening for years... I wanted to build a raised bed to go along with our chicken coop... My hubby had some boards in garage, so I went to work.. He told me after I was done that I needed to graduate from the little drill bf I build anything else.. Haha... I didn't think it was horrible for my first try.... Lol. I'm wanting to do chard, lettuce, and stuff like that for my chickens...

 

[crash0330]