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SEED & SEED STARTING sa ARTIFICIAL LIGHT GARDENING sa SEED COLLECTING & STORAGE sa SEEDCRAFT sa SOIL BLOCK xx PLANT PROPAGATION xx PLANTING & TRANSPLANTING How to start seedlings indoors and grow patches of grass in sponges. Tips on starting plants from seeds. Tips on growing your flowers and vegetables from seeds. Tip tells how to make your own seed tapes. Starting your own transplants from seed. Growing open-pollinated seed corn. A guide to selecting good seed corn, treating the seed after gathering and testing for germination. Also covers establishing a breeding plat, detasseling and creating an increase field. Managing the homestead greenhouse. Includes information on starting seeds in cell-packs. How to plant pre-sprouted seeds in cold soil to get a jump on the growing season. How to start seeds successfully in hot weather. Using a lighted plant cabinet as a place to start seedlings in a controlled environment. Seed planter made from funnel and piece of conduit is able to be used from a standing position. Packaging tiny seedlings in plastic bottle tops decorated with tiny flowers, with a number of them nested in a decorative box, makes an attractive way to give a living gift. Growing plants from seeds is easy. How to start your garden indoors from seeds. Some tips. Seedling tray made of pine and lattice. Starting with seeds. Detailed description of methods and equipment for starting seeds indoors. Includes a sketch of an A-frame light stand, 60" wide by 72" high, that supports three 48" fluorescent shop lights above two shelves. Planting an historical seed garden. A look at Shaker vegetable seed production and the description of planting a demonstration seed garden at Genesee Country Museum in Mumford, New York. Includes descriptions of 19th century techniques for isolating varieties and harvesting. Tip: Use a flat pane of glass when sowing small seeds so that they can be more easily controlled, resulting in less waste through thinning. Tip: Mark seed depth on the garden stake that contains plant name and planting date. Tips on germinating plants from seeds by using moistened paper towels and plastic bags instead of seed trays. Breaking dormancy. How to find out what conditions are required to get a seed to germinate. Tip describes easy cold treatment for seeds. Tip describes two containers for seed starting. One is for small seeds, the other for those that produce a deep taproot. Tip shows how to make a plywood tray to support lightweight cups used for seed-starting. Tip describes how to freeze hard-shelled seeds as a germination technique. Seed-starting gear. How to choose the right equipment for your needs. Tip suggests using a rolling television stand to hold and transport flats of seedlings. General guidelines for identifying the kinds of seeds that need cold treatment in order to germinate. Four recycled containers for seed-starting. Starting from scratch. How to turn packets of seed into a successful flower garden. Methods of seed germination and transplanting starts described for annuals, biennials and perennials. Tip tells how to make a seed template for plug trays. Plastic sweater box suggested as a mini-greenhouse for germinating seeds. Evergreen branches recommended as shelter for fine seeds planted at soil's surface. A plant collecting paradise that starts with seeds. Tips on where to find new plants. Includes an unconventional seed-starting strategy. Tip describes how to start seeds on squares of wet cloth in a large sealed container. Tip describes how vinyl-coated wire shelves double as seasonal seedling-flat holders. Tricks to speed seed germination. Includes list of seeds with special needs. Advice on raising seedlings in pots. How to make a seedbed for sowing seeds directly in the garden. Grated-cheese dispenser suggested as a seed shaker. Odd pods and sensational seed heads. A guide to plants with seeds of interest, both in the garden and when harvested for dried arrangements. Tip: Cover beds of slow-sprouting seeds with burlap to aid sprouting and moisture retention. Tip: How to prepare a tin can for starting plants that will let you remove the plant easily for transplanting. Start seeds the easy way, under fluorescent lights. How to make transplant or seed flats out of paper milk cartons. How to improve your "luck" starting vegetables from seed. How to get seeds started indoors. Tips on making seed-starting trays from household discards. Transplant seedlings and get an early start, save garden space and protect your plants. Explanation of types of containers, how to transplant and a list of plants that are easy to transplant. How to control damping-off problems with seedlings. Chart shows seeds to start early (8 to 10 weeks ahead of outdoor transplant date) and those to start later (5 to 8 weeks ahead of transplant). Seed starting. Seven stumbling blocks and how to avoid them. Tip: Place seed flats on top of a fluorescent light fixture until the seeds germinate. Tips on planting seeds and thinning out surplus seedlings. Tips on sowing seeds and setting transplants. Strategies for starting seeds that need light to germinate. Watching seeds grow. How to make a hydroponic seed germinator from a 2-liter plastic bottle. Cress creatures. How to use terra cotta animal shapes for sprouting cress or chia seeds. Offers advice on using this as a project for a school or scout group. Includes advice on making and firing animal shapes from terra cotta clay. Indoor seed starting for beginners. Starting plants from seeds. Step-by-step instructions for sprouting, transplanting, making potting mix, etc. Tip describes a way to water seedlings from the bottom up using a seed-starting tray. How to make seed tapes. Advice on how to conduct a germination test to see if seeds stored for a long time are still viable. Tip describes how to use a cheese shaker to mix and sow seeds for a meadow-type garden. Tip describes starting seeds in plastic-topped bakery containers. Tip shows how to use plastic containers and plastic wrap to make mini greenhouses for starting seeds. Tips for protecting new seedlings in the garden. A simple germination test to tell if saved seeds will sprout reliably. Tips on how soil temperature encourages seed germination. Tip shows how to use an old aquarium for indoor seed starting. Tip shows how to make a seed planter from PVC pipe and a soda bottle. How to make pots out of newspaper for starting seeds. Starting seeds indoors. Advice on containers, planting medium, warmth, water and special techniques. How to make seed tapes. Tips on sprouting seeds from grocery-store fruit. A guide to seed sources. Names, addresses, and a bit of history about 48 seed companies in the U.S. and Canada. Tips on seeds that are suitable varieties for growing in Alaska, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. A look at the not-so-simple art of starting seeds indoors. Annual guide to mail-order seed sources. A look at rack/pack seeds and whether a buyer is getting his money's worth. Techniques for germinating and sowing annual and perennial flower seeds. Includes a list of germination requirements for common flower seeds. In-house horticulture. Advice on the process of successfully starting plants from seed. Tip: Make a miniature "greenhouse" for starting seeds from a styrofoam egg carton and plastic wrap. Sprouting seeds, the secret of germination. Tip: How to determine if old seeds will still germinate enough to bother planting. Tips on propagating seeds. Starting seeds indoors. Some tips. Make a styrofoam rooting box. How to start annual flower and vegetable plants indoors from seeds. Coffee-can seed starter. Tip: Use an old paint brush to cover seeds with dirt. This will keep you from planting them too deeply. A place to germanate. An overview of what is available in versatile containers to get your seedlings off to a strong start. Looks at commercial, homemade, and recycled containers. Simple, low-cost way of watering seedlings uses a homemade version of a capillary mat. Step-by-step guide to starting seeds that need cold. An explanation of seed leaves and their function. Tip for keeping seedbed surface moist for most of the day. A no-hassle way to water seedling trays. Tip describes using a medicine dropper to move tiny seeds. Tip on using a seed starting calendar. Tip suggests using chamomile tea on seeds and seedlings to prevent damping-off. Ways to supply bottom heat to speed up seed germination and root development. Value of a sterile, soilless mixture for starting seeds noted. Seed starting strategies. The basics for producing healthy seedlings. Coffee filters recommended as liners for seedling containers. Tip describes a triple-deck pre-sprouter for vegetable seeds. Garden tips include (1) Build a humidifying tray for plants which like high humidity. (2) Miniature greenhouses from plastic jugs. (3) A seed tray and humidifier top to start plants from seeds. Uses for dry corncobs. Includes clothes brush, pot & grill scrubber, seed-starter pots, lawn darts, tool handle, and tobacco pipe. Abels' seed starting system. Includes information on soil mixtures, sowing flats, growing seedlings, damping-off and transplanting. Seed-starting secrets. How to control the factors influencing a seed's germination and development into a plant. Includes instructions for starting various vegetables from seed. Tip: Use food-warming trays to speed up the sprouting of seeds. Cradle your crops. Ways to nurture spring seedlings. Eight seed starting systems are compared. Make a self-watering seed starter from plastic food tubs and cotton cord. Cantilevered seed starter. A four-tiered shelf unit designed to be mounted into a standard window frame. An indoor seed starter is made of pine and plywood with clear acrylic doors. Includes a fluorescent grow light. Est. cost: $100. How to use an oven to germinate seed. A homemade system for good seed sprouting. How to germinate seeds in styrofoam egg cartons with self-watering wicks. How to germinate problem seeds in plastic bags. How to sprout seeds indoors. How to raise seedlings in flats for succession planting all through the growning season. How to plant sprouted seeds. Tips on properly preparing a seedbed. Tip: How to use an electric blanket or heating pad to start seedlings indoors when the thermostat is set low. Tip: How to plant small seeds under clear polyethylene so they stay moist and the soil doesn't crust. Tip: How to germinate seeds for cool weather crops during the heat of the summer. Tips on "hardening off" seedlings that have been started indoors. How to use a soil thermometer to tell you when to plant. Includes a chart of soil temperature conditions for 27 vegetable seeds to germinate. How to start seedlings under indoor grow lamps. Make garden flats for starting seeds from scrap wood. Tip: Control temperature when starting seeds in flats by placing the flat on an electric plate warmer. Start right with seedlings. Focus your efforts on developing a healthy root system. Tip: Safest way to harden off seedlings. Tip: Cover new rows of onions, carrots, radishes, etc. with a board to increase heat and retain moisture until the seeds take root. Planting small seeds fast. Three techniques that assure good germination and a minimum of thinning. Tip: How to run a germination test on old seeds. Tip: Use a mixture of gelatin and water to evenly plant small seeds. Getting seeds off to a good start. A comparison of peat pots, pellets, clay pots, plastic pots and other containers to start seeds. Tip: Warm seed flats by setting on top of your TV set. Tip: Use empty shaker-top spice jars to plant seeds. Tip: Make your own seed tape from paper napkins and wheat paste. Tips for planting seeds in the hot, dry soil of fall so that they will germinate quickly and be harvestable before the frost. Tip: Use citrus fruit skins as pots for seeds. Tip: Add sugar when planting tiny seeds in order to see what you are doing. Tip: Make miniature greenhouses for seeds from plastic jugs and plastic bags. How to harden-off plants prior to transplanting. Tips on planting seedlings during the hot summer. How to interpret and adjust "seed maturity" information. Seed-starting secrets. How to raise vegetables from seeds. Tip: Use a Thermos bottle to keep seeds soaking in warm water. Custom seed-starting. Tips from veteran gardeners cover container choices, soil mixes, sprouting and growing setups and germination boxes. Includes diagram of a sturdy light stand to build that can be dismantled for storage. Practical pre-sprouting for the home gardener using a shallow dish, green nylon scrub pads and colored felt. Crop placement and timing in a greenhouse. All four seasons are discussed. Includes seedling schedule and information on how to figure seed-starting dates. Homemade seed tape allows for pre-germination of seeds. A guide to selecting an electric bottom-heat device for starting seeds indoors. Nine steps to perfect seedlings. Tips for proper timing, soil preparation and presprouting. Tip: Germinate seeds in shallow pans using heat from the pilot light of a gas oven. Tip: Speed up seed planting by using a dibble plate (made from plywood and nails) that punches holes in the soil in a seed-starting flat. Tip: Make seedling pots from newspaper and wheat wallpaper paste. Tip: Newspapers used when sowing seeds can prevent soil crusting. Tip on "nicking" a seed using nail clippers. Tip on sowing small seeds using the "heart line" in the palm of your hand. Preparing seedbeds. Easy gel seeding technique provides an alternative between using transplants and direct seeding. An explanation of why seedlings grow spindly and steps to take to promote more normal growth. Tip tells how to make reusable seed starters from sections of PVC pipe. How to make seed tapes. Tip shows how to make a foil-covered growing box for starting seeds so that seedlings will grow stocky. Tip tells how to turn old plastic ice cube trays into transplant packs. How to use a cold frame to harden-off seedlings. Sturdy wooden rack supports two standard-size plastic seed-starting tray. How to start seeds indoors under grow lights. How to presprout seeds before planting them. Tip describes a simple method for planting tiny seeds. Thirteen steps to super seed starting. Includes two recipes for seed-starting mixes. Lists 12 vegetables and 12 flowers that are easy to raise from seed. How to read a seed catalog. An explanation of variety names, open-pollinated vs. hybrid varieties, days to maturity, disease resistance, hardiness, award winners, and packet size. Twenty old-time garden tips from 19th and early 20th century books. How to make biodegradable seedling pots from newspaper. Tip on making biodegradable seedling pots from rolled newspaper. Surefire springtime seed starting schedule and tips. Simplified seed-starting method for growing your own transplants. Paper cups double as seed starters and cutworm collars. Tip suggests using bakery and deli containers with plastic "domes" as mini-greenhouses for seed starting. How to make seed sprouting pots from old newspaper. Tip describes how to use paper toweling to help sew seeds evenly and hold seeds in place while rooting. Advice on how to improve the performance of paper potting cups. Garden uses for fine-mesh nylon paint strainers noted. Seed starting made super easy. A description of peat pots, humulus pots, soil block makers, capillary mats, heating mats and cables. How to use a paintbrush to plant tiny seeds. A technique for seed-starting that eliminates problems of drying out, overwatering and damping off. Tip suggests covering a prepared seedbed with light colored sand so dark seeds, sowed too closely together, can be relocated with tweezers. Jump start your garden. Get faster germination and earlier harvest by presprouting seeds. Tip tells how to make seed tapes from flour-and-water clay. How to read a seed packet. Tip suggests germinating seeds using a gas oven with a pilot light. Small space seed starting tip. Tip on making seed tape from toilet paper. How to plant seed outdoors. Seedling planter made from a tin can. An exploration of geotropism. Growing seedlings at less than 1g. Describes how to build a tumbling and spinning device using a bicycle wheel that allows observations on the thresholds at which plants first respond to gravity and see how seeds would grow on Mars. Tip on how to build a flat for seedlings with dividers and one side that are removable. How to start seeds in containers. Make a seed starter from an old clay brick topped with potting mix and set in a water-filled pan. Tip: How to sow small seeds easily by mixing them with unflavored gelatin and squeezing them out of a plastic bottle. A summer of color from seeds. Three Sunset garden contest winners tell how they raise colorful flowers from seeds. Transplanter box. An extra-deep seed flat with a removable bottom, is used to start seeds that normally don't transplant well (melons, spinach, carrots, and root crops). How to start seeds indoors for summer flowers and vegetables. Tip: Three tricks to speed seed sowing. Seed-starting system for January. Some tips. Tips for getting seeds to germinate in midsummer. Tips on homemade seed-starting tools: a soil leveler, seed-starting flat and a plastic template for even spacing of the seeds. How to read and interpret a seed packet. Starting seeds from scratch. Reliable step-by-step instructions. Tips on sowing vegetable seeds indoors. How to start garden plants indoors from seeds. Tips on starting plants from seed indoors in the spring for late spring transplanting outdoors. | |||||||||
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