My experiment with starting tomato seeds in egg cartons has failed miserably. Look away and don't read another word if you are hoping for seedling tips. This part of gardening - I know the talk, but can't walk the walk.
I was hoping to use up our piles of egg cartons for something green. They failed, I think, for several reasons.
1. Too shallow.
2. Dried out too easily.
3. The individual working with the seedlings is a bumbling oaf.
Errr . . .
I started another group of seedlings - it may not be the ideal sowing time - maybe they can be my group of "late" producers.
I'm also fortunate enough to have a local supplier of heirloom tomato plants. My back-up. Thank goodness . . .
On the bright side, the other seedlings - my black-eyed susan vine, shasta daisies and calendula - are hanging tough and Rockin' with Dokken. Their healthy vigor, I believe, simply lies in their good stock. Lucky for me. Small victories!
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Tracey, may I ask what your local source is for heirloom tomato plants? I started my seeds very late (last week), and it would be nice to have a backup plan.
Of course!
Milmont Greenhouses in Stuart's Draft.
Here are a few details on them . . .
http://www.milmont.com/
From what I remember, last year they had Brandywine, Yellow Brandywine, Green Zebra and maybe Cherokee Purple.
Have fun!
Oh, I'm right there with you...
I have all kinds of wildflowers seeds I get from friends or collect, and 95% of them just don't make it. I think starting things from seed just requires alot of patience, the right equipment, and sterile proceedures. Basically it's like doing lab work.
I hope to get better someday, perhaps when I've gotten my own green house.
I have used APS seed starter kits for years that I bought from Gardeners Supply. They are at least 20+ years old. It makes seed starting a breeze. There are pictures of them in my flickr pool.
I am going to take cues from both Lonnie and Katie. Lab work is an important way of thinking about it (especially the sterile procedure part!).
Katie - I am going to check out your seed starter kits asap! I like hearing that they last so long - a few of mine are already leaky. Arghh (shake fist at sky . . .)
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