tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post8264414211278353304..comments2023-11-17T12:32:11.301-05:00Comments on Daphne's Dandelions: Weekend PlantingDaphne Gouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-56545030482972926052011-04-06T22:01:49.554-04:002011-04-06T22:01:49.554-04:00“Chitting” huh? I’ve heard of chitting potatoes to...“Chitting” huh? I’ve heard of chitting potatoes to allow them to sprout, I don’t know why I didn’t realize that this term would be appropriate for presprouting other seeds as well. I am a fan of chitting. So far it has worked well for me for tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and basil seeds.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129119492962711399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-60311511053790251592011-04-06T10:39:03.748-04:002011-04-06T10:39:03.748-04:00I've never had consistent results with prespro...I've never had consistent results with presprouting presoaking peas and beans. They all seem to rot in the ground when I try too hard. The best result I've ever gotten was just throw the hard seeds in the ground and the soil has been well turned. <br /><br />We've had such a slow time getting started this spring that I've forgotten how late it's getting! I need to fit in some time this week to get my peas in!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-4565613884525812162011-04-06T08:59:41.599-04:002011-04-06T08:59:41.599-04:00I can't wait to see what you think of the fava...I can't wait to see what you think of the fava beans. I plant mine about 6' apart I suppose and they do just fine. I look forward to seeing them pop up in your bed, they germinate fairly quickly and like cool rainy weather.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-59108817599833844922011-04-06T06:54:52.439-04:002011-04-06T06:54:52.439-04:00I was thinking after reading Marks comments that I...I was thinking after reading Marks comments that I would want to chit them. The only way to do that is to fold over the paper and use a paper that dissolves very quickly. No glue as it wouldn't hold the seed in the water. The only issue is if toilet paper is sturdy enough to take water for a few days without dissolving and also after that will dissolve. An experiment might be in order.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-76739090441078387382011-04-05T15:36:02.276-04:002011-04-05T15:36:02.276-04:00I use paper napkins for carrot seeds, then cut the...I use paper napkins for carrot seeds, then cut them into strips after the glue dries. I usually leave a double (staggered) row of seeds to each strip, then space the strips about 6" apart.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-45193890242168770452011-04-05T15:08:22.391-04:002011-04-05T15:08:22.391-04:00Kaytee, I'm so glad we are getting rain right ...Kaytee, I'm so glad we are getting rain right now and not snow. I've had enough of the snow this year after so much.<br /><br />Malay, I've found it really helps to get the seed germinated. The spinach is still iffy. I swear spinach hates to germinate. I hope it makes it this year. Last year it just didn't want to come up. The year before was spectacular though. I'm hoping for another good year.<br /><br />Mark, I wish I could chit carrots which are so hard to get up. But the seed is just too tiny. Could you imagine trying to sow wet tiny seed?<br /><br />Lynda, I'm kinda hoping for about 70% germination of my peas. I think 2" is really a bit close for them, but 3" is great. So if one third of the seed dies it is good enough for me. Either way I'll let them be though as they don't like to be thinned. <br /><br />Granny, I was thinking of toilet tissue seed tapes for carrot seed. But maybe cutting it in thirds and folding it over. I want a row not a block with them. I really like to row plant better than block planting. I'm weird that way.<br /><br />Jane, well I will see how they go at 6". I can always cut out plants if they seem too big. Too bad yours didn't flower. But I can imagine how hard it is to grow certain things there and you have succeeded with things like spinach.<br /><br />RandomGardener, Usually I just weed. On occasion I'll mulch with straw, but honestly that can introduce even more weed seeds into the mix unless I go with salt marsh hay. I might get some bales of salt marsh hay this spring. It really does help keep the splash back down and keeps the bed moister. I've already noticed that the beds dry out so much faster than my last garden. BTW weeding isn't all that bad if you keep up with it. But my garden is three times the size this year so it might be hard. If so I'll resort to more mulch and IRT mulch the tomatoes and peppers. I might IRT mulch the peppers anyway, but I don't have soaker hoses to run under plastic mulch right now.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-92105580038351074792011-04-05T13:51:37.106-04:002011-04-05T13:51:37.106-04:00Hmm...I had never heard of chitting, before. Than...Hmm...I had never heard of chitting, before. Thanks for educating us :)<br /><br />You seem to have done a lot of work. I always wonder how everyone keeps their(dozens) of raised beds free of weed? How do you do it? It'd be hard to mulch between smaller plants like peas, onions etc.,RandomGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634760100341475864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-11585233997784236782011-04-05T13:20:49.722-04:002011-04-05T13:20:49.722-04:00The fava variety I planted in Dec. was a lot large...The fava variety I planted in Dec. was a lot larger than the average bush bean plant. They need more like 12 inches or at least mine did. You should be able to thin them if yours get too crowded. I knew I was seriously pushing the envelope trying to grow them here - they grew but they never flowered.<br />I'm so happy winter is finally behind you and you can plant your garden!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-69115512235115415732011-04-05T11:52:51.971-04:002011-04-05T11:52:51.971-04:00Use toilet tissue (cheap, one ply if you can find ...Use toilet tissue (cheap, one ply if you can find it) for the spinach seeds, and put one seed in each corner diagonally (2 seeds to each square). That spaces them 4" apart in all directions. It really goes fast, Elmer's School Glue, a toothpick and seeds on a paper plate. I hang mine on a hanger to dry, then roll them up and store them until needed. I must say though, my indoor started plants all transplanted great (not so every year), and my seed tape spinach is just now beginning to pop up. These strong, drying winds are tough on seed germination.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-51920086945544257922011-04-05T10:59:40.082-04:002011-04-05T10:59:40.082-04:00I chitted my peas this year and got a 100% germ......I chitted my peas this year and got a 100% germ...that's a first. I planted them with my favas, too. The favas are a first for me...we'll see how they do. A friend grows them by the bushel and passed some seed on to me. I love eating the things...I hope I enjoy growing them. Looks like you had a very busy weekend.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189157322930654023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-31267355728800210922011-04-05T09:59:27.121-04:002011-04-05T09:59:27.121-04:00I sympathise! But I admire your dedication more......I sympathise! But I admire your dedication more... I wouldn't have the patience to chit any but the biggest seeds.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-21791895220177177232011-04-05T09:22:21.037-04:002011-04-05T09:22:21.037-04:00Interesting I have never tried chitting our seeds ...Interesting I have never tried chitting our seeds before. We also had a late spring and start planting late last year.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-55465081410146885182011-04-05T08:54:35.867-04:002011-04-05T08:54:35.867-04:00I'm going to try "chitting" the pea ...I'm going to try "chitting" the pea and spinach seeds. I'm hoping to get mine in this weekend, but it won't stop raining (actually, it's snowing now) so I can't get ANY work done out there.Kayteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05189214625961799579noreply@blogger.com