Re: [CH] Rocoto
Robert Farr (rbfarr@erols.com)
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 07:42:57 -0500
A few years ago, I took the advice of Betty Payton (the Pepper Gal) and
began soaking my chile seeds in one tsp. Saltpetre to one quart of
water. The seeds then soak for 4 hours.
This treatment helps to loosen the seed coat - and really speeds
germination.
I also now use the Stella Natura Biodynamic planting calendar - only
starting the seeds on Fruit days. This allows my pepper seeds to come
up in less than 7 days, as opposed to the 2 weeks or more I had
previously experienced. Of course, the longer the seeds are in the
soil, ungerminated, the greater the chance of rot.
Any/way, that's what's been working here -
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Robert Farr
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