Start seedlings now for fruitful veggie garden later
Weymouth Massachusetts horticulture expert Bob Thomson teaches seed starting for summer harvest. He says sow seeds six to ten weeks before planting, use soilless mixes or Jiffy 7 pellets, rotate seedling light, and harden off before transplanting. Readers can request a Carefree Garden pinup sheet from Monitor Garden in Boston.
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Seedling Hardening Tips From Thomson View
The guidance stresses moving seedlings to a sunny window after they sprout. Keep them warm and bright during the day and allow a cooler night to help harden them. This aligns with Thomson's method to promote sturdy, acclimated growth.
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Build a salad bed with a compact 3 foot row
Create a deep seed bed a tight 3 foot salad row. Sprinkle mixed packets and press seeds then onion sets 3 to 4 inches apart. Harvest thinnings and radishes in about three weeks, then carrots beets and onions. Regular sowing yields months of fresh servings from a small compact bed.
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