skilletlicker
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I finally got around to planting some seeds. This first round I'll try growing in pots with potting mix and water normally instead of using an aquaponic set-up.
Those are basil on the far right and Tiny Tim Tomatoes to the left. Other rows of three right to left are thyme, parsley, rosemary, and cilantro. None of them have sprouted yet but seed packs say 14 to 21 days. They are planted in a mix of roughly 2 parts compost from the worm bin, 2 part coir, and 1 part perlite.
The center tomato plant has three seedlings as shown most clearly in the bottom picture. Thinking I should just pluck and toss two of them?
Tiny Tims are hybrid determinate that if I understand correctly produce fruit in 60 days. Not sure if that's from date seed was planted. If so, they're on a pretty tight deadline since it's already been 10 days. How large a pot should the tomatoes be planted in?
To get a continuous supply, I wonder how often seeds should be started. Every 30 days? 60?
Is the same mix I used for planting seeds the best for the pots?
Have been growing the seeds 4 inches below a clamp light with a 150W equivalent LED grow light. About to order another lamp and bulb just like those. I also have 1000W LED Full Spectrum light that I haven't taken out of the box yet.
I'm sure I've made many mistakes already. If any of the great gardeners here at DC could take a look at this and make whatever suggestions they think would be helpful I would be very very appreciative.
Those are basil on the far right and Tiny Tim Tomatoes to the left. Other rows of three right to left are thyme, parsley, rosemary, and cilantro. None of them have sprouted yet but seed packs say 14 to 21 days. They are planted in a mix of roughly 2 parts compost from the worm bin, 2 part coir, and 1 part perlite.
The center tomato plant has three seedlings as shown most clearly in the bottom picture. Thinking I should just pluck and toss two of them?
Tiny Tims are hybrid determinate that if I understand correctly produce fruit in 60 days. Not sure if that's from date seed was planted. If so, they're on a pretty tight deadline since it's already been 10 days. How large a pot should the tomatoes be planted in?
To get a continuous supply, I wonder how often seeds should be started. Every 30 days? 60?
Is the same mix I used for planting seeds the best for the pots?
Have been growing the seeds 4 inches below a clamp light with a 150W equivalent LED grow light. About to order another lamp and bulb just like those. I also have 1000W LED Full Spectrum light that I haven't taken out of the box yet.
I'm sure I've made many mistakes already. If any of the great gardeners here at DC could take a look at this and make whatever suggestions they think would be helpful I would be very very appreciative.
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