campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Sept 10, 2023 16:41:42 GMT -5
Today, I put the seed starter tray in the Sprout and filled the 15 pre-soaked AG sponges with seeds from Seed 'n Such. A packet of Hybrid Portulaca Sundial Mix. Had to get out the "surgery" glasses (extra strength readers we keep with the first-aid stuff, for finding splinters and the like). Last time I planted Portulacas they were pelleted, these were not. Anyway, I attempted to place 3 seeds in each sponge. Placed the filled seed tray in the Sprout and plugged it in. Fingers & paws crossed!! When there's action, I'll post a photo. Hoping to move the successful sponges to an AG Bounty to bring some color to the kitchen!  |
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Post by slw on Sept 10, 2023 16:57:07 GMT -5
I can't wait to see your Portulaca progress! May I ask why you soak your sponges? I have never done that so I'm wondering what the purpose is?
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Sept 10, 2023 17:04:50 GMT -5
I can't wait to see your Portulaca progress! May I ask why you soak your sponges? I have never done that so I'm wondering what the purpose is? I used to just soak them as I planted them. Then, when I got my first AG Seed Starter Tray, the instructions suggested it was best to soak the sponges for 24 hours, prior to planting. It seems to work better for me. I generally see germination quicker. I'm not going to say that they end up much different, than anyone else's...but I like seeing them come to life, the quicker the better! Wish I could say it was my idea...but it was not.  |
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Sept 14, 2023 18:04:06 GMT -5
Day 4: Several sponges have life in them now!
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Post by Shawn on Sept 17, 2023 4:23:21 GMT -5
I need to buy new flower seeds so I can plant one on my desk.
Looking forward to seeing yours grow
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Sept 21, 2023 15:17:34 GMT -5
Day 11, is now Day 1: Moved the best 6 to a Harvest, sponges went into pods, pods into the Harvest with fresh water and a half ration of AG nutes. You can barely see them poking thru the tops of the pods,..so pictures when there's something more to see.  |
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Oct 21, 2023 12:20:59 GMT -5
What a glorious day! Look what I found this morning!  |
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Post by lynnee on Oct 21, 2023 22:42:36 GMT -5
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Oct 22, 2023 10:27:31 GMT -5
I thought them just perfect for the fall season!? |
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Post by Shawn on Oct 24, 2023 2:53:23 GMT -5
I love these, so colorful, short but the blooms do not last very long., THankfully there are new ones always blooming
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Nov 1, 2023 12:32:10 GMT -5
You said it, Shawn! They are coming fast & furious now!  |
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Post by lynnee on Nov 1, 2023 14:51:20 GMT -5
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Post by Shawn on Nov 2, 2023 4:19:06 GMT -5
Beautiful
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