Fisherman
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AmaxB. dont over plant those virginias you just got.. If they same as i got this year they sprout twins 
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AmaxB
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Twins Yipes couldn't you separate them Fisherman?
So I started some seeds today (FINALLY) I used Mr. BigBonner's Idea to drop the seeds into the tray. But you need to watch for static electricity a conductor material to move the seeds is not good
I used a tooth pick like Mr. BigBonner and it worked out great. I also added white paper to the bottom side to make the seeds really stand out.
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First Batch of seed
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Six types in there 6 each I put 2 seeds in each start cup
The start mix is 30% Sta-Green Vermiculite & Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix I removed all twigs bark pieces etc anything big and chunky. This is sort of a take-off of Deluxestogie's 2012 grow blog.
So I started some seeds today (FINALLY) I used Mr. BigBonner's Idea to drop the seeds into the tray. But you need to watch for static electricity a conductor material to move the seeds is not good
I used a tooth pick like Mr. BigBonner and it worked out great. I also added white paper to the bottom side to make the seeds really stand out.
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First Batch of seed
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Six types in there 6 each I put 2 seeds in each start cup
The start mix is 30% Sta-Green Vermiculite & Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix I removed all twigs bark pieces etc anything big and chunky. This is sort of a take-off of Deluxestogie's 2012 grow blog.
AmaxB
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Thanks BigBonner for the excellent TIP!
I used masking tape on the bottom side and static dryer sheets to get rid of the static .Just wipe the sheet all over the plexi glass and that solves the static problem . You may have to re wipe it after alot of use .
I cut a strip of cereal box card board and covered the tip with masking tape to scoot the seds to the hole .
With clear glass the soil shines through and you can't see the seeds .
I take a small artist brush to sweep the unused seeds back into my seed jars .
This is the best method I have seen so far . I made mine in a four inch wide tray about one and a half inches deep .
I posted it here on FTT and as far as I know this isn't posted anywhere else yet .
I cut a strip of cereal box card board and covered the tip with masking tape to scoot the seds to the hole .
With clear glass the soil shines through and you can't see the seeds .
I take a small artist brush to sweep the unused seeds back into my seed jars .
This is the best method I have seen so far . I made mine in a four inch wide tray about one and a half inches deep .
I posted it here on FTT and as far as I know this isn't posted anywhere else yet .
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AmaxB
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Worked great for me BigBonner and scooting the seed around was a cake walk...my seed are in little bags so I just held it under the extended edge of the seed jig an pushed the left overs back into the bag. I may paint the back side white except for a strip where the holes are so I can see to line them up. Maybe add a second line of holes the jig is a keeper...........
Used a toothpick to move the seed and no more static problem
Used a toothpick to move the seed and no more static problem
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BarG
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BigB, I think your inventions for seed starting are fantastic, especialy when you have confidence on your seed germination rate. Simple, yet very effective and useful. Thanks for posting. I would like to understand more how you made the dimple board.,Now that was really cool. It beats the hades out of poking your fanger 72 times per tray.
Good luck and good weather this year AmaxB! I hope your first grow is a huge success.
Good luck and good weather this year AmaxB! I hope your first grow is a huge success.
BarG
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I always felt that was a waste to scrape the top that way. I have a new neigbor down the road who did that this year. I'm curios how his will do. I like to keep adding as much organic matter to mine as possible, hence cover crops. Mine was crimson clover this year and I had a huge swarm of bees fly directly over a few weeks ago and my garden is buzzing.
AmaxB
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This is my first year growing Tobacco I have not smoked any of the varieties in this plan except the Va Brightleaft.
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Grundle
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Pretty ambitious for a first year grow. I look forward to seeing your progress. I enjoy your videos too
Seanz
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look at all the purty colors lol looks good, Cant wait to see more
leverhead
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It looks good! That should keep you off the streets.
AmaxB
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An you would think in this day an age these fellas would have seen color coding before, Is pretty ain't it.
Here's a vid on the progress and that tool there is very accurate but low dollar....
Here's a vid on the progress and that tool there is very accurate but low dollar....
workhorse_01
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Wow your ready to go max, I'll be uploading a vid on my blog in the next few weeks. Maybe it'd be cool if everyone uploaded one kinda as a get to know.
AmaxB
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I'l watch for it an check it out ... I agree I think vids and pic help to keep things interesting
Seanz
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Thats starting to take shape nicely amax Cant wait to see plants in the ground.
AmaxB
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Had a little birdie chirp in my ear ...this bird was none to pretty had gave some good advice so I revised my planting plan
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Gives me 18 more tobacco plants (261) and space for veggies.
Will be setting more seed to germinate this evening (got to get this going). Will do some with a mix of Sphagnum Peat Moss, Blood Meal, and Bone Meal thinking I'll keep the meal on a low percentage than add more food later.
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Gives me 18 more tobacco plants (261) and space for veggies.
Will be setting more seed to germinate this evening (got to get this going). Will do some with a mix of Sphagnum Peat Moss, Blood Meal, and Bone Meal thinking I'll keep the meal on a low percentage than add more food later.
AmaxB
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That's 2 of us Seanz I'm so excited I have to change my britches every 20 minutes and check my germination trays on the hour.
AmaxB
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Not cool and disappointing so much for ground clips will get bricks now.
I used the clips with rocks on the edge between the clips. Had you cut your X's already, the wind could have gone out the holes instead of turning the fabric into huge sails. If you can keep the edges down, and a way for the air to escape out the middle, you should be good to go. We had a pretty good thunderstorm yesterday and fortunately mine survived with no problem. That's a heartbreaking sight.
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