Pinstripe eggplant Seed should be sown in 512-cell plug trays containing a well-drained growing medium with a pH of 5.5-5.8 and electrical conductivity of less than 1.0 millisiemens per centimeter. Maintain growing medium temperature of 70°F-75°F and keep growing medium moist. Apply calcium-based fertilizer or add to the existing fertilizer. Crop time from sowing for a 4-inch pot is eight to 10 weeks and 16 weeks for a 6-inch pot. For more: Vegetalis, (574) 527 9088; www.vegetalis.co.uk.
Sow seed into 105/128 cell size plug tray or directly sow into finish containers. A light cover of coarse vermiculite helps maintain moisture levels while letting light pass through to the seeds for improved germination. Total crop time can be reduced one week by directly sowing into the final container. For more: PanAmerican Seed, (630) 231-1400; www.panamseed.com. Jalafuego pepper Seed should be sown ¼-inch deep in a commercial seed starting mix. Maintain a growing medium temperature between 80°F-90°F. Grow on plants at 70°F day and 60°F nights. For more: Sakata Seed America, (408) 778-7758; www.sakata.com. |
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