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Jubnat · Jul 9, 2017

Yeah, it seems like everyone is adding too many seeds and not taking any out!

Maybe we'll need to auction a bunch off for charity later.

Casper · Jul 17, 2017

Jeffcontonio said:
Sneak peek

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WOW, I can see why it grows. Even if I took 3 of each seed for next years grow it would be way too many. But still... I WANT IN!!! Where's the train schedule?

Jeffcontonio · Jul 17, 2017

Casper said:
WOW, I can see why it grows. Even if I took 3 of each seed for next years grow it would be way too many. But still... I WANT IN!!! Where's the train schedule?

stay tuned! It's coming in October.

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Walchit · Jul 17, 2017

Turn on, tune in, drop out! Lol

Jeffcontonio · Jul 18, 2017

A few early pods.

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Greenguru · Jul 21, 2017

so far no sprouts from the few seeds I have tried for the train ): I can understand I have seeds that take longer to germinate butt not got forever to hope my method of germination has worked for 4 years now.....,, so I'm sure the seeds are at fault
still trying other seeds from train.

Jubnat · Jul 21, 2017

Greenguru said:
so far no sprouts from the few seeds I have tried for the train ): I can understand I have seeds that take longer to germinate butt not got forever to hope my method of germination has worked for 4 years now.....,, so I'm sure the seeds are at fault
still trying other seeds from train.

That sucks that you're having trouble with the seeds. How long have they been germinating? and what varieties?
Maybe you just happened to pull a few unlucky seeds. Hope some will work out for you soon.

Greenguru · Jul 21, 2017

Jubnat said:
That sucks that you're having trouble with the seeds. How long have they been germinating? and what varieties?
Maybe you just happened to pull a few unlucky seeds. Hope some will work out for you soon.

some spinach and Capsicum pubescens since train run through here had two of xxxx spinach sprout and did and I just keep trying and it is getting closer to time for be to start next summer veggies

Jeffcontonio · Jul 21, 2017

Greenguru said:
some spinach and Capsicum pubescens since train run through here had two of xxxx spinach sprout and did and I just keep trying and it is getting closer to time for be to start next summer veggies

I really don't think you can compare the germination of spinach to peppers.

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Greenguru · Jul 22, 2017

Not sure what you mean Compared I was asked what and how long have they had in sprouting tent I guess I missed the memo my bad

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Jeffcontonio · Jul 22, 2017

Greenguru said:
Not sure what you mean Compared I was asked what and how long have they had in sprouting tent I guess I missed the memo my bad

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I'm going to go out on a limb and assume they meant what "pepper" varieties you were having germination issues with.

The more info you can provide about the pepper varieties you are having issues with the better we can address the problem. Can you let us know the exact pepper types and your detailed seed starting method? Did you pre-soak the seeds? What soil type do you use. Ambient temperature and humidity?

I spoke to you before and I have every intention of working with you to resolve this but I can't unless I'm given more info. I'll grow the varieties here and see if I get a similar result.

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Greenguru · Jul 22, 2017

Really it's not a issue when I get bad seeds I trash them and start over I have a heat Matt and a mixed veggie container with jiffy seed start mix and yes I do presoak pepper seeds ,really getting time for my winter seeds so I have moved on to my seed stock from my fridge and start them in veggie container on my deck and have been for long time it works for me and I presoak only winter squash seeds. collards,endive,pumpkins and winter squash. In December I start my summer garden plants and I really can not chance seeds that have not shown any sign of life. I have given all the time I can on them seeds I have small area for my garden around 12-4 foot raised boxes. And my seed supply stays in the lower drawer in fridge

I hope the seed train has a place in the fridge or other seeds be drying out as we speak .......... Greenguru

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Jeffcontonio · Jul 22, 2017

Greenguru said:
Really it's not a issue when I get bad seeds I trash them and start over I have a heat Matt and a mixed veggie container with jiffy seed start mix and yes I do presoak pepper seeds ,really getting time for my winter seeds so I have moved on to my seed stock from my fridge and start them in veggie container on my deck and have been for long time it works for me and I presoak only winter squash seeds. collards,endive,pumpkins and winter squash. In December I start my summer garden plants and I really can not chance seeds that have not shown any sign of life. I have given all the time I can on them seeds I have small area for my garden around 12-4 foot raised boxes. And my seed supply stays in the lower drawer in fridge

I hope the seed train has a place in the fridge or other seeds be drying out as we speak .......... Greenguru

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What were the exact varieties you are having problems with? I've asked you at least 3 times and have yet to get an answer.

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Greenguru · Jul 22, 2017

Not sure of the name it got trashed word means apple in Spanish marzano

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Spork · Jul 22, 2017

Greenguru said:
Not sure of the name it got trashed word means apple in Spanish marzano

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Manzanos, sometimes they can take more than 30 days to sprout. How long did you have them in soil after the soak?

See posts #6, #14 here:
http://thehotpepper.com/topic/44740-manzano-germination-issue/

Greenguru · Jul 22, 2017

They had at least 45~55 days even after I added the other seeds i had they are not easy to grow.
I have my plant cycles, that one has to have more time then I have at present. some of my other seeds have done in past better the second year just getting them going to save seeds never happens easy thanks for your time, Greenguru

Jeffcontonio · Jul 24, 2017

Starting some right now. X5 seeds

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Jeffcontonio · Jul 26, 2017

My high tech grow setup.

I started a second set of 5 seeds and treated them with an ultrasonic soak. (I heard of this trick from the italians)

So anyone placing bets?
1. No seeds viable
2. Ultrasonic seeds germinate first
3. Regular soaked seeds germinate first.

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mpicante · Jul 26, 2017

I'll go with the regular seeds germinate first.

kjnorris918 · Jul 26, 2017

Jeffcontonio said:
My high tech grow setup.

I started a second set of 5 seeds and treated them with an ultrasonic soak. (I heard of this trick from the italians)

So anyone placing bets?
1. No seeds viable
2. Ultrasonic seeds germinate first
3. Regular soaked seeds germinate first.

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