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General Category => D.I.Y. => Topic started by: JohnyMac on January 12, 2012, 04:49:01 PM

Title: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: JohnyMac on January 12, 2012, 04:49:01 PM: Well February 1st is right behind the corner and this is when I start my seedling's.

Typically you can buy plant trays, peat moss cups and even planting soil from the clearance shelves at your local Agway/ discount store.

I buy almost all of my seeds from: http://www.heirloomseeds.com/ (http://www.heirloomseeds.com/)

I was late ordering seeds last year and in some cases, I was not able to get heirloom seeds for the varities I wanted.

Plan now and then act. The plants you plant this spring might be your only meal (s) in winter '12 or '13. [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: Ghost on January 12, 2012, 06:27:14 PM: It was -20 today with windchill, I think I'll wait a bit ;D
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: gapatriot on January 12, 2012, 06:45:59 PM: Already beat you to it, planted some seeds over the weekend they had the little jiffy green house things on sale at china mart.
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: JohnyMac on January 12, 2012, 11:43:48 PM: Right on Wild Turkey!

Frosty, -20C is nothing!!! Try -20F! :)) :)) :))
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: WhiskeyJack on January 13, 2012, 07:57:22 PM: Ok JMc. im gonna reference my books this weekend..... BUt is it time to start my spring seedlings already???
Im not busting balls here im asking in as realistic a manner as i can. this is after all new england...... [url=http://www.freesmileys.or
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: JohnyMac on January 14, 2012, 10:07:07 AM: WhiskeyJack :))

I start looking for cheap discontinued supplies now and order needed seeds. Last year I didn't try to order seeds until February and they were out of some of the ones I wanted.

Week one or two of February I will start planting my seeds.
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: STRAITJACKET on January 14, 2012, 10:18:34 AM: I'll be starting soon as well, gonna wait a little while longer though. I got this seed kit as a Christmas gift" the $44.00 kit" from
http://www.homelandpreparedness.com/cgi-bin/shop/google_loadpagez.cgi?user_id=id&file=seeds/garden_seeds.htm (http://www.homelandpreparedness.com/cgi-bin/shop/google_loadpagez.cgi?user_id=id&file=seeds/garden_seeds.htm)

Pretty cool kit with a cool info booklet included. I'll get some pics going when things get under way. I have some pepper plant seeds I have already sprouted , set them up in my kitchen window, they have plenty of light and they are doing good. Cant wait to get the rest going.
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: JohnyMac on January 14, 2012, 10:32:29 AM: Hey StraightJkt- That is a cool kit! Have fun!!
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: STRAITJACKET on January 14, 2012, 03:52:09 PM: Quote from: JohnyMac on January 14, 2012, 10:32:29 AM
Hey StraightJkt- That is a cool kit! Have fun!!

Sure will JM , I'm going to invest in a pressure cooker as well this year. While back in Ohio for Christmas I questioned my Mom,Aunt, and Grandmother about canning. Got some good pointers. thinking about trying some of these reusable canning lids, any thoughts? http://www.mypatriotsupply.com/Articles.asp?ID=252&gclid=CIfJlM2x0K0CFYvRKgodkC3xmA (http://www.mypatriotsupply.com/Articles.asp?ID=252&gclid=CIfJlM2x0K0CFYvRKgodkC3xmA)
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: JohnyMac on January 14, 2012, 07:27:21 PM: I have heard of 'em but never tried them.
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: WhiskeyJack on January 23, 2012, 12:46:07 PM: OOOhhh i thought you were planting already. I got my seeds last year as well bro.
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: RS762 on January 23, 2012, 01:29:44 PM: yeah, temp's climbing back up here,i think you're right JohnnyMac. [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: JohnyMac on January 23, 2012, 08:39:39 PM: Whiskeyjack,

nope not planting till week 2 of Feb. If you would like I will send you my planting schedule.
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: WhiskeyJack on January 24, 2012, 12:45:23 PM: Yes please. That would be great.
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: JohnyMac on January 24, 2012, 04:55:50 PM: Done WhiskeyJack!

If anybody else would like it (Zone 5 & 6) PM me your e-mail address. It's not the end all by any means however it is a good spreadsheet to compare with yours.
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: thatGuy on January 24, 2012, 08:08:07 PM: I've been thinking about my garden this year...

I got seeds coming, green house plans all over the kitchen table and floating seed trays floating around in my dreams.

It is about time for spring already.
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: JohnyMac on January 24, 2012, 10:13:38 PM: TG, I went to a local "job Lot" type of store and was able to buy left over peat moss seedling cups, plastic trays and potting soil at half price. In another couple of weeks 2012 prices will kick in. Buy now save later. [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: thatGuy on January 24, 2012, 10:59:44 PM: I wish I had one of those Johny... :(
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: WhiskeyJack on January 24, 2012, 11:05:42 PM: You do they are Big lots down there. youll find the same kinda stuff
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: STRAITJACKET on February 05, 2012, 12:38:26 PM: Picked up some potting soil last night. Today is the day.
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: JohnyMac on February 06, 2012, 09:36:23 AM: Right on SJ!

Soon as I do my taxes today I am going to plant the first things on my list- Cauliflower and Tomatoes.
Title: Re: Time to set up your seedling trays
Post by: STRAITJACKET on February 06, 2012, 05:37:42 PM: Quote from: JohnyMac on February 06, 2012, 09:36:23 AM
Right on SJ!

Soon as I do my taxes today I am going to plant the first things on my list- Cauliflower and Tomatoes.

Cool JM, I got some tomatoes and peppers going. As soon as they start sprouting I plan on takin some pics to share with you guys, I dont think lookin at dirt right now would be to enjoyable,lol.