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The Research Journey:cardboard covering of newly planted seeds
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The Research Journey:cardboard covering of newly planted seeds
Yesterday , I planted several vegetable seeds and onion and garlic bulbs. I watered the beds and covered it with cardboard to protect from the sun and hopefully hold water in the ground longer, thus speeding up germination. Has anyone tried this practice? Is there a risk for rotting or disease?
has55- Posts : 2387
Join date : 2012-05-10
Location : Denton, tx
Re: The Research Journey:cardboard covering of newly planted seeds
I would suggest checking often? Maybe leave a square to see how it turns out.
Re: The Research Journey:cardboard covering of newly planted seeds
I planted these seedlings about 7:00 pm to 8-PM Friday evening. In 60 hrs under the cardboard they are starting to emerged/ WOW!!! I didn't expect that. Has anyone else did this before me that can share their experience? It would be worth gold to me. I don;t have any to give, but the thought count.
has55- Posts : 2387
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Re: The Research Journey:cardboard covering of newly planted seeds
I usually use burlap to cover my seeds. Keeps them a little moister and keeps the birds from eating the seeds. But I do have to water the burlap daily to keep the soil below the burlap moist. After the seed sprouts, I hang the burlap up to dry and fold it up and put in garage until the next time it is needed.
yolos- Posts : 4152
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Location : Brooks, Ga Zone 7B/8A
Re: The Research Journey:cardboard covering of newly planted seeds
Great idea did the seeds germinate early ?
has55- Posts : 2387
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Re: The Research Journey:cardboard covering of newly planted seeds
I did not take note if they were early. I do it solely to keep them moist and keep the birds from stealing the seeds.has55 wrote: Great idea did the seeds germinate early ?
yolos- Posts : 4152
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Re: The Research Journey:cardboard covering of newly planted seeds
I planted some seeds today - I think I'll grab some cardboard from one of our containers and see how it goes I will let you know. I've had a terrible time this year with seed germinating that was sown in place. Too many birds around.
Re: The Research Journey:cardboard covering of newly planted seeds
I know this is a fairly old thread, but just wondering if there was ever a final decision whether the cardboard actually helped the seeds germinate quicker (or stronger).
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Re: The Research Journey:cardboard covering of newly planted seeds
saganco wrote:I know this is a fairly old thread, but just wondering if there was ever a final decision whether the cardboard actually helped the seeds germinate quicker (or stronger).
Yes my Oats and Crimson Clover absolutely benefit from this. Germination is a few days under wet cardboard.
It also keeps the birds from eating up the seeds when planting. As far as making them stronger, I have no clue.
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Re: The Research Journey:cardboard covering of newly planted seeds
Thank you for the update SQWIB. I'll give this a try!
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