From: T@invalid.invalid   
      
   On 8/31/22 20:05, Bloke Down The Pub wrote:   
   > "T"  wrote in message   
   > news:te2u59$31dbc$1@dont-email.me...   
   >> Hi All,   
   >>   
   >> I have noticed that I am unable to get ANY seed to   
   >> germinate if I plant it after the thrid week in May.   
   >> That is when the freezing nights stop.  (In May,   
   >> we have 70 to 80F days and 30 to 40 F nights.)   
   >>   
   >> In june we have 80 to 90 F days.  I am wondering   
   >> if the hot days and moist soil cooks or rots   
   >> the seeds.   
   >>   
   >> I only water every two days.   
   >>   
   >> Your thoughts?   
   >>   
   >> Many thanks,   
   >   
   > Sounds to me as if they are drying out before they germinate.  Here I keep   
   > the soil/sand moist, watering/misting 2 or 3 times a day until I see results   
   > and the cut the watering times back gradually to once every 2 days but with   
   > sufficient water to soak deeper.  PLUS the all important keeping an eye on   
   > the weather and adjusting accordingly.   
   >   
   > Mike   
   >   
   >   
      
   After the initial watering, I only   
   do once every two days.   I think   
   you solved the mystery.   
      
   Thank you!   
   -T   
      
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