Showing posts with label bedding plants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bedding plants. Show all posts

Monday, 24 March 2014

3. Light and Wind

 Wow! Just one week, and presto, I have little tomato plants. They need four things to thrive.

1. Light-fluorescent bulbs can simulate natural light. Add and inexpensive timer and set it to go on at 6 am and turn off at about 8 pm.
2. Wind- put a fan in your room to mimic the wind. I have my fan oscillating. I find that the plants are much sturdier than if I don't have      a fan blowing in them. This is not essential, but it makes for much healthier plants.

 3. Water- Check your plants every day. The fan will dry out the soil             quickly. It is crucial to not let the soil dry out at this point.
 4. Fertilizer- Continue to feed your plants a diluted, plant starter fertilizer.



Now we just watch and wait. Pretty soon it will be time to thin the pot to the strongest seedling. More to follow