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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    May 7, 2012
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    Technically, they expect you to go out there and use a probe thermometer. But most gardeners don't have those hanging around the garden shed. :)

    An easier method is to simply stick your hand in the soil. If you can keep it comfortably down in the soil for a full minute, the soil is 60-65F. If you can't, it is colder than that.

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    Heather on
    May 21, 2012
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    Black plastic may be too much in terms of heat. You could actually cook the seeds rather than just heat the soil. I would say instead, I would recommend looking at making some simple row covers. These are rather easy to make and would help heat the soil and air, plus they can help protect young seedlings from pests.

    Here is an article explaining more about them:
    http://www.burpee.com/gardening-supplies/frost-protection/floating-row-covers-article10483.html

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    Heather on
    May 21, 2012
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    There isn't really one "best" company to buy seed from, but you can narrow your decision with some knowledge of what you are looking for a a seed company.

    All seed companies must guarantee a minimum germination rate and be certified that their seeds are disease free.

    Beyond that, there are seed companies that specialize in heirloom, non-GMO, hybrids as well as different plant species.

    For myself, I buy from Burpee, Baker's Creek, Tomatofest, and Seed Saver's Exchange. These are just a few of the high quality companies out there that you can buy seeds from.

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    Nikki on
    June 18, 2012
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    Nikki on
    July 17, 2012
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    As a general rule of thumb: three. This allows for the possibility of at least one not germinating or being eaten (by birds, etc.). Once they come up and reach about 6 inches height, you can thin it down to the strongest plant (or two).

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    August 20, 2012
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    They dod need to ripen, but how they ripen varied from plant to plant. Typically though when the pod dries, the seeds are ready.

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  • Answered by
    Coca on
    August 23, 2012
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    Thank You Heather

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    September 8, 2012
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    This really depends on the type of grass you planted, but for most types about a week to 10 days.

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