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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    November 27, 2010
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    I would treat the paper and trays with an fungicide prior to planting. Also, make sure that after you have planted your seeds, that the trays have good air circulation. A fan set on the lowest setting blowing over the trays can help with this.

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    Nikki on
    January 18, 2011
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    You want to start your seeds about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Check with the local county extension office in your region for obtaining your last frost dates.

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  • Answered by
    CaptainAng on
    February 11, 2011
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    Seedlings need a high intensity of light~
    Your fluorescent lights should be left on 12 to 14 hours per day. Be sure to hang the lights very close to the plants, no more than three inches away from the foliage or your seedlings will be 'leggy'.
    I start all my veggies from seeds. It's so much fun to watch them grow from a tiny seed into something wonderfully delicious!
    Happy gardening!

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 10, 2011
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    They do not need the light until they germinate, but it will not hurt them to be under the lights before they germinate.

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  • Answered by
    CaptainAng on
    February 11, 2011
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    Providing your seed with the correct lighting conditions is as important as giving them the temperature and moisture they need. Some seeds do require light to germinate, some require darkness and some don’t care. Of course, you will find the light requirements for all flowers or vegetables on the back of their packets.
    Here are a few flowers I know of that need light to germinate~
    Begonias
    Snapdragons
    Violas
    Impatiens
    Nicotiana
    Lobelia
    Columbine
    Poppies
    Petunias

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 18, 2011
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    Do a Google search on 'How to make pots from newspaper'. You can find directions on how to do this!

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    March 11, 2011
    Certified Expert
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    If you mean vegetables, radishes and lettuce are considered to be among the fastest from planting to harvest.

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