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How to Grow Tomatoes
Tomatoes prefer a light, fertile soil with plenty of
organic matter. Soils with high levels of nutrients,
especially nitrogen reduce high yields. Turn some
shopped leaves into the soil in the fall, or add
compost in spring. A few weeks before transplanting,
cover the growing beds with black plastic to warm
the soil. If you have a sunny window or better still
grow lights, and a bit of patience, you will most likely
end up with the biggest, best and tastiest tomatoes
if you start your own seedlings. Tomato seedling are
especially susceptible to damping off disease, so be
sure to use a soil-less starting mix or medium for your
seed flats. Six-eight weeks before the expected
transplanting date, sow seeds.
More Info on Tomatoes....
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Dear Gardener
We are happy to say that once again it is time to
start
sowing your seeds for your spring garden. Enjoy our
web-site for all your seed needs.
Kind Regards
The Staff at 2B Seeds
www.2bseeds.com
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| When Should I Start My Seeds? |
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Below is information for an estimated amount of time
that it would take to produce a transplant, subtract
the number of weeks to grow the transplant and the
number of days it takes to germinate the seed from
the date you want to transplant the seedlings into
your garden. Please note that you should check
zones
on our web site to determine the time to
transplant. Remember that transplanting times arrive
earlier in the Southern states that the Northern
states.
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Growing Guide |
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| Germination Requirements |
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Heat: Many Vegetables and Flowers
require a 72-78 degree soil temperature range, this
soil temp must be constant day and night during this
period. Cool Soil Temps: Other
seedlings such as pansies,
some perennials and
certain vegetables require cool soil temps. Pansies
as
an example need an approx temp. of 60-65 degrees
day and night, so a heat mat would not be advised.
Light: The requirements for each
can be determined by how much soil is placed on top
when sowing, see each vegetable or flower for
informatin on the depth of the seeds.
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| Size of Your Garden |
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If you have a large garden to work with, the types of plant
habits and varieties that you can grow are not as limited as
with a smaller area. 2 BSeeds has many space-saving varieties
that are ideal for small gardens and patio containers. If you
have a small garden, be sure to choose varieties that have a
bush-type or space-saving plant habit when ordering beans,
cucumbers, peas, pumpkins and squash. Most leafy greens like
lettuce, endive, spinach, and root crops like, beets,
carrots, onions and radishes take up very little space and will
also work well in containers on decks or patios. A couple of
pepper plants or eggplants take up little space and can be
easily grown in containers. Tomatoes can be grown in cages or
on stakes in the garden to save room. If you have very limited
space, try Tumbling Tom Red and Yellow tomatoes.
These two unique varieties were developed for use in hanging
baskets (12-15" baskets) and can be hung outside just about
anywhere you have full sun exposure.
If you do grow in containers, be sure that the containers are
large enough to hold the crop you will be growing in them. For
leafy crops you will want a container that is 10-12" deep; for
root crops choose one that is 12-15" deep; and for tomatoes,
peppers and eggplants you will want a container that is 15-20"
deep. Watch the soil moisture and fertility closely and be sure
that you provide for good drainage in the bottom of the
container.
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Bullseye Geraniums |
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These geraniums are right on target for outstanding displays,
with its beautiful show fully zoned, dark foliage edged in light
green. This unique center zoning is stable under all light
conditions, creating a beautiful contrast to the stunning flower
color. Multiple flower stems hold large, 4-5" flower heads. A
terrific choice for gardens, landscapes and mixed containers.
Grows to 14-16" tall and delivers excellent all season
performance. Bullseye Series is part of the Simply Beautiful
Collection . From transplant stage will
take 13-14 weeks.
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