So what's the secret how in the world can I get these seeds to grow...I need planting 101 from the pros cause for the life of me these seeds just don't take :/
for those without a green thumb
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put them in a wet paper towel for a couple nights and keep them warm untill you see them splitting then bury them approx hlaf inch
Lol I just had flash backs of kindergarten when we learned how to grow beans 
thanks will try that
Should I buy a plant light if I plan to grow directly into the enclosure?
thanks will try that Should I buy a plant light if I plan to grow directly into the enclosure?
How big is your enclosure ? I just bought a four foot fixutre to grow some tortoise grazing mix,cactus & some other stuff outside mine then swtich out the grass when needed
The part I want to block off for the seeds is about 16in length and 24in wide I just want them to have a area they can freely graze while they are babies.Of course I have sullys sooo this is not a forever option and eventully thier current entire enclosure may house just a section of thier daily food but by then they will be living outside
But maybe I should just grow it in seprate containers and switch it out...I know Bowser is a monster when it comes to eating and Peach is growing too
But maybe I should just grow it in seprate containers and switch it out...I know Bowser is a monster when it comes to eating and Peach is growing too
People have told me that I have a green thumb, but it looks normal to me, maybe I should worry about gangrene? But I don'y have any real secrets I just plant stuff and t grows, but I have started troublesome seeds on cotton balls soaked in water. Of course I also use worm castings to help things grow, and actual worms in the pots.
dmmj said:
LOL well i hope its not gangrene
im not a girly girl so worms wouldnt bother me any as long as the plants grew i know they naturally turn the soil as they digest and move.So plan is:get a few containers and some nice soil;get a plant light;soak seeds in paper towl till sprout;add worms and then add seeds..will start this project Friday when i get paid and let everyone know if im doomed to buy leafy greens or if i can grow it Thanks everyone for your input! if you can think of anything else dont hesitate to mention
jaizei said:
Mesclun leafy mix and some hollyhock-im thinking of start cactus out in seeds or stealing a few from my neighborhoods empty lot.I swear i see a tortoise cactus paradise across the street but my fiance has tried his hardest to get me from stealing lol
dmmj said:
Then i guess the empty lot across the street is getting a visit soon..im sure they wont miss a couple of clippings
I'm not sure starting the seeds in paper towels will work well with Mesclun type seed - the paper towel method works well with larger seeds that have a hard covering. I just sprinkle the seeds on top of the surface of the soil and spray as needed to keep the soil moist.
Here is a light stand that works well. Fluorescent lights work best as grow lights when they are about 6" above the tops of the plants.
Hard how? Before I tried growing it from seed, I'd read that it was hard but I haven't had any difficulty. Other than the fact that they grow slow and it'll be at least a year (or 5) before I am able to harvest any.
Here is a light stand that works well. Fluorescent lights work best as grow lights when they are about 6" above the tops of the plants.
dmmj said:
Hard how? Before I tried growing it from seed, I'd read that it was hard but I haven't had any difficulty. Other than the fact that they grow slow and it'll be at least a year (or 5) before I am able to harvest any.
Thanks! this helps alot I guess i have a handy job for my fiance toojaizei said:
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