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Re: Started first 2017 seeds today

Yep. Lettuce is pretty forgiving. These will be individually planted for heads rather than cut and come again.

I really recommend overwintering hot peppers. You probably don't have space issues? They will manage as long as temps are mid-20's to above freezing. If you keep them in the house at temps comfortable for you and provide supplemental lights, they will bloom and fruit.

For growing during the season -- I'm not sure if the photos links are still working but a while ago, a member (who hasnt been around for a while) - doubledog farm- posted that he hardens off transplants in a large circular metal water tank.

This might be an idea you could adapt for keeping potted peppers sheltered and increasing heat value during the growing season?

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Applestar thank u for the idea I have lots of container like that. Why do u have what looks like Saran Wrap over them?

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By this time of winter, indoor humidity is down to 30's % and for me, its too hard to keep the soil mix surface from drying out too much. I use light/loose or vented covers like this until first sign of sprouting then take the covers off.



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