new experiment, need input

[alaskagold]

wow, this is really cool. Any progress so far?

I would have tried... going to be kind of gross... tobacoo spit.

As for the Starbucks grounds, I use them every year in my raised beds. They are great to keep the plants fed and it actually helps cut down on the acidic "swamp dirt" that they call top soil here, or the river sand I have to use. Also, potatoes (fingerlings and yukon gold) grow really well in coffee grounds as it is acidic but will dry out if not watered regularly.

I have to make my own topsoil most times, so I use quite a bit of coffee grounds (watered out until clear) for a base. It does work, it just takes a lot of work.

[GardenRN]

No thing much so far. I think I need bigger tubes or something. Only on vile sprouted, that was one of the compost tea ones. But the other 3 compost tea viles have done nothing, like the rest of the viles so I think something is wrong. Especially since these same seeds germinated in less than 48 hours for me in the dirt.

[DoubleDogFarm]

What is the heat difference between water and soil? If I remember correctly, evaporation causes a cooling effect.

I would give it more time.

Eric

[gershon]

Try 1.5 aspirin to 2 gallons of water: http://www.plantea.com/plant-aspirin.htm

Vinegar seems to be good for just about everything, but I couldn't find anything online to support it helping seed germination.

My soil is just a touch basic, so it would probably help me. This might be good for several plants with different concentrations in each one.

I've heard of using milk one time on peppers, but as it will likely sour, that's one I'd use outside.

[DoubleDogFarm]

Any result Mad Scientist?


Eric

[Jast]

Try a little Epsom Salts in water

[lily51]

You might want to try it again by planting the seeds in potting mix that is saturated with each solution, then water each variable with the same amount with that specific solution. Have each solution the same concentration. Keep all other conditions the same, such as temp, time when watered, light.Let us know what happens.

[alaskagold]

Hey GRN, any luck? I am curious as to how it is progressing?

[DoubleDogFarm]

I think the hoophouse GardenRN and friend is building collapsed and they are trapped underneath eating seeds to survive.

Hope to hear something soon.

Eric