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Friday, May 29, 2020
Germination!
The Roma tomatoes have sprouted! This morning no sign, this afternoon a cast of thousands. The excitement is uncontained.
These were old seeds, not sure how they'd do. But, as you see, they were undaunted.
Now to keep them alive. Damping off is the next challenge. But meanwhile I'm happy.
Tomato seeds are remarkably persistent. This spring I planted a bit of all the old seed I had, and all germinated (some much better than others). The champion was Super Marzano, from 2005-vintage saved seeds. I was amazed.
Success! Great to see things growing!
ReplyDeleteTomato seeds are remarkably persistent. This spring I planted a bit of all the old seed I had, and all germinated (some much better than others). The champion was Super Marzano, from 2005-vintage saved seeds. I was amazed.
ReplyDeleteHappy gardening!
Chris from Boise
I love watching seedlings sprout. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteNothing as lovely as the sight of tiny sproutlings.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - to both you, AND those seeds. One of the wonders of the world I think.
ReplyDeleteEspecially since they were old seeds. Always amazing.
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