Diana, I am trying a flat of the tiny, 72 count, Jiffy seed start pods on your recommendation.
I also picked up a bag if the loose jiffy seed start mix.
I was getting worried because my pepper and eggplant seeds and a good percentage of my tomato seeds have been slow to pop in the greenhouse.
Of course as I was planti g new seeds starts I the jiffy pods and using the jiffy mix....two more pepper seeds popped.
Could have something to do with the steady sun and 80 degree temps in the greenhouse the last few days. Eggplant in particular enjoyn80 degree temps and the hot peppers from our friend in Spain definitely enjoy 80 and above.
Success!
I started lettuces in the 25-flat, yesterday.
I start my seedlings in the grow rack where it’s warm. It DOES take peppers a while to sprout. I leave the lights on 24/7 for heat, until they germinate, then will switch to 16 on, 8 off and adjust the lights so they stay 2” above the seedlings as they grow. They will probably be sturdy enough to move to the greenhouse in April; it’s almost too HOT in there come May!
My lettuces and spinach in the unheated greenhouse are really taking off, though I have still been covering them at might.
Big, BIG winds overnight and some rain. Still windy today. The entire weekend looks very Spring-like, then back to a ‘Wintry Mix’ by Monday. Ah, Spring. So fickle! ;)