I always liked those peat pellets, but don’t use them anymore because they started getting cost prohibitive. I just use a good quality potting soil (whatever is cheapest in WalMart or Lowe’s) in pots I make from news paper.
I love Jerry Baker and his tonics and have had good luck with several of them. One of the great things about them is they are made with everyday household items.
A. Seed and Soil Energizer
1tsp whiskey
1tsp ammonia
1tsp dishwashing liquid
1 quart weak tea water (soak a used tea bag with a tsp of dishsoap in a gallon of water until light brown)
Mix these ingredients in a bucket (I use milk containers) and pour into a handheld sprayer. Shake and apply a good misting to surface of newly planted seed beds or containers.
B. Seedling Saver Solution
4 tsp chamomile tea leaves
1 tsp dishwashing liquid
1 quart boiling water
Mix all and let steep for an hour. Strain out solids and pour into hand held sprayer. Mist seedlings as soon as they poke through the surface
C. Tough Love for Transplants
Just before you transplant your vegetable seedlings, spray them with a solution of 2 ounces salt or baking powder per gallon of water. This temporarily stops their growth and increase their strength, so they stand up to the challenging conditions they’ll face outdoors.
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