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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

P.S. Let us know if you can solve the mold problem with a blowtorch. I’d be interested to see if we could patent your results! ;)


85 posted on 02/03/2021 11:42:11 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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Everything You Need to Know About Seed Starting

Slideshow:

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86 posted on 02/03/2021 11:46:10 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

We will see if the Red Green method works. Because my seeds are still weeks away from popping I felt this may work.

I just used the 1 liter propane torch and singed it all off. Worked great except for the the stray cedar slivers in some of my soil that tried to become airborne embers.

I had to run a 2nd extension cord to the greenhouse so I could run the dehumidifier and the heater at the same time.

I am hoping the combination if those two plus another fan running in there will help keep the moisture level down and help beat back any fungus.

I took a beef and after photos which I am emailing you.


88 posted on 02/03/2021 1:13:22 PM PST by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (To you all, my loyal spell checkers....nothing but prospect and admiral nation.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

An update. A smidgen of the white cotton candy like mold is teyingbti return.

I scorched it again with the hand held torch.

I have to dehumidifier in there working overtime and figured out how to set the darn thing properly so the levels are dropping.

I moved heater to the floor so the lower level pots get more direct heat overnite.

I think if I can get the humidity level dow below 65% I can keep this problem at bay.


97 posted on 02/04/2021 2:56:34 PM PST by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (To you all, my loyal spell checkers....nothing but prospect and admiral nation.)
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