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P*r.E 8 PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MARCH 15. 1978 IN YOUR g GARDEN Temperatures too low for proper germination and in­ sufficient light for healthy growth are the chief problems of growing transplants from seeds, says Dave Plocher, McHenry county Extension adviser Poor germination, damping- off and weak, spindly plants often result from attempts to grow seedlings at home. To avoid these problems. Plocher recommends home gardeners pay attention to media, tem­ perature. light, water, planting depth and spacing Start with a sterile plant- growing medium Several growing mixes with no soil, germinating mixes, potting soils, peat cubes and com pressed pellets may be pur­ chased These are usually free of insects, diseases and weeds and have enough fertilizer in them for the first three or four weeks of plant growth Outdoor soil may be used if you add fertilizer and humus such as compost, says Plocher A good soil mixture can be made by using one part garden soil, one part shredded peat moss or well-decomposed compost and one part ver- miculite, perlite or sand This mixture should be pasteurized before using You can pasteurize soil by placing it in an oven and heating it to 180 degrees F for 30 minutes. The temperature of the medium is important for rapid and successful seed ger­ mination Most seeds need 70-80 degrees F to germinate. Often the medium will have a lower temperature than the surrounding air To insure the proper temperature for ger­ mination, use a soil probe thermometer A window that receives sunlight only part of the day may not furnish enough light to grow the best plants, warns Plocher Many gardeners use plant-growing lamps to sup­ plement natural light. Most seedlings and plants should be lighted from 12 to 16 hours per day. Next to the proper tem­ perature, uniform moisture is most critical for good seed germination. Some media, such as peat pellets, dry out quickly and may* need frequent watering But avoid over watering also, warns Plocher. If you add soluble fertilizer to young plants, use one tablespoon of 10-50-10, 20-20-20, or 18-12-6 per gallon of water. Apply once a week or less often. Finally, plant seeds ac­ cording to the depth suggested on the seed package and be prepared to transplant small seedlings. Transplant seedlings into flats, pots or other growing containers soon after the seed leaves or cotyledons are fully developed B r o c c o l i , c a b b a g e , cauliflower and lettuce may be started in late February in southern Illinois but should not be started until March in northern Illinois. Eggplant, herbs, peppers and tomatoes may be started in mid to late March in southern Illinois but should not be planted until early April in northern sec­ tions And cucumbers, musk- melons and watermelons should not be started before early April in southern Illinois and early May in northern Illinois, concludes Plocher. Trees Save Energy If the severe conditions of the past two winters are any in­ dication of what to expect during coming years, this spring would be a good time for landowners to plant protective windbreaks, according to the Illinois Department of Con­ servation. The department is selling windbreak packets including seedlings and planting instructions through April 15. 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