This week has shown some grand results! The carrots planted in the heated bed are growing very well. Consistent in growth, size, density and prompt germination. Using the same carrot seed in the control bed with no added heat, the seed has not germinated as quickly (first sprouts were 3 days behind the experimental bed), the sprouting is inconsistent with less seed germinating per unit area and the sprouts are somewhat spindly in the control bed. Of course, both these beds are in the greenhouse; it would be a bit early to get going outside, though not impossible I suppose, but I am pleased that the seed did so well! There are three varieties in the beds for comparison: Imperator Long, Imperator Heritage and Scarlet Nantes. Of the three, Scarlet Nantes germinate about a day later than the Imperator varieties.
In the meantime, we have transplanted lettuce and cabbage, sown beet seed, Mesclun lettuce and other things like Soup Celery, Morning Glory and Money Plants. (Really hoping for something here!)
We will have some of the plants for sale soon, watch the Facebook page for a sale notice.
Here are a few photos to show the growth!
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