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Seed sowing experiment - Hotbin - Veggie - 18-02-2024
I've been wondering whether I can start seeds (in pots) inside the Hotbin, using it like a heated propagator - or a Hot bed.
Today, I've sown 6 mangetout peas in 4 identical pots, filled with the same compost mix (mostly coir).
Pot 1 is inside a sealed plastic bag, inside the Hot Bin which is in GH 1
Pot 2 is under a clear plastic supermarket tray in GH1
Pot 3 is uncovered, alongside Pot 2, in GH1
Pot 4 is in my bedroom!
Which one will germinate first?
RE: Seed sowing experiment - Hotbin - Small chilli - 18-02-2024
1. Hot bin
2. Bedroom.
3. covered
4. Uncovered
RE: Seed sowing experiment - Hotbin - JJB - 19-02-2024
Basically I think I agree with SC, but just to be different I'll say:
1. Bedroom
2. Covered
3. Hotbin
4. Uncovered
RE: Seed sowing experiment - Hotbin - Veggie - 20-02-2024
No signs of life yet but the next day after sowing, the Hotbin bag was hot and steamy.
RE: Seed sowing experiment - Hotbin - Scarlet - 20-02-2024
Do you know the temperature in the hotbin? I think it may get too hot.
RE: Seed sowing experiment - Hotbin - Veggie - 20-02-2024
I do know the temperature but can't remember what it is!
According to the Hotbin site, Hot composting temperature is 40-60C or up to 70C.
RE: Seed sowing experiment - Hotbin - Veggie - 23-02-2024
First to show green shoots is Pot 4 in the bedroom!
I can see signs of peas pushing to the surface in all the other pots. Its going to be a neck & neck finish.
RE: Seed sowing experiment - Hotbin - JJB - 23-02-2024
(23-02-2024, 09:06 PM)Veggie Wrote: First to show green shoots is Pot 4 in the bedroom!Ooohh, maybe I was a little bit right
I can see signs of peas pushing to the surface in all the other pots. Its going to be a neck & neck finish.
RE: Seed sowing experiment - Hotbin - Veggie - 24-02-2024
Next up was the Hot Bin pot. The shoots are white, from being in the dark.
RE: Seed sowing experiment - Hotbin - Veggie - 04-03-2024
There was very little difference between the 2 pots in the GH, one covered, one uncovered. They still haven't really shown any green shoots.