Seed Sowing Techniques

1. Demonstrate container-filling techniques

2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each container format

3. Demonstrate sowing and coverage techniques

a) Discuss and demonstrate techniques for broadcasting and drilling seed into flats, including proper depth

b) Discuss the significance of seed density as it relates to potential future competition and timing of pricking out

c) Discuss and demonstrate sowing by hand into cell type trays

d) Discuss and demonstrate sowing into cell trays with a sliding plate seeder or other mechanisms

4. Discuss labeling and record keeping and their importance in maintaining variety distinctions, trouble shooting, and future crop planning

5. Discuss and demonstrate watering-in techniques

6. Discuss and demonstrate optimal min/max germination temperatures (see Appendix 3)

7. Discuss days to germination at varying temperatures

8. Discuss and demonstrate optimal post-germination growing temperatures for seedlings

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