Helmets
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Re: Helmets
@svalli I had the same problem when I started seeds in granular DE. I now will mix DE with another starting mix or worm castings with far fewer helmet heads than if I used the straight DE.
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Re: Helmets
I gave the replacement seeds an extra dime thickness of dirt and a couple of cool nights off the mat, they came up this morning clean cots with nary a seed in sight. Extra dirt gets some credit for the fact they even left em buried.
Alternating heat and cool makes sense too from a condensation perspective I think. Those seeds softened up better.

AgCan Zone 5a/USDA zone 4
temperate marine climate
yearly precip 61 inches/1550 mm
temperate marine climate
yearly precip 61 inches/1550 mm