Propagation: Epsom Salts, 1 by Gymgirl

Gymgirl wrote:
I winter sowed bell peppers seeds inside under fluorescent lights (only because my timing was off and it was too cold to put them outside...)

Once the seeds germinated, I top watered ONCE with 2 Tbsps. Hydrogen Peroxide to a gallon of warm water to stave off fungus growing on the potting mix surface.

Once the seedlings got their 2nd set of true leaves, I began bottom watering with a mix of 1 Tbsp. of Miracle Grow and 1 Tbsp of Epsom Salts to a gallon of warm water, every 7-10 days, or so. Poured it in and poured off any excess in the drip tray after a couple of hours. I don't know if it was the Emerald Giants natural color or the Epsom Salts, but those were the most brilliantly colored seedlings I've ever seen!

They've started blooming under the lights, and are set for plantout this weekend, averaging 10-12" to date.

Take a Look...(the picture was taken 3-2-10).

Godspeed and Good Harvest!

Linda