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I got one pathetic tomato from my half ass attempts at growing tomatoes a few months ago. I planted 5 seeds from that one in an egg carton a couple of weeks ago and have 3 sprouted and looking good. My issue here is that there are a lot of little green inch worms that got to my plants last time and lead to all dying. I'm not sure what to do about that one.
I planted some jalapeño pepper seeds but those take longer to start.
I'm curious how little of a root is needed on a green onion to regrow one so I have another half ass experiment going with that too.
Maybe sprinkle some DE on the top of your soil after watering to deter the pests or I've read that hydrogen peroxide (dilute) in a spray bottle helps kill the pests as well. How was your experience with egg carton growing?
Yeah my hot peppers are taking a bit to sprout whereas my sweet peppers have already shot out their true leaves. Try nicking your pepper seeds if you want them to germinate faster
What is DE?
diatomaceous earth
Thanks!