Decided today was the day. Was feeling well enough to get two large flats out of the garage and enough small pots to fill them. Each flat holds 48 plants, and when all was said and done, both were full, and I had an additional 2 Red Russian Kale in 4″ pots.
The root systems on all of the kale were quite extensive. I had let the soil dry out to make it easier to separate them without tearing them up. Pictured above is a Dwarf Blue Scotch Kale.
The pretty tomato above is a Rumi Banjan seedling. Of the three early sowings of tomato seeds this one had the least consistent germination. That has been my experience in past years as well. About a third of them emerged at about 5 days. The rest emerged here and there over the next two weeks. I only potted up those at least showing first true leaves. This one is showing the second set.
The Galina had the best germination, being close to 100% and nearly all the same size. This is a small seeded tomato, and tomato seeds are not large to begin with. Of the approximately 60 seeds planted, I had over 50 plants, and I selected about 40 of them which is far more than I need, but I am sure they will not go to waste.
Lower right side of the photo above is the Coldset tomato seedlings. Germination was fine, and of the three types this had the strongest stems and widest leaves. It also is the largest seeded of the three so it follows that the seeds give a bigger boost to the seedlings. They will all go back downstairs under the grow lights tomorrow. For now they are resting on the kitchen table, and I am laying down on my bed resting up for parent teacher conferences this evening. 98 more plants ready and waiting for spring.
