http://www.durgan.org/URL/?JWRRQ 12 May 2013 Germination
The protection board was moved aside. Germination took about 12 days and appears to be almost 100%.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?PHAIP 27 April 2013 Planting Carrot
Two 12 foot rows of carrots were planted using the BOARD METHOD. The carrot selection was random from my supplier. The row was rototilled, raked smooth, and marked with a board. Each carrot seed was planted individually by laying on top of the ground so they don’t touch and gently pushed with the finger. This means thinning is not required and harvesting is simplified, since no carrots are intertwined. Carrots do not germinate if temperature is above 30C or if they dry out. The board keeps a relatively constant temperature, keeps the seed damp, and prevents seed movement if it rains.Watering is by running water on top of the board. Sufficient weeps under to wet the seeds.Cross pieces were placed under the board to lift it slightly so the emerging plants are not obstructed. The board is removed immediately after germination. Reminder most seeds do not require light to germinate. I tend to use the BOARD METHOD for most of my seed planting now.