Seed Starting Indoors

Tomato SeedlingsFriday, March 31, 2023
12:30-3:00 p.m.

UMaine Extension Somerset County Office
7 County Drive, Skowhegan, Maine (directions)

Presented by: Brett Johnson, UMaine Extension Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Professional

A survey of the indoor environment and the strategies used to optimize conditions for seed germination, seedling growth, and acclimation to the outdoors. Variety selection and sowing schedules will be discussed as well as what qualities make a planting medium ideal for seed starting indoors. Light lunch will be provided before the presentation. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A discussion and an optional seed-sowing workshop.

Suggested Donation: $0-15

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For special requests, please contact Emily Collins at 207.474.9622 or email emily.collins3@maine.edu by March 28, 2023. If requests are received after this date, we may not have sufficient time to make necessary arrangements; however, all requests will be considered.

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