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"graham" wrote in message news
On 2017-02-14 6:04 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 2/14/2017 4:49 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>
>> I got a new under flat heating coil and new over head light system set
>> up today and got a flat of seeds started. Tomatoes that I seeded are
>> Green Zebra, Park's Whopper, Black Krim and Cherokee Purple. I also
>> started parsley and basil.
>> I wanted a rainbow of tomato colors this year. I was limited to those
>> plants that had days to harvest that would work out in my tree-shaded
>> back yard. I'm really excited about these tomatoes. For some reason,
>> I just do not like orange tomatoes (or bell peppers) so I didn't
>> include any seeds for those.
>> I am burned out on buying parsley plants. I often get plants that are
>> old enough that they go to seed during mid-season. So, I'll grow my
>> own.
>> Anyone else thinking yet about gardening season and what to grow and
>> eat?

>
> I got my first seeds in the mail today, as a matter of fact. Tomatoes,
> cukes, lettuce, beans and spinach. I hope I get to see pictures of
> all your different color tomatoes.
>
> I've never grown parsley from seed but I meant to, thanks for the
> reminder.
>

Like all the umbellifera, it takes a while to germinate.

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Everything I have sown so far has come through ok ... except tomatoes and
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