How effective is machine for starting from seed?
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Because its a cloning machine, I haven't tried to start any seeds. I'm not sure how that could work. But it's great for cloning. I've used it for orchids that are dying and also with some cuttings. I love it.
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Mark Ive never used the clone machine for my seeds. Ive only used it with cuttings amd with cuttings im running about 99% effective (meaning of all the clones ive cut ive only lost 2) as i said in my review, the heat can be a problem be ready for it.
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Marc, I haven't tried starting seeds in the Clone King machine, but don't think it would work too well. The cuttings for cloning are suspended with a neoprene rubber plug. The plugs are set in a small basket. Perhaps if you fill the little baskets with hydroponic beads then place the seed in the beads. Good luck with your plantings.
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Hi there, this is Lisa, I am the owner of Zziggysgal. A method that I like best, is to poke several holes, spaced at least 1-2 inches apart, and place 1-3 seeds in each.
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Absolutely. I started over 1,500 tomato pepper and eggplant seeds in my basement using a light and grow set ups until they were ready for sale and planting outdoors. you need to watch the seedlings carefully because the seedlings will get leggy if plants are exposed to too much light. They can be started in 72 cube strays (3 trays to a typical light set up) and need to be properly watered and fed with a diluted liquid seed starter (b-1) for food ( use an eyedrop) . They need to be rotated and be subject to the lightness and darkness of a typical day as if they were outside. As they grow they can be transplanted into a bigger cardboard like containers that you can find at Big Lots or Ocean State Job Lots. Eventually all you have to do is put these into the ground when it is thier time for planting. Hope this helps.
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All I can say to do is to give it a try. It's a powerful little machine! If you do try it, let me know how it worked.
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Not ideal, but would likely work. Direct burial seems to have an attenuating effect on LAN drops in my experience and u r close to max run
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Most definately. This is the best machine for doing that all the way around. No computer needed to work. Very simple to use.
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Have never used it for the seeds you have listed, but know it will grind coffee beans up to an almost dust. Have enjoyed it, when I do decided to grind coffee beans.
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Two things Adam missed, there is sweet rice and Germinated Brown Rice settings also. I'd go with his advice though and check out the manual on their website, it gives the time for each, so it may have what you want just not listed as such. It's a great machine.
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I love these. I use mine to start seeds all the time, and they work great for it. One pointer I can give you is, puncture a small hole to help the root system start.
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It took two of us about an hour. Having two is very helpful. Follow the directions carefully and you should have no problem. We really like this machine. It gets used 7+ tmes a week. No complaints after 8 months.
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You could contact the Tribest company for the extra parts. The owners manual should have the info in it. When I outgrew my SM-350, I started using those cheap black 10X20 seed starting flats. They cost about $1.30 each when you buy 10 at a time.
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Yes it machines very easy with a 2 flute end mill or router bit. Leaves a nice machines surface and taps easily so you can use set acres to level. I use the 1/4 inch thick stuff for router zero clearance inserts and never had a problem with them.
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Wow what a complicated question. There are theories that apply and can be googled. Don't forget start up vs running requirements.
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Machine would probably work for a small venue like a high school game..I think it would not work for a real high output venue.
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I guess it depends on what you are trying to do. For sprouting seeds I've heard of people using 50% rock dust to 50% soil. The good thing is you can't use too much. If you have poor soil or you are trying to build up the qualify of your soil you can be generous with your application. I would definitely side with using more than less but ultimately you have to weigh cost to benefit. I would suggest doing a google search for application amounts if I didn't satisfy your question. Good luck
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Yes, the seeds are too small for a spreader. I'm an amateur and never done this before. I only had $30 bucks or so invested and decided not to buy a spreader. I broadcasted the seeds manually over an acre the afternoon after a downpour. It takes a few handsful to get the hang of it. My objective was to displace a lawn of grass that takes mowing, with clover. This spring, the clovers are coming up beautifully. I had planned to buy more seeds and repeat last year's spreading. Don't think this will be required unless I repeat the process on another part of the yard.
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It varies substantially depending on how you have it setup. I use DGM and get nothing some days and the equivalent of $15-$30 other days (with 2 miners). I am using EclipseMC, they aren't huge but they have some nice benefits.