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I have been an avid gardener since 1985 and an AllExpert volunteer since 1998. I specialize in soil preparation, seed starting and plant propagation, flowers, vegetables, and general landscaping. I am a strong advocate of the square foot method of gardening and the use of organic controls for pests and diseases.
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Recent Answers from Mike Mascio
2009-11-04 Grow Lights:
Gro-lights need to be on 10-12 hours per day when the seedlings are small; 8-10 hours once they develop their fourth set of leaves. They should always be kept at 3" above the top of the seedlings to ensure
2009-10-30 Fertilizer for tomatoes:
Kathy, tomatoes require high amounts of phosphorus and calcium. The phosphorus promotes large tomatoes and a heavy harvest. The calcium is necessary for good color. If your soil lacks calcium, the tomatoes
2009-10-16 Raised Beds:
I usually recommend 8" or more when building a raised bed on soil. For concrete, you definitely want to go down to a minimum of 12". The issue is drainage. The deeper the soil, the better the drainage
2009-10-14 Tomato plant problem:
It looks like the leaves have suffered from sun scald or from too much water. Since the plant had been out the entire month of September, it should have acclimated to the sunny conditions, so I doubt it
2009-10-12 Butternut squash:
Squash will continue to ripen after removing them from the vine, although the process will be slower than if left on. Just store them in a cool, dark place such as a basement or garage. Good luck, and
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