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the apricot to break dormancy and bloom—only to be followed by freezing weather that kills the developing fruit.
Indoors
• Send off seed orders early this month to take advantage of seasonal discounts. Some companies offer bonus seeds of new varieties to early buyers.
• A frequently overlooked factor in vegetable garden planning is the date of the family vacation. Choose planting dates and varieties carefully so your garden won’t be ready for full harvest when you are out of town.
• Gather and wash seed-starting trays and pots. Any that are being reused from last season should be soaked in a solution of bleach and water - 1 to 10 - to kill microorganisms.
• No need to buy expensive grow lights. A simple fluorescent shop light with one warm-white and one cool-white bulb will suffice.
» Resume a fertilizing schedule for indoor plants and wash those with larger leaves to remove dust and grime, keeping the leaf pores open.
• Never fertilize a plant in dry soil. The fertilizer can bum roots that need water. Better to water plants a couple hours before fertilizing.
• Don’t throw out leek roots - replant them. In just 60 to 90 days you will harvest a second bunch of long, thick stalks, just as tasty and tender as the first ones. You can even use roots of leeks bought at the grocery store, giving you, in effect, two leeks for the price of one.
Specific gardening questions should be directed to the Rappahannock County Extension Office at (540) 675-3619.
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