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Make It To Week 3

Make It To Week 3

A lesson in growing your first plant, and in life.

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Jan 25, 2023
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When you're starting your first seed, not killing your plant during the first two weeks of its life is a major accomplishment.

A California GrowHort participant’s Banana Split Auto seed germinating using the paper towel method.

Germination is the first point of failure.

Too much moisture, it’ll die.
Not enough air, it’ll die.
Damaged, crushed, or faulty s…

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