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Winter Sowing
seedmama

Let's Start the Official 2008/9 WS Container Count Part 3

seedmama
15 years ago

PLEASE FINISH PART #2 BEFORE POSTING ON THIS THREAD.

It's a little early to start this thread, but we've been hit by an ice storm. In anticipation of possible power outage, I'm starting it now.

There have been many discussions as to what constitutes a " container " and how to fairly count them.

Because of the wide variety of methods used by WSers a specific definition is nearly impossible.

Some only sow a few seeds in smaller containers and then cover multiple containers or place them in a cold frame. Many sow a lot of seeds in 1 container like a milk jug.

I will not try to define a " container ". You use your own judgement. I will offer a couple of suggestions.

#1... If you use toilet paper rolls, newspaper pots , plant bands , paper cups, peat pots, etc and pack these together under one cover, then perhaps the best way to count these is to count the number of different seeds sown.

Example : 10 different kinds of seeds sown under 1 cover could be counted as 10 containers.

#2... 50 seeds sown in a milk jug or other larger container should count as 1 container.

Posting container count:

You may post your container count as many times as necessary. I will keep a running count.

Please post only NEW containers and not a running total . I will not know your previous count.

Example: If your 1st post is 30 containers and you later sow another 30 containers your 2nd post should reflect only the additional 30 containers.

You can post your total as long as you indicate the number of new containers.

Example: "Zone 5 : Add 30 more containers for me. My total is now 60. "

Remember to add your zone to each post so we can see totals by zone.

Zones will be only the number not the letter so zone 6a and 6b will both be under zone 6. If you don't know your zone use this link :

http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzmap.html

I will update the totals on a regular basis and start a new post as needed.

!!!!!!! PLEASE DO NOT START A NEW POST. !!!!!!! I need to receive the emails to make my job easier.

The count began on the solstice and will end the morning of May 1st at 8 am.

So....sow, sow, sow!

Comments (153)

  • snapdragon36
    15 years ago

    Please add 25 to zone 5 thank you!

  • sandra60102
    15 years ago

    16 more milk jugs for zone 4

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  • agirlsgirl
    15 years ago

    20 for zone 6! On my way to hopefully double that number today! :)

  • meydon
    15 years ago

    50 so far and counting in zone 4

  • canyonwind
    15 years ago

    Only 5 more for zone 9.............more to come.......it is POURING raindrops outside....so lovely!

    Thanks!

    Annie

  • beastmaker
    15 years ago

    22 each.

  • jim49631
    15 years ago

    28 more for zone 5
    Jim

  • seedmama
    Original Author
    15 years ago

    Zone ÂÂ.. Â.   Â.. CPS
    Zone 0 ÂÂ.. 0 ÂÂ 0.00% Â..
    Zone 1 ÂÂ.. 0 ÂÂ 0.00% Â..
    Zone 2 ÂÂ.. 0 ÂÂ 0.00% Â..
    Zone 3 ÂÂ.. 0 ÂÂ 0.00% Â..
    Zone 4 Â.. 308 ÂÂ 3.27% ÂÂ 44
    Zone 5 Â. 2713 Â.. 28.81% ÂÂ 65
    Zone 6 Â. 3788 Â.. 40.23% ÂÂ 102
    Zone 7 Â. 1967 Â.. 20.89% ÂÂ 73
    Zone 8 Â.. 542 ÂÂ 5.76% ÂÂ 45
    Zone 9 ÂÂ 98 ÂÂ 1.04% ÂÂ 33

    Container Grand Total ÂÂ 9416 Â 100.00%

    Number of Winter Sowers contributing ÂÂ ÂÂ 128
    Average number of containers per sower ÂÂ ÂÂ 74

  • rbrady
    15 years ago

    Please add 13 more for zone 5!

    Thanks! Rhonda

  • maemae0312
    15 years ago

    8 more for zone 7

    Thanks
    Mary

  • sandlapper_rose
    15 years ago

    2 more containers for Zone 8.
    I hope to get out there to plant more over the weekened.

  • gramadea
    15 years ago

    13 containers for zone 5

    Blessings,
    Dea

  • mmqchdygg
    15 years ago

    12 today; Zone 5
    Thanks!

  • anewgarden
    15 years ago

    Please add 12 more for zone 7

    my total is now 22

  • ABsweetpea
    15 years ago

    5 in zone 3! Looks like I might be the only one in zone 3 so far?

  • dancinginthegarden
    15 years ago

    Please add 60 containers for Zone 5 - this brings my total number of containers to 192! I have a lot more to go!

  • kilngod
    15 years ago

    Please add 85 containers for Zone 6.

    --Tina
    (running total for me so far = 85)

  • waynepa
    15 years ago

    15 for Zone 5.

    waynepa

  • jaynine
    15 years ago

    please add 1 more for zone 5.

  • jspeachyn5
    15 years ago

    Evening,

    Please add 15 more for zone 6.

    Thanks'
    Bonnie

  • raestes
    15 years ago

    Hi! I'm just getting started. Add 6 for Zone 5.

  • sunny631
    15 years ago

    9 for Z7 please

  • crazypalmlady
    15 years ago

    Add 40 to Zone 5
    Thanks
    Linda

  • earthlydelights
    15 years ago

    50 additional - zone 6

    beautiful weather today...hope it sticks around for a while.

    maryanne

  • sandlapper_rose
    15 years ago

    5 more for Zone 8.

  • loisthegardener_nc7b
    15 years ago

    2 more for zone 6.

    Lois in PA

  • token28001
    15 years ago

    22 two liters. 23 cups for an additional 45 for zone 7.

  • nhdahlialover
    15 years ago

    HI! OK I'm in zone 5 and just did 7 containers.

    Thanks!

  • just1morehosta
    15 years ago

    25 FOR ZONE 5

    Thank you,
    cAROL

  • irisgirl
    15 years ago

    Zone 5: 8 containers

  • jessewo
    15 years ago

    12 more for zone 5. Finally! A little time in my shed-time to get sowing!

  • Marie of Roumania
    15 years ago

    11 for zone 6, please.

    thank you.

  • northforker
    15 years ago

    Please add 56 this weekend for zone 7!!!!
    Nancy

  • diggerdee zone 6 CT
    15 years ago

    4 more for zone 6 please!

    Thank you,
    Dee

  • anewgarden
    15 years ago

    Please add 10 more for me, zone 7.
    My total should now be 30

  • editornj
    15 years ago

    Hi,

    I haven't previously posted on the "count" threads.

    To date I've got 24 containers. Zone 7.

    Yay!

  • greenthumbgrow
    15 years ago

    Add 20 for zone 7

    Yeah. I am sooo excited. Can't wait for the seedlings in spring. Everytime I see one I smile.

    :-D

    Tammy

  • clc70
    15 years ago

    This is my first post and I have 142 milk jugs planted in zone 8. I'll need to do about 90 more before I'm done. Don't have a clue where I'll plant them all. Oh oh oh! I hear there is a new swap over in the Round Robin Seed exchange. Gotta go!

  • seedmama
    Original Author
    15 years ago

    Ten new reporters over the weekend, including a solid first time showing in Zone 3. Go Zone 3!

    Zone ÂÂ.. Â.   Â.. CPS
    Zone 0 ÂÂ.. 0 ÂÂ 0.00% Â..
    Zone 1 ÂÂ.. 0 ÂÂ 0.00% Â..
    Zone 2 ÂÂ.. 0 ÂÂ 0.00% Â..
    Zone 3 ÂÂ.. 5 ÂÂ 0.05% Â..
    Zone 4 Â.. 308 ÂÂ 3.03% ÂÂ 44
    Zone 5 Â. 2925 Â.. 28.81% ÂÂ 62
    Zone 6 Â. 3951 Â.. 38.92% ÂÂ 104
    Zone 7 Â. 2174 Â.. 21.41% ÂÂ 75
    Zone 8 Â.. 691 ÂÂ 6.81% ÂÂ 53
    Zone 9 ÂÂ 98 ÂÂ 0.97% ÂÂ 33

    Container Grand Total ÂÂ 10152 Â 100.00%

    Number of Winter Sowers contributing ÂÂ ÂÂ 138
    Average number of containers per sower ÂÂ ÂÂ 74

  • triona
    15 years ago

    Newbie delurking... 24 for Zone 5. Thanks!

  • sunny631
    15 years ago

    7 more for Z7 please

  • gardencrazy
    15 years ago

    46 for me in zone 6.

  • jerseybob_gw
    15 years ago

    2 in zone 6. more to come when I get more containers.
    First time trying this.

  • katieauthier
    15 years ago

    3 for zone 10 I think I may be the only one.

  • suecirish
    15 years ago

    12 more for zone 6, please, sown yesterday.

  • circlew
    15 years ago

    5 more for zone 9 please.

    in other news...I just put some seedlings in the ground today....

  • jeanne
    15 years ago

    11 more for zone 6, thanks.

  • norabelle
    15 years ago

    Seven more for zone 5, thank you!

  • dem_pa
    15 years ago

    11 more for Zone 5.

    Don (dem_pa)

  • bhnash
    15 years ago

    20 for zone 9

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