GB 334 Q&A Rhubarb for Hot Climates? Lights for Seedlings?

The first question on the Tuesday Q&A edition of the Garden Basics podcast is about growing rhubarb in hot weather. Fred and his guests, Master Gardeners Kathy Morrison and Ruth Ostroff, discuss their experiences with growing rhubarb in Sacramento. They also share a rhubarb recipe. The second question is about grow lights for starting tomato and pepper seeds indoors. Fred and Debbie Flower explain the importance of using wide-spectrum light systems and mixing different types of bulbs. Debbie also emphasizes the need for air circulation and movement for young plants. Fred and Debbie discuss different options available in the market for lighting systems for seedlings.

Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.

Pictured: Rhubarb stalks

Links: Subscribe to the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/

LED and Flouorescent Light Systems for Seedlings

How to Start Rhubarb Seeds (Texas A&M) Source for Rhubarb seeds (in Australia!): http://www.frenchharvest.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=11

Upside Down Rhubarb Cake recipe(from Master Gardener Kathy Morrison, the Sacramento Digs Gardening newsletter)

Fair Oaks Horticulture Center

Got a garden question?

• Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics

• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964.

• Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net

• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com

All About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net website

The Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.com

Farmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.com

The Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.com

Facebook: "Get Growing with Farmer Fred"

Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/

Twitter/X: @farmerfred

Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.

Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.