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On day 21 we finished our Tomatosphere project. We found that we had better germination in the “B” plantings. Of the 33 planted for each test group, we had 12 germinate in the “A” group, and 15 germinate in the “B” group.

As far as the growth and vigor of each group, we found no visible difference. All the plantings were roughly the same height (4 1/2 inches) and all showed good growth. GB was unwilling to do the extension activities because that involved cutting the plants off at the base and drying them in a paper bag to weigh them. He felt as if that was a waste of good plant life. Since I’m the only one who will really eat the tomatoes, I felt as if it was my call…………. but I bow to the child with the strong opinions.