Striking Board – Okay yes, it’s more than one word
but hey, who’s counting! 😊 You may have spotted a
theme this week seeing as it’s spring. Sowing seeds is keeping gardeners
busy right now and a striking board is here to help. Many people
may say “it’s a stick!” but we horticulturalists know it’s a tool LOL
When we sow seeds in a pot or tray, we want to get the
equivalent of Monday’s words (a “fine tilth”). We also need the surface
of the compost to be flat and uniform so that our seeds can germinate
well.
The striking board is used to “saw off” the top of an
over-filled seed tray or pot. We don’t push the compost down hard as we
want it to have air in it. Instead, we then gently pick up and “drop” the
pot or tray 3 times to allow the compost to settle. It is then ready for
seeds to be sprinkled on top.
So there you have it – a striking board – can you
name any other tools in the pictures?
Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for another word or
phrase!
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