If it is a union governed shoot they may or may not have to be part of the Producer's Guild, but usually an associate producer will not, and will be hired to only do tasks that other union positions do not have to do. Oftentimes, a co-producer will do the same functions of an associate producer, but they are still above an assistant producer on most sets.
Seed Starting Tips-Nicking Seeds. Nicking seeds is the process of opening the seed coat, or seed jacket, prior to planting them. This process makes it easier for water to penetrate the seed coat, and reach the seed germ inside. Water penetration is one essential ingredient to begin the seed sprouting process. Nicking seeds is common with large seeds, and seeds with a thick or hard seed coat. How to Nick Seeds. It's simple, but tedious task. Take a knife and cut or nick each seed. Just a small opening is all that is needed. Be careful not to cut deeply into the seed germ inside, as your can damage it. Be careful! Nicking seeds can easily lead to cut fingers and hands.
To direct seed collards, endive, kale, lettuce, and spinach sow seeds as soon as soil can be worked in the spring and about 3 months before the average fall frost date for a fall crop. Plant seeds 1/4-1/2 inch deep, in rows 18-30 inches apart.o direct seed collards, endive, kale, lettuce, and spinach sow seeds as soon as soil can be worked in the spring and about 3 months before the average fall frost date for a fall crop. Plant seeds 1/4-1/2 inch deep, in rows 18-30 inches apart.