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| after checking my containers today the awful thought struck me that some of these sprouts might be weeds. we are in the woods and very weedy so i wouldn't doubt that stray seeds have sneaked their way into my containers. some seedlings are obviously "something" but so many others look like the weeds i see in my garden. i remember seeing a post about a good seedling id guide-- does anyone know what it is? i would be much more excited about some of these containers if i really thought they were what they were supposed to be LOL
i have sprouts in about 40 containers, maybe more. i also have almost 50 daylily crosses sprouting in the greenhouse :) i am surprised at what is sprouting and what isn't. i thought the hellebore would be up by now, especially since it sprouted under the plant already, bot not one out of 7 or 8 containers. all the dianthus has sprouted though. in many containers i have one seedling and no sign of anyone else, and others are already thick mats of green. all very interesting, like a science lab i actually want to do LOL |
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| Here's one of the links that is usually mentioned on GW. I hope they are not weeds! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Seedpod, Seed & Seedling Images
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- Posted by littleonefb z5MA (My Page) on Wed, Apr 6, 11 at 17:18
| here's another link from the gallery side of the WS forum Fran |
Here is a link that might be useful: Actual WS seedling pics
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- Posted by ladyrose65 6bNJ (My Page) on Wed, Apr 6, 11 at 18:58
| The pictures are really helpful! |
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- Posted by rosemctier z5/6 waynesburg PA (My Page) on Wed, Apr 6, 11 at 21:56
| they really are! thank you! so i do wonder... how many of you have cared for a plant for months only to discovered it was nothing more than a weed? |
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| Oh, I have done that! Too often in the past I pulled up a plant that I thought was a weed so now I give them all a chance. I keep those unknown plants growing until they bloom and then pull or keep as indicated. Two weeds often show up in my containers and are recognized now after growing them out. They are pulled or cut immediately. The seedling photos are a real help. Thanks to all sharing them. |
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