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Which flower seedling is redish leaf?
Posted by biblegeek119nw 12 hours ago
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated 1 hour ago Can you post a picture? The description is far too general to id your plant.
First Time Grower...Please Help!!!
Posted by ewessonwa on Sunday
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maxjohnsonUpdated on Tuesday I don't know exactly, but look like some kind of blight. They're done for and I would start over, preferably a in different area maybe with different soil so they won't succumb to the same disease. Also they are a bit close togeth...
Seed mix question?
Posted by localgardener(Zone 5B - Illinois) May 27, 2015
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plays_in_dirt_dirt(Z7A VA bordering NC state line)Updated on Monday The beauty and simplicity of sowing seed in paper pots or toilet paper rolls is that the entire "container" can be planted. Just be sure to cover the pot or tp roll with soil or the top of the paper will wick away moistu...
Starting Greek oregano from seed, no luck!
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC last Friday
wertach zone 7-B SCI bought some Greek oregano seed because I can't find real Greek oregano plants locally. I have bought some labeled "Greek oregano" but they are not real, at least taste wise! I've tried putting them in the fridge as suggested...
Need Ginkgo Biloba seedling advice
Posted by Abraham Thomas May 12, 2015
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steppskieUpdated June 3, 2015 This looks amazing! I wish I had a ginkgo seed so I could give it a shot.
starting castor bean
Posted by jroot(5A Ont. Canada (near Guelph)) February 3, 2006
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wally_1936(8b)Updated June 2, 2015 They will seed them selves any time.
night blooming jasmine seeds
Posted by floweron(3) April 3, 2012
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lamb_l_loriUpdated June 2, 2015 I just sprouted 4 of 25 seeds - took about 3 weeks for anything to show... and I just put them in plastic egg carton with lid (one seed per egg pod) sprayed them often once to twice a day - and put them in a sunny window - I start...
Coffea Arabica Seeds
Posted by rebekka_paul_ries June 1, 2015
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated June 1, 2015 My success with coffee seed isn't good ;) I'm told 2-3 months with bottom heat, although longer is possible depending on the freshness of the seed.
Planting Siberian Iris from seed (Need help, Please)
Posted by Mertie(Z5 MI) May 25, 2015
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mkpearse(6)Updated May 31, 2015 I planted seeds directly in my garden three years ago in the fall, and they all germinated the next spring. I'm in Michigan too, Detroit area. They haven't bloomed yet, but they keep coming back every year. I'm very excited to ...
Miracle Gro seed starting mix good for very small seeds?
Posted by localgardener(Zone 5B - Illinois) May 27, 2015
localgardener(Zone 5B - Illinois)I'm planning to grow some flowers from REALLY small seeds, such as Cardinal flower, and was wondering if the Miracle Gro seed starting mix would be okay to use for them. Also, I'm planning to germinate some of my seeds in a plastic...
Too late to plant Marigolds & Coneflower seeds?
Posted by archesca May 11, 2015
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lov2garden(VA 7b)Updated May 27, 2015 The coneflowers will be for next year and ever after ;)
SO Exciting: Soaking seeds showing sprouts
Posted by lov2garden(VA 7b) May 27, 2015
lov2garden(VA 7b)I've been an overnight seed soaker for years but never tried a hydrogen peroxide solution or soaking to the point of sprouting before. Thanks to you all, I thought I'd make my first try with some hard shells: ornamental & sweet...
Smallest seed size you can germinate via the plastic bag method?
Posted by localgardener(Zone 5B - Illinois) May 26, 2015
localgardener(Zone 5B - Illinois)I'll be heading off to college soon and I'd still like to grow some plants for my garden while there. However, some of the plants that I would like to grow have very small seeds. For example: (not my image) https://www.prairiemoon.com/images/D/Lobelia_cardinalis_Cardinal_Flower_seed.jpg I'm...
Grow lights
Posted by pmcaddis February 21, 2014
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jtmo67zone7Updated May 25, 2015 Thanks for the reply Brandon. They seem to be doing a decent enough job. They are listed as workplace lights, basically the same as a 4 foot long, 2 bulb fluorescent fixture, but much cooler to the touch. Good deal at under $40.
Geraniums from seed
Posted by Amir Eghbal May 25, 2015
Amir EghbalI grew these babies from seed. It is taking a long time. Any advice? Will they flower? Should I fertilize? They are Geraniums in case it is hard to see. Thanks, Amir
Seeds not germinating - should I wait to plant/sprout again?
Posted by SMC Zone 5 May 25, 2015
SMC Zone 5I've planted some patty pans and cowpeas and they've not germinated yet, It's been about 2 weeks. I planted delicata squash and pole bean seeds at the same time and those popped right up; however, the patty pans and the pea seeds are...
Where to buy sterile sand and grits?
Posted by phylis(9b CA) May 21, 2015
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gardenprincethenetherlandsZ7/8(Z7/8)Updated May 24, 2015 I've sown a lot of seeds in my life but I NEVER sterilize my sowing compost. If you sterilize it you kill the good bacteria that are in your compost. Putting grit on top of your sowings make sense, especially if it something that...
black tips on leaves -- sunflowers
Posted by Waverly(SC zone 7b-8a. Red clay.) May 18, 2015
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maxjohnsonUpdated May 21, 2015 We need a closer higher details look to know for sure. I failed at growing sunflower last year because all of them got heavily attacked by leaf miners that eat between the leaves, causing the leaves to be black like that. You can ...
Why are sweet corn seeds pink?
Posted by julie tandberg May 20, 2015
2 Comments
theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated May 21, 2015 Agreed. Some info about treated corn seeds. Rodney
So, who grows deciduous azaleas from seed?
Posted by tete_a_tete May 19, 2015
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tete_a_teteUpdated May 20, 2015 I am going to try some new things as I find that although the seeds germinate well, they remain too moist for good root systems to develop.
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