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Should I continuo watering them (Part 2)
Posted by perezjuanf(10a)
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perezjuanf(10a)Updated Ok here is the fruit to my labors you can see the begining of the germination
Spanish Fir (Abies pinsapo) Seed Germination
Posted by spartacus83
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spartacus83Updated Thanks again for the further info...I actually pushed on one of the seeds, it was squishy and when I popped it open what appeared as tree sap came out! Maybe not a fully formed seed. It's a young tree so I assumed I wouldn't be ab...
Tips for old seeds
Posted by Creek-side(5)
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated Definitely should try it and report back to us. Soak them overnight, some say in soak in tea. Plant in moist sand, cover and keep at about 70OF. If you really want the or think they may have value search university web sites for a...
did I start too soon?
Posted by coeng
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coengUpdated Dave, Once again, thanks for your attentive responses. Everyday I am learning something new. I really do appreciate it and would buy you a drink if I could. 1) What's the worse that will happen because I planted too soon? Won't I ...
Does anybody know these seeds?
Posted by Poodle_Mom(US 7/8)
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Poodle_Mom(US 7/8)Updated Thanks for the info. I will show him a picture. The plant does look like what he described but the seeds just don't look the same. He gave me an Aspirin bottle half full of the tiny seeds so I think I'll sow a few and see what hap...
when to fertilize?
Posted by dahlia6(6)
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runswithscissors(MT 4/5)Updated I'm thinking that heat may be a problem I'm having too. After seeds sprout...would it be fine for them to grow at temps below 55 or 60? My seedlings that stay cool do not seem to grow at all...but they do stay alive....which is mo...
Bottom Watering Tomatoes
Posted by gelatodave
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digdirt2Updated Bottom watering is the recommended method. Top watering tends to cause shallow rooting of the plants and often isn't sufficient. Just set the pot in a container of water for 20-30 mins (often less depending on the potting mix used...
what kind of soil for seedlings
Posted by John_JJ(5)
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John_JJ(5)Updated thanks everyone for the help i successfully re potted them
Should I continuo watering them
Posted by perezjuanf(10a)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Good points Dave. I'll revise my answer. Regarding, "Not using a cover over the containers is fine IF the humidity in the enclosure can be maintained. " I had great germination percentages and grow out this year. Almost ...
Can I just use sunlight?
Posted by andreajoy(z9 sacramentoCA)
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Poodle_Mom(US 7/8)Updated The best Shastas I have are ones that I took the pack of seeds and dumped them in the garden. They have been growing great for three years now. It probably wouldn't hurt to go ahead and plant the daisies. They are hardy and do bes...
Starting seeds outside?
Posted by freckles81
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated Zinnias and green beans can be direct planted outdoors but they both need it to be warm before you plant them, whether started indoors or out. In your zone, wait till the end of May to start outdoors. These seeds need warm soil. T...
Bird of Paradise From Seed
Posted by costakel(5a)
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mandolls(4)Updated I think I remember reading that they are 3-5 years to bloom, and in zone 5 you would have to bring them inside and try to winter them over. Seems like a long shot to me.
repotting
Posted by DeeSLP
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maj742 (zone 4-5) north-central WIUpdated I will second plaidbirds comment on Miracle Grow soil coming with gnats. Last spring I used that and Schultz soil and had enough gnats in the house to fry for supper! Eeeww! This year I am using only Pro-mix. I was all set with an...
Black Spots on Marigold Seedlings
Posted by nutsaboutflowers(2b/3a)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated I grow marigolds from this company (link below) which are the finest marigolds I have ever grown (their marigolds like Narai and Bali, not the others they also provide.) Click the "Pest Management" tab to a link to their...
we have germination...now what?
Posted by coeng
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digdirt2Updated " a simple and complete A to Z guide" Believe it or not that is just what we tried to do with the FAQs here. A great deal of time and effort went into writing them. Are they perfect? Of course not. Just as with raising c...
Growing from seed
Posted by Timm7777
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated Start over with fresh, bagged seed starting mix. Keep plants in separate cells to begin with. Water from the bottom and don't feed till they get some leaves (follow Dave's info above). Don't add anything but water. Remove from hea...
A newbies first attempt
Posted by PC915InTheWilds
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horehoundUpdated I live in Melbourne , Australia , I decided to grow some seeds purchased from ebay , I bought some cuban mahogany , ylang ylang and poinciana . All tropicals , its getting into mid Autumn here and temperatures are ranging from abo...
Growing wild blue marsh Iris.
Posted by braeburn040(2B/3 BC)
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plaidbirdUpdated Plus, I found this is my old bookmarks, that' I'd forgotten about, and not looked up irises before.How did I miss this ? It's very specific for temps etc. Quote: Iris barbata, bucharica, bulleyana, chamaeiris, chrysographes, foeti...
peat pots
Posted by fatal_fatalii
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water2much(7)Updated This is the second year I've tried strictly peat pots and I've had so many issues with my seedlings thinking the issues were something else. I came across this post and realized I've seen all of the problems described above. I use...
Melon Patch
Posted by perezjuanf(10a)
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digdirt2Updated So what is your question? The trees? The pots there? You need to clarify your purpose of the post please. Dave
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