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Where to find bulk 2" square containers?
Posted by gjcore(zone 5 Aurora Co)
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated How long would it take to make 800-1500 newspaper pots?
Collecting rosemary seeds
Posted by eugenflorinsgarden(8A NV)
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digdirt2Updated This is a Seed Saving question and they have their own forum here. It is direct linked near the top of this forum's page. But the basic answer is no you cannot. The seeds will still be immature and non-viable. They have to mature ...
Seedling Roots Growing Into Capillary Mat
Posted by carlabrauer
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digdirt2Updated You will have to transplant the blocks into larger containers or blocks now. The longer you wait to do it the more damage that will be done. Transplanting prior to true leaf developments is done all the time by experienced growers...
Week 2 of it's growth and no ID
Posted by cwatson89
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Look at the attached link. As flora UK says, "possibly a morning glory of some kind". Here is a link that might be useful: Cotton Morningglory: Ipomoea cordatotriloba This post was edited by bugbite on Sat, Mar 30, 13 at...
Soaking in Peroxide and water
Posted by perezjuanf(10a)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Please, could I ask where you got the 3 to 1 mixture and the 5 hour number?
Burpee discount
Posted by bugbite(z9a FL)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated I did a test order and entered both codes and it states: "FREE Shipping on your order. 15% off your order" I deleted the test order and tried again, after your post, but the codes are locked in and I am still getting bot...
Alpine Strawberry Seeds
Posted by BigN_187(9)
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gjcore(zone 5 Aurora Co)Updated Given an option I would definitely plant in the ground. Even planted in the ground I was needing to hand water, in addition to the irrigation system, once or twice per week. But the summers are hot here and humidity levels are oft...
1st time growing tomatos from seed, advice needed on potting up
Posted by CavemanDave5
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CavemanDave5Updated My "guaranteed" last frost is the beginning of May. I'm in South Jersey and the weather is still pretty cold here. I was planning on starting to harden them off in a few weeks hopefully if it warms up some. Also, I was g...
Hige morning glory
Posted by whiteeaglesue(8)
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dowlinggramUpdated Any seed that is not a hybrid will grow true if it was grown in seclusion from others of it's species. With hybrid seeds it is a crap shoot. Sometimes you get the plant you want but most times you don't Since most flower seeds are...
ID seed issue - perilla frutescens / shiso
Posted by Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))
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Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))Updated A closer shot. Sorry, this is about as good as it will get on my iPad.
Hardening off
Posted by jhook1997(7)
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gjcore(zone 5 Aurora Co)Updated Probably ready for the coldframe though you should adapt them to that for a at least a few days first. If you have a fan you might want to leave it running near your seedlings for a few days. I leave a fan going near my seedlings ...
what seeds need light to germinate?
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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loretta5_gw(Z6 PA)Updated Try this site. Tom Clothier's Garden Walk and Talk. Click on the seed germination database you need. http://tomclothier.hort.net It will tell you all you need to know.
Bug Spray burnt Pepper seedling LEAF!
Posted by Sadpork
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated I did not want to use pesticides in the garden, but after years of having bugs, particulary tiny, tiny beetles chew up my plants, I finally bought plant spray from Lowes. It did the trick. I tryed the "natural stuff" bef...
Am I crazy to think I can do this in a seed starter kit?
Posted by mahuchi(z6, wash, dc)
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mahuchi(z6, wash, dc)Updated Thanks Dave. I think you just saved me time, money and trouble. Heading out to Home Depot now - to get some florescent lights. Thanks so much.
my first seedling setup (with pics)
Posted by coeng
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mandolls(4)Updated When I am germinating and when my seedlings are small enough that they are in a 2" container - I check them twice a day - everyday. Last year I had to leave town for 4 days due to a family emergency and I lost almost a quarte...
Help on fertilizing seedlings!
Posted by eugenflorinsgarden(8A NV)
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digdirt2Updated If they are in filthy rich potting mix then they don't need anything else. Many of us grow seedlings with no additional fertilizer until transplanted to their final growing place unless that transplanting is going to be long-delay...
white 'fuzz' on seedlings/soil plugs
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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digdirt2Updated FAQ: There is something growing on my soil Dave
germinated Vinca, care
Posted by archoo16
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archoo16Updated Thank you. I had it germinate in darkness and didn't know If was ready to be brought out. Am still having it inside the humidity dome because the air here is very dry and cool. But there's plenty of light. Once it grows a little m...
Cold Frame for Hardening off Plants?
Posted by paper_crane2(5a)
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715roseUpdated A cold frame can be very useful.I've used 2 for years.A heavy plastic or glass is needed.There are many inexpensive ways to rig up something to harden off plants.Sometimes I put plants in our garden cart with plastic on a frame on...
perennials inside first year, outside and blooming the next?
Posted by MDPicci(7)
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digdirt2Updated You can but there is no need to keep them inside over the summer. Just put them in containers and let them benefit from all the sun outdoors. They will be much healthier that way. Dave
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