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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
How to use bananas as a fertilizer?
Posted by eugenflorinsgarden(8A NV)
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digdirt2Updated Why would you want to? It is just one of those garden fads that pops up now and then and then disappears once a few folks try it and find it doesn't do anything. It certainly is not a recommended fertilizer for anything. It provid...
flower colors
Posted by kitteh(6 ohio)
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kitteh(6 ohio)Updated Mostly I want to know in case I save seed for trades, I typically buy mixed packets because I like a little of everything. I don't need 100 black poppies, but I may like to keep them in their own area in future or trade just black...
Which fluorescent lights?
Posted by lilpetunia
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lilpetuniaUpdated Thank you guys, I'm glad to hear the T12s will work. We actually do have a second fixture so I can set that up too, we just have to head out and buy new bulbs, the ones in there now are pretty old.
Flower seed starting info by state or zone?
Posted by sujiwan_gw 6b MD/PA
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Edie(5 NY (Finger Lakes))Updated You have plenty of time if you still want to try the wintersowing method. Technically it's spring sowing from equinox onwards. I keep sowing right through the first week of May, sowing tender annuals last. Come on over to the foru...
Growing wild Echinacea (coneflower) from seed
Posted by Yazan(5)
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Yazan(5)Updated Hi Martha, Thanks for the help, I think I have enough seeds to try both Daves method and yours, i'll see which one does better, Thanks Yazan
anyone have photos of seedling Canterbury Calycanthema?
Posted by Need2SeeGreen(10 (SoCal))
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Need2SeeGreen(10 (SoCal))Updated Thanks so much, SaraElise! I do have a couple things that *might* turn out to be winners. I'm going to keep watering and see what happens. Here's another pic:
question about covering
Posted by coeng
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coengUpdated Thanks!
Soil very compact
Posted by lilpetunia
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digdirt2Updated Hopefully you aren't using actual dirt (soil) but bought some soil-less potting mix for starting seeds instead? If so which brand of mix are you using? Soil compacts far too much and drains poorly to use for seed starting. Dave
Riverbank grapes & cold stratification?
Posted by naturevibe
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated ".... difficult and slow to start Vitis Riparia plants from seed" Noxious weed is some areas, prohibited in Ohio. May be injurious to nearby trees and shrubs if not controlled. It doesn't sound like scarifying would be e...
newbie here...am I ready to start?
Posted by coeng
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digdirt2Updated Did you get all your questions answered? Dave
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