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yiorges-z5il

1) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE GOOD DRAINAGE 2) WHY NOT ADD PETUNIAS TO THE TOP ALONG WITH THE 4 O-CLOCK...THIS WILL INCREASE THE AREA WITH FLOWERS 3) tHERE ARE MANY COMBINATION THAT WILL DO WELL AT THE BASE...

    Bookmark     February 27, 2013 at 2:50PM
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noinwi

I did this with some extra large(about 8" diameter) gateposts one year that were starting to rot in the center on top. Had DH drill some drainholes in from the side and planted nasturtiums. They did well and looked quite nice.

    Bookmark     February 27, 2013 at 3:53PM
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art33(6)

Hi and welcome to GardenWeb!

Just wanted to mention that when you have that greenhouse outside, make sure it is well secured to something. I've read post in the past where the wind has blown them over and dumped the plants all over the patio! That plastic cover will catch a lot of wind.

Art

    Bookmark     February 27, 2013 at 1:18AM
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amanda_m(z7 MD)

I started my first batch of seeds yesterday: broccoli, cauliflower, artichokes, and salad burnet. It's the first time I've started seed inside in several years here in MD. Not sure about southern MD, but I think here around Baltimore, it's the time to start the seeds that need 6-8 weeks.

    Bookmark     February 27, 2013 at 2:36PM
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SnakeJake(SoCal at 4230' Zone8)

Unfortunately the little guy slowly withered away, it was sad to watch. I tried a little dose of fertilizer, SuperThrive, misting with kelp. Without chlorophyl it was starving to death. It sure was pretty for a few weeks.

    Bookmark     February 25, 2013 at 12:24PM
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sugi_c(9a)

Bummer. :-( well, it was beautiful while it lasted. Thanks for sharing, Jake; I'd never seen one before!

    Bookmark     February 27, 2013 at 4:23AM
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

No it works fine as long as there were no symptoms of contamination - molds, fungi, etc. in the previous use.

Some advocate dousing it with boiling water before re-use. I just make sure to use seeds of something very different so it will be easy to tell which seeds germinated. Don't want to have to worry if it is Tomato A or Tomato B.

Dave

    Bookmark     February 24, 2013 at 8:42PM
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ryank817

Thanks Dave.

    Bookmark     February 27, 2013 at 12:35AM
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japus

I would estimate 1-2 weeks, our weather seems to be moderating now so the cold frames ought to work.
I've been using miracle gro, 1/3rd teaspoon to just less than a queart of water

    Bookmark     February 26, 2013 at 9:44PM
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bugbite(z9a FL)

Here is just one opinion: Leave them. Don't "transplant shock" them twice in such a short period of time. I left my fall-planted winter seedlings (petunias, snaps, and rose seedlings) in trays a long time this winter and just planted them in the ground 2 weeks ago.

Go to the post "when to fertilize". Go straight to the link Art provided. You will see the fertilize requirements for seedlings at different ages. Correct the fertilizer to what is stated in his link. That will control the growth rate a bit while in the trays.
A quick way to get a real close PPM for 1 tablespoon of your water soluble fertilize in one gallon of water is a simple calculation with the number by 3750.
Example: If your fertilizer is 20-10-10 and you want to know the PPM per tablespoon of Nitrogen (20).
DO: 20% x 3750 = 750 ppm per tablespoon per gallon of water.
Calculate the desired PPM from there.
Good Luck,
Bob

This post was edited by bugbite on Sat, Mar 2, 13 at 15:20

    Bookmark     February 26, 2013 at 10:06PM
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birkjar

Thanks for everyone's help and I think I will water from the top from how on so I stop drowning them. Thanks again

    Bookmark     February 26, 2013 at 9:07AM
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jduren(5 MO.)

Since there us a discussion about fertilizing petunias what would be the best way to fertilize when there set up for self watering? Just add diluted fert, to water?

    Bookmark     February 26, 2013 at 12:24PM
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shapirm

another image

    Bookmark     February 26, 2013 at 2:25AM
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

I can tell you it is NOT 100's of things but would need to know what seeds you planted - what are the possibilities, the choices - to ID it as this stage. It would appear to be one of any number of flower or tree seeds at this point.

Otherwise you'll have to wait until it is much more developed.

Dave

    Bookmark     February 26, 2013 at 9:27AM
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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))

BOY do they spread. Even if you only get a few out of this year, if they're healthy they'll take over whatever area they're in over the years.

    Bookmark     February 24, 2013 at 8:55PM
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Gretchen Wood

Digdirt I put the seeds in 3 inch pots and the mix is just nothing special soil - could of been Miracle Grow. I have a trash can that I keep the soil in for future uses. Not using heat and the pots are wrapped up with plastic. Winter sowing? In Texas. The seeds were harvested from my own crop of coneflower seeds from my yard.

    Bookmark     February 26, 2013 at 8:52AM
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dirtguy50 SW MO z6a(6a)

I think starting over might be a better option. Just my opinion. Did you have a humidity dome over the flat to help germinate the seeds? Once they break ground is when they go under the lights only an inch or two above the plants and they no longer need the heat mat. What is the electrical cord for in the cell on the right? Also, is there a significance to the carpenters square laying on the flat? Keep us posted on what you decide to do.

    Bookmark     February 25, 2013 at 7:49PM
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

You can salvage them by transplanting them DEEPLY into new containers if you wish. You bury all that exposed stem right up to just below the leaves. New roots will develop.

Then set them under the light and lower it so that it is just a 1/2" above the top of the tallest plant.

Otherwise, start over.

Dave

    Bookmark     February 25, 2013 at 9:04PM
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kitteh(6 ohio)

I started my first peppers recently and noticed they close at night, I thought maybe they are sensitive plants that close if they get cool or it gets dark.

    Bookmark     February 25, 2013 at 7:42AM
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ryseryse_2004

I wouldn't worry about the little guy until he get his true leaves.

    Bookmark     February 25, 2013 at 3:30PM
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ryseryse_2004

My experience tells me that if you want germination in under 10 days from peppers a heat mat is a must. Other veggies - Not.

My pepper seeds (which I save from year to year and some are 10 yrs old) germinate in 4-6 days with bottom heat. That is all I use my heat mats for.

    Bookmark     February 25, 2013 at 3:19PM
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ryseryse_2004

BTW I suggested that a heating pad from a pharmacy was cheaper than a mat from a nursery and I was right but the one I just bought for $17.99 has a automatic shut-off after one hour. We rigged a stone with velcro to fool it but if you are worried about such a thing, look and see if it has that shut-off feature.

    Bookmark     February 25, 2013 at 3:27PM
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

It happens now and then with most any variety of seedling. Fairly common in many vegetable seedlings and in larger vs. smaller seeds..

It is apparently tied to conditions at the time of pollination and subsequent seed formation.

It poses no problem for the seedling.

Dave

    Bookmark     February 25, 2013 at 12:37PM
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mandolls(4)

jduren - dont the bottom of those cups touch the bottom of the tray? And if so, doesnt that defeat the purpose of the wicks?

I have never tried "self watering", so maybe I just dont understand. I like spending an hour or so each day checking and watering my little seedlings.

    Bookmark     February 24, 2013 at 8:03AM
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jduren(5 MO.)

About a 1/2 from bottom...Jack

    Bookmark     February 24, 2013 at 10:03AM
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jduren(5 MO.)

Thx Dave. I had to take them from under the lights as I had petunias in the same flat. I just stuck them on a tv tray to continue proper light on other things.

The base stems are around 3mil thick. I assume healthy other than the lack of proper lighting....Jack

    Bookmark     February 23, 2013 at 10:13PM
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jduren(5 MO.)

Just checked the internode, about 1.5 .

    Bookmark     February 23, 2013 at 10:18PM
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jensyen ( z7 MD )(7a)

Great to see more winter sowing! I hope your deck is open to the elements. Your containers should be somewhere where they get rained and snowed on.
Good Luck, Jen

    Bookmark     February 23, 2013 at 6:10PM
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

Here you go, a direct link in case you have difficulty finding that forum.

Dave

Here is a link that might be useful: Winter Sowing forum

    Bookmark     February 23, 2013 at 6:19PM
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