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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
How cold is too cold?
Posted by eugenflorinsgarden(8A NV)
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seedperennials.comUpdated Most plants are surprisingly hardy at the early stages as long as they are not left too cold for extended amounts of time. If you are worried about the temperature and already planted just cover the little guys with a sheet or som...
Baobab Seedling Or Not
Posted by Charlaux
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digdirt2Updated No it's not. googleimages has lots of seedling pics for this particular plant that you can compare yours to. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Baobab seedling pics
Cantaloupe seeds - new to this
Posted by kst8ter
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SaraElise(8b)Updated The other posters are right that they won't necessarily work out, but no harm in trying. Just start them in a little pot out of the way and see what happens.
Problems Starting from Seed
Posted by EdGlover
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EdGloverUpdated I tried plantin from Landreth below Hollyhock (Indian Spring variety), Foxglover (digitalis), Butterfly weed, Bee Balm. Black Eyed susans From Burpee I tried agastache and Bee Balm (2 sources), and Lavender. None of these say plan...
Artichoke seedlings
Posted by charlieboring(7a)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I haven't seen it but have read of it, with some down time this evening I browsed a little for albinism in artichoke and it may not be all that uncommon in a given percentage from any lot of seed. Several online mentions, and from...
Dessert Rose
Posted by Melissa67
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Melissa67Updated Thanks! I will check it out!
Started seeds slow growing
Posted by redneckiowa
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dowlinggramUpdated Young plants do not need fertilizer. Fertilizing seedlings will often set the back. I would say the ones in with your wifes plants probably have the right amount of moisture to grow better. Those fiber pots are useless. They dry o...
1st time growing tomatos from seed, advice needed on potting up
Posted by CavemanDave5
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digdirt2Updated Linked a bunch of potting-up discussions you might want to read through for more details. When? Whenever you are comfortable handling them. There is no set time and you do not have to wait for true leaves they are just a bit easie...
I think I direct sowed my seeds to early.....
Posted by muddynurse(5b)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated They may well be fine but as digdirt mentions a lot depends on the conditions in your garden. In a climate like mine ungerminated seeds sitting in cold damp soil generally rot or are eaten by various soil dwelling creatures or for...
Need advice:potting mix
Posted by leannk92
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leannk92Updated Thanks for the quick response. I think I already answered my own question, but just wanted someone else's perspective. I was lazy, and didn't want to take the time to drive, thinking I could get something that would work well loca...
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