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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...
Will this work as a grow light?
Posted by emcd124(5)
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dowlinggramUpdated A shop light with reflectors and T8 daylight bulbs is what you need. One that has chains and a plug. Not one that is to be hard wired and has no plug. The reflectors are important because they train the light down instead of all a...
Tomato young start wilting from the center
Posted by salerna(4)
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salerna(4)Updated Dave and dowlinggram, thanks so very much for your responses. I did some more research and think you're absolutely right about my overwatering. I did not know that the soil can be allowed to get dry with transplants. I thought tha...
Alpine strawberry seedlings slow growth
Posted by wolfpup64(8a TX)
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wolfpup64(8a TX)Updated I did not chill the initial ones I tried. And they are a few years old, having been kept sealed in an unheated garage. Maybe they've lost some vitality, but I figured they would be cool and dry there. A while ago I put some of the...
DIY Seed Tape Question
Posted by gardenmomma2328
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fumasterchuUpdated I use toilet paper. Roll it out to the length you need and mark off your spacing. Mix up equal parts flour and water and place a dot on the space for the seed. Place the seed and fold the toilet paper over. You will then have abou...
One more time
Posted by n1111z(6B)
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digdirt2Updated Here is the FAQ on this question. It should provide the information you need as to when - only after transplanting which is normally after 1 set of true leaves develop. As to what? That is your choice. Just make sure it is well di...
Inside or outside?
Posted by Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))
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Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))Updated Hmm, glad I asked! Thanks, guys. I just figured inside was warmer ,ore consistently and the windowsill gets some serious sun at angle (of seed cells).That, and it's cleaner....like bug-free. Okay, I'll keep them outside. :-)
HELP! Advice on planting in the desert.
Posted by eugenflorinsgarden(8A NV)
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated And, if you garden in the desert, check out the Arizona forum.
This Should Help Everyone
Posted by cwatson89
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cwatson89Updated Here's a sample of what they look like but each one is bigger than this
Persian Shield Seed?
Posted by mandolls(4)
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ianbrazil(11)Updated It's a lot easier from cuttings. You can get upwards of 50 when you prune it. Good luck.
burpee seeds
Posted by sixvern
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Elizabethm123Updated I too got stiffed by Burpee. I ordered $180 worth of seeds and plants. When I took my seeds out to plant them, (on all packs) were way off the number that was suppose to be in the pack..Like one of the pack was suppose to be 1200 ...
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