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Starting Greek oregano from seed, no luck!
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
wertach zone 7-B SCI bought some Greek oregano seed because I can't find real Greek oregano plants locally. I have bought some labeled "Greek oregano" but they are not real, at least taste wise! I've tried putting them in the fridge as suggested...
starting castor bean
Posted by jroot(5A Ont. Canada (near Guelph))
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wally_1936(8b)Updated They will seed them selves any time.
night blooming jasmine seeds
Posted by floweron(3)
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lamb_l_loriUpdated I just sprouted 4 of 25 seeds - took about 3 weeks for anything to show... and I just put them in plastic egg carton with lid (one seed per egg pod) sprayed them often once to twice a day - and put them in a sunny window - I start...
Coffea Arabica Seeds
Posted by rebekka_paul_ries
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated My success with coffee seed isn't good ;) I'm told 2-3 months with bottom heat, although longer is possible depending on the freshness of the seed.
Too late to plant Marigolds & Coneflower seeds?
Posted by archesca
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lov2garden(VA 7b)Updated The coneflowers will be for next year and ever after ;)
SO Exciting: Soaking seeds showing sprouts
Posted by lov2garden(VA 7b)
lov2garden(VA 7b)I've been an overnight seed soaker for years but never tried a hydrogen peroxide solution or soaking to the point of sprouting before. Thanks to you all, I thought I'd make my first try with some hard shells: ornamental & sweet...
Grow lights
Posted by pmcaddis
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jtmo67(z7 North Alabama)Updated Thanks for the reply Brandon. They seem to be doing a decent enough job. They are listed as workplace lights, basically the same as a 4 foot long, 2 bulb fluorescent fixture, but much cooler to the touch. Good deal at under $40.
Geraniums from seed
Posted by Amir Eghbal
Amir EghbalI grew these babies from seed. It is taking a long time. Any advice? Will they flower? Should I fertilize? They are Geraniums in case it is hard to see. Thanks, Amir
Seeds not germinating - should I wait to plant/sprout again?
Posted by SMC Zone 5
SMC Zone 5I've planted some patty pans and cowpeas and they've not germinated yet, It's been about 2 weeks. I planted delicata squash and pole bean seeds at the same time and those popped right up; however, the patty pans and the pea seeds are...
Where to buy sterile sand and grits?
Posted by phylis(z9 CA)
5 Comments
gardenprincethenetherlandsZ7/8(Z7/8)Updated I've sown a lot of seeds in my life but I NEVER sterilize my sowing compost. If you sterilize it you kill the good bacteria that are in your compost. Putting grit on top of your sowings make sense, especially if it something that...
black tips on leaves -- sunflowers
Posted by Waverly(SC zone 7b-8a. Red clay.)
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maxjohnsonUpdated We need a closer higher details look to know for sure. I failed at growing sunflower last year because all of them got heavily attacked by leaf miners that eat between the leaves, causing the leaves to be black like that. You can ...
Why are sweet corn seeds pink?
Posted by julie tandberg
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theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated Agreed. Some info about treated corn seeds. Rodney
Best websites/catalogs to order from for seed?
Posted by sarcastichousewife(4b (WI))
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phylis(z9 CA)Updated Twilley offers free shipping in the US. Yay. ----------------- http://willhiteseed.com/ Willhite Seed is another seed vendor with amazing price vs seed count. Low handling fees. Link to reviews.
Cacti
Posted by conner12366
1 Comment
morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated What did your seed packet read for identification of the seed (seed it should have contained)....That is not a cactus.
Did the snails / slugs do this?
Posted by phylis(z9 CA)
2 Comments
tete_a_teteUpdated Rabbits and hares are very fond of chewing stems so that the stems fall down and no longer block their view. Regarding the above sunflower, I would be more inclined to think that it has met its end at the teeth of a cutworm rather...
Potting up brassicas
Posted by Peter (6b SE NY)
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Peter (6b SE NY)Updated I buried the peppers up to the cotyledons, they were leggy and falling over. Seems to have worked well, they actually sent out roots and are nice and stable now. But they were strong enough at that point not to worry about damping...
selling plants from home
Posted by czmls
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agrocoders(6)Updated It is definitely not legally advisable without extensive knowledge. You could by putting yourself into a situation like Mrs. O'Leary's cow. I considered it but then I quickly realized I'd need to be both an expert on laws regardin...
Mold on newly sprouted seedlings?
Posted by a_lee_k322
3 Comments
tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated I wouldn't say they're ruined. It'll depend on the plant and the type of mold, of course, but generally light, air flow, and less moisture should do the trick. Since your plants have been outside (I don't know how long they've bee...
Beginner's questions regarding heat mat
Posted by zaphod42
17 Comments
tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated From my novice experience, it depends on the type of seeds/plant you are growing, how deep the pot(s) are, and how warm the lights get. If you enclose an area, depending on the materials you are using, you can run the risk of mold...
Do I need to transplant from seed starting mix to grow soil?
Posted by Brooke Skovsted
4 Comments
tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated The posters above have the best information, so go with them! I'll just feed in my own two cents from my own experience. From what I understand, the problem with 'grow' soil is that it's often filled with fertilizers and other stu...
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