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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 ...
How are my seedlings?
Posted by Alyssa_B
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Alyssa_BUpdated Thanks everyone for the replies. My lights say they are 7800K. Is that what I want? I am going to transplant them into containers soon, what kind of soil should I get?
Chocolate Bell Peppers from seed
Posted by katkeeper36
5 Comments
katkeeper36Updated One week after sprouting...heat mats off. T5's on 16-18 hrs a day.
Can I reuse seed starting mix?
Posted by jennieboyer(8)
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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated Should be okay- I do it all the time! I sometimes get little 'surprises' but that's part of the fun.
Has anyone started Tidal Wave Petunias??
Posted by ashley_minnig
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bkanler(5)Updated Thanks mandolls, I guess I will have to take a lesson in patience. lol
What size contianer
Posted by jduren(5 MO.)
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jduren(5 MO.)Updated Thanks. I have around 80 petunias and 70 coleus to use for cuttings. I guess another set of lights wouldn't be too bad. Shame on you for making me spend more money..lol thx Jack
Anyone experienced with kiwi's?
Posted by Xtal(z8 Temple. TX)
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hollie_1973(4b)Updated I am currently growing about thirty so far that have come upI am excited because they look so nice now i have second thoughts LOL I am fairly new so love growin anything right now I am sure that will change!!It took minbe bout a m...
Successful Seed Starting Pics, Share yours!
Posted by dhromeo
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jduren(5 MO.)Updated Growing and overwhelmed.... Jack
Starting Plants from Exchange Seeds
Posted by charlieboring(7a)
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charlieboring(7a)Updated Second Image.
Different Seed Starting Kits
Posted by John
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digdirt2Updated How old are the fixtures? Older fixtures are probably T12 fixtures as T8 fixtures and bulbs are relatively new. If they are T12s then the new T8 bulbs won't work in them without re-wiring the ballast in them. So you will need to b...
Is it bad to let them flower?
Posted by mandolls(4)
2 Comments
mandolls(4)Updated Thanks Dave - thats just what I wanted to hear. I have been cutting back the runners that the petunias shoot out so they will branch close to the base of the plant, but there is a bloom forming in the center that I just couldnt ma...
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