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maple tree seeds
Posted by pwysoc
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sassykat0Updated I planted the whole whirlybird from some maples that were from about 15 ft mature trees nothing in 4 months so I am thinking I really did not know what I was doing :(
Wait for all to germinate?
Posted by lovegardening84
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art33(6)Updated Hi lovegardening, Just to add to what Dave has said, the cells are usually perforated to make separating easy. Could you separate the seedlings, from the others, so they could be placed under the lights? Art
Start romaine from seed indoors for outdoor growing
Posted by rkslander(7)
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digdirt2Updated Last frost average in my area is May 10. How weird. The last frost date for most of zone 8 is March 15th. Mine is April 15th and that is at 1000' elevation. Granted those are just averages but I wonder why yours is so late? You mi...
Finished my first herb grow. Found at the soil smelled bad...
Posted by Keyboarg
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KeyboargUpdated Thanks
Allergic reaction to commercial soilless mix
Posted by RollingFogFarm
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated Actually, you can get quite sick from potting media, garden soil, compost, etc. Lung and /or skin infections are not all that rare with nursery workers and others who have their hands in stuff like that all day. I had a young empl...
Looking for Moro blood orange seeds
Posted by ingaz_garden
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digdirt2Updated Have you checked out all the Exchanges forums here? They would be the best source. Perhaps also check the Citrus forum here. However, please note that international shipping of citrus seeds is heavily restricted for very important...
Starting seeds on fireplace hearth, I like it! Just sharing!
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated I started them on the mantels Dave. My mind was out of whack, I've got a broke rib and taking Lortab for pain. I typed hearths instead of mantels. A wood hearth wouldn't work out so good! LOL I'm going to use the hearths too when ...
Year 1 was a disaster,.. starting year 2.. need some tips..
Posted by ongodsmountain
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ongodsmountainUpdated Awesome! there's a whole forum dedicated to 'growing under lights'
Waiting on your Park Seed Order?
Posted by keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)
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LawtonAJUpdated I have used Park Seed for a few years and have been satisfied. This year my order has been delayed several times without any contact from them letting me know of any problems. This is poor customer service. At least if they would ...
Seeds Start to Finish
Posted by kennyking2008
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digdirt2Updated Agree with flora's question. I note you just joined today so may not be aware of the forum guidelines. So can I ask what the purpose of this post is? Did you write the eHow article or are we looking at possibel copyright issues? e...
germination?
Posted by costakel(5a)
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costakel(5a)Updated i gave a thorough watering once a week. I misted throughout the other days to keep the surface from becoming parched. Must have been doing it all wrong cuz I finally dug up the POB and the seeds were like pus! What do you recommen...
Starting Poppies
Posted by hibiscusfan -Northwest Ohio(5 northwest Ohio)
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated For annual poppies, rough up the soil and scatter seeds around on the soil outdoors in March. With adequate moisture, they will germinate easily outdoors.
Dwarf Nandina - probably firepower from seed
Posted by casolorz(6a)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated for increased % germination need to store seed at 70F for 3 months then at 40F for 3 months.... THEN lightly cover the seed soil temp for germination 65-75F
When to fertilize
Posted by LullabyF360
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Just think, one day you may inherit a great "never-used" double wide. :-)
small flies around thyme sprouts?
Posted by seeddrifter
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gjcore(zone 5 Aurora Co)Updated Using a fan to increase air circulation near the plants will help deter fungus gnats. The gnats don't like the air movement. Also the fan will help dry out the top of the containers.
Do these need stratification?
Posted by madabouteu(8A - central Alabama)
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madabouteu(8A - central Alabama)Updated Thanks, guys. Last day of frost jhere is about April 1, so I have just been stratifying those needing 30 days of stratifying.
Growing wildflowers indoors by June 15
Posted by paintergal
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paintergalUpdated Yeah, after thinking it over we realize it won't work. Thanks for the advice!
Any rule of thumb for seed spacing?
Posted by audrey_gw(5)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated I plant seeds outside in 18 cell flats; bring flats into garage when I expect a freeze. I may plant up to 4 cycles a year. I use a personal rule that works for me: Soak most seeds (except ultra tiny) before planting. Plant in loos...
Started seeds too eary.
Posted by stoc zone 6 sweden
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Susanne27(5a Ontario Canada)Updated Nice healthy looking plants.
looking for Lisianthus tips
Posted by katkthms
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naturemitch(3/4 WI)Updated Sounds good Mandolls. I have grown them a couple of times and I too am far from an expert. They take a LONG time. They take awhile to germinate and take forever to get any size. Watching how you water is of utmost importance...DO ...
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