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Are poly-embryonic seeds identical to the parent
Posted by Zezzy
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ZezzyUpdated Cheers thanks for the help
neanthe bella (parlor palm) seeds... So confused!!!
Posted by txtyegrr
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digdirt2Updated Single seed = single stem unless you keep pinching back at the nodes to force development of secondary stems. Best to plant in small cluster. Same for ferns although the root ball, once mature enough will generate new branches if ...
Leptospermum Scoparium (manuka)
Posted by judderwocky
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SelimUpdated You can find some usefully informations this link: http://www.ehow.com/how_12094796_germinate-leptospermum.html Good luck...
wildcrafted kousa dogwood woes
Posted by dirt_farmer(6)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I'm not sure what you mean by low light, high moisture. Cornus Kousa (kousa dogwood) seed needs to be stratified. Best results will come if given a moist chill of approx 35-40F for 90 days before being brought to warmer (approx 70...
Seed Starting Methodology
Posted by garf_gw
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digdirt2Updated Lots of images on How to Start Seeds YouTube Seed Starting Videos Dave
Tested ok but ...
Posted by jduren(5 MO.)
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated I don't like cell trays. I like 2.25 in. individual plug pots for versatility. I order a bunch to fill standard trays and then as cells need swapped out they can be.
Seed Starting Light setup
Posted by SneakyP86(7B)
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SneakyP86(7B)Updated Thanks Dave I reread your first post as I was scrolling down and saw where you said that T8 won't work in a T12 fixture. I wasn't planning on changing anything for now. Supposedly the bulbs and ballasts have been hardly used so I ...
Datura "Devils Trumpet" - Cuttings VS Seeds
Posted by Sunrise Vineyards(6 (Western NY))
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LullabyF360Updated I've never heard of propagating a Datura from cuttings. I have always been told it was seeds, but I could have always been told wrong. I haven't looked for a proof positive answer, because, though I see quite a few of these absolu...
when to repot seedling transplants? please help!
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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mandolls(4)Updated Yep...............you are going to quickly realize that there are many different ways to go about getting your garden started. I am the one who suggested the potting up in the different size plastic cups - it works well for me, bu...
what size starter pots to use?
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated Swiss chard grows well direct seeded. To test when to transplant container seedlings, gently knock plant up and out. If roots take up all of soil, then transplant. If you transplant too soon, the plant spends time growing roots to...
Seed planting meetup in New York
Posted by blindingbrown(6b)
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digdirt2Updated The cotyledons will fall off but the plant itself will continue to live assuming there are some nutrients in the soil or that you feed it as needed. If you never feed it then yes, eventually the plant will die. Dave
Potting up onion seedlings
Posted by mandolls(4)
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mandolls(4)Updated Thanks Dave - I think that helps. I havent stated moving the white lisbon yet, so if and when I do (those 3oz cups are really small), I'll just move them into deeper 9 oz cups, but not separate them and plan on eating them with th...
32 cell/4 pk seed trays
Posted by jduren(5 MO.)
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jduren(5 MO.)Updated thx...Looking at the sources for best value....Jack
Germinbation heat source
Posted by durable_now(8a)
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digdirt2Updated If you have read through the previous discussions here about using water bed heaters then you know that it is the attached thermometer probe, the enclosure around the seed starting space, and the elevated spacing created between t...
Water retention in Jiffy pots?
Posted by hrothgarr
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digdirt2Updated Couple of different issues - First, using the Jiffy pots to begin with. Many discussions here about all the problems with using them. Second, watering. Watering from the bottom, NOT the top, is the preferred approach no matter wha...
Was I just LUCKY ?
Posted by SneakyP86(7B)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Not enough specs are given to make a guess. No wattages mentioned for any of the sizes. No thermostat control, only claiming to raise the temperature over some unknown temperature. I would not risk my money for as little as is kno...
Have question on pelleted seeds
Posted by gardenjen_ca(CA Zone 9)
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digdirt2Updated Is the clay coating (or inert materials) generally ok to be considered "organic". What coating would not meet this requirement (to be organic.) If you are a certified organic grower - the only instance where it would mat...
Using 72-plant seed starter kit--plants get too big?
Posted by philothea(8)
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philothea(8)Updated Oh, thanks so much, Dave :) I am leaving soon and was planning to buy some more kits... My old system was to germinate in an old round dehydrator on top of paper towels, then put into styrofoam cups which have slices at the bottom...
ideal temperature for seedlings?
Posted by michelelc
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michelelcUpdated Thanks, I was thinking that 57 would be too cold. I will fit the shelf into my kitchen, it's probably the easiest way, it may be an inconvenience for a couple months, but I can live with it.
Newbie needs to know your recipe for seed starting soil
Posted by socalgardengal
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socalgardengalUpdated Thank you everyone for the awesome comments! I'll try them all out. I've been using water and milk jugs that I saved for winter sowing but never got cold enough here. All of my seeds are outside and doing great so far,almost time ...
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