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Is anyone doing Big begonia from seed?
Posted by lolaky(Z6KY)
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waageUpdated I planted 15 pelleted "Big" begonia seeds on Jan 7/2013 under lights and with a heat mat and thermostata. All fifteen seeds are up and growing without any problems. Appear to be as easy as wave petunias to grow. Variety ...
Question about hybrids?
Posted by gr8heather(6b)
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eircsmithUpdated Thanks for reply "digdirt" Its really helpful. It's an informative post about hybrid seeds.
Newbie with a penchant for overthinking
Posted by Anawazor
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AnawazorUpdated Ah, list-making. You just won me over! Thank you for all the suggestions. I have been looking at sqft gardening recently, since the garden has gone from feeding just me to feeding me and a vegetarian fiance' with a love of peppers...
Sterilizing Used Trays & Inserts......
Posted by gltrap54
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated I just use dish detergent, very hot water, and various brushes to clean them. I've never had a problem with disease. I use pro-mix and fine moss on top.
Crossing Zucchini with Vining Varities.
Posted by jmsieglaff
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digdirt2Updated No that is fine. The rule just says don't post the same question on multiple forums all at the same time. Dave
Seeds to green house.
Posted by viper125(6)
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mollyzone5Updated I start all seedlings in the house and grow under lights.I then move plants to the GH end of March,early April,but I always heat it at night (small electric heater),never know when it may fall below freezing.
another moonflower vine question
Posted by kek19
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marty48Updated Just bought 3 packs of moonflower vine seeds, and have them soaking, I scraped them with a metal file and the water has hydrogen peroxide in it. There are 7 seeds and I decided to soak all of one package. They are from American Se...
I forgot what I planted!
Posted by IsleWalker
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IsleWalkerUpdated Flora-- It's Catalina Island (technically Santa Catalina Island)--off southern coast of California. Kind of high dessert/ semi-tropical. Good for growing things grown in Spain, Italy--like figs, olives, etc. I thought lavender wou...
Self watering seed starting kit
Posted by bam626
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digdirt2Updated Depends on exactly what you mean by "potting soil". If it actually contains soil then it is definitely to water retentive. Only soil-less potting mixes are recommended for use in containers. If it is actually a soil-less...
Castor bean from seed
Posted by Porkbelly(7B)
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paws4petsUpdated I let mine soak in water for about 2 days or so. When I see a white tip start to emerge I plant them. I start them indoors way to early but I like to get a headstart. paws
Seeds Requiring Light.........
Posted by gltrap54
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gltrap54Updated susanzone5, thanks for the tip, but I'm only using the germination station for germinating. As soon as the seeds germinate they'll go under lights before they have a chance to become leggy. The covers on my trays prevent the light...
Newbie needs help PLEASE
Posted by socalgardengal
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socalgardengalUpdated Thank you very much digdirt,appreciate your info, I'm reading links right now :)
Ok to store seeds in fridge? Also, cold-strat?
Posted by tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))
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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated Alright! Thanks for the advice. Thankfully I have a lot of room and pots, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Question on Date of Frost Free Dates
Posted by muddypaws4ever(6)
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muddypaws4ever(6)Updated Great info! Thank you so much. Now I get it.
tree seed viability over time
Posted by hairmetal4ever(Z7 MD)
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digdirt2Updated Limited value I know as I only do a few trees from seeds and they are my fresh harvested ones. So I can't speak to "tree seeds" in general. But I think the method of storage would determine the viability/shelf life. So I...
Butterfly Bush Seeds How To Gather them
Posted by dizzy45
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digdirt2Updated Cuttings are done in the early fall right after the bush goes dormant. Depending on where you live - you didn't indicate your zone - and the recent weather it is probably too late for cuttings. IF there still happens to be seeds a...
Starting to early
Posted by jduren(5 MO.)
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jduren(5 MO.)Updated Everything helps DigDirt and thx. I talked to the annual seed grower at the nursery I deal with and he gave me a lot of insight but because they time there annuals for the season early birding wasnt available. He said the biggest ...
Seed starting mix just crumbles when transplanted?
Posted by srj19(4)
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digdirt2Updated Pricking tool can equal a blind slat, sure. They also sell tools specific for the task but I have seen folks use the handle of a dinnerware teaspoon, a wood chopstick, the blade of an old table knife/butterknife, a piece of a wood...
Seed Germination Question
Posted by gltrap54
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated Thanks for that, digdirt. I have a small heated propagator which I use in my glass porch/greenhouse. Light setups in domestic situations are very unusual here.
multiple heating pads
Posted by jduren(5 MO.)
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jduren(5 MO.)Updated Wont the temperature be inconsistent where the sensor is and isn't on several pads?
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