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Newbie
Posted by viper125(6)
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zzackeyUpdated My advice is on where to get cheap seeds. Have you ever send for free seeds at The Garden Hoard website? You can get 6 packs of seeds for a two stamped envelope. I am where you are physically and financially. I've gotten some nice...
Using heating pads under seed flats
Posted by ronnie1a
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digdirt2Updated Heat is needed only for germination and not recommended for growing on. You'll find several discussions here about this vital point. Standard recommendation is once the seeds germinate they should be removed from the heat and prov...
Trouble with oregano and rudbeckia seedlings
Posted by jardinerowa
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gardenman101(Z6 Spingfield, Ma)Updated I waas just going to say the same thing Dave. If you are having issues watering anything from above then water from below.
Honeyberry/Haskap from Seeds?
Posted by Konrad___far_north(3..just outside of Edmonton)
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gardenman101(Z6 Spingfield, Ma)Updated Ok, so what i have read is that people are talking about propigation and putting them near the woods.So do they do well in shade- partial shade or full sun. Also what is the flavor like? is it like blueberries?
Inexpensive Seed Sources
Posted by scarzi(z7 MD)
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mswillis5Updated I love to purchase from sampleseeds.com Remy is the best to work with and I am 1000 miles away and get my seeds after only a day or two.
Sowing Onion Seed........
Posted by gltrap54
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gltrap54Updated Thanks Dave! You still da man!
Too many different plants I want to grow from seed
Posted by Keyboarg
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated My grandmother started me at about age 4 by putting some soil in a fruit jar and sticking some beans and corn down between the soil and the glass so that I could see what was happening. She pointed out the difference to me between...
Plastic bag or paper bag for seed storage
Posted by nisidotatos
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated The folded paper design I posted earlier, I use only for temporary storage or for mailing seeds. If you are having trouble folding it, it is usually because you do not turn it over as directed in picture #3. For long time storage ...
Heat Propagator - Germination Station
Posted by Maquiaveli(8b)
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Maquiaveli(8b)Updated Hi, Dave: Thanks for responding. I don't have a thermostat, but I've read elsewhere that it's a really good idea to utilise one for controlling the temperature, as you say. I am looking into it. As far as I can tell, the seed tray...
Sprout seeds from Potpourri?
Posted by mccommas(z5CT)
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digdirt2Updated Well it sure doesn't hurt to try but I'd be really surprised. The poor embryos in those seeds are so old and have been so abused that the odds of their survival are slim - very slim. Good luck. Dave
Limit to seed stratification?
Posted by trpnbils(6B)
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LynnMarie_(5 SW Kansas)Updated Okay, thanks. I will give it a try.
jiffy mix is too boggy for self-watering seed propogation
Posted by ydfz(deep south texas 9)
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chervil2(z5 MA)Updated There are different types of Jiffy-Mix. What one are you having issues with?
is it better to start seeds out in the smallest pot...
Posted by Keyboarg
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digdirt2Updated The use of domes is hotly debated. They are not used by commercial or professional growers but have some limited advantages for beginners. But they must be removed promptly as soon as the first seeds sprout to avoid problems. Lack...
Mixing tall fescue seed with Marathon 1 sod
Posted by pman6(9)
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digdirt2Updated More likely to get an informative answer over on the Lawn forum here as that is their focus. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Laws forum
Carnations: Can Can & Mini Spice
Posted by bellegallica9a
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bellegallica9aUpdated You very well may be right, though. It could be the Mini Spice variety requires more light. I can't find it now, but I think I do remember reading some information that suggested the Can Can variety was more suitable for ordinary ...
St Johns wort
Posted by clipclop(8a)
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clipclop(8a)Updated Thanks for the info. I will try again maybe I was too impatient. I am in zone 7 central Ga. the seeds are tiny so I will try not to bury them and kill any chance of germination.
Pansies from seeds
Posted by jeannienyc(6)
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chervil2(z5 MA)Updated I wonder if shelf life of pansy seed could be extended by freezer storage? This method is working well for germination of my older spinach seeds.
Aristolochia tomentosa
Posted by madabouteu(8A - central Alabama)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Propagation notes, Explorers Garden - Hinkley: fruits of the pipevine remain extremely hard until late autumn when they soften and dehisce the seeds. Seeds will germinate readily after cold stratification" If seed is sown imm...
Lavender seeds
Posted by karachigardener(11)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Lavender grows easily from seed, but it likes a well drained mix which does not match most cow manure, composted or not. You don't benefit from an overly rich seed mix. Al
Growing unknown seeds
Posted by adxz
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated the first step is to identify the plant to figure out what conditions the seeds need to germinate. Or you can provide a multitude of environments in order to determine the cultural conditions the seeds need, but that is going to b...
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