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Paper Towel Germination?
Posted by sarahjoy94
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RodolphUpdated I try a different method of seeds germinating. Mine is based on wicking paper towel system, where seeds can breathe freely, and i can control the wetting necessity of the seeds. You can do that simply by inserting any rope or cott...
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Posted by gwannouncements
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gwannouncementsUpdated Hi everyone! You asked and we listened. Today we are very excited to be debuting our newest feature -- post editing! To use this feature, go back to the post you wish to correct and you'll find the link under the 'My Clippings' li...
How to ensure purchasing fresh seed for next season?
Posted by AmericanGardner
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Hmmm no reply from the OP so we can only assume but I agree that the question was about fresh seed not new varieties. At least that was my interpretation. If one had to have "fresh" seeds each year to have a successful g...
Attempted to grow mourning glory seeds
Posted by Keyboarg
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gardenman101(Z6 Spingfield, Ma)Updated Im going to have to say you wernt getting enough sun. That area looks kinda dark to me. Does it get any brighter then that and if so how much does it get full sun (1 hour 2, etc) Morning Glorys are a sun loving flower, and if the ...
60/20/20 Castings, Perilite, Vermiculite
Posted by green_pepper_thumb
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Tomatoes will germinate in a cow patty or a compost pile. Providing anything special for tomatoes is a waste. Al
Poinsettia seed pod
Posted by beetle_2007(3)
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mccommas(z5CT)Updated I just yahooed "Poinsettia flowers". I always thought the red flowers were just leaves! -- learn something new every day....
Ginkgo seeds
Posted by HelloPandaNF(Zone Five)
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HelloPandaNF(Zone Five)Updated Okay, that's a relief... Thanks
Harvesting seeds
Posted by RetiredFlorida(9)
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RetiredFlorida(9)Updated Thanks Flora, I kinda had that feeling after I sat, peeling open too many pods that I "took" off the tree. All the seeds were green and then I thought, that would be awful to offer someone seeds that were not viable. I j...
Great pleasures from a seed person
Posted by bugbite(z9a FL)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Terrene, Wonderful post. I could visualize and enjoy each point you made. Thanks!
castor bean help
Posted by Alexmantisman
3 Comments
susanzone5(z5NY)Updated I grow them every year just by planting them in potting mix, about an inch deep.
Germinate Seeds
Posted by cryptid(Southern OR 7)
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kayjones(Mo6b)Updated This is a great site - THANKS for the link - here's a clickable link to the site! Here is a link that might be useful: Tutorial on germinating different seeds
New to ordering tomato seeds online.....company suggestions
Posted by squirrellypete(z7b AL)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Hmm, I never heard of F1s being limited to certain growers. Patented cuttings are limited to licensed growers. They pay a royalty per cutting, which will be rooted and grown to a plant. The royalty in a F1 seed is paid in the pric...
Concord Grape Seed Germination
Posted by brambleoak(4 - WI)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated A Z4 winter will give them more cold than they need but you could try winter sowing them. Approx 2-3 months at 35-40F before bringing back to about 70F should help in germination. But the fruit from any vines resulting could be va...
Kalanchoe Magic Bells
Posted by marricgardens
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marricgardensUpdated I tried them and the 'seeds' just rotted. There are still babies growing on the top of the stalk so I am trying to root several of those, so far so good. Marg
Peat pellet issues
Posted by digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Thanks
Indoor/Outdoor Glass Display Case Planter
Posted by mskeel
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Thanks
Purple Fringed Orchid
Posted by jonathanchuang1
3 Comments
PrairieDockUpdated In that case it'll probably have the fungus, give it a try!
Help Germinating Aconitum Napellus
Posted by NemJones(5)
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NemJones(5)Updated Morz8, thanks for the help, but I do know they have differing periods of germination. I had atleast 3 sets sitting in 30-40 F temperature for 3-4 weeks, and still waiting for germination. I do know they have different temp ranges....
Poppies stunted?
Posted by Karl69
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NemJones(5)Updated In my experience, DO NOT EVER plant those "bio degradable" peat pots or jiffy pots. Very nice starter pots, but they stunt the poor plants. Had some tomatoes like this. One was 2-3 feet bigger than its partner. I dug up ...
Zinnias / Moonflower still not dry for harvesting!
Posted by Laura Grossmann
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated take apart a seedhead and see how far developed the seeds are. if they look dark and well developed, then you can cut them off and dry them on a paper plate indoors for a few days.
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