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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
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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.
Castor bean pods: how to tell if ripe
Posted by linnea56(z5 IL)
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated The pods should turn brown and crack open. In other words, they have to ripen on the plant like other seeds. Caster bean seeds are readily available by mail order. There are some really neat varieties.
Help! Large steep slope, can I plant ground covering from seeds?
Posted by lizatgar
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated A 100% slope is actually 1:1 or a 45deg slope, but I have donned my rappelling gear and planted on vertical faces. Yes, the mulch will have to be replenished from time to time. I wish I could tell you how often but there are some ...
Planting Geranium/pelargonium Seeds
Posted by rachelthepoet(7)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated Good luck!
roses from seed
Posted by dezinerbug
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated BTW - you do know that any seedlings you get are unlikely to produce flowers that look like the parents, don't you? If you really want to replicate the roses you have grown fond of exactly,you need to take cuttings or learn about ...
Crossandra Infundibluliformis
Posted by hlily(z5 IL)
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dorneUpdated I wish you had carried on with this thread as ive just ordered some seed.
split second morning glories
Posted by whiteeaglesue(8)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated The problem may be its not getting polinated by insects. Try hand polinating the flowers.
Growing American Persimmon Trees from Seed
Posted by armygrdnr(8)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Yes & they are producing fruit now.... Will soon be able to enjoy this years crop!
can you grow hicans from seeds
Posted by ushawk
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated HICAN IS A HYBRIID & WILL NOT COME TRUE FROM SEED COLLECTED FROM THIS TREE. yOU MAY USE CUTTINGS & OR GRAFTING
When do I transfer seedlings to pots?
Posted by edlincoln(6A)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated edlincoln - they need better light immediately. They are very etiolated. I've never used those peat pellet things but I suggest you cut off the netting and transplant into pots asap. As to what temperatures those plants can take I...
Is It A Bad Idea To Grow Two Trees Very Close To Each Other?
Posted by mccommas(z5CT)
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FarmerDavid(6b)Updated I agree with separating them asap. Doing so will let them both grow without competing for nutrients and space. Separation will also help if either of them has any ailments.
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