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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.
Geoseed - best seed company (imho)
Posted by bugbite(z9a FL)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Anyone doing a 2013 seed order from Geoseed (or Hazaar or one of the more wholesale type companies) and want to exchange some new, fresh seeds from your 2013 order? I will be opening* my packages in Feb. and could exchange then. I...
Seeds from Tree
Posted by kenznpunky
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AustinGarden(6B)Updated Your email isn't on your page, here''s mine:kyletaylor2000@live.com
Do some types of iris seeds float?
Posted by mccommas(z5CT)
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mccommas(z5CT)Updated Yes I think that is what I meant. I looked it up on yahoo and that is what I call the flag type. The seeds were misidenfied in an ebay auction as Bearded Iris. I can't complain though. I bought 50 for two dollars or soemthing and ...
Mango Seed grows Roots but no Plant Emerges
Posted by adam1994
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RetiredFlorida(9)Updated Adam, Like Shawna, I purchased a mango and a coconut to try. The mango, was very ripe and the seed had already started to grow when I was removing it from the husk. Within a few days I had a plant sprouting and is doing well. My c...
Datura planting
Posted by whiteeaglesue(8)
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mccommas(z5CT)Updated I just scattered my seed on the ground and they grew into monsters.
Throwing seed Heads Back in Beds
Posted by mary_max
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated i would separate the seeds from their seed heads or else you'll end up with globs of plants in a one inch spot competing for space, light, nutrients, and you'll have to separate them. look up which plants in your area respond to s...
French marigolds: awful germination rates
Posted by dirtgently(5a)
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated old marigold seed has very poor germination in my experience. maybe your seed was sitting around too long or got too much humidity moisture in the packet. try putting the seed trays in a warmer place, like on top of the lighting f...
Mixed Container plants
Posted by superdairyboy
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated i have begun to put one type of plant in its own container the last few years, especially large plants like coleus and elephant ears. this way they don't overpower other plants and you can move the pots around to suit them in an e...
How Many Days Until Seedlings Photosynthesize?
Posted by edlincoln(6A)
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated keep in mind that beach peas grow in full sun outdoors. if grown in a screen porch, they will not be happy. i have a screen porch and sun loving plants hate it there, even in sunshine. if they don't get full sun when they sprout, ...
Lupine (russel hybrid) from seed
Posted by david883(5/6)
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david883(5/6)Updated Thanks to you both. I think I am going to try to stick them in the ground and see how it goes. If they dont do anything by next spring I'll try the indoor sowing. Thanks again!
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