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Peach pits; germinating from seed?
Posted by LesIsMore1(4/5 - Colorado)
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated yes it's possible, but the tree won't be true to type. In order to get the same peaches that you are eating, you need a graft.
What happend to my corn??
Posted by Kiwilicious
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Corn like other plants responds to day length. It is planted in the spring when the days are getting longer, not in the fall when the days are getting shorter. Al
Growing Seeds in Gel
Posted by edlincoln(6A)
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated Jello is gelatin. It is commonly used for bacterial cultures. I wouldn't use that. Water Gel that is used for cut flowers are polymers that have been shown to hold on to water pretty tightly. I would think agar is the way to go. Y...
Heliopsis tuscan sun
Posted by brian_ouimet(5 Ont)
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goblugal(7)Updated This is a patented variety that is produced only from cuttings in the industry, so you will not find seeds commercially available. It is possible that it produces viable seed, although it is unlikely that it comes true to the pare...
Seed saving with bottle gentians? Need advice
Posted by kwolfe0(7a)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated I didn't know what species 'Bottle Gentian' was, so I Googled. Instructions for propagation are at the link. If your winters are 40 degrees or less for 3 months this sounds like a prime subject for winter sowing. There's a Forum h...
keeping bugs away from seedlings in garden
Posted by love2garden-nc(7)
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japusUpdated why don't you look into kaolin spray ? It's primarily an organic physical barrier insects do not like I used it last year, looks like plants full of snow, however not harmful at all...
when to remove plastic sheeting?
Posted by yankadoodles
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated When the seeds start germinating, if you do not remove the plastic, your seedlings will suffer from fungus at the soil level, causing them to collapse. More seedlings are lost from too much moisture, than from too little. Move you...
Catalog for seed growing ???
Posted by japus
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japusUpdated ok I found a bunch of seed companies, my apologies for not searching before posting
Trivial question: bamboo seed
Posted by albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated General comments about growing bamboo from seed (1) Many of the species flower once every 100 years (2) To germinate seed do not cover seeed soil temp for germination 65-75F (3) seed MUST be "fresh" and most of the seed ...
Dekopon Seed
Posted by brettski8472
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brettski8472Updated Well, I've attempted germination using the paper towel method. Hopefully all goes well... I will keep any progress posted.
Corn cob seedling mix
Posted by emgardener
emgardenerI mixed some various random amendments with compost to see which worked best for starting squash and cucumber seeds. Tried: leaves, wood chips, wood chunks, wood wafers, corn cob slices, brown cubic rot, and as a control also used...
Cold stratification
Posted by gvozdika(8 OR)
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gvozdika(8 OR)Updated Thank you for the information! I'll try perlite, it seems similar to vermiculite. The seeds with the flesh attached didn't look as developed as the rest and the flesh is right where the root should come out. But they looked very n...
How to propagating quisqualis indica (Rangoon Creeper)from seeds?
Posted by shany0(6)
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shany0(6)Updated I was asking for cutting on this forum but no luck as well. It was a failure with seeds, and I wish I would have better news to write about. I am still looking for someone who will be willing to share few cuttings.
Hydrofarm JSPEAT2 Jumpstart Bulk Pellets
Posted by kuvaszlvr
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated I don't see how one compressed peat pellet would be any different than any other. The hydrafarm pellets appear to be lacking the webbing of the jiffy, so that some sort of unit which will keep them contained as they expand will be...
Source of Acorus Gramineus seed
Posted by PeterRoussos
PeterRoussosI am looking for a source of Acorus Gramineus seed - does anyone know where I can order from? I am based in South Africa - but will buy from whereever.
Dogwoods from seed etc.
Posted by joyridge
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claydirt(5)Updated I am growing a few dogwood/cornus from seeds. I have not had much luck with purchased potted dogwoods. I agree with planting the seeds outdoors now. Let the weather do its' thing over the winter months. My cornus floridas only got...
Transplanting wilt free
Posted by emgardener
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Thanks for the tips
Help! Collecting pocketbook plant seeds
Posted by kwolfe0(7a)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated Most Calceolarias sold as pot plants are hybrids so be warned that if you do manage to raise new plants they will not necessarily look like the plant which died. They can also be raised from cuttings. Go to the second plant down a...
Magnolia asheii germinating without strat?
Posted by adidas(6/7)
adidas(6/7)Has anyone else had magnolias germinate w/out stratification? I was going to try my hand at winter sowing for the first time this winter but I have some seeds that need to be kept moist w/a cold strat requirement. So, I potted my mag...
seedlings doing OK or burning?
Posted by reticulatedspline
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated No one I know are starting tomato or pepper seeds in early September. Where are you? I have never used your planting system, but from your picture, your mix has shrunk and pulled away from the pot sides. Looks like it must be made...
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