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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)
2 Comments
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...
starting herbs from seed in pots
Posted by LNP314
3 Comments
wally_1936(8b)Updated I would not suggest starting Rosemary or Oregano from seed. You may be able to find someone in your area that could give you a cutting or plants. It is suggested that herbs should be fall planted for our area but then not not all ...
Citric acid to aid seed germination
Posted by katskan41
5 Comments
alameda/zone 8Updated I just heard about citric acid soak for germination for seeds. On the container, it says for sprouting seeds. My friend tried it on some almost impossible to germinate silky camellias and the seeds are germinating about 2 days. I ...
buttonwood from seed?
Posted by abacoian
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Conocarpus. I've found a picture of the seeds online, but nothing in any of my propagation books on germination other than statements similar to - " producing large number of small seeds with low germination and survival rate...
Grass seed
Posted by tommcgtx
3 Comments
eahamel(9a)Updated Al's right. Your extension service will be able to help you.
gazania seeds
Posted by mimilm
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Let the flower heads dry naturally on the plants, then save someplace dry and cool until time to sow. Here is a link that might be useful:
Tomato seedlings too tall and skinny
Posted by kikivision
6 Comments
nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated When old growth turns yellow it is because the plant needs nitrogen and the plant is cannibalising itself in order to support new growth. Fertilize your tomatoes.
Growing an aloe plant from a seed
Posted by Durch_Den_Monsun
10 Comments
kishoowUpdated The aloe vera sprouted! At which length do I need to remove the plastic wrap of the pot? They are a half inch right now.
Weed or Mother of Thyme - Please Help
Posted by dreamywhite
2 Comments
eahamel(9a)Updated You can use the purslane in salads, or boil it, or saute it. It's very nutritious, and our ancestors ate it. Thomas Jefferson had a recipe for it in his journal.
Saving Seeds in FLower Beds
Posted by mary_max
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eahamel(9a)Updated I haven't found a way to do that yet. They're going to look untidy until you can harvest the seeds.
teacher - need advice
Posted by Zophra(z6 NJ)
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myexplodingcatUpdated I've always found that cucumbers sprout fairly quickly on just damp paper towels. Since you're using black paper as "soil," that might help you out. Make sure the seed is on top of the paper instead of under it--they pro...
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