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starting herbs from seed in pots
Posted by LNP314
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Peach tree from Seed
Posted by redrover1
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alexander3_gw(6 Pennsylvania)Updated Of the common fruits, peaches are a good choice to grow from seed. Peaches fruit in 3 or 4 years, and since they are self fertile, you have a pretty good chance of getting decent fruit from a seedling (unlike apples for example). ...
Advice Needed Re: Devil's Claw Seeds
Posted by dethcheez(Sunny SoCal Z10)
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dethcheez(Sunny SoCal Z10)Updated yiorges-z5il ~ Thanx for the reply We're like in the 80s+ right now so they should be good
Hardening off Coneflower, viola, and bellflower
Posted by skfrey25(6a)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated plant must have at least 1 set of "true leaves" But you also need to consider the container size, outside temp, soil moisture, when watering will you dsamage the stem, direct or indirect light. to name a few... The longe...
Can I start my seeds in the Fall?
Posted by jasminehearted(8)
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eahamel(9a)Updated You could start the peppers & tomato now. Do you know that the tomato is a variety that will do well in the fall? I'm in zone 9 and some take too long to start producing and should be planted in the spring. You could also star...
Growing datura from seed in Oregon
Posted by rainydaywoman_z8(8)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I save my seed every year. Start seed indoors in January and it is blooming in mostly shade, about 3 feet tall, right now. Seed is started at 70 degrees, and germinates normally within two or three weeks, with no pre-treatment. Al
Planting garlic bubils now?
Posted by Logrus9(6a)
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Logrus9(6a)Updated Thank you Albert, I found it. It's amazing how much I don't know. :) I've been spending hours going through so many topics, I'm glad people are willing to share their secrets.
Good perennial for indoors fall-spring and later outdoors?
Posted by melissa2006(5)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated Spider Plants, and my other suggestions, are all tender perennials but they survive fine outdoors in the summer. Obviously they have to go back inside in the Autumn, but that was what you asked for. I didn't give a link to the Hou...
Gibberellic Acid Solution?
Posted by ferocactuslatispinus(Zone 4/Sunset 43 WI)
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ferocactuslatispinus(Zone 4/Sunset 43 WI)Updated That's shocking! It sounds very unusual and interesting, and I'll have to look into it. Thank you! I just found that most users will add one gram of GA per one liter of water, but some just halve the gram. So, I think just treatin...
DIY seed tapes
Posted by love2garden-nc(7)
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dethcheez(Sunny SoCal Z10)Updated Just a thought / I have "Never" tried it but Strips of news paper & I was going to say honey to stay organic but corn starch sounds better I'm also thinking that Non-Toxic Water Soluble White Glue would probably work...
help all seedlings die every time! indoor grow
Posted by sami44
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ElectricFertilizerUpdated Aside from the good advice listed here, you may want to also consider electrifying the soil for anything that is having a difficult time surviving. It can help your plant get past any rough spots that you're having. Soil electrifi...
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