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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...
Fall planting
Posted by AiliDeSpain(6a - Utah)
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art33(6)Updated Well, basil and parsley will require more time to mature than your broccoli, spinach, and lettuce. I'd go ahead and put them out now. I'm not sure about parsley but I know that basil likes the warm weather and plenty of sun. Brocc...
Seedling's cotyledons, possible fungus?
Posted by JonnieSilvs
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JonnieSilvsUpdated Hey Dave, it's been a while. I just wanted to let you know, you were right about the pests. I think I had gnats, but I did away with them, and now my plant is taller than my leg and doing wonderfully. Thank you very much for takin...
Pomegranate
Posted by ShosMeister
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lavenderpyly(CT)Updated hi I don't have the answer to you question but I would like to know how did you get them to start. Did you bought the seed or you got the fruit and took the seeds out. I have try to start some pomegranate from seed. But nothing ha...
Non-tree fruit propagation from seed
Posted by Matt (zone 7)
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Matt (zone 7)Updated Good to know. Thanks for the info.
Fall Broccoli & Cauliflower......
Posted by gltrap54
gltrap54With temps so hot...... Will I need to move my seed starting "operation" from my shop to the air conditioned house?
Would this work? (Wildflower propogation ?)
Posted by adidas(6/7)
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adidas(6/7)Updated Thank-you so much for your links! They answered many of my questions BUT I am still left with this question....suppose I've covered my patch w/cardboard, mulch (wood chips), grass clippings and veggie peels/coffee grounds etc. thi...
Benjamina Ficus
Posted by sam1014
sam1014Hi. I am very new to all this so please be patient with me. The last time I grew a seed is when I was at school. Right, I've recently bought some seeds from eBay to grow my own Benjamina Ficus. This is what I've bought http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120961656219?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_2781wt_922 Could...
fungus gnats on vegetable seedlings
Posted by love2garden-nc(7)
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love2garden-nc(7)Updated Just wanted to say thanks for sharing your knowledge. I never saw anymore gnats--I did cut back on the watering for a bit. So I guess I jumped to conclusions to quickly. Anyhow, I made note of all this info and will know what to d...
Ilex aquifolium seed
Posted by edlyn12
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edlyn12Updated Thank you.I will try that.I really apprecciated you replying. Thank You, Edlyn12
Growing Shallots From Seed
Posted by jmgoff(7)
jmgoff(7)Does anybody have any experience growing shallots from seeds or sets? I'm trying to decide which would be better for me to do. Do the seeds produce the same amount of shallots in the spring when planted in the fall as do planting sets?...
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