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White Echinacea
Posted by blueheron(z6 PA)
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RichGPUpdated White Echinacea can be grown from seeds. See my blog for information on growing from seeds. Be sure to choose high quality seeds. The chance that the plant survives will be higher ;-) Here is a link that might be useful: Gardening...
Stratification vs Scarification
Posted by Matt (zone 7)
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Matt (zone 7)Updated Yea, I pretty much assumed that the easy way wouldn't work. I just thought I'd make sure. Thanks for the info...
Baptisias seed pods
Posted by babylou(7)
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sdinenno(7B)Updated I just collected some baptisia seeds from pods that were dark brown and dry (the seeds were beginning to fall out of them). Can I plant them now or should I store them until just before the spring?
Aster seed germination
Posted by skfrey25(6a)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Sow at approx 68F, typically germination may be slow. They don't require the moist chill, but it won't have hurt them.
I need tips for growing Echinacea from seed!
Posted by mayhem69(zone 6 SE PA)
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blueheron(z6 PA)Updated Will white echinacea grow true from seed? I would like to try growing it.
Best perennial, fast growing vine/plant for shady area?
Posted by andrewmassblue
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junkmanme(z5 N. NM, USA)Updated I've had good luck with "Silver Lace Vine". No fruit with that vine....but pretty ...and fast-growing....and hardy in cool/cold areas. It doesn't seem to mind what soil OR whether it's Sunny OR Shady. My soil is generall...
Please help!!!Tip how to grow jujube from seed
Posted by fluffybonbon(9)
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jianhuayegreentree(6B)Updated I have read a research paper from China that seedling from seed will have good root system with a main tap root that goes down. So you will not get many root suckers that always happen with those seedling that comes from root suck...
germinating 19th c. seed
Posted by hamilton1812garden
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated I should think that either Cornell or the Smithsonian should either know or else know where to refer you. The only reason for contacting someone at, let's say regjeringen.no perhaps, is in the case of Cornell and the Smithsonian s...
Collecting Seeds
Posted by mary_max
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated Many sites, for example; Cold Stratify and Cold Stratification say to add a bit of moisture along with the seeds in the bag in the refrigerator.
what went wrong
Posted by finchelover(5b-6)
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated Finch, we have absolutely no way of helping you without having more information.
How to properly germinate Canary Island Seeds CIDPs
Posted by miketheaggie
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ornata(London UK (8/9?))Updated Canary Island Date Palms? Maybe check over on the Palm forum.
Novice gardener needs advice regarding buying seeds.
Posted by akprice
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msbattUpdated You should also check out the Seed Exchange right here at GW! There are lots of friendly folk willing to trade seeds, and often offer seeds for SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to newbies like yourself. Also, your local Farm...
Grow a maple tree seed
Posted by wil_1890
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wil_1890Updated thanks for the information but did they fall on the ground in the spring or they fall before the winter and start to grow a little under the snow ??
my sage sprout has wilted
Posted by xafka
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I am sure it is too late to help your particular problem, but for the future, I will comment. When you transplant seedlings the plant will often need to be tented to be able to maintain close to 100% humidity to prevent wilting fo...
Interesting sunflower, mutation? Advise pls
Posted by WinchesterGardens
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated Mutations in sunflowers are not uncommon. But sometimes, mutations can be caused by a virus-like disease called Asters Yellows. The occasional mutation can be interesting. But when all of the sunflowers you've planted become disfi...
Cerinthe HELP!!!!! please!
Posted by arielletea(9)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated The seeds don't just drop when ripe, they are dispersed by the opening pod - flung...sometimes quite a ways. You haven't found any sweeping your patio, black and sized of BBs? You might try bagging (squares of nylon stocking and a...
how deep to sow bean seeds?
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated I don't soak peas or beans just in case something comes between starting to soak them and getting them into the ground - bad weather, sudden other commitments etc. I can't guarantee to be able to get out to the garden at the right...
Watermelon Coleus Leaning Over???
Posted by kara.r.1
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Tiffany, purpleinopp GardenWeb, Z8b Opp, ALUpdated Trim some of the leaves on the "low side" to remove some of the weight. You could also trim it to a lower height (and treat the removed part as a cutting.)
Seed Head
Posted by mary_max
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noinwiUpdated That's how Mama Nature does it. I've done it that way by being lazy when deadheading. I'll just pinch off the spent flowers and drop them next to the plant or into a pile nearby. Some seeds will stay there all winter(did I say laz...
capillary mat problem
Posted by jannabeen(z5 US/z6 Canada)
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nbrantle(z6b Reading, PA)Updated In my instance totally the opposite is occuring....Initially the mat soaked up a lot of water...Now, however, the mat doe not soak up any water on its own...has anyone had this problem before?
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