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Question re clarkia seeds
Posted by danyoni(z10Los Angeles)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated It is hard to say for sure, but I would give it a try. Before you use the saved seed I would give them a viability test to prevent planting a lot of dead seed. Al
unknown seedling
Posted by khabbab(10b)
khabbab(10b)I sowed lots of different seeds at this place including hardenbergia violacea vine and hyacinth bean vine, can someone confirm what it is?
Unable to germinate Hardenbergia
Posted by khabbab(10b)
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khabbab(10b)Updated A seedling did come up but seems more like hyacinth bean vine than hardebergia, can someone confirm if it is hardebergia?
Chickpea/Garbanzo planting question.
Posted by dedoe
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated It's normal. The seed embryo is made up of two parts; the radicle, or first root, and the plumule, or first shoot. The root will appear first and direct itself to soil or water. Must, in order to support/nourish the shoot.
My indoor vege garden
Posted by milocrab
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milocrabUpdated Hello, its been a while and I have some updates with my third trials. Firstly, one of the Tatsoi that were started in the 6" pot from the first batch pulled through! And is now starting to grow a bit. This is the only one tha...
Growing winter flowers
Posted by dmg361
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ohsillymeUpdated Have you considered Hellebores? They bloom around February for me, absolutely stunning! And the foliage is great year round (with a little trimming)
Lilac from seed
Posted by olddawg(5)
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olddawg(5)Updated This is the Lilac. I have a hillside that I'm letting grow back in. Really like the way this one is growing and would be nice out there. When I collect the pods, I'll take half in to do what you suggest. The other half I'll sow on...
Germinating honeyberry (haskap) seeds
Posted by nick_b79(4/5 Southeast MN)
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jplaylandUpdated Any seedlings yet? I wish my haskap had some berries. I want to seed a little on the woods edge and in clearings on my property. It would be a nice addition to all the wild raspberries. How did you collect the seeds? Blender? Any ...
Germinating cilantro
Posted by mggs111
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kchd(7b/8a MS)Updated Are your seeds still in the little spherical seed husks? Try cracking them open (there should be 2 seeds inside), soak them in water for 24 hrs, then sow. See if that helps.
Sprinkling Seeds in Beds
Posted by mary_max
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Tiffany, purpleinopp GardenWeb, Z8b Opp, ALUpdated I think it helps a lot if you have the time, energy, patience, whatever to push each one down just low enough to brush a bit of dirt over it. If I don't, the birds and/or squirrels eat most or all of my seeds, or they just bake in...
Sowing Zinnia Seeds
Posted by mary_max
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Tiffany, purpleinopp GardenWeb, Z8b Opp, ALUpdated Not at all, plenty of time. It only takes about 6 weeks to go from sprout to flower with these. The more heat, the better. Are your sprouts getting enough sun?
HELP my marigolds are growing too tall
Posted by ToshaLynn(9)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated There are 2 types of marigolds (1) the African/American which is tall growing and (2) The French type which is shorter in height .....Plant the French Variety Other causes is not enough light (SO move into full light).... OR to mu...
Golden Raintree Seeds
Posted by iluvbonsai(z7b VA)
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PoliticatUpdated My golden raintree stands along (no other rain trees), grew for 14 years before the golden fronds bloomed, but it has been glorious every year since. If anyone wants pods/seeds, since it isn't contaminated by other "green&quo...
Planting Snapdragons
Posted by dmg361
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I start my snaps seed in January, in the greenhouse, for spring flowering before weather gets too hot for them. Most of mine I will set out as four inch pot size in October for a whole winter of blooming. Winter temps here are sel...
Growing Pansies
Posted by dmg361
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chervil2(z5 MA)Updated The seed must be fresh. You can store seed in a freezer to extend the vitality. Sow in germination medium and keep evenly moist. I wrap the container in a plastic bag until the seeds germinate. The seedlings are tiny and grow slow...
Growing Carnations
Posted by dmg361
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated The ultimat source for growing carnations is the "Ball Red Book" but I have not seen a copy for over 20 years..... Outdoors grow 2-6 ft apart in full sun & rich sandy,well drained soil. Keep well watered. Inndoors, g...
What do you recommend planted in this?
Posted by RoseWolfie(9b central florida)
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started_with_bean(Zone 5--MA)Updated I'd recommend portulacas/moss rose or gazanias. They are both sun and heat lovers, and they don't have deep roots.
OP vegetable crop seed providers
Posted by factoryfarmer
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docmom_gw Zone 5 MI(5)Updated Are you looking for some place like Seed Savers Exchange? They offer some vegetable seeds through a public catalogue, but they also have hundreds or thousands of members who grow heirloom varieties of all kinds of vegetables and g...
how many zinnia seedlings in container?
Posted by indica_2010
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JoyceLovesHerbsUpdated I have long used GardenWeb, but this is my first time posting. My mom always starts zinnias from seed in her greenhouse, but this year we just haven't had time to get the garden ready to put them in the ground. She gave me several...
Brassica seedling problems in soil blocks
Posted by adodd67
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greencubesUpdated Hiya '67. A couple of questions back at you: Have you used that moo-nure from Home Depot before in your soil blocks? If so, ok, check. If not, cow manure can stunt a plant in a compressed soil block due to the excessive nitrogen s...
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