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Posted by loquattrees May 1, 2015

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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated May 1, 2015 Maybe, in approx 5 - 7 years. If you can provide the right culture. Many commercial trees are grown as grafted plants, so don't expect the fruit will be identical to the fruit you ate, it may not come true. need other avocado tr...

Dilemma with growing some perennials

Posted by lov2garden(VA 7b) April 30, 2015

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lov2garden(VA 7b)Updated May 1, 2015 Brilliant!!! I really appreciate the details too.

Potting up

Posted by James McGinty April 29, 2015

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated April 30, 2015 Aha - so you are growing these as houseplants? Once you have potted them on and have them growing you can get further info on the Houseplant Forum. Houseplant Forum

Transplanting Annual Seedlings

Posted by juniemarie46 April 30, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated April 30, 2015 In the future when hardening off do both at the same time - day and night. That way they don't have to re-adjust to the extremes so much. So yes try leaving them out at night for a couple of nights and if they do well then I'd p...

Growing Atropa Belladonna from seed

Posted by daftpunk November 8, 2007

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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated April 29, 2015 I suppose you'd have to decide your own risk level, estimate how curious your pets might be. Seed pods and seeds of wisteria can be toxic to cats. All parts of belladonna are highly toxic, berries, leaves, roots. There are sever...

Transplant clumps of seedlings?

Posted by neuf(5 Indy) April 28, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated April 29, 2015 They do fine as a group of 3 assuming a large enough container. Gives an overall better appearance and color. Dave

gazania how many leaves before bloom

Posted by paperchase April 29, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated April 29, 2015 Anywhere from 4 to 10. Can be even more as it all depends on the growing conditions, not the genetics. Dave

Help with germination

Posted by Lily B April 28, 2015

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grubby_AZ Tucson Z9Updated April 28, 2015 Quick answer, yes. I start everything outdoors 'cause that's where the sun is and the house is fortified heavily against that heat. Rule of thumb: warmth (not light) for germination, and light (some warmth) to grow.

Using coconut coir as starting medium - which organic fertilizer?

Posted by kitty_m February 3, 2012

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tapla (mid-MI z5b-6a)Updated April 27, 2015 If you like it, please don't change, but for anyone listening in, I'm not sure how you would build a soil notably more water retentive (WR) than a mix of coir, worm castings, and mushroom compost. Because ALL the particles are ver...

Plant 1/16" Deep. Are they kidding? 1/16"?

Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b April 24, 2015

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arlene_82 (zone 6 OH)Updated April 27, 2015 Hi ThinMan - for the record, they are not looking very happy right now. I think I probably started them too early on 3/7 and overwatered. Hopefully can get them in the ground this weekend.

Above ground Garden, planting germinated sends in bunches.

Posted by Banjo Mike April 27, 2015

Banjo MikeHi, I recently build a 4'x4' box garden for my home along with two pallet box gardens one for herbs and one for greens. I started by germinating my seeds in paper towels and watering them everyday. Which did the trick in no time I...

Potting Up Deeper - Veggies & Flowers

Posted by mainegirl04103 April 11, 2015

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mainegirl04103Updated April 27, 2015 anyone ever potted up cosmos and marigolds deeper?

Can Gnatrol limit growth of seedlings?

Posted by oldbuck April 26, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated April 26, 2015 Agree that the issue is not the Gnatrol, it is the self-watering planting trays as they are well known for over-watering the seedlings and the subsequent root rot that causes. The degree of affect depends on the type of seedlings...

Canada-US (and other?) cross-border seed swap

Posted by vanisle_bc April 4, 2015

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marilenav1Updated April 25, 2015 Vanisle_BC - That information you understood is correct. it's doubtful that the US and Canadian governments would fine you. However, the American recipient could be fined. And who in their right mind would want to trade seed under...

Check my strategy of growing from seed

Posted by ppguoppguo April 1, 2015

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ubro(2a)Updated April 25, 2015 I start my seeds in moist peatmoss in a baggie. I just put them in, shake it up and put them on a warm mat. I watch and then when they start to germinate I pick them out and plant them. this saves space and then only the viable se...

New Guniea Imp Issue.........

Posted by gltrap54 April 19, 2015

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gltrap54Updated April 25, 2015 Thanks sun forum! Seeds were new, but I question their quality.......... very poor germination........ With seed origin being China & Japan, ya can't hope for much...... There is an outside chance I fertilized a bit too much a...

Thin or Do Not Thin Seedlings

Posted by RedSun (Zone 6, NJ) April 22, 2015

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party_music50Updated April 23, 2015 Definitely don't leave multiple plants per pot then. If you decide to thin them without saving the extras, don't pull out the seedlings -- just snip them off so that you don't damage the root system of the remaining plant. I alwa...

Novice problems growing from seed

Posted by paul444444 April 20, 2015

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party_music50Updated April 23, 2015 No experience with T5HO lights, but white mold does sound like you're over-watering. I don't use "seed starting mix" because it tends to be mostly vermiculite. I use Pro-Mix potting mix and usually add extra perlite. ...

Ready to put tomato seedlings in larger container

Posted by debu April 22, 2015

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debuUpdated April 23, 2015 Thank you very much for letting me know that! I wanted something biodegradable but they get returned today and I will buy some solo cups instead.

How to grow POPPIES from seed ?

Posted by maximus2015 April 22, 2015

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theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated April 22, 2015 I winter sow poppies. There is also a Winter Sowing Forum here that you should check out. Rodney

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