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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...
Too late?
Posted by eclecticcottage(6b wny)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Geranium pratense (like Splish Splash) - Geranium pratense, 64-71F, if no germination after 4 weeks, move 39F for 4-6 weeks, then move 41-53F for germination. They may not germinate well for you in hot weather. Penstemon grandiflo...
Violas and Primrose a bust
Posted by emcd124(5)
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bookjunky4life(5 Central IL)Updated I wintersowed five containers of primrose and got very high germination. They were planted out probably three weeks ago and are thriving.
Exasperated Chaos
Posted by sammyyummy(11)
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Germination Frustration with Soil Blocks
Posted by biblion(z6 CT)
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adodd67Updated This is my first year with soil blocks. I'm using the 2 inch. I used a seed starting mix (sunshine 360 and second time Promix) combined with compost. 3 to 2 ratio. I had a pretty decent germination rate, I think. I put 3-4 seeds p...
Tomato from seed using Metal Halide
Posted by eurolarva(z4 MN)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated The amount of light produced by HID lamps is so much greater than the florescent you need a lot more distance from the plants. Mine I keep about 30 inches. Al
help w/fertilizing seedlings!
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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RolandCloseUpdated Great posts and follow up information. I am constantly taking notes. Thanks to everyone for their input in the forums I visit. Container vegetable gardening 365 days a year in Zone 9B
Why I have to grow from seed
Posted by rayinpenn(6)
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RolandCloseUpdated I buy my starter plants from a local mom & pop seed and feed store for $1.89 a four pack. I purchase heirloom seeds online from Baker Creek. As I get better at starting from seeds I buy less and less starter plants. I am not m...
Wanted: Seeds of Australian native citrus or hybrids
Posted by australis
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australisUpdated yes, but nobody could help yet .. :(
Has anyone tried growing ferns from spores?
Posted by tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Ferns in my garden seed themselves everywhere. When well established I dig them up and plant them where I wish. Al
Cracking the Seed Coat/Shell/Hull
Posted by luisito8m(9)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I am not familiar with your seed, but generally with seed that size with a hard seed coat, I use course sand paper fastened to wood blocks and role the seed between them to wear through the coat. Then when they are soaked the seed...
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