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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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sammyyummy(11)Updated [img]http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/sammyyummy1/12062012194.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/sammyyummy1/12062012193.jpg[/img]
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...
Germinating Magnolia insignis , virginia and doltsopa seeds
Posted by Chanchal
ChanchalHello friends , Im from West Bengal , India [ temp 4 C to 40 C ] . Now its summer with 40 C . Recently a friend shared few Magnolia insignis , virginia and doltsopa seeds that he had bought from a reputed seller [ sunshine ]. Ive never...
Squash seed question!!!
Posted by mainblaine456(5a)
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emgardenerUpdated They should germinate. Don't even need to dry them. I usually break up old pumpkins (some rotted, some not) and throw them in the garden. They germinate very well, don't even need to bury the seeds. Just place the seed side down o...
Will Vikane fumigation affect my veggie seeds?
Posted by caflowerluver(9b)
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caflowerluver(9b)Updated I am going to put them in a safe area just in case. Thanks. Clare
All my babies trampled!!
Posted by hbwright(z7bSC)
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Tiffany, purpleinopp GardenWeb, Z8b Opp, AL(8B AL)Updated I read this when you first posted and felt just awful for you. So glad so many plants are recovering so well. Don't know how much is "missing" but what is there looks really great, especially after reading what happened....
Forgotten seeds make for strange bedfellows
Posted by Tiffany, purpleinopp GardenWeb, Z8b Opp, AL(8B AL)
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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated I use Oasis foam to start my seedlings, and I often reuse foam from seeds that didn't sprout in the bottom of containers when I pot my seedlings. This has caused some seeds to decide they *want* to grow- I have sunflowers coming o...
Just seeded but now have delima
Posted by mcguicm
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated If you now have your yard graded as you want it, you should be able to roll it well to be sure you do not have any low spots, and lay your sod. Al
Do Trays Have to have drain holes
Posted by wje630
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digdirt2Updated Yes, trays without holes are intended for holding other containers like cell packs, containers that already have holes in them. Solid trays should not be used for direct planting in. Since it is already planted, rather than drilli...
Potting on in soil blocks
Posted by macky77(2a)
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emgardenerUpdated Nice discussion. For wicking I found an dead pine branch ~4" in diameter and cut it into 2" slices. Each slice then holds a 3" diameter soil block which I make right on top of the slice. I use ABS 3" pipe to mo...
Red Crepe Myrtles
Posted by Fallen25
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Check related forums as there is at least one that promotes seed &/or plant exchanges.
Lablab seeds not geminating
Posted by happygardener_2006
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donna_in_sask(2b)Updated Have you ever saved seeds for hyacinth bean before? Are you sure it was fully mature? You can try sprouting the seeds on a moist paper towel in a ziploc bag. Keep checking to see if they sprout...if you don't see any action, the s...
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