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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...
Started my Onion Seeds Inside
Posted by obrionusa(5)
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tommyr_gwUpdated For some strange reason I can not get onion seeds to sprout this year. Walla Walla or Spanish sweet varieties. Indoors OR out. I finally bought some starter plants today locally. Not sure why they won't pop up for me! Normal under...
Starting Perennials/Biennials from seed
Posted by julia_c(6 NE PA)
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julia_c(6 NE PA)Updated OK so I need to rethink my plan here. It doesn't sound like summertime starts will work for me. Looks like I will be trying out wintersowing this year. hpny2, I like your idea of keeping them in the pots throughout the summer and ...
do my seedlings need to be hardened off?
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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mandolls(4)Updated If they have been outside since they came up - then they are already acclimatized - no worries.
Seedling problem: humidity too low?
Posted by milocrab
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milocrabUpdated I dug out the dead seedlings, their roots are white but very thin and short - less than 2" long. On the other hand, I started some Bok Choi just last week in a smaller and shallower container, their first true leaf is just st...
are these ready to transplant?
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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kawaiineko_gardener(5a)Updated Regarding hardening them off, not really. They were under a grow light and on a heat mat until the seedlings germinated. They were then put in a sunny area (w/no protection) as soon as the seedlings germinated. The only real prote...
need suggestions please
Posted by achampag(5b)
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achampag(5b)Updated Thanks Peggy! I just might leave them... Nasturiums....interesting...shall ponder =)
Success with seedlings!
Posted by mandolls(4)
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mandolls(4)Updated Thanks Kerrianne - building the porch was the first big project when I bought the house. I love being outside in the evening, but I hate mosquitos. I havent done the spring clean up of it yet, so it looks pretty trashy right now, ...
Jiffy 72 plant peat moss 'greenhouses'
Posted by jonhughes(So.Oregon)
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Bruinx97(10 (Los Angeles, CA))Updated This is my second season growing from seeds and I used these again. However, I don't germinate in them, I germinate the seeds using the Baggie Method. Once the seeds have germinated, I put them in the peat pots. I soak the pots to...
over exposed seedlings... help!
Posted by kelisk8s
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Most of us have done the same thing at one time, at least. Being a distracted gardener has killed plenty of my plants. Al
Lettuce Seedling Images
Posted by horseflysgarden
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Leaf lettuce is usually thinned only by eating it, enjoy. Al
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