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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
Germinating Hibbertia scandens
Posted by khabbab(10b)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated the soil temperature is much more important than air temp. For germination the soil temp should be between 19 & 24C adjust four sowing the seed to match the correct SOIL temp.
Caesalpina Gilliesii (desert bird of Paradise) seeds
Posted by Margarita99
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated After soaking the seed for 48 hours......then lightly cover with soil soil temp for germination 68-77F & takes 7-20 days to germinate. soil pH for growing on 6.75 to 7.5
First time growing peppers please help on germinating
Posted by wyzup
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donna_in_sask(2b)Updated I presprouted my pepper seeds this year. That is, I placed them in a plastic sandwich bag with a piece of moistened paper towel. When I saw roots, I potted them up.
Tomato seedling leaves turning yellow
Posted by urvisht
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digdirt2Updated I have not been over watering...planted them up in 3 inch peat pots. I bottom water them until the peat pot is wet and then don't water them again until the soil and pot is bone dry and some of the seedlings start to wilt just a l...
found these please help
Posted by chubbypoptart
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chubbypoptartUpdated They really are doing well...still no clue.
Lavender seedlings, help needed
Posted by caroline1510
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Hi again Caroline. I looked up your member page to find your location, and mentioned the UK in my answer to bring out UK gardeners like Flora uk to also answer your post. If you would edit your name to show your location you would...
Love Lies Bleedings from seeds
Posted by ikehgl
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ikehglUpdated I thined out about 50 of them and planted each seedling in its own little container.I still keep the rest in the main pot' to transplant later. Most of the seedlings went into a shock and drooped.A few didn't make it.For the rest ...
How to start certain seeds?
Posted by Mari_88(7a)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated Good news. I just wish it kept out snails too!
Salvia seedlings
Posted by melrose
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organic_greenjeans(Z 5/6 Eastern Washington)Updated Agree with the need for more info, but these can also be symptoms of too much moisture or nutrient deficiencies.
Seed starts in July and August - Inside or Out?
Posted by whatisrice(North Texas)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Here I am a grower of ornamentals and start lots of seeds, mostly perennials and biennials outdoors in the summer. I have a plastic covered area 10x20 feet open on both ends, mostly shaded by tall trees. The summer temperatures ar...
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