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Campanulas from seed?
Posted by manifest(USDA 11a, Sunset 24, CA)
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manifest(USDA 11a, Sunset 24, CA)Updated Thanks for the helpful info, morz. When the seeds self-sowed, it was in summer and temps were in mid 70s, so I tried to give the seeds those same temps. I'll try to stratify them, as well as a few other methods you suggested. I ha...
broccoli and cauliflower dilemma...
Posted by doggonegardener(Wyoming, Zone 4)
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doggonegardener(Wyoming, Zone 4)Updated flora uk, thanks! that's what i needed to know. couldn't seem to find it on my own. much appreciate everyone's replies. ne
starting Peppers/Tomatoes from seed now
Posted by AgtJenny24(7 NYC)
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penguinsrock09(5B)Updated I know there are a lot of guidelines and rules out there but rules are meant to be broken. Last year I started pepper plants indoors but when it came to planting in Mid May I noticed I had a few extra containers in the shed. So in...
A1 Gritty Mix and Cactus Seed Propagation questions
Posted by Sharpy.808
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Sharpy.808Updated Ugh I wish you could edit previous posts. "But you have to be comfortable with doing lots of transplanting to individual cells within a short time as they can't all remain in the 1 cell for any length of time. How soon will v...
Seed media
Posted by boysselle5(8a)
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digdirt2Updated Sorry but I guess I am not being clear. The media used to start seeds, to germinate them and grow them to transplant size, is very different from the media used to grow plants. One does not use growing media to start seeds. So are...
Seeding Galium odoratum; Asperula odorata; Sweet Woodruff
Posted by 7thstrangr(6a)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated For those seeds that do need the moist cold period, you can either sow your pots or flats, cover or wrap in saran or slip into a plastic bag, put them into your refrigerator (dated of course). If space is an issue, you can put the...
Wilting Drooping After Hardening Off
Posted by Bill1897
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digdirt2Updated What has happened is the stress of taking them in and out - the radical changes in environment. Once hardening off begins, they need to stay in that environment. Otherwise they aren't being hardened off. That means you shouldn't s...
Seeds not growing; are they still viable?
Posted by tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))
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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated My area is in the basement, but the seeds have heating pads and domes over them, so most likely, probably in the 70's. Thanks for the link! I'll have to try that out later today.
Starting flowers indoors (newbie)
Posted by pondluvr
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digdirt2Updated One question: Can I use straight sphagnum peat as my growing medium? I also have some perlite if it would be better to mix the two. Straight peat isn't recommended as it is too acidic, difficult to get wet and then retains too muc...
I let my strawberry seed dry out!
Posted by theskiesareblue
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theskiesareblueUpdated Oh, I was worried that the embryo of the seeds would die of thirst! I read an article saying the soil couldn't be dry for more than two hours. thank you!
How to deal with suddenly cool, damp weather?
Posted by abnormalsanon(Philadelphia, PA)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated What vegetables and herbs are you growing? Some of the hardier ones may be perfectly happy on your porch if it is glazed, ie light, until you start to harden them off and they go out in the garden. In fact some varieties may be re...
Coleus questions
Posted by D.Taylor73(7)
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D.Taylor73(7)Updated Thanks for the info Dave. I think i will pinch half of each variety. I plan on planting them in they ground this weekend so I will give them a week atleast before pinching. I wanted to try taking cuttings anyway so that works. I l...
Jiffy Peat Pellet Advice Needed please.
Posted by NoRoom2Grow
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luvahydrangea(Albany, NY 5)Updated You can transplant those tomatoes if you want but *definitely* remove the netting. I'd even say go back and take the netting off the peppers. There was a thread a while ago by someone who planted out his peppers with that netting ...
too late to grow seeds?
Posted by baxb
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susan2010(6 Massachusetts)Updated I have limited indoor space for seed starting, so I often don't start my perennial flower seeds until I begin hardening off my pepper and tomatoes. It may not be ideal, but our summers are lasting a little longer, and our falls ar...
Astrantia from seed
Posted by cfranke
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cfrankeUpdated Thanks, guys! I will go the winter sow root and hope for the best. I adore this flower and have several plants - I will look for seedlings near them. I guess when they're happy and they know it, they'll self seed!
Saving Zinnia seed
Posted by ifraser25(z11 Brazil)
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digdirt2Updated How to save zinna seeds. Here is a link that might be useful: How to save zinna seeds
Coneflower growing from seed. Newbie
Posted by he8833
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated The seed need 4 weeks at 40F as a pretreatment...If they did not get this then store in refrigator for required additional time.... then lightly cover seed soil temp 70-75F for germination.. taking 10-12 days..... germination to t...
Mirai Transplant Issue
Posted by gltrap54
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated air and/or soil temperature more likly the cause.
Any experience with Mutisia?
Posted by mark4321_gw
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated 1) seed lightly cover soil temp for germination 70F & took 30-90 days to germinate 2) Cuttings use firm new growth taken spring or fall. apply 0.1% IBA (Rooting hormone) expected rooting time 15-50 days.
seed ID: Asteraceae with very long pappus
Posted by linaria_gw
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digdirt2Updated Nothing but a wild guess but it sounds like something from the thistle family. Milk thistle, bull thistle, maybe asclepias. No way to know for sure. Dave
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