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Above ground Garden, planting germinated sends in bunches.
Posted by Banjo Mike
Banjo MikeHi, I recently build a 4'x4' box garden for my home along with two pallet box gardens one for herbs and one for greens. I started by germinating my seeds in paper towels and watering them everyday. Which did the trick in no time I...
Potting Up Deeper - Veggies & Flowers
Posted by mainegirl04103
3 Comments
mainegirl04103Updated anyone ever potted up cosmos and marigolds deeper?
Can Gnatrol limit growth of seedlings?
Posted by oldbuck
2 Comments
digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Agree that the issue is not the Gnatrol, it is the self-watering planting trays as they are well known for over-watering the seedlings and the subsequent root rot that causes. The degree of affect depends on the type of seedlings...
Canada-US (and other?) cross-border seed swap
Posted by vanisle_bc
15 Comments
marilenav1Updated Vanisle_BC - That information you understood is correct. it's doubtful that the US and Canadian governments would fine you. However, the American recipient could be fined. And who in their right mind would want to trade seed under...
Check my strategy of growing from seed
Posted by ppguoppguo
14 Comments
ubro(2a)Updated I start my seeds in moist peatmoss in a baggie. I just put them in, shake it up and put them on a warm mat. I watch and then when they start to germinate I pick them out and plant them. this saves space and then only the viable se...
New Guniea Imp Issue.........
Posted by gltrap54
4 Comments
gltrap54Updated Thanks sun forum! Seeds were new, but I question their quality.......... very poor germination........ With seed origin being China & Japan, ya can't hope for much...... There is an outside chance I fertilized a bit too much a...
Thin or Do Not Thin Seedlings
Posted by RedSun (Zone 6, NJ)
5 Comments
party_music50Updated Definitely don't leave multiple plants per pot then. If you decide to thin them without saving the extras, don't pull out the seedlings -- just snip them off so that you don't damage the root system of the remaining plant. I alwa...
Novice problems growing from seed
Posted by paul444444
1 Comment
party_music50Updated No experience with T5HO lights, but white mold does sound like you're over-watering. I don't use "seed starting mix" because it tends to be mostly vermiculite. I use Pro-Mix potting mix and usually add extra perlite. ...
Ready to put tomato seedlings in larger container
Posted by debu
7 Comments
debuUpdated Thank you very much for letting me know that! I wanted something biodegradable but they get returned today and I will buy some solo cups instead.
How to grow POPPIES from seed ?
Posted by maximus2015
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theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated I winter sow poppies. There is also a Winter Sowing Forum here that you should check out. Rodney
Epic Failures...
Posted by SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC(Zone 4b-5 SE BC Canada)
23 Comments
tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated Most of my failures this year have been perennials that I lazily didn't properly stratify beyond letting them sit in a 50 degree dark basement until they sprouted. I tried to grow some Hardy Gloxinia from seed for my mom, but none...
Question on sowing seed indoors using starter kit
Posted by sistereinstein (Z5a WI)
7 Comments
tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated I'm not sure how much it can help at this point, but try running an osculating fan over them. This will help strengthen the stalks, as well as help circulate air around. All the seeds you've planted are perennials, so I don't thin...
HELP!!!! > Jiffy Peat Pellet Pro Green House Question
Posted by yms1975
2 Comments
morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated "Don't peel off that netting as the roots will ignore it " Many have found that not to be the case: http://forums2.gardenweb.com/discussions/1397733/peat-pellet-users-you-might-want-to-look-pics
Re-transplanting tomatoes
Posted by rock_n_ruf(5)
14 Comments
rock_n_ruf(5)Updated Well, I am continuing to let them be, but now I have another question.... In one of my cups that have two plants growing, one of them is growing roots along the stem... Would I be able to cut it at its lowest point (without distur...
Reeds, Bamboo?
Posted by xxnonamexx(7a)
xxnonamexx(7a)What are easy seeds of reeds or bamboos to grow? What are the requirements. I am trying to find one similar to ornamental corn requirements. Thanks
Need advice fro growing grass
Posted by Nick Dunno
2 Comments
carriehelene(5 Upstate NY)Updated Another vote for burlap, although I do remove it after the grass is growing good. It's reusable too. Home Depot sells burlap.
Bottom Watering...Reuse water? Chamomile tea?
Posted by tfaithw
2 Comments
tfaithwUpdated Thanks purselanegarden. I think my medium is draining okay...I'm betting that as opposed to new damping off issues, I was just seeing some plants succumbing more slowly than others. They were already doomed and just took a while t...
Damping Off Issues
Posted by tfaithw
10 Comments
tfaithwUpdated Thanks Mitch :) I haven't been using any vermicompost and the water seems to drain plenty well through my equal parts peat/perlite/vermiculite mix. I had been adding a bit more peat this season and went back to the old ratio after...
Getting disappointed when planting zinnia from seed.
Posted by bpmontilla
12 Comments
naturemitch(3/4 WI)Updated I will try to post a video showing me transplanting my zinnias. I have two 4" containers ready to be transplanted, so I think that would be the easiest way for me to help :) Stay tuned!
What's the appropriate cell size for various flower variety seeds?
Posted by Jordan MacPhee
6 Comments
naturemitch(3/4 WI)Updated I like 72 count or 50 count cell trays. I think the 50's give better space for root development, but they take more work putting into the ground, and of course take up more room on the growing bench . If I had to choose one, it ...
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