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no idea how to plant winter squash seeds
Posted by maxlife92
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digdirt2Updated Kabocha is a vining squash and while the central part of the plant will be approx. 3' in diameter, the vines will get 5 to 6' long (or longer depending on the soil fertility and growing conditions) so it needs plenty of room. Squa...
Leaf Problems
Posted by penguinsrock09(5B)
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penguinsrock09(5B)Updated There have always been some fungus gnats flying around since the seeds were first planted. I have since cut back watering and the top soil layer is not wet and there are no fallen leaves on the soil. From what you've said and what...
Mini-greenhouse for seedlings, upstairs window
Posted by chazman113
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sbellotti84(5b)Updated Crystal clear. Thanks Dave!
Poppies - light requirements
Posted by vajeff(7b VA)
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vajeff(7b VA)Updated Thank you. I'm not sure why my list has darkness down for some... Will have to fix that. Do you have any troubles with birds eating the seeds? Every time I try to direct sow, the seeds go missing in a few days. It makes things a b...
where can i get seeds?
Posted by Matthebrute
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gardenweed_z6aUpdated Matt - From your list I've got both hosta and blanket flower seeds I harvested from my plants back in the fall. I've got buckets of both so you're welcome to some in exchange for postage. If interested, post here and we can work o...
Is this the seedling phosphorus issue?
Posted by wyattdog(5)
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sbellotti84(5b)Updated I've also been experiencing this problem with both my tomato and pepper seedlings. My room temp is approx 75/76F but my soil temps are much lower in the mid 60's most likely due to the fact that evaporation cools the soil. As much...
watering from below question
Posted by Lorri_DK(7b/8a)
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digdirt2Updated Here's a link to several of the previous discussions of this question. You'll find all the details there. Just scroll down to the ones with the blue borders. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Bottom watering how-to
first time tomato from seeds
Posted by coeng
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gardenweed_z6aUpdated You can winter sow tomato seeds and get very high germination rates along with amazingly hardy/healthy plants. Poke some drainage holes in a clean recycled gallon milk jug, cut it open & fill the bottom with moistened potting/...
Crenshaw Germination
Posted by gltrap54
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gltrap54Updated Thanks Dave! This was my take also. Of the few seeds that germinated, several died for no apparent reason when they were 2-3" tall & the remaining plants are demonstrating a very slow growth rate for a melon. This is my f...
Beginner Help Needed Please
Posted by usmcgrunt(6)
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usmcgrunt(6)Updated Thanks again everyone for the help. I wanted to post pics of the progress but I'm not sure if I'm allowed or even how to. Everything is coming up great. Fingers crossed...Also just had my first two ghost peppers pop. Everything el...
eggplant
Posted by treehuggerjen
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mandolls(4)Updated If it is just the cotyledon leaves then its normal. If it is all of the leaves you might want to post a picture.
Anyone else having this problem?
Posted by momstar(5)
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momstar(5)Updated Status update: I put the pansies on the patio under the awning just after I posted. It was warm for a few days (early morning sun) but then we had snow. They did great. But I know they are cool weather plants anyway so I figured t...
Pop Quiz - Did you buy too many seeds?
Posted by nhardy(5b)
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Junglerott(Z6)Updated Got a 12 x 10 greenhouse and started soil blocking this year and I have enough plants to start a small farm. Approximately 2400 so far and I'm not done yet. I live in the city and have a 200 square foot garden. My plan is to sell ...
Fescue from seed
Posted by grassyfields
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Yes, the seed is said to be viable 6-7 years (stored dry, not exposed to moisture or wildly fluctuating temps), although I haven't stored it that long myself...You could possibly get a lower percentage germination with 3 yr old se...
How to Direct Sow?
Posted by Maxine(5MA)
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msbattUpdated I've always been told that the rule of thumb for covering seeds is to cover them as deep as their own thickness. Thus, I barely cover zinnias, but I poke a knuckle-deep hole for moon vine seeds.
seed starting soil, T5 lights Q and when to seperate seedlings?
Posted by Lesuko(5, Boulder CO)
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Lesuko(5, Boulder CO)Updated Thanks Dave. I work from home and look at my seedlings 3-4 times a day (I'm trying to cut back). I've never seen green algae. But, I did let the mix dry out and the black stuff is almost gone. I moved my lights from 6" to 4&q...
Tomato germ. question
Posted by Lorri_DK(7b/8a)
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susan2010(6 Massachusetts)Updated I confess that I do not separate them out when this happens. I take them off the heating mat and uncover them. The rest sprout pretty quickly after. You are (were) only at day 4. If that were the case after two weeks, I might do t...
Direct Sowing Techniques/Equipment
Posted by HealingHeartsFarm
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HealingHeartsFarmUpdated Boy...where do I start on the Earthway? I am surprised to hear it works well for someone. I bought mine new. The seeds get stuck behind the seed plate. When the hopper gets low it doesn't pick up seed. Sometimes a seed will get ja...
When do you start your winter pansy seeds?
Posted by nhardy(5b)
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nhardy(5b)Updated I wanting them for the late summer planting. I plan to germinate the seeds in the basement for the fall planting. I can put them on a lower shelf of my plant stand.
White Fuzz on Seed Starting Mix
Posted by Bill1897
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radiantpoppy(7)Updated BTW: All of the other advice on letting your soil get dry is REALLY good advice. This not only deters the fungus but makes your plants' root systems reach and grow. Just don't let the dirt dry out completely. It's easy enough to t...
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