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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...
Penstemon pinifolius 'Mersea Yellow' seeds?
Posted by slazin(z8 BC)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Jelitto stocks the seed too... Here is a link that might be useful: Jelitto penstemon
Sugar Snap Peas - Germination
Posted by eric30
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digdirt2Updated No sorry but they will die when exposed to the air for any length of time. You can plant them in pots of potting mix and then transplant them later if you wish. Normally, if you are going to pre-soak them then once soaked (and 24 ...
Cold Frame Glass is Tinted
Posted by browndd1(6B)
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gjcore(zone 5 Aurora Co)Updated I have non-tinted glass on my 2 coldframes. On a sunny day I need to vent when the outside temperature is 35F. Otherwise inside temps easily go up to 90F and probably beyond.
seed starting late
Posted by xCSx
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radiantpoppy(7)Updated I usually have them started indoors by now but have opted not to do so this year. I will be planting mine in little pots outdoors. This at least gives them a good start away from all of the competition that Mother Nature likes to ...
will hybrid vegetable seeds grow true?
Posted by butterflysky
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TrishcuitUpdated (Which you can name after your favorite South Park character!) *** Just don't call it Kenny because he dies all the time.
Looking for your help
Posted by ontheteam(5a-6 (S.Eastern, MA))
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ontheteam(5a-6 (S.Eastern, MA))Updated Thanks ifraser25. We do have some local growers and nurseries that donate stuff..one Packard Farms in Brockton MA donates about $500.00 a week in plants of all kinds all month long... But I lost a bunch of stuff that I grow here a...
Coleus Seedlings
Posted by Hannzo24
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I thin mine as soon as I can handle them by the leaf. I break up the seedling mix and separate them. This works best if the mix is on the dry side. Mine I put in salvaged sixpac containers, with bottom holes large enough to get my...
Creeping Thyme from seed
Posted by awilsongerber(7a)
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mandolls(4)Updated I winter-sowed it last year with good success. But the seed pack recommended that it be babied through the first year, and then planted in the permanent position in the fall. So I agree - direct sowing in full sun and traffic will...
Heat Mats
Posted by nico_girl3(9a)
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nico_girl3(9a)Updated Thank you everyone for the information. I'll have to start checking Home Depot and Lowes for some shop lights.
Garbage Bag Cold Frame
Posted by Bill1897
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Bill1897Updated Hi Dave, Do you think that they can be hardened off with temps in the fifties? Is this too cool for them or should they be fine? Temps at night are above freezing FYI, even though I'd be bringing in them long before overnight lows...
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