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Brazilian Jasmine (Dipladenia/ Mandevilla splendens
Posted by ifraser25(z11 Brazil)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated LIGHTLY COVER THE SEED SOIL TEMP65-75f & TAKES 14-30 DAYS TO GERMINATE IDEAL GROWING Ph 6.0-7.5 DID NOT KEEP TIME TO FLOWERING.
White Flies inside !
Posted by mandolls(4)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I think the point Dave is making is that white flies are a warm climate pest. In a greenhouse they are far more of a problem as it is always warm. There really is not a good pesticide for white flies. Every time one is developed t...
Need info to start flowers in zone 8
Posted by jcurts(8)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated In my 8B, frost on 5-1 is not at all unusual....we're looking at at least a 6 week window for dates of last frost in Z8s :)
Zinnia Seed Question
Posted by gltrap54
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skyelily24Updated I'm a cut flower grower. I start them in 4-packs in a green house 3-4 weeks before planting outside. Easy to grow . Just lay seed down flat on medium surface and sprinkle a very little medium on top of them. I let the seeds peek t...
Tomato/Pepper Germination Times
Posted by browndd1(6B)
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noinwiUpdated I'm not a cold frame expert but I think it is a very nice set-up. Since your toms are indeed separate from your peppers, I'd move the heating pad from under them(toms)as more of them sprout. Since the temp in the frame is consiste...
Tomato Seedling Problem
Posted by jennifer1976
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browndd1(6B)Updated No Jon they are not leggy because they are outside in a cold frame since 10 days ago where they receive sun all day. I just placed a light in there today because it is raining and they will not get any sun.
Growing from seed frustrations
Posted by presidiogarden
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digdirt2Updated If there were ever a large disaster, being able to start seeds indoors through grow lights would not be an option You are absolutely right. In that situation we'd have to substantially increase our sun exposure to the max by any m...
Black spot on leaves. What to do?
Posted by PapaGeek
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PapaGeekUpdated It seems that the black spots are not getting any bigger, so far so good. I'll let you guys know if anything changes. Thanks again to all of you.
Seedling Watering w/o Plastic Dome
Posted by Bill1897
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susan2010(6 Massachusetts)Updated When I'm going to plant a flat of seeds, I fill the cells with dry germination mix (it's easier to fill them dry) and then water well with boiling water. After an hour I empty any left in the bottom of the flat. I then leave the f...
First time using newspaper pots, mold on them!!
Posted by gardenmama613(4a)
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gardenmama613(4a)Updated Scratch that question, found my answer. Thanks again for the help :) Aime
Seed Starting Question
Posted by browndd1(6B)
3 Comments
jcurts(8)Updated Where can I get a detailed planting schedule for a wide variety of both Annual and Perennial Spring flowers that relates to zone 8? Thank you Jim
Do you plant your seeds by the moon?
Posted by grittymitts(7/8)
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Lorri_DK(7b/8a)Updated I read about it in this years farmer's almanac. I thought I'd give it try and forgot about it. I have already planted lots of stuff. And, I was able to retrace my sowings on a few of my plantings and I did notice better than expec...
growing stevia from seeds
Posted by sigrid123(9a)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated The sweetness levels can vary greatly in plants grown from seed, often those you see for sale are cutting grown from proven stock. But don't give up, just wait until the plants are more mature and see what develops for taste later...
Strawberries
Posted by new2gardening621
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated Strawberries from seed are not totally straight forward. They have low germination and take a long time to get to fruiting - not ideal for a 3 year old attention span. However, it can be done. You can either get Alpine strawberry ...
Cutting Back Wave Petunias Grown From Seed
Posted by aratloon(5)
3 Comments
mandolls(4)Updated I grew wave Petunias from purchased seed last year. I pinched them back regularly while they were still in plastic cups. partly because they were getting big, partly because I wanted to plant the cuttings. I popped the pinched off...
Soil blocks-ABC's and recipes
Posted by Cash321(5)
4 Comments
Junglerott(Z6)Updated Making some blocks for the first time tonight using the micro 20. I'm using Eliot Colemans recipe with Azomite instead of glacial rock dust. The ingredients are tough to find. I have not seen any info on planting depth for the mic...
I'm a First-time Vegetable Gardner who needs some help!
Posted by tcbrocks
5 Comments
susan2010(6 Massachusetts)Updated As for watering, most here water from the bottom (discard any standing water in the trays that is not absorbed in a reasonable time). I water from the top and have no problems with damping off, but some do. As for when and how muc...
Glad seeds from last year's blooms?
Posted by mandolls(4)
2 Comments
mandolls(4)Updated its a gladiola. I havent done much seed saving, and it has been in the fall, I am just curious if seeds that have been on a stalk all winter are still viable.
Dracaena Spike Germination
Posted by gltrap54
2 Comments
gltrap54Updated Thanks [ol' reliable] Dave! I'm on it!
Starting Seeds in a Cold Frame
Posted by browndd1(6B)
4 Comments
digdirt2Updated So the sun will not be too strong for the seedlings when they first emerge since I started them in the cold frame? There really isn't anyway for us to know for sure since we don't know what your sun exposure is in your cold frame....
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