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Seed Starting Question
Posted by browndd1(6B)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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gltrap54Updated Thanks [ol' reliable] Dave! I'm on it!
Starting Seeds in a Cold Frame
Posted by browndd1(6B)
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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....
Avocado Sapling Tips Turning Brown
Posted by The_Sage
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The_SageUpdated Thanks, I suspected chlorine as well so I potted it up and I hope not being suspended in chlorinated water will encourage it to grow on
Florida milkvine from seeds
Posted by leann2800(z8 GA)
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leann2800(z8 GA)Updated it was sterile soil and pots. it isn'tgrowing in any other container so i assume that pot did not get too much water. i can't find any in google either. i will take pictures of this germinated seedmfungus and see where it goes. ma...
Mixing my own starter mix- advice needed
Posted by kevinitis(5)
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carino2010(8)Updated Now I am really confused. Guess I will just go with what Zenman said in his original post because the soil in the photo is such that I just cant wait to get my hands in it. ProMix with Perlite is what I will use to start my seeds....
Trying an odd way to scarify small seeds
Posted by ricjo22(5)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I have sandpaper fastened to two wood blocks and roll the seeds between them CAREFULLY. The amount of sanding will vary widely with different seeds. Al
Rockwool, Rapid Rooter, Bio-Dome Plugs
Posted by wordwiz
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jolenegardensUpdated Hi there! Not sure if this post will even be checked because it has been a couple years since the last post but I am curious as to what was used to grow the tomatoes in the pic and what you possibly use at this time. What is the b...
Can I 'force' these seeds to bloom this year?
Posted by bosewichte(7a/8b)
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momstar(5)Updated I planted some of these this year too! I have started Shasta from seed and gotten a few blooms the first year. The second year was full bloom. The third year I divided them. Did not need to plant more this year. The Coneflower did...
Help!! What is wrong with these tomatoe seedlings
Posted by Higgsr1
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I don't understand why so many gardeners make growing tomatoes from seed so complicated. Any regular growing or potting mix works fine for starting tomato seeds. I always use a bark based mix for everything. I have at least a hund...
Distance from lighting and nutrient application after germination
Posted by Bill1897
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digdirt2Updated Not touching but as close as you can get them withOUT touching. Feeding - lots of discussions here about this you can read through. For the most part seedlings don't need feeding. Definitely don't need it until after their second ...
Patience is a virtue - aka never give up!
Posted by flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated I'm pretty sure some people on Winter Sowing have done this. Also I think several people have said they get self sowers. Anyhow, I just watched the pods very carefully and put small paper bags on them when they looked as if they w...
Re: Specific Questions Re: Damping off, h2o2, & bottom watering
Posted by Bill1897
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digdirt2Updated It wasn't deleted. It was there all the time. You were just looking at a page from your computer cache. In the future all you have to do is refresh your page and you can see it.
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