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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.
Tomato seedlings....
Posted by bhoneycutt
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bhoneycuttUpdated Well they still seem alive :) and actually i used the 18oz cups lol and filled them up to the top before I saw your reply. But i did drill the holes at the bottom. So I guess we will see what happens lol I ended up getting a seed ...
Seeding and leaf mold
Posted by MarkeMark
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digdirt2Updated Should I remove the ground up leaves and sow the seeds directly on the soil Yes, just rake it back. Otherwise germination will be quite limited. Once they sprout you can gently rake it back in place to use as a mulch to help retai...
Newbie- mildew in seed starter trays!
Posted by arrowleaf(z6 NJ)
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art33(6)Updated If you know that you can keep the soil from drying out without using the domes, I think you're actually better off not using them. This would be possible for folks who are home all the time and who are not trying to germinate a lo...
Paper pot seedlings
Posted by apr522
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robertpummerUpdated I have great success with paper pots and use the crowded in container, bottom watering system ... Here is a link that might be useful: Starting Seeds Indoors
Help ! Tomato and pepper starts
Posted by plantsforever(zone 6)
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robertpummerUpdated Take the dome off after you get sprouts. Remember, moist, not wet ... use a small fan on low to help harden your plants ... Here is a link that might be useful: Starting Seeds Indoors
Made a stupid mistake...need advice!
Posted by Amy(6b/7a PA)
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mandolls(4)Updated Peat "pots" - are not nearly the problem of peat "pellets". With peat pots, you are filling them with a mix of some sort, if you are using a decent soil-less mix, you shouldnt have a problem. People often use t...
Starting Seeds Outdoor in a Cold Frame
Posted by browndd1(6B)
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browndd1(6B)Updated I only have one heater in my cold frame and it is a 150 watt element with no fan. The reason I installed a small fan in the cold frame was to distribute the heat and get even temps throughout the cold frame. I st?arted the lettuce...
1st time heat mat set-up...advice?
Posted by bosewichte(7a/8b)
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bosewichte(7a/8b)Updated Oh, definitely, we're getting a fluorescent light! Fingers crossed that everything will work!
Transferring seedlings to cold frame
Posted by browndd1(6B)
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gjcore(zone 5 Aurora Co)Updated IMO, you probably don't need additional heat to your coldframes at this time of year unless it gets very cold and cloudy for a few days. Lettuce can handle temps down to about 23 F and spinach even lower. Young seedlings though yo...
Did you sign up for a free sample of Miracle Gro?
Posted by nhardy(5b)
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TrishcuitUpdated offer valid in US only. Pppppttthhhht.
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