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using heat cables
Posted by mommoboys
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naturemitch(3/4 WI)Updated We use a sand bed with our heating cables, and depending on the wattage of the cable, you need to adjust the sand depth. For ex. our 25w hydrokable did not perform very well with sand that had a depth of 3/4" or more on top o...
How do I thin?
Posted by andrebox
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated If the seeds were planted in peat based seed starting mix, the sooner they get out of it the better. Al
starting seeds in coldframe
Posted by david8n(4)
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digdirt2Updated Totally thawed, no but you'll need more than 1 1/2". Wait a bit or heat the soil more. Direct sow beets and chard? Yes, especially beets. Like most root crops, they don't tolerate transplanting at all well. Dave
Seed finder search engine
Posted by californian
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TrishcuitUpdated Man those Phlox Isabellina are becoming like a unicorn to find.
? about dried seed starting (La Ville de Bruxelles)
Posted by JessicaBe(5-6 Central Ohio)
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aquawise(zone 4 Utah)Updated The ones I have came Pretty close to the parent from seed. There are no other roses near by to cross with. SO they should be really close. Jessica, If you like I can do some cutting for you. PM me and lets talk. Its worth a try fr...
Horticubes/rootcubes, anyone ?
Posted by nissy12
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated For several years I have been using a product called "Rootrainers". They are in a unit of 32,1&1/2 x 5 inch deep cells which open for easy seedling removal. Regular seed starting or potting mix may be used depending ...
why do cotyledons get stuck in the seed pod?
Posted by michelelc
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soilent_greenUpdated For me it occasionally happens because the dry ambient air causes some of the tomato and pepper seed shells to dry and harden before they have a chance to fall off. They annoy me so I remove them. Don't pull or tug them. Carefully...
Desert Rose from Seeds 101
Posted by GreenThumb90(7)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated I have found that germination occures BEST when seed is exposed to light (do not cover seed)
Papaya Seeds
Posted by greenthumb_5(6a-7b)
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digdirt2Updated See video below. Here is a link that might be useful: how to grow papaya from seed
Siberian iris
Posted by Blevy(5b)
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gardenweed_z6aUpdated I winter sowed Siberian iris seeds I harvested from my own plants and got good germination. They grew to about 12" tall the first year and grew to their full height in year two. I had a single flower on the plants grown from ...
Source for seeds
Posted by photopilot
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HomeblessingsUpdated Artistic Gardens sells sample pkgs for .40 each. Here is a link that might be useful: Artistic Gardens
Square or Round?
Posted by honnat
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gjcore(zone 5 Aurora Co)Updated I prefer square also. Space-wise it seems more efficient especially for small plants. The only advantages I've noticed with round pots is that once the young plants get a bit bigger it gives them a bit more room also some plants t...
Flats Per Light
Posted by gltrap54
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gltrap54Updated Thanks Dave! I'm on it!
Anyone else, just not this year?
Posted by greyandamy
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valray(Z4)Updated Absolutely! Some year's I'm really into it, and then others not so much. Just go with it. Sometimes I think I won't bother in a given year, and then a month or so later, I'm ready to go. It's supposed to be fun - don't turn it int...
Why start seedlings in small pots vs straight to 4' pot
Posted by Anthony Nguyen
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naturemitch(3/4 WI)Updated Just sharing a tip. I starts lots of things from seeds, and have been doing it for years and years. Last year I had my best pepper transplants EVER! This is what I did: 6-7 evenly spaced pepper seeds planted into a 4" pot. Wh...
when to start
Posted by dba1954(6 - Buffalo area)
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kathywide(7b)Updated In addition to all the great info shared here, it's been our experience that when it comes to tomatoes, the best seed starting date is 6-8 weeks before you set them out in the garden. Plan to put them in the garden 10-14 days afte...
Iceburg Lettuce from seed
Posted by texandana(8a)
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gunnersm8Updated "You're kidding me, right?" yep, thats about how it goes. lol. i have said that about 1000 times...hahaha the next phrase youll use, usually right after saying that, is "well, off to the composter you go!" lett...
American Persimmon Scarification/Stratification
Posted by nsmith07
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digdirt2Updated Good info to have. You might want to post it over on the Orchard and Fruit Trees forum too. Dave
Starting indoors for elementary school plant sale
Posted by gardengnometx
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Our club has a greenhouse with natural light where we will plant tomatoes in sixpack cells the 7th of March. The cells are on heat mats at 70 degrees. Three weeks later on March 28 they will be transplanted into 5 inch pots, still...
Coral Nymph Salvia
Posted by barb_roselover_in
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terrene(5b MA)Updated Hello Barb, I have plenty of Coral Nymph, as well as other Salvia, for SASBE on my exchange page. I grew a large patch of Yvonnes Salvia, Coral nymph, and Lady in Red from seed last year and they did unusually well. Very pretty! I...
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