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Keeping Soil Moist (50/50 Verm/Peat Moss)
Posted by ideal2545(9B)
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franknjimUpdated Any potting mix will dry out quickly when under warm lamps and in a constant breeze. Never let it dry out completely. A home made mix doesn't have a wetting agent in it so it will be more difficult to get it wet again once it drie...
Can squash blossoms get damp-off?
Posted by LaurieK123(7b Oregon)
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art33(6)Updated Laurie, Damping Off is a soil borne disease and, to the best of my knowledge, only occurs at the soil level. My guess would be that the blossoms on your squash plant are simply falling off because they aren't getting pollinated. S...
Anxious to get started and lots of questions...
Posted by honnat
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honnatUpdated I don't think I need the heat mat at all. I turned it off for the day and measured the temp tonight and it was down to only 94 degrees. I put a fan on low near it and got it to 85. Now I've turned the fan to high. We'll see. I wis...
Styrofoam or Plastic Containers?
Posted by nostalgicfarm(5)
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nostalgicfarm(5)Updated Thanks for the tip franknjim!
Can I grow the Castor Beans seeds from the pods?
Posted by flora2(7)
13 Comments
JoshFitzUpdated Another route you may try, Air Layering. Although this is a little more of an intense method to propagate, it should produce really good results on this plant. I actually currently have some casterbean seeds I've collected from so...
bottom watering then what
Posted by RexAnne(z5 Chicago)
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JoshFitzUpdated I work in a greenhouse setting and start many many seeds with a similar method. I use a moistened medium, normally a metromix soil, one withouth perlite but a higher percentage of vermiculite and/or bark as it takes a little longe...
Improving germination rates - suggestions?
Posted by katskan41
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JoshFitzUpdated Hey Kat, I've had a lot of success with other plants which also prefer a cold stratification period by simply placing them into a gallon sized freezer bag along with a standard metro-mix soil or peat that has been ever so slightly...
chesnuts
Posted by lovestogrow(6)
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lovestogrow(6)Updated Thanks digdirt I will give it a try.
Pro Mix BX
Posted by gltrap54
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gltrap54Updated Thanks folks! That was the answer I was looking for! I've had to jump through hoops (Hummert International is 2 miles south of me & they're strictly wholesale with no retailers locally) to acquire a bag, so I sure wanna use it...
Stratifying small seeds in the fridge
Posted by ifraser25(z11 Brazil)
2 Comments
rockguy(7a)Updated Yup, they have to be moist, then cold, then planted. It simulates what would happen if left outside on the ground.
Grass seed Question
Posted by grspirit(Z4 KS)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Turf grass has no objection to growing on a slope, as long as the seed is not washed away by rain, or over watering. You will need to sow the area when the soil temperature is the best temperature for germination. Al
Old peat pots
Posted by iris.g(5)
7 Comments
franknjimUpdated Something cheap and easy to use for small pots are disposable plastic cups from the dollar store. Clear ones will last a year and colored ones last a few years. I stack them and run the tip of a hot soldering iron through the bott...
Germ rates - maters - horticubes
Posted by wordwiz
6 Comments
nissy12Updated Can you use horticubes in a similar setup as peat pellets/flatts ?
How to start seeds for Hydorponic garden
Posted by photopilot
4 Comments
digdirt2Updated Well you can increase actual germination rates, especially for tomatoes, with a seedling heat mat or any other source of bottom heat that you can come up with. Works with rock wool too just as with potting mix. Need a soil temp of...
Hydrocubes vs peat pellets
Posted by nissy12
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nissy12Updated Thanks for your reply Dave, the ones I was looking at where called "Oasis Horticubes". But from what you tell me it's a lot different then using soil/peat pellets.
Starting seeds in plug trays
Posted by ltheironimus(7 North Texas)
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ltheironimus(7 North Texas)Updated Thanks Dave. Happy gardening!!
Cinderella Pumpkin Seeds---?Viability?
Posted by imabirdnut
2 Comments
TrishcuitUpdated One year I got volunteer MINI pumpkins from the compost. Those cute little 6" guys. It was great! I only ever bought a couple from the store for decoration then composted them when they went bad.
Mini Greenhouse?
Posted by PunkRotten(9b)
4 Comments
TraceyOKC(7)Updated Wintersowing forum! You'll be hooked. Just post the same question there and do aliitle research. Wintersown.org Good luck
Soaking in Water before Germination????
Posted by luisito8m(9)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Well, I wouldn't say getting somewhere fast :) I don't have any information in any of my propagation books for this seed. One would think from the size that nicking and soaking might be beneficial, but an online search doesn't tur...
When to start seedlings for tomatoes, jalepeno's
Posted by ideal2545(9B)
5 Comments
gunnersm8Updated yeah admittedly i probably jumped the gun myself here in virginia...i started tomatoes and peppers on seed warmer in garage yesterday... this is my first time starting from seed, so i wanted to get an early start in case i mess it...
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