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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)
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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
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nissy12Updated Can you use horticubes in a similar setup as peat pellets/flatts ?
How to start seeds for Hydorponic garden
Posted by photopilot
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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
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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)
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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)
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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...
How to grow purple coneflower from seed
Posted by beaglepup
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mandolls(4)Updated I have grown them a couple of times from purchased seed. Both the standard purple and the White Swan I didnt soak or cold stratify them. I began them in March, in flats under lights and planted them out in the late spring. They re...
Started up the spring seeds!
Posted by t-bird(Chicago 5/6)
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TrishcuitUpdated Thanks for the awesome link Rexanne! I've been looking for something like this!
9 or 12 cell small dome trays??
Posted by troybilt__dave(z6NY)
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rockguy(7a)Updated Since the dome is useless after the seedlings emerge, I don't use them any more. I plant in a tray or pots and cover it with a clear plastic bag. As soon as I see sprouts, I trash the bag and put the container under a good light. ...
How Long To Use Heat Mat
Posted by ontariomam
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digdirt2Updated Soil heat is used only for germination. Once the seeds germinate the warmed soil can quickly cook the tiny seedlings, especially roots. For growing-on cooler air temperatures are recommended. 60-65 degrees is recommended. Dave
starting tomato seeds
Posted by david8n(4)
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david8n(4)Updated I made room in the basement so I can have 6-9 flats under lights should be able to keep it at 60 in that room and put a fan on them 2 times a day. then in mid april I can put them under a coldframe or the greenhouse.
temperature for starting seeds
Posted by zzackey(8b GA)
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digdirt2Updated Thanks Al. Yeah even in the GH we have to use heat mats for germination. Dave
Burpee Ultimate Growing System
Posted by gltrap54
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t-bird(Chicago 5/6)Updated I have a different system, but with the super tiny little cells. I use a very small teaspoon to get them out. Also - I've found it better to transplant earlier before too many roots are up. If it's 1/2"x1/2" cells they'r...
sweet corn planting time in hill country
Posted by johngreenhand(8 Hill country texas)
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texaspinkpixie(8b)Updated Hi John, I live outside of San Antonio and I plant out a small area of corn around the first or second week of march. They don't transplant well so I just direct sow them. We put out sucessive (2 weeks apart) early bantam corn las...
Starting Seeds.......
Posted by gltrap54
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t-bird(Chicago 5/6)Updated yes - it is tedious! LOL! Late for work this morning tending my flock!!! Thank you so much for your thoughtful answers! I appreciate the time you took to do so!
Jiffy Mix Inconsistent
Posted by jan44(z4b WI)
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digdirt2Updated The vermiculite content in most all the potting mixes has been sharply reduced because of the asbestos problem. It is getting harder and harder to find as isn't mined nearly as much any more. So many of them have switched to perli...
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