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seed starting
Posted by rad1
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digdirt2Updated Whether they will be more mature or not will all depend on the growing conditions you provide. The 50 mm pellets are intended for use with large plants - tomatoes, peppers, big perennials, etc. All the other problems with the peat...
Louisiana Green Velvet Okra Seeds
Posted by bcinda
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railroadrabbit(7b - Atlanta)Updated See this thread and email the person who responded to ask if it is still available. http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/exseed/msg020953579728.html Here is a link that might be useful: http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load...
Carnation falling over 'not Damping off'
Posted by tiphereth
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tipherethUpdated Night time temp around 44F...and actually people around here are talking how it is really cold these days... I think it is close to california's weather over there in the states?...i always check this zone for gardening info.. it ...
When to start my hot beds
Posted by hdh3(6)
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t-bird(Chicago 5/6)Updated Maybe your granddaughter would like a "mini hotbed" of her own using winter sowing in an old milk or pop bottle?
'Needs light to germinate'
Posted by bigbob7777(6b)
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t-bird(Chicago 5/6)Updated I usually prepare the soil and water well, and sprinkle seeds on top, and water again gently. cover container with dome or plastic wrap, about 1/2-1" above the seeds.
Baggie method
Posted by bigbob7777(6b)
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bigbob7777(6b)Updated Thanks again Art. bob
Is there Hope for Moldy Seeds?
Posted by lovestogarden
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Usually they will be OK. I put my seed heads in paper bags and leave the bags open in a part of the house with both normal heat and good air circulation and avoid mold even when some seed heads are still green. Al
Seed suppliers
Posted by egghead2004(5/Central MA)
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soonergrandmomUpdated For common seeds I buy from Willhite in Poolville, TX. For the really fun stuff I buy from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Here is a link that might be useful: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Need narrow, tall, cat proof grow light setup
Posted by ginjj
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ginjjUpdated I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. It sounds like a big job to me at this time. It would be much easier to have the seeds in the garage as I've done before. Ginny
New to starting seed indoor greenhouse questions.
Posted by vwwesty71(3)
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Jedonne(6/7)Updated I was in zone 3 until recently. I did a lot of gardening there. I had a HUGE greenhouse, but I started my seed indoors in a very sunny window in about late Jan or Feb depending on the seed. What is your elevation? Elevation makes ...
Alternative to seedling mat--incandescent bulbs under trays?
Posted by melissel
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kiddo_1(NE OH 5)Updated Hi all. Discovered that the link on the thread no longer works. Here's a new link to my my homemade heat tray. I'll be firing mine up within the month. Kris
Al's Mix for seed starters
Posted by Peaceful_Warrior(7B GA)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I am starting seeds in the greenhouse to be transplanted from a community pot into sixpacs. I am growing ornamentals that vary a lot in germination times and temperatures. Only one variety is planted in a community pot, varieties ...
Peat pots vs pellets...newbie seed starter
Posted by barbwire43(9a)
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colokid(5)Updated I have used both. The pellets I have had luck with but I have to break them apart when planting. I don't think that they were that tough years ago. I keep them setting in water here in my dry air-don't think most places could do t...
How many seeds per plant/variety?
Posted by backyardfarmener
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macky77(2a)Updated I'm not sure I understand your question. One seed grows one plant. Two seeds don't grow one plant and one seed doesn't grow five plants. Are you asking how many plants a person should have of each variety? That's entirely up to yo...
Seeds specifically to be eaten as sprouts
Posted by Peaceful_Warrior(7B GA)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated 1) May use seed from any source ie. local seed store, local food mart or a "organic" store. 2) only concern is a "souring of the seed, contamination of seed & unhygienic production with high microbial counts NOT...
Red mold/fungus question.
Posted by LaurieK123(7b Oregon)
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gardenweed_z6aUpdated Sprinkle cinnamon over the surface of your growing medium. It will neutralize the mold, inhibits damp-off and won't harm your seedlings. Smells pretty good too.
Looking for some GMO answers
Posted by LaurieK123(7b Oregon)
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nedweenie(z6 CT)Updated Right now, most GMO seed is for big ag commodity crops- RoundUp Ready soy, corn, canola, and now alfalfa. There is also BT corn & BT cotton, which has BT wedged in there to kill the corn & boll worms when they take a bite....
Will freezing temps affect seeds?
Posted by heirloomjunkie(5a)
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wally_1936(8b)Updated Johnny Chapman may have been a nut but he provided apple trees for over 3 states for the local farmers for 5 cents per seedling. As for me I have never eaten any apple that was home grown that was not 10 times better tasting than ...
My Dog Ate My Avocado Seedling
Posted by foggymango
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wally_1936(8b)Updated You can put something like chicken wire around to keep your dog away from eating your tender plant again. About all it will be good for is looks anyway. My wife seems to love them also but now I have a Mango tree that has frozen b...
Questions on growing pansies from seeds under lights
Posted by heavenlyfarm(zone 6b)
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yuckadoo(z6CT)Updated Hi there! I just got some pansy and viola seeds from Johnny's Selected Seeds. I am wondering if anyone here can tell me when would be a good time to start them (approximate date) for planting them outdoors in the springtime...earl...
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