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When to start using Florescent lights on plants?
Posted by Chance Craft
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ThinMan Z5 MIUpdated I don't know what you are growing, but there are several varieties of flowers whose seeds benefit from or even require light for germination. Statice, snapdragons, scabiosa, and dianthus are examples. You'll also get a little b...
Volunteer in my seedling tray?
Posted by blg002
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blg002Updated I don't understand why i should care if its "rough looking" and "finely textured and uniform". This is and extreme close-up, its dried out, and is possible "rough" b/c of the way i filled the trays in...
Shady moist soil plants?
Posted by xxnonamexx(7a)
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated Just Google Coleus from seed. Many hits. BTW 'Non GMO' is a nonsense in reference to Coleus seed. There are no GMO seeds at all available to home growers so it's a pointless claim and a cynical marketing ploy.
help id Meconopsis Lingholm Sheldonii from seed
Posted by kfless(Northern Illinois, Zone 5)
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kfless(Northern Illinois, Zone 5)Updated Thanks for the photo and tip- I had thought of slugs and laid sluggo in a ring around where I planted the Meconopsis. Crossing my fingers that they take.
Help with germination!
Posted by countryladies14(7 or 8)
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countryladies14(7 or 8)Updated Turns out they were fine, most germinated. Thank you! :)
I think I planted this from seed last year.
Posted by ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA
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ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PAUpdated Oh my Lord, I do remember planting this. I CANNOT BELIEVE it came up. Thanks so much for playing detective!
seeds arrived
Posted by xxnonamexx(7a)
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated In which case neither the Asparagus nor the Uncinia will live through your winters. It might be best to grow them in containers which you can bring under cover. The Uncinia is slow growing so it would be some years before you had ...
Thinning Out Vegetable Seedlings
Posted by mikerond
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Yeah, normally tomatoes are grown in clusters :) so those needed to be transplanted to individual containers some time back. This assuming you want most of them to survive. If you don't then just snip all the extras off and then ...
Soil marking for rows
Posted by patchworkfarm (z6 CT)
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patchworkfarm (z6 CT)Updated In the end, I ditched the whole idea and just turned on a VERY bright light. I was able to see the seeds against the potting soil much better than I expected. I anticipate I will still have to thin a bit eventually, but the deed i...
Beginner Questions: Week 2 of my flower garden (grown from seed)
Posted by Chance Craft
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Chance CraftUpdated Thank you for all the help, I've only got a few questions left. Do you think I should I start over? and would it be better to buy florescent lights now and try again with the inside garden, or start my garden outside since it's wa...
Need help with kale seedlings!
Posted by Alyssa Beavers
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lam702Updated I always winter sow my kale. Easy peasy! They grow much better that way. Check the winter sowing forums for more info on how to do it.
DIY Seed starting tubes
Posted by Sarah Raven
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Sarah RavenUpdated I started all sorts of seeds using this method; mainly the older seeds in which the germination level had been rather low. This method was very effective. Seeds such as: Lacinto Kale, Lavender, Zinnias, Lunar white carrots, Heirlo...
Plug tray and heat mat
Posted by anikkins(8b)
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anikkins(8b)Updated Thanks! I'll go grab some coat hangers right now, perfect solution and easy!
Pepper seedlings
Posted by bluegreenpottery
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Well you can but as a professional grower I will say that the quality of the plants won't be as good. Not necessarily "too leggy" but more leggy. It is the act of transplanting that triggers the development of fibrous fe...
Question about roots
Posted by rock_n_ruf(5)
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jerry63(Z5)Updated Tomatoes are easily manipulated with no harm . I germinate 1 variety per pot and separate them when a inch or so high . I also take cuttings to root when plants are large enough . Pepper cuttings can also be rooted .
Green Algae Mold on Seedling soil
Posted by mikerond
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mikerondUpdated I agree about the self watering "mat" systems, however it definitely keeps the seedlings from dying from forgetting to water or being away for a weekend. I also added a fan on a timer to turn on several times a day to ge...
How I Simplified My Seed Starting
Posted by wineovations
wineovationsAfter many years of planting seeds in flats under lights and trying to keep the temperature in the germination range I finally figured out a cheap and reliable way to grow from seed. First, I built a grow cabinet using the equipment...
mail order seeds
Posted by leanne47
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missymoo23_(z9a_Tx)(z9a Tx)Updated I've had lots of luck with ebay....but it's best to stick with the sellers who have !0,000+ ratings and a 99.9% positive rating
Fertilizing transplants?
Posted by rock_n_ruf(5)
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rock_n_ruf(5)Updated I would just be potting them up to a 3"-4" pot from what I had them germinating in. Also, after I thought about it for a little bit, I would think there would be enough food (fertilizer) in the potting soil - enough to g...
Wildflowers deer resistant?
Posted by xxnonamexx(7a)
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xxnonamexx(7a)Updated I want to "pretty up" the area but know the deer will probably feast on all of them like they have my tulips last spring. The soil is pretty moist and gets partial sun/shade. More shade then sun. I just am looking for so...
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