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Germination time for Lily of the Valley started indoors

Posted by SnowStorm March 26, 2015

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carriehelene(5 Upstate NY)Updated March 30, 2015 Just keep in mind that lily of the valley spreads after planting, so you can plant accordingly.

growing peas

Posted by quiltsrcool March 26, 2015

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quiltsrcoolUpdated March 29, 2015 I need to learn how to measure soil temp apparently. I have good results with the rest of my garden. I live in southeastern Washington St. People always try to plant too early in my eyes and fight the cold and wind. I wait ti...

Thank you All

Posted by patchworkfarm (z6 CT) March 25, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated March 27, 2015 I'm sure all of us here appreciate the time you took to thank everyone. It is a rare happening and much appreciated. Dave

Should I pot up or go straight to garden?

Posted by Laura(7a) March 26, 2015

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Laura(7a)Updated March 26, 2015 Great, thanks! Good to know about the cucumbers. I'll remember that.

Conjoined twin basil seedling

Posted by arlene_82 (zone 6 OH) March 26, 2015

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BloomCin Zone 6b North JerseyUpdated March 26, 2015 Interesting! Maybe it will grow into a monster basil!? I have a few snapdragon came up with 3 cotyledons but nothing like this.

Question about growing from seed in small greenhouse

Posted by mcolangelo1221 March 25, 2015

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mcolangelo1221Updated March 26, 2015 Thank you everyone! Yes, here's a pic of what I have. http://www.amazon.com/Gardman-R687-4-Tier-Mini-Greenhouse/dp/B000NCTGQE

Trouble growing beets

Posted by mggs111 July 5, 2012

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Michael PivolaUpdated March 26, 2015 TOO MUCH WATER., i start them indoors until they are 3/4 inch high then transplant into a PROTECTED row such as i use which is a normal row that is made just below the surface of the ground level. after the plants get 2 or 3 inch...

floating seed trays

Posted by T S(zone 7) March 14, 2015

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Mary JohnsonUpdated March 25, 2015 Park Seed offers a seed starting "Bio Dome" that is basically floating styroform tray with plugs you place the seeds in, and it comes in several sizes.

Need Help Starting Seedlings

Posted by sunnygirl55 March 24, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated March 24, 2015 Thanks morz for letting me know that. Haven't talked to Trudi lately so didn't know things have changed. Sunny - not sure what I said that changed your mind but the choice is yours. If tomatoes is all you are interested in then ...

Help! Pro-mix BX and green algae

Posted by BloomCin Zone 6b North Jersey March 22, 2015

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BloomCin Zone 6b North JerseyUpdated March 23, 2015 Cool idea! That sounds totally doable. And a perfect way to further stupefy my poor clueless DH! LOL.

Crock pot as a "heating pad"

Posted by marigold.mary(6) March 23, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated March 23, 2015 I'd be curious to know how many more amps of electricity your crock pot pulls to do this vs. just a regular plant heating pad. Doesn't seem nearly as effective unless you have no other alternative. Dave

Damping Off disease and Chamomile

Posted by ngrrsn(7) February 12, 2013

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated March 23, 2015 OP, I also know that damping off diseases can be prevented. But the moisture level is only part of the solution. If we chose a coarser, faster draining medium, then problems may never arise. Most of the germination mixes that I...

Bunny Tail grass seedling

Posted by chipeony(6A Ontario) March 22, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated March 22, 2015 Sounds as if you started them way too early. Might want to make a note of that and wait a few weeks longer next year. Dave

When to start eggplant seeds

Posted by Peter (6b SE NY) March 13, 2015

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Peter (6b SE NY)Updated March 21, 2015 Eggplants sprouting today! 1 week, not too bad. I have them on a shelf over a radiator. No sign of life yet from the peppers.

Pinch or toss?

Posted by Oregongirl61 March 19, 2015

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated March 20, 2015 They are showing pairs of leaves at the top so soon there will be somewhere to pinch.

preventing algae/moss

Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B) March 13, 2015

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naturemitch(3/4 WI)Updated March 20, 2015 Well jeez. Of course plants take up water with their roots, Mother Nature doesn't grow in containers, and we have drip trays! What I was getting at is....in their native environment, plants are exposed to water from above ALL TH...

How do my seedlings look to you?

Posted by lexiegurl09(8 eastern NC) March 18, 2015

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lexiegurl09(8 eastern NC)Updated March 19, 2015 Thank you for the feedback. I have never had seedlings this healthy before so this is a whole new learning curve for me lol. So I will likely pot up again either tomorrow or by mid week next week. Do you think Solo cups would be l...

Heating Mats

Posted by weirdtrev March 19, 2015

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art_78d(6)Updated March 19, 2015 Hi Trev, I agree with what Dave said about the apparent over-pricing. There is one thing however that you probably need to understand better. The thermostat you referred to does not require 750 watts to operate :-) A thermostat is...

When to uncover seedlings?

Posted by oldbuck March 16, 2015

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dowlinggramUpdated March 19, 2015 You are right Dave pros don't use the plastic humidity lids. I've watched them at my favorite greenhouse. They either put them on a conveyer belt under a mister or they put them in a propagating chamber. Since we home gardeners ha...

Will my morning glory's lose legginess if i put them outside?

Posted by tlbean2004(Z7) March 17, 2015

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naturemitch(3/4 WI)Updated March 18, 2015 are the first set of leaves 8 inches up? I would suggest cutting them back, but you have to cut above a set of leaves. can you post a pic?

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