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limp seedlings
Posted by aniflower(5)
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aniflower(5)Updated Thanks, plant friends. I think the soil was possibly too wet. I appreciate the advice.
What can be planted now (March) in zone 6?
Posted by gypsysunrise
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foolishpleasureUpdated I think nothing. The soil still wet for the teller to work out. Unless may be you have raised beds small enough to works with shovel.
How much growth should I be seeing in new seedlings?
Posted by chele519(5)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated My seedlings always grow twice as fast if I look at them half as often. My wife says I "worry" my plants by fussing with them too much. Al
Please help my tomato babies!
Posted by gardenmommy_2010
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I think you are keeping them too wet, as well as too warm. Pick off the mold and let the soil dry out for a few days. Al
frost protection for cool season vegetable seedlings?
Posted by Rain_Frog
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Rain_FrogUpdated The local nursery's catalogue has a planting calendar. It said to start what I planted in Mid-March. I was told by other people that in Kansas City, St. Patty's day is the best time to plant potatoes. I talked to a woman in person...
scarify
Posted by bootscootengal
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bootscootengalUpdated hey goblugal, i wasn't being sarcastic!!! was saying THANKS, lots of info. i saved the link for further use. guess u could take it the wrong way. i never say ugly things here. all help is useful, even if they just say they don't k...
warm/cool bulb lighting
Posted by akeller420
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eaglesgarden(6b - se PA)Updated Rotating is always a good practice. The ends of the bulbs generally don't put out as much light as the centers, so that will help keep them as close to even growth as possible. Light intensity drops off with distance rather drasti...
Indoor Seeds... help
Posted by cardarlin(5)
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated That is the BEST way to learn, through experiements :) I love them! keriann~
pot-up containers
Posted by blaferby
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foolishpleasureUpdated I bought a box of 120 plastic pots about 4 inches each. I use over and over and over. I gather all old pots from trees I buy. It is handy to cover my little vegetable plants from the nasty storms. Also I use some as a holder for m...
Bottom watering transplants - HELP!
Posted by cheeseliz
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dsb22(z7 VA)Updated I've also used a mister on my smallest seedlings with good results. The type that's worked best for me are $1 travel variety from Target or Walmart. Plenty of water per spritz but gentle enough to not blast a tiny seedling.
Scallion Seedlings
Posted by yuckadoo(z6CT)
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yuckadoo(z6CT)Updated Thanks for the information yiorges-z5il! I can start hardening them off, and make some room for other things to start under the lights now.
When to Pinch Zinnias
Posted by eigdeh(z6 NJ)
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eigdeh(z6 NJ)Updated Thanks Keriann! Jerry, when you pinch the leaves you will get two new branches. If you pinch the new branches again at some point you will then have 4, etc... You will get a more bushy plant rather than a tall slender one.
Problems getting Poppies going
Posted by FlaMtnBkr
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated Poppies are a plant that like the cool weather. I am in tennessee and I am already planting out today is a chilly day here. Though I doubt your temps may be cool enough for poppies, heck I may be wrong though. I direct sow my popp...
Rule of Thumb?
Posted by davemichigan(zone 6a (SE Michigan))
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mandolls(4)Updated Glad you were amused - after I posted, I realized that you might be offended - which was not my intention. Last week we had temps in the 50's for several days but right now it is 9 degrees outside, so its a good thing none of my W...
Cheap Seed Starting Set Up
Posted by obrionusa(5)
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stquackUpdated The Grow Bucket is a great way to start your hot peppers that take a long time to start. Just leave the light on and let them go.
Seedling Question
Posted by foolishpleasure
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated I have buried eggplants and peppers deeply with great results. I think you have a great idea! Keriann~
switching from heat mat to grow light.
Posted by akeller420
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated I would do heat and lights Just take off a humidity dome if you are using one once the first one germinates. I usually leave the seeds on up to 7 days after the first one germinates of the same variety. Keriann~
Help w/sunflowers
Posted by shw104(7)
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Green_Thumbs_Up_29Updated Here are some good tips for growing sunflowers from my personal knowlege and from some research: Try planting them 1-3.5in into the soil if you are using a large container or not using a container at all, however if you are planti...
Blue Poppies?
Posted by aquawise(zone 4 Utah)
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aquawise(zone 4 Utah)Updated H betonicifolia! I have been reading up on growing them! not sure I can duplicate the conditions they require her in Utah. I will try, might end up trading these seeds for some I can grow here. Will give it a try!
clone from seed or cutting ?
Posted by stemn
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stemnUpdated For the moment I made a try with seeds. I have tried with a cutting past year with no success. I 'll keep trying with both methods and see if any result will come :-)
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