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Natural light versus fluorescent light � when to expose?
Posted by Jerry71(6a)
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dsb22(z7 VA)Updated Jerry and Started with Bean, thanks for the pictures and feedback. My issue is how much supplemental fluorescent light my hyacinth bean vine plants will need if I put them in front of a large east-facing window that gets northern ...
New to Seed Starting
Posted by jane4667(5)
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jane4667(5)Updated I just bought everything at home depot. I have yet to assemble it. I bought 3 bags of Jiffy Organic Seed starting mix. I did a quick search and it looks like in the past it hasn't worked too well. Should I return it and get a diff...
Can I split 2 week Lobelia seedling?
Posted by Jerry71(6a)
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Jerry71(6a)Updated Like I said, I will wait. There is no rush. We just got blasted with another 2 inches of snow. Yesterday my lawn was green! At least we never have an earthquake, hurricanes, brush fires or tsunamis! Snow will melt and flowers and ...
move seedlings to coldframe?
Posted by gardenerwannabe6
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated What are your temps outside right now? It may be better off just getting them in the ground instead of in a cold frame. I would worry about you cooking them in the coldframe like Al had said. Lettuce love 40-60* I think it will be...
Mature Zinnia Seedlings w/ Browning Leaves
Posted by Maxine(5MA)
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lawssusan72_yahoo_comUpdated I have had the same issue with my basil seedlings. Only potting soil and seeds, and amister to spray. Maybe the mister isn't soaking them enough?
Growing a Live Oak (Quercus Virginiana) from a germinating acorn.
Posted by auburnperson(8)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated That's great, 42% considering the circumstances...you must be pleased. I'm glad they seem to be working out for you.
Coir fiber pots
Posted by falloutgardener(9)
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Jerry71(6a)Updated My wife grows orchids and watching what she is doing with them and a medium she grows them in these pots are perfect! I was lucky to transplant my flower seedlings from these pots before the roots got entangled in the fibers. What...
Growing Baptisia australis seed need advice
Posted by ncgardengirl
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walterswartz_mac_comUpdated The seeds I collected this fall were half dark (dk brown) and half pale yellow. After chilling all winter and soaking (presently) the dark seeds are sprouting but nothing from the lighter seeds. These seeds all came from seed pods...
Problems with Watermelon and Okra
Posted by beekeeper961(8)
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated the heating pad should be removed after germination, thats why they are leggy. Depending on how much and how intense the sun is, the window sill could make them leggier. I would direct sow watemelon Keri~
how far above plants should I put light?
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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aquawise(zone 4 Utah)Updated 3" is the rule of thumb. Once the seeds sprout you need to take them off the heat mat and remove the dome. Water from the bottom to prevent Damping off.
Help please - when to begin using grow light?
Posted by patreesh
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patreeshUpdated Thanks for your help. I planted the carnation (heirloom seeds - dianthus caryophyllus, from Renee's Garden) on Saturday and they sprouted on Sunday. I made a mistake, as I put them in the cell tray with S. patens and delphiniums. ...
How deep are your tomato pots?
Posted by loribee2(CA 9)
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noinwiUpdated I get the 16oz plastic cups from the dollar store and use them for years or until they split, in which case I cut wedges out of them and use those for labels.
Troubleshooting
Posted by ahismah
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ahismahUpdated Thanks! So far, I think they're improving. I gave them some water last night and today...I think I was underwatering for fear of over watering. It's good to know that the dark isn't needed, sometimes it's hard to sift through all ...
Monkshood seeds in Baltimore area?
Posted by synthfreek(7)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Since the seed MUST be sown immediately after harvest the seed is notnormally avaliable from comercial sources....try local wild flower association
spindly sprouts
Posted by blaferby
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated Spindly stems can also mean that there's too much bottom heat on the sprouted seeds. Be sure to turn off the heat once the seeds have germinated; they'll be much sturdier and stockier.
help with spindly sprouts?
Posted by blaferby
6 Comments
aquawise(zone 4 Utah)Updated No! don't leave them on 24/7. Plants need a sleep time (so to speak) 14 to 16 hours on is enough. Don't let the leaves touch the lights. They do burn if the bulbs are very hot. Another thing! Always water from the bottom, You don'...
seed starting
Posted by don_slawn(6a Southern Ont)
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cetompkins(5a)Updated I am not sure what is avalible in Gods fishing territory but our Home Depot had 10 x 20 trays and the clear domes for 84 cents for the season and I have used them to start seeds for a couple yaers now, hope you find a reasonable s...
Update for keriann
Posted by cetompkins(5a)
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cetompkins(5a)Updated I have a t5 four tube on the top tier full spectrum and a t8 2 tube with one grow and one bloom tube on the bottom. I am still in the noob stage of growing from seed but have learned a lot from all here and thank all for their and...
How many 'extras' do you start?
Posted by mandolls(4)
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cetompkins(5a)Updated I myself am on my third year of starting from seed and in the past have started double what I thought I needed, this year for some reason I decided to share with friends and family and have quadrupled my seed starts and am almost ...
Lobelia mix from seed - what to expect?
Posted by Jerry71(6a)
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated Thanks Jerry! I *need* fresh peppers by the end of May. : ) I cant do store bought for much longer than that! Good luck and I will follow your blog. Keriann~
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