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Verbena Bonariensis Germination
Posted by newbie_in_nj(6b E/Central NJ)
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated I sowed my Verbena Bonariensis on january the 4th outside via winter sowing and I am not sure on the germination date but it was last week sometime. I did nothing special prior to wsing, I surfaced sowed, I didn't even press them ...
jiffypot/cowpot suppliers?
Posted by kevinrs(9a/8b Southern California)
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Robert18Updated I've purchased both cowpots and peat pots from seedandgarden.com (link included below). I've had success using both type of pots but I do prefer cowpots because they're made from cow manure as opposed to peat. Here is a link that ...
apple seedlings
Posted by sharna
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated I don't think it would matter either way. Though you would know the tree is healthy that you would be getting the bud from. That is more plant propagation than seed starting. That forum may have more advice on that topic. I may be...
help with this please
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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noinwiUpdated A mini greenhouse usually consists of a tray, cell packs, and a cover/dome. The tray does not have drainage holes, but may have grooves to keep excess moisture away from the cells. The cell pack, which sits inside of the tray can ...
timing with transplants
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated In one of your previous 8 or 9 posts you were admit on telling me that a 48" light was not feasible and that you were getting a 22" light, that is why I wrote about a 22" light�. I am done helping and giving ad...
Propagation Heat Mat
Posted by sandhill_farms(10 NV)
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kjbann(5b)Updated I'm using 72 cell trays with clear covers and 2-1/4" square peat pots (36 per tray) instead of the plastic flats. With a 2 lamp 4 ft. shop light just above the cover, the inside temp is 80-82 degrees. Cabbage and broccoli ger...
When can you put seedlings outside
Posted by novicegardenerevan
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novicegardenerevanUpdated I am growing purple coneflower, milkweed, annual phlox, zinnias and monarda thanks guys : )
Milkweed germination time?
Posted by novicegardenerevan
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novicegardenerevanUpdated Oh okay guys i might just get those rogue seedlings then put then cover up the flat and put it outside and hope for sprouts in spring
folding light set
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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salvage_queen(29583 SC)Updated I use a twin sized mattress pad instead of a heating mat to speed up the seed germination. Wal-Mart had them on clearance for $25. I can get 9 10" x 20" flats on one mat laying flat on my kitchen floor. You can also cut ...
Drip irrigation tomato seedlings
Posted by briergardener_gw
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated one more thing... I put a hole in the side of the 'giant' flat so it could only fill up with 1/4 inch water at any given time. I kept about 1/8-1/4 of water in the tray at all times, otherwise not all the plants had access to wate...
To cover or not?
Posted by judiohz5
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated A dome (or plastic as you stated) is utilized to keep the humidity high for germination. It is not necessary and depending on how humid your greenhouse is, you may be able to keep the top of the soil moist with out one. Domes are ...
Fungus on Seed Mix
Posted by veeta
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I would use the new mix and not try and start seeds where the fungus already has a head start on the seeds. I would not throw out the mix, just use it for something other than for seed starting. Al
How do you keep seeds true.
Posted by longknife(4 Way Upstate NY)
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated First you need to make sure they are not hybrid. If it is a wave petunia there is no way that it will be true. I have collected seed from wave petunias thinking they will at least come close and I only had foliage and never a bloo...
Peat Pellets or flats with seed Mix?
Posted by bdobs
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loribee2(CA 9)Updated Just wanted to throw out that technically, you don't "need" either. I start my seeds in yogurt cups that I save up through the year, and I use plain old SuperSoil Potting Mix. I get 100% germination, no damping off, no p...
Tulips with poppies
Posted by dozi
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated It actually depends on what type of poppies you are growing and what time you sow them for the time they will bloom, but to answer one of your questions yes annual poppies will bloom the first year from seed. Some poppies do fine ...
Marigold Seeds - How long can I store them?
Posted by bugbite(z9a FL)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Thanks. I appreciate the helpful information. Bob
Chinese Chestnut Castanea mollissima
Posted by crabs(9)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated If you were asking for the procedure too, I didn't include that - hort.harvard.edu Sow in Fall for the reason above. Or place in moist cold storage immediately after Fall harvest, approx 32-40F for 90 days. Following, transfer to ...
Indoors vs Outdoors
Posted by loribee2(CA 9)
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emmitst(5)Updated These are all cool weather plants. There is no reason why a california grower should even consider growing them indoors. Even the warmth of an unheated greenhouse should not be necessary. You would only want to start these plants ...
Starting Echinacea-Ruby Star, others
Posted by linlily(z5/6PA)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I have about thirty Ruby Star plants now in four inch pots in my coldframe. They were started in my unheated greenhouse on heat mats maintaining 70 degrees. No pre chilling or stratification was needed for good germination. Al
Germinating seeds in Gel, Gelatin, Jello
Posted by crabs(9)
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origami_master(5b)Updated I've never heard of using gelatin to start seeds before, to be honest, so I can't give you any opinion as to whether or not it works. I can tell you from experience that as long as whatever you use is sterile/clean (this also appl...
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