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seed coats stuck.
Posted by T S(zone 7)
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T S(zone 7)Updated These have been up for 2 weeks I have patients but I am getting worried I will try the spit and see how that works. It would not be so bad but 15 plants is to many.
When would you start perennials and trees inside
Posted by edlincoln(6A)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated New England Aster (asternovae-angliae), Sow at 68F, germination slow - you could start these now. Showy Aster (aster spectabilis) will germinate more reliably if you can give it a moist cold period of 6 weeks, then should germin...
loquat seedlings' leaves turning brown
Posted by tsquared27
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Kevin NicholsUpdated i have a loquat that i just put in the ground it is about 4 feet tall. and i have leaves that are browning. not sure what to do just put it in the ground like a week ago live in florida
transplant shock
Posted by brandywhisky
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated I may be way out but I'm wondering from the spelling and the vocabulary if the OP may be in the UK. In which case the Seed and Cuttings mix would probably be labelled 'compost'. If so it's soilless and the right thing to use. So ...
Questions on growing Mandevilla from seed
Posted by jbzone6
jbzone6I purchased Mandevilla Chilean Jasmine seeds and am wondering if anyone has experience growing Mandevilla from seed. The seeds have germinated indoors under lights and are (slowly) sprouting their second set of leaves. I was excited...
Squash and Cucumber - Started Too Early
Posted by PollenClouds(5a)
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Peter (6b SE NY)Updated I did this last year not knowing what I was doing... don't waste your time, just pop some fresh seeds in the ground in May, and they will grow like crazy, much faster than any attempted save at the seedlings. Started in February, ...
snaps zone 7
Posted by Emily Carter
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Emily CarterUpdated thanks so much for your time and very informative answer!
What size cell to pot up?
Posted by shire38(5b)
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated <I was planning to give the broccoli and cauliflower 5 weeks, though the packet says 6-8.> Agree with what dowlinggram said above. In most cases those guidelines on seed packs are for direct seeding in the garden rather than...
problem with carica papaya seedling survival
Posted by marcyoung
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Perennials and annuals--any disadvantages to early start
Posted by sujiwan_gw 6b MD/PA
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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated There are some varieties of seeds that you can start earlier than others, especially a lot of perennials. I generally research when to start which seeds (ie 'ten/eight/six weeks before last frost') and put reminders in my calender...
When seeds go bad
Posted by idloveamocha(5a)
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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated I generally store my seeds in a plastic bag in the fridge.
Paper Seed Starting Boxes (Tapesless - of course! It's origami :)
Posted by phylis(z9 CA)
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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated I used to use those! However, I had trouble with mold. They're fun to construct, though!
Growing without heat mats
Posted by planterjeff(7b Grant Park Atlanta)
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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated I also grow flowers from seed in a basement, though it's furnished so it's generally not too cold. I used to use heating pads (like you use for relaxing muscles), but it actually heated the seedlings too much. Now I just allow the...
Do not use Miracle Grow Potting Soil for seed starting!
Posted by cmonkey
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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated I think the problem is that potting mix is generally meant for grown plants in pots, not seedlings. As plants in pots have less soil to gain nutrients from, a lot of brands infuse it with things like fertilizer and water-retaining...
Asparagus seedling help needed
Posted by beesneeds(zone 6)
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beesneeds(zone 6)Updated They are getting inadequate light- or at least they are getting no artificial light. I lost my indoor grow setup space when I moved some family in, so I'm just using my south facing bay window. I've used this window in the past fo...
Dusty Miller Silver Lace seeds wanted
Posted by cath923
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mori1(5b/6a)Updated Wow, I love them too but 5 dollars for shipping, that's almost $10 for 100 seeds.
starting seeds in cold frame
Posted by vnoelleb
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Agree. Assuming you don't over-water there is less risk than in containers. Of course if you do over-water and you allow stagnant heated air to build up in the frame then all that advantage is loss. When the fungus is present a...
Pepper Seeds from Commercial Dried Peppers
Posted by Golden David
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noinwiUpdated I've "collected" seed from the bags of dried peppers at Walmart. The bags have holes and well, the seeds kinda fell out... Anyway I grew out some Japones just fine. Beautiful upright pods with some good heat. That was in...
Growing Chesnuts from nut
Posted by mccommas(z5CT)
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leila hamayaUpdated i would also someday like to play with this =) but i have more ideas than i have time =) you know! Pleaching: The art of training trees Pooktre: The Art of Shaping the Living Trees Living structures https://www.rhs.org.uk/advi...
Petunia seedlings' leaves curling
Posted by Jennifer(7)
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Jennifer(7)Updated They are in jiffy pellets that I moved into bigger containers with potting soil, the soil is still pretty wet, it was earlier today. So probably just too much water all along? The petunias have been this way for a week or so. Ever...
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