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When seeds go bad

Posted by idloveamocha(5a) February 26, 2015

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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated March 4, 2015 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) February 17, 2015

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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated March 4, 2015 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) February 25, 2015

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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated March 4, 2015 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 March 3, 2015

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tanyuu((5/6 - South IN))Updated March 4, 2015 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) March 2, 2015

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beesneeds(zone 6)Updated March 3, 2015 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 November 27, 2013

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mori1(5b/6a)Updated March 1, 2015 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 February 28, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated March 1, 2015 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 February 24, 2015

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noinwiUpdated February 25, 2015 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) November 27, 2014

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leila hamayaUpdated February 25, 2015 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) February 24, 2015

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Jennifer(7)Updated February 24, 2015 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...

Germinating Begonias, Imps, & Pets.......

Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks) February 2, 2015

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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC(Zone 4b-5 SE BC Canada)Updated February 24, 2015 ron.j that is interesting as every time I grew them in bags if I didn't harden them off to come out of the bag they just disappeared. I shall try again LOL

Also why are my seedings growing towards the window instead of up?

Posted by tlbean2004(Z7) February 21, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated February 22, 2015 Agree that window light is never sufficient for indoor growing. This time of year the spectrum and the light intensity is far too low. For best results supplemental lighting is required. Check out the FAQs here

Time for some early seed starting!

Posted by Peter1142(Zone 6b) February 2, 2015

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oldgardenguy_zone6Updated February 21, 2015 I have done both ways and have had good luck either way , I read about doing it to make the plants be hardier .

calling all Canadians

Posted by dowlinggram February 18, 2015

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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC(Zone 4b-5 SE BC Canada)Updated February 20, 2015 yeah I toss the pellets but get the rest for, I think $19.99 on sale.

Recommendations for seed starting medium please

Posted by mannie3moon February 5, 2015

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Restoring our 1890 VictorianUpdated February 20, 2015 lol... I do a LOT of seeds, and space wise, the soil blocks are most efficient, (for me) but I can imagine they seem overwhelming if you have another method you prefer! I will say that they are also SUPER easy to plant out...

Why did my morning glory seeds grow so much in just 3 days!?!?

Posted by tlbean2004(Z7) February 17, 2015

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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC(Zone 4b-5 SE BC Canada)Updated February 19, 2015 Lol, MG's and Sunflowers I have had grow 2" in 12 hours while I was at work for me to find scorching on my bulbs...I direct sow both now. SCG

desert rose seedling care

Posted by calipso108 February 18, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated February 19, 2015 Wow, sorry but no way are those desert rose seedlings. And they don't even look like desert rose seeds. They aren't even remotely close as desert rose seeds are long and tubular and a gray color. Either they were mislabeled (mo...

how do you pre-moisten your bagged growing mix?

Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B) February 7, 2015

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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC(Zone 4b-5 SE BC Canada)Updated February 18, 2015 Interesting, I use ProMix BX and it comes as dry as a popcorn's toot. I actually use a tote and pre-wet an amount that I think I will need at the time. If any is left over I just leave the tote open and it air dries like it would ...

Growing Japanese Maple Seeds (Acer Palmatum) How? & Dealing w/ mold?

Posted by rinlearning February 17, 2015

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rinlearningUpdated February 18, 2015 Ahh I see thank you! By the way, with the ones with mold if I wanted to continue on with them should I use something to get rid of the mold or just go on and stratify them?

Nasturtium from seed

Posted by rosche(southeast asia/tropical) February 12, 2015

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rosche(southeast asia/tropical)Updated February 17, 2015 Well, everyone, thanks for the help! :D I moved my nast to a more sheltered place a few days ago to see if it helps. Some of the leaves are still dying, but i'll just cut them off and see how the plants are after a few days more. ...

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