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Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'
Posted by firstkim
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated There are several different varieties of asclepias. Cindererella is more red, swamp is more pink. Swamp is more 2-4 feet. Common is more of a pinkish purple and can get up to 6 feet.
rose of sharon seeds
Posted by aggiegrad(5)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated once the pods have turned brown & start to split open then collect seed store overwinter in cool dry dark location then sow in spring OR leave them on the bush & harvest the seedlings that will appear around the bush.
Growing Orchids from seed
Posted by lily55rjw(5 Northern Michigan)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated do not cover the seed soil temp 65-75F for germination taking 90-365 days to germinate... It is very important to use a steril mixture I use agar just like a med lab uses to grow bacteria
How to get lantana seeds to grow?
Posted by siam_cannas(13)
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toronado3800 Zone 6 StLouis(6)Updated I read you want to collect the seeds after they turn black. Here is a link that might be useful: Invasive some places
Growing Butterfly Orchid from seed/bulb
Posted by tkhooper(7)
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tkhooper(7)Updated i'm wondering if the winter damaged bulbs will make offsets? If so maybe I should try replanting them in a very rich soil next spring rather than throwing them out. What do you think. Do these make offsets like other bulbs?
My first plant: Bhut Jolokia! Help!
Posted by fmarszal
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated 1) lightly cover seed soil temp 80F taking 8-14 days to germinate & 16-20 weeks to produce fruit 2) growing on temp above 65F nights 3) common garden soil with a pH 6.0-6.5 4) do NOT over fertilize 5) there is another forum de...
Germinating Coffee
Posted by olydlg
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olydlgUpdated Thanks!
When is best time to sow annual poppy seed in zone 9?
Posted by Greg(z8, San Antonio)
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated To be honest stross I never thought of doing that to have longer blooms, so I may try that also. It is a good idea!!
Seed Starting Mix
Posted by garf_gw
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated We start 2000 tomato plants two seeds to the cell in the same mix they will be in up to planting in the garden. We have not found a seed starting mix necessary for tomatoes. The extra seedling is cut off when potting up to the fou...
planted garlic too early... what should I do?
Posted by clones2
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clones2Updated I have posted this in the Allium forum... Thank you
millet question
Posted by tumblingtomatoes
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated Millet would be an excellent project for kids. I'm a kid sometimes. I got a package of Cockatiel food mixed seed, planted them and got perhaps a dozen different plants, two or there mustards, a couple of sunflowers, perhaps six gr...
Advice on 'Dead Area' in my yard
Posted by botanicalboi(Zone 7 Georgia)
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated First thought would be wintergreen, it has attractive red berries the the birds love and it is also evergreen. Second if you are looking for more invasive is english ivy, though it will not do so great in our southern full sun. It...
Growing Bracteantha Bracteata from seed
Posted by tkhooper(7)
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tkhooper(7)Updated Thank you.
another Newbie Dove feed/seed question??????
Posted by tumblingtomatoes
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tumblingtomatoesUpdated Darn, seemed like a neat idea......thanks for the info! :)
from seed
Posted by rickardo(5 Denver suburb)
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alcedo 4/5 W EuropeUpdated Ricardo You can grow a peach/nectarine from a pit, it will take only 3 years to find out it is a good or a worthless fruit. Growing on their own roots Prunus varieties develop very quickly in fruit stage. Even, a Peach/Nectarine c...
crape mrytle seeds
Posted by bama647(7a)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated SEED NEED TO BE STORED AT 40f FOR 4 WEEKS THEN ...DO NOT COVER SEED (LIGHT REQUIRED) SOIL TEMP 70-75F FOR GERMINATION. TAKING 15-20 DAYS TO GERIMNATE.....TIME FROM PLANTING TO READY TO SET OUT (GREEN) 16 WEEKS..... SO COUNT BACK 1...
Soil heating cables - Canadian stockist
Posted by canadian_badger
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I am using cables designed for preventing rain gutters from freezing. They should be available in Canada. Mine is 300 watts and 60 feet in length. I bought mine along with a separate thermostat from Charlies greenhouse supply. My ...
Asiatic Lilies from seed
Posted by tkhooper(7)
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tkhooper(7)Updated Thank you so much for the information.
Newbie...How do I gather Basil seeds for next year
Posted by realtorrose(7)
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tkhooper(7)Updated When the basil flowers turn brown then you will find the seeds inside. I usually pick them before the top flowers turn brown. Parsley as soon as the floret turns brown pick it and place it in a bag. Shake to loosen the seeds Zinni...
Italian Parsley Seeds!
Posted by rosessecretgarden
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realtorrose(7)Updated Terrene, I have flat parsley and was going to ask the same question about harvesting the seeds. Are you saying I should just leave the plant in my garden over the winter. I live in Pennsylvania (Northeast area). Or, should I gathe...
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