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Posted by xiangirl zone 4/5 Nebraska(5) February 16, 2015

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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC(Zone 4b-5 SE BC Canada)Updated February 16, 2015 Yes, I have. They are a nuisance here but also huge biennial attractors for butterflies, so I grow them and love to tolerate. One of the best ways to get these seeds to germinate is to winter sow them and you still have time! Look...

Make your own seed tapes

Posted by oldgardenguy_zone6 February 3, 2015

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xiangirl zone 4/5 Nebraska(5)Updated February 16, 2015 I like that! Thanks for sharing. I need a few more February projects until I can start my peppers and tomatoes indoors in March. Is spring getting longer? lol

planting fresh seeds

Posted by irameez February 13, 2015

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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated February 15, 2015 For the specific examples you gave to your more general questions, I would recommend a quick Google search after properly IDing the species. The reason I say that is that a lot of information can be obtained without us having to r...

Need Advice........

Posted by gltrap54 February 11, 2015

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gltrap54Updated February 13, 2015 Thanks for your advice! Yes, SCG, all my seeds are on heat mats (with digital temp control) in a germination chamber. I have a temp variable of +/- 5F....... I use ProMix Bx in my seed starting flats with proper moisture, fresh s...

looking for nifty ideas for cross ventilation

Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B) February 10, 2015

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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC(Zone 4b-5 SE BC Canada)Updated February 13, 2015 @digdirt I don't think he had an issue with the fan just it was more cumbersome because it was in the way. @njitgrad each to their own but for ME those fans are just not big enough. While much cooler than other lights T5's do put ...

Question on Growing Herbs from Seed

Posted by csrain January 21, 2010

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loewenzahnUpdated February 12, 2015 I sow basil and parsley direct into the garden. Parsley often self sows but not the basil. I never managed to save these tiny seeds either. For most perennial herbs I would rather by a plant. How much do you spend meanwhile on her...

Growing Golden Chalice Vine, From Seeds.

Posted by aveo5 April 28, 2011

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vici1Updated February 9, 2015 Would anyone be willing to supply me with approx 20 seeds for this vine, I would be willing to pay. I am from south africa.

Best watering plan?

Posted by tigger033(7) February 1, 2015

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tigger033(7)Updated February 7, 2015 Hello, I was planning to make adjustments once the plants germinate. I had used potting soil for the germination stage before realizing there were much more suitable options. Since I did use potting soil (77 to 87 percent aged pin...

Substitute for Park Bio Dome Plugs?

Posted by kathmom(NE WA) April 5, 2009

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nymickey(7)Updated February 7, 2015 I too used the BioDome and sponges last year and the sponges left a lot to be disired. Would it be wise to cut some cheesecloth or even gauze to line the holes and then fill in with potting mix? It seems that the whole idea behind...

do my seed start times look reasonable?

Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B) February 5, 2015

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated February 7, 2015 I am not qualified to comment really since I don't know your conditions at all. But there is another reason apart from temperature for starting plants indoors - pests. If you live in slug/snail country they can destroy direct sown...

Pot-up or start in bigger container?

Posted by vanisle_bc February 1, 2015

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digdirt2Updated February 6, 2015 I thought only tomatoes grow roots from the stem? Not at all. Many plants do including peppers, artichokes, eggplant, potatoes, and corn just to name a few. But all benefit from the additional stem support of transplanting deeper....

Growing Hollyhocks from seed

Posted by jack_attack February 3, 2015

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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC(Zone 4b-5 SE BC Canada)Updated February 4, 2015 Hollyhocks are a confusing plant, at least to me. It seems if you research them some are annuals, some biennials and some perennials. All of the ones I have ever grown have been biennials, even seed from people that claim they are...

T-5 lighting spectrum

Posted by jkaese81 January 21, 2015

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CanadianLori(6a Oakville)Updated February 3, 2015 Thank you!

Seed Balls

Posted by rainydaywoman_z8(8) January 28, 2015

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naturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan(5B SW Michigan)Updated February 2, 2015 Good advice on places to locate the clay. I'd suggest making the balls small. Dry them quickly in an area with good air flow. Setting them in front of a fan is good. If you make them larger and set them close together to dry, you ...

Using potting soil for seed starting

Posted by tigger033(7) February 2, 2015

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missingtheobvious(Blue Ridge 7a)Updated February 2, 2015 dup This post was edited by missingtheobvious on Mon, Feb 2, 15 at 18:34

Starting Soil?Potting Soil?

Posted by connecticutbug March 15, 2011

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tigger033(7)Updated February 2, 2015 Hello, Does anyone have an idea if pigweed seeds would need seed starting mix or if potting soil is okay? Soil is 77-87 percent aged pined bark, sand, and perlite Thanks!

Stratifying Gardenia

Posted by daivddd February 1, 2015

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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated February 2, 2015 Not helpful for gardenia. Soak seed overnight, then sow covered by about 1/4", peat moss and sand or peat and perlite at about 75F. Germination in about four-six weeks but could take up to three months for the seeds to germin...

Germinating Seeds Starting w/o Proper Lighting

Posted by tigger033(7) January 27, 2015

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tigger033(7)Updated February 1, 2015 Thanks for the recommendation! Any suggestions as to what to use for the barrier?

heat mats

Posted by dowlinggram January 6, 2015

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dowlinggramUpdated January 31, 2015 I sow all my seeds in repurposed mushroom boxes. That way I can keep each variety and or color separate. 8 mushroom boxes fit perfectly in 1 tray but I usually have 3 trays full when I'm starting my seeds. I don't like to crowd th...

paper towell germination questions

Posted by SammyJ6850 December 7, 2014

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joeorganictomatoes(6A)Updated January 31, 2015 FYI: Last year I germinated tomato seeds in coffee filters. I was told I'd get a better germination rate doing it this way than using seed starting mix. Well 1st off even though they were 2014 seeds not all germinated which surpri...

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