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Tomato Seedling Question
Posted by philsno1
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jonhughes(So.Oregon)Updated Hi Phil, Make sure your lights are touching the seedlings (if not touching,at least as close as you can get), and they will do fine ;-) Water whenever they are dry,more trouble comes from overwatering ,than from underwatering....
Anyone growing Swiss Chard??
Posted by heirloomjunkie(5a)
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heirloomjunkie(5a)Updated I just direct sewed my chard seeds today. I am going to see how the seedlings inside do, and use them as my back up. I don't know why I just didn't direct seed in the first place. :P Kim
problems starting seeds
Posted by vschlaff
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vschlaffUpdated Dicot, how do you germinte with the peroxide? Thx, Ginny
growing kiwi from seed
Posted by jfguchi
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karyn1(7a)Updated I've grown the kind you get from the grocery store, the green and gold varieties. They are easy to grow but I gave all of them away after the first year since they aren't cold hardy and have no idea how they did afterwards. I don'...
yellow blotch on young tomato seedling
Posted by cgh3060
5 Comments
sarahbarah27(5)Updated If you are really worried about it, and I tend to get worried:) I would just get rid of the problem ones. Since you have so many anyway, they probably won't be missed.
700 year old lotus seeds sprout
Posted by californian
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karyn1(7a)Updated Wow! I guess it's safe to say that my year old lotus seeds should still be viable. lol
Pictures of Lettuce Seedlings
Posted by horseflysgarden
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heirloomjunkie(5a)Updated How cute! Are you planning to separate and transplant, or thin like crazy? I'm going to try more greens next year. They look like fun. Kim
lets do a roll call : )
Posted by keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated Hi Cheri: How exciting to grow your own fruit, that sounds like so much fun! Hi Anissa: Welcome and thanks for posting! I bet many of your friends are excited you have too many seedlings : ) Keriann~
Passion Flower Seeds and Orange Juice
Posted by redthreaddiy(6a MI)
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taz6122(N.W. AR.6b)Updated I planted several seeds and got no germination. After digging and finding only one seed I scarified it and it germinated. Maybe it was coincidence but I will scarify all my passie seeds in the future.
How do I Prepare Datura Seeds for Planting?
Posted by redthreaddiy(6a MI)
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karyn1(7a)Updated It depends on which type of datura you are planting. Some are cold hardy and others like the metel varieties aren't. The cold hardy varieties usually sprout quickly but the fancy varieties can have very erratic germination rates. ...
Transfer or fertilize petunia in peat pellets
Posted by spidermancivic
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oilpainter(3)Updated They don't need any fertilizer right now until they develop more leaves. Right now they have tiny little roots that couldn't take in fertilizer anyway and you will do more harm than good fertilizing them. Wait until they have thei...
Blue Potao Bush Question
Posted by ashli
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oilpainter(3)Updated search through heitloom seed sites. The blue potato is a heritage plant. If you find one then keep a couple of potatoes for seed next year
How do I Prepare Blackberry Lily seeds for Planting?
Posted by redthreaddiy(6a MI)
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redthreaddiy(6a MI)Updated You have helped TREMENDOUSLY! Thank you for all of the photos! I will give this method a try!!
Starting Gentian Acaulis
Posted by davemichigan(zone 6a (SE Michigan))
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated No, I think you need to take them out of the refrigerator and leave them at room temp for 2 - 4 weeks to mimic Fall...still warmish and rains have started. (First: 64-71F for 2-4 wks) Then put them into the refer. Approx 40F is co...
Creeping Phlox
Posted by davemichigan(zone 6a (SE Michigan))
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated My two mature plants that I bought 4 years ago are now 3-4' round and I taken cuttings to make over 30 other plants. They cuttings are about 2-3' round. I love them. They keep their neat shape, won't 'take-over', tough plants in r...
Peonies from seed?
Posted by cherie_zone5
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Both types can self sow in the right conditions if not deadheaded - I leave the seed pods on my tree peony for additional interest and often get volunteer seedlings around it. If you want to keep the seedlings, be patient - it can...
Strawberries from seed- sprouted- under lights?
Posted by sandyman720(NJ)
4 Comments
wordwizUpdated oilpainter, Not quite true. The mix is only about 1", maybe 1.5" deep. I soak them, to the point water is visible on the top. They do not sit on a heat mat nor have a fan blowing on them. I'm not saying they need to sit ...
Seedling roots poking out
Posted by asfd(3)
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heirloomjunkie(5a)Updated asfd, how did it turn out? Did you plant up?? I can only imagine how long it took. ;) Kim
unlabeled seedlings for brandywine, bonnie best and lemon boy tom
Posted by alpm
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digdirt2Updated Yes there are several open pollinated varieties with PL - Stupice, Matina, German Johnson, Caspian Pink, Pruden's Purple, Grandpa Charlie are a few I can think of off-hand that I have grown although there are many others. Brandy B...
Did I make a mistake, re-potting squash??
Posted by michelelc
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digdirt2Updated Should I direct sow them? Yes. You can start them inside but be sure to get them into the garden ASAP and start them in a container where they can remain until the garden. Avoid the interim transplanting if possible. They are best...
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