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Saplings Dampening Off
Posted by demintedmint
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digdirt2Updated You can try transplanting it into fresh potting mix and plant it with the affected part of the stem below the soil level in the new mix. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. Then reduce the watering. The peroxide spray 1:10 can't hu...
more broccoli problems - yellow/purple leaf
Posted by tobaira(5)
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tobaira(5)Updated lol! But the broccoli leaf is as big as his head in that picture so he shouldn't be that intimidated! Maybe it was the whole gang of stuffed animals that were putting on the stress! I'll have to watch the background better next ti...
Tagetes: resilient suvivors
Posted by linaria_gw
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oilpainter(3)Updated Marigolds are pretty tough flowers--I'm not surprised
Can I put transplants out early if weather permits?
Posted by angelhair45(7b)
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Edie(5 NY (Finger Lakes))Updated Another reason to hold back would be if your last average frost date is still in the future. Just because the weather's warm now, does not mean the warmth is here to stay. We had temps in the 80's at the beginning of the week. Yes...
Using Heat mat to keep seedlings warm
Posted by austin112
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austin112Updated Ok, no heat mat for the seedlings. I'm going to pot up in a day or two. Maybe that will get'em growing. Thanks for the help.
I need help, tons of baby seedlings not doing well!
Posted by gardener_z5
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gardener_z5Updated I put a fan on them, and I will put them under shop lights for 12+ hours and see how they do! Thank you so much for all of the advice, it may just save my seedlings!
What do i do after seeds sprout?
Posted by jerem(5b)
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staz7Updated I have no answer as we're in different climates, but am interested in any others answers. Is it appropriate for me to ask similar question here, or start new thread? Im in low desert and already in high 80's. Got yellow bells from...
san marzano tomato seedlings, repot before true leaves?
Posted by michelelc
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oilpainter(3)Updated Yes you can transplant them and sink them into the soil up to the leaves. I have done this before and they did fine. Move the lights a bit closer to the plants, so they don't get leggy again.
grey sheen on broccoli leaves
Posted by tobaira(5)
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oilpainter(3)Updated First; Your broccoli is just fine. New Broccoli leaves are green, Mature leaves do have a grayish cast due to a fine fuzzy coating on the leaves. Wet the top of the leaf a bit and you will see the green. I'm assuming the fertilize...
dampening off
Posted by hsernulka(7)
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated PS I would start your sunflowers, morning glories and castor beans outside when the last frost has past. Keriann~ Keep your head up, this is half the fun of gardening.. learning and growing.. no pun intended : )
Maximum number of plant to put in hanging basket?
Posted by lorralisa
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oilpainter(3)Updated No one can give you a definitive answer to that. The maximum number of plants would depend on the plants, and how big their mature size will be. For instance half a dozen lobelia would take the same room as 1 petunia or Impatien. ...
What to do with leggy seedlings?
Posted by sandyman720(NJ)
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digdirt2Updated I see on your other post on the Tomato forum that we are talking about tomatoes. They are quite leggy per your pic posted there. Tomatoes benefit from deep transplanting ASAP. Bury them right up to just below the leaves and then p...
Hardening off in crazy weather
Posted by queenofthemountain
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Edie(5 NY (Finger Lakes))Updated Queenofthemountain, your hardening off plan sounds good to me. I'd protect tomatoes from 45* and lower, unless you wintersowed them. I'm wintersowing mine this year, so the seeds are outside now, waiting to sprout. My forecast is ...
Should I mist, top water, or bottom water?
Posted by janie58(5a)
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated Bottom water all of them when the top 3/4 is dry. You may need to mist slow growers such as impatiens and begonias. I would keep those moist until they get a few sets of true leaves. And yes, you are correct (as I now know) that b...
Did I 'burn' my seeds?
Posted by boilmeimirish
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sleepy33(5b KS)Updated I gotcha. No worries, trial and error are the name of the game. :) In case you haven't, do check out the FAQ on the front page of this forum. Most folks start seeds early indoors and grow under lights until it's time to plant outs...
Seed potato question.
Posted by fatal_fatalii
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jonhughesUpdated
garden on my own
Posted by nolagalintx
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dicotUpdated I like to cut slightly above soil line & try not to soak the cut area during watering (if possible) to minimize the chance of rot traveling down the roots, but I may be overcautious. Newspaper should be as good or better as lo...
Am I doing it wrong?
Posted by momstar(5)
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digdirt2Updated Yup, holes are good. Be they in cups or doughnuts. Especially in doughnuts! :-) Dave
Mexican Flame Vine
Posted by susanlynne48(OKC7a)
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susanlynne48(OKC7a)Updated Thanks everyone! I will see how it goes first. I do recall something that I read on the Internet when searching for info about germination, that very few seeds are viable. Don't recall why. I am also starting seed of the red Tecom...
Dianthus Rasberry Parfait
Posted by GawdinFever(z5b/St. Louis, MO)
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digdirt2Updated Congratulations! That is quick germination. Dave
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