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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 BCUpdated 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...

What compost to use for Acer Palmatum seed?

Posted by ARD1947 January 29, 2015

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ARD1947Updated January 31, 2015 Hi GardenPrince, many thanks for your useful info and posts, it is appreciated. I will try to find some Ericacious seed compost here in Melbourne area, but I know I have seen the Perlite, in a 5 Litre bag for around $9 AUD. The Bu...

Wheatgrass

Posted by Mowvember January 30, 2015

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party_music50Updated January 30, 2015 I grow wheat grass indoors in winter as a green treat for my cats. :) If that's what you mean, I just use a couple small flats (I have/use plastic flats, but they're the size of peat flats... approx 4" x 6"). Otherwise, ...

Four O'Clock Seedling Greenhouse Potential Disease Question

Posted by uharugger(8/9) January 26, 2015

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uharugger(8/9)Updated January 29, 2015 hahaha I wouldn't want you to do that either. Should be an interesting experiment. :)

green fungus/mold on soil

Posted by i_love_flowers March 15, 2006

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uharugger(8/9)Updated January 27, 2015 I just discovered this problem today after my LED lights turned off and I turned the white light on. I am going to try just wiping it off the surface. I noticed that it's only on my older seedlings that I need to repot. I am addin...

redring milkweed advice needed

Posted by beesneeds(zone 6) January 22, 2015

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated January 25, 2015 BeesNeeds - you can search the Forums if there's something you want to find. It's not fantastically reliable but that way you don't have to guess where the info might be. Here is a link that might be useful: Results from typing in...

Goldfish plant

Posted by ibartoo(z8 sc) January 24, 2015

ibartoo(z8 sc)Does anyone have experience growing columnea gloriosa from seed? I have a few seeds, but can't find any info. Many thanks. Ibartoo

Home Made Seed Starter Mix...ratios, amounts...

Posted by roguejim(8) January 23, 2015

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jebfarmUpdated January 23, 2015 Good luck This post was edited by jebfarm on Sun, Jan 25, 15 at 6:42

Why so many seeds?

Posted by amanda_m(z7 MD) January 16, 2015

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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BCUpdated January 21, 2015 Once seeds get small enough, or odd ball shape, it is impossible for machines to count them so they then use weight. With extremely light seeds it takes a pile to even register on the scale. As someone else pointed out the packagi...

Star Anise

Posted by karenz8 September 17, 2006

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jennyleerskovUpdated January 20, 2015 I ordered some seeds from Ebay but they failed to germinate:( Hope someone can spare cuttings for trade Thanks!

help with growing lettuce, broccoli etc starter plants!

Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a) December 28, 2014

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cooperdr_gw(6a)Updated January 20, 2015 I got a tip that my 14 watt bulb can grow microgreens. It's a special kind though. Transplanting it then it would need more light probably. I don't think brocolii would mind a really big pot. The plants and the root sizes are ofte...

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