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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...

Having trouble growing petunia from seed

Posted by gatormn(4) April 25, 2013

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Aquaponics123Updated January 19, 2015 Hi! I am apologist for organic gardening. I know a process that is revolutionary like this, because with it your plants grow 100% to 50% faster, and you can grow up to TEN times the plants in the same amount of space. The Universi...

Seed identification

Posted by ampa62(9) July 9, 2014

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ampa62(9)Updated January 18, 2015 Check if there are palm trees around and, if possible, post a photo.

How Long for Magnolia Grandiflora to Bloom?

Posted by RedSun (Zone 6, NJ) January 4, 2015

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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated January 17, 2015 Typically, Magnolia grandiflora seedlings will start blooming at 10 to 20 years of age. This age is quite variable with this species. At least one seed strain frequently begins producing blooms at a much earlier age, but is not re...

Starting Coleus From Seed

Posted by newbilac April 30, 2011

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whtros(USDA z5a IL)Updated January 16, 2015 Coleus is about the easiest there is to start from cuttings. You don't need to start them in water unless you want to. I just cut a 3-4" piece, remove the bottom leaves and stick them in potting mix. I do a lot of cuttings an...

Bottom Watering

Posted by LullabyF360 January 10, 2015

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whtros(USDA z5a IL)Updated January 16, 2015 I used my husband's electric drill. Worked great. Did several at a time but just did one hole in the bottom. I put a clear plastic dome over the top until they are all germinated. Have to watch for mold to start in which case I ta...

how to plant olive seeds

Posted by happybug(10-11) May 18, 2013

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tjbosley(6)Updated January 16, 2015 I am following this thread.

problems with cold stratification

Posted by loewenzahn January 5, 2015

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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated January 11, 2015 The gravel helps to prevent a crust from forming on top the pots if it dries, and a heavy rain (or watering) from dislodging the seeds. It can help prevent moss and liverworts from forming on the top of the sowing medium with thos...

Red leaves on seedlings

Posted by agathafroo(5B) January 5, 2015

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garystpaul(4)Updated January 11, 2015 I think eventually you'll save most of these. I would fill in the gaps with a very porous mixture and keep them damp but not waterlogged. Good luck. Gary

Looking for a winter seeding project

Posted by valray(Z4) November 16, 2014

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bellarosa(z5/IL)Updated January 11, 2015 Can you wintersow tree peony seeds? I have some that I bought on eBay last year.

Anyone has experience growing Maca from seeds?

Posted by jctsai8b(8B) November 30, 2014

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loewenzahnUpdated January 5, 2015 no but it is a plant which grows in high altitude so I would plant it during the cooler months.

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