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Posted by rht123 March 8, 2010

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gabrielmelvoinUpdated March 10, 2010 is it possible to use organic pesticides that won't harm the plant or do these not work that well?

Did I use the right type of soil?

Posted by dave0538(7) March 9, 2010

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tn_veggie_gardner(7)Updated March 9, 2010 Wait until they get a bit older, then use some Dyna Gro Foliage Pro 9-3-6. IMO, one of the best fertilizers available for any veggie plants. Start with a 1/2 strength dose at 5-6 weeks of age, then gradually work up to a full dose...

question about transplanting seedlings?

Posted by janie58(5a) March 9, 2010

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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated March 9, 2010 I use MG potting soil for my seedlings and they do great. I do not fertilize them until they get in the ground or container in the Spring because MG comes with fertilizer in it already, as you know. I have not compared it with usi...

Question about Using Tin Cans for seedling protection

Posted by whiteoakian(6) March 5, 2010

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whiteoakian(6)Updated March 9, 2010 Thanks for all the responses. trying to keep the rabbits and cut worms off my seedlings. I only have soup cans; don't do coffee, but I think I'll try rock guy's suggestion of the tin snips to widen them. I'm glad they'll still get...

After potting up seedings with true leaves, are

Posted by grspirit(Z4 KS) March 9, 2010

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digdirt2Updated March 9, 2010 Direct sun or halide lights should be avoided. If you are using standard shop lights I have never found it to be a problem but a day of no lights isn't going to hurt them either. Dave

broccoli seedling help

Posted by rick2752(z5 oh) March 8, 2010

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sarahbarah27(5)Updated March 9, 2010 Wow, yea you will have your hands full with all the broccoli! I would keep the light close to them the same as the others.

What kind of surface can you set a heat mat on?

Posted by nbacres(4 NW IA) March 8, 2010

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oldbusy1Updated March 9, 2010 i put mine on foil backed insulation. it comes in several size sheets and different thickness. you could cut a 4'x8' sheet into whatever size you needed.

Warming Seed Starts

Posted by me_gardener March 8, 2010

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heirloomjunkie(5a)Updated March 8, 2010 There's always the couch... :P

I Need Advice

Posted by hank2230(z5 Canton, Ohio) March 7, 2010

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eaglesgarden(6b - se PA)Updated March 8, 2010 hank, As mentioned before, the temps for germination will vary with plant types. Your temp range is basically ideal for peppers, eggplant and okra. If these are your target plants, then bravo! If not, you will want to decrease thi...

how well do eggplant seedlings transplant?

Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a) March 4, 2010

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andreaz6wv(6b)Updated March 8, 2010 I sold eggplant plants at my farmer's market booth last year and had a few people come back and tell me their plants did well. Andrea

How to fertilize?

Posted by grow-anything March 7, 2010

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grow-anythingUpdated March 8, 2010 Thanks! The top photo is Marigolds then some Coleus, Snapdragons, Poppies and lots of vegetable stuff for the garden.

veggies

Posted by ceruleanrose March 6, 2010

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated March 8, 2010 Tomatoes and peppers are the only things that I start early. Other than the annuals and perennials, that is. All the other veggies are sown in situ or planted as plants purchased from a local garden center. We have some good optio...

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Posted by sleepy33(5b KS) March 7, 2010

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sleepy33(5b KS)Updated March 7, 2010 No problem! Glad to share the Geo love. :) We've finally had a spell of nice weather here, so that is just making my seed obsession worse. It's been 60 and sunny, I got all the beds and yard cleaned up, sprinkled some poppy and lu...

POLL: What light do you use for seed starting?

Posted by grow-anything March 4, 2010

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taz6122(N.W. AR.6b)Updated March 7, 2010 My 2 bulb 4' fixtures cost less than $10 at Lowes. The bulbs were $25 for a case of 10.

dwarf citrus seed

Posted by jojo111 March 6, 2010

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digdirt2Updated March 7, 2010 IME most dwarf citrus are grown from cuttings and/or grafts rather than seed. Many of the dwarf varieties are listed as "seedless" meaning they have few if any seeds in the fruit. Dave

slowly dying from my own success..hehehehe

Posted by zippity_duda(6) March 6, 2010

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eaglesgarden(6b - se PA)Updated March 7, 2010 zippity, I'm not sure where you are right now, or what the temps are there right now, but I'm sure that some of the plants you started are more cold hardy than others. If you could put together a cold frame (about as low-tech as y...

million bells

Posted by otto-2008 March 6, 2010

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sleepy33(5b KS)Updated March 6, 2010 Say what?

Can you 'pot up' too soon

Posted by zippity_duda(6) March 6, 2010

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digdirt2Updated March 6, 2010 The 36 cell are awfully big for cotyledons. Got anything smaller? 72 cell size is perfect at that size. If not just take care with watering as a cell that size will hold a lot more moisture than they can handle right now. Use the ...

Support for Malabar Spinach

Posted by poisondartfrog April 9, 2008

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prithram(6)Updated March 6, 2010 http://picasaweb.google.com/preetha.mahadevan/LeavesAndDiseases#5445502354938654658

Question on lupine seedlings

Posted by veryzer March 5, 2010

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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated March 6, 2010 Lupines like cool weather. Is there any way you could get them ~50 degrees? I bet they would take off for you. Mine do well in any soil, but I would get them into a larger pot to keep their roots cooler while they are waiting to b...

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