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Blueberries?
Posted by texas_is_home
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Belgianpup(Wa/Zone 7b)Updated Texas tends to have alkaline soil and alkaline water. Collecting rainwater would a good source for acid-loving plants (rainwater is slightly acidic, you won't have to treat it). Below is some info on growing them in Texas. Sue Her...
Seaarching for seeds
Posted by posieh(3)
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posieh(3)Updated Thanks much, found their site.
First timer: spinachand onion indoor seedlings
Posted by hookencrooke
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heirloomjunkie(5a)Updated I agree. Try and keep the light within a few inches. My onions are actually touching the fluorescent light sometimes. For a great onion thread, go to the allium forums and click on 'onions from seed - my progress'. She initially h...
Moonflowers (Ipomoea)
Posted by moonwolf_gw
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moonwolf_gwUpdated Well I placed one seed in a paper towel and a baggie and set it on top of the dryer. I did not nick the seed first. Will check on it's progress daily. Brad AKA Moonwolf
Flourescent bulbs as grow lights?
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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zippity_duda(6)Updated I was searching the web and came across a site that talked about using cool white (more of the blue spectrum lights)and regular flourescent (more of the red spectrum) bulbs side by side to give you more bang for your buck. In theo...
viability of seeds from frozen fruits
Posted by arch555
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arch555Updated thanks, dave. luckily i haven't bought yet any of those frozen fruits (i don't like to eat thawed frozen fruits!!!). perhaps i might be lucky by finding those fruits in some other stores some day. btw, in your zone how do you mana...
Transplanting question
Posted by my4cowboys
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my4cowboysUpdated Thanks for your help Dave. My seedlings will be 7 weeks old when I transplant them into the garden, so they should be good. I really appreciate everyone's patience with my completely inexperienced questions!
How warm do I need to keep my seedlings?
Posted by ohioveggies
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digdirt2Updated You are lucky you have until June oilpainter - I have to have everything out by middle of May at the latest even with 60% shade cloth on. ;) Ours is 18x30 with 6 auto vents and 2 big exhaust fans on the ends and when the sun is ou...
Begonia Seeds
Posted by sarahbarah27(5)
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sarahbarah27(5)Updated Thanks everyone! I will give them a shot, and keep you posted with results!
starting daylily seeds?
Posted by Christine00
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Christine00Updated thanx! shoulve thought of that!
Questions and Tips (A Little Lengthy)
Posted by moonwolf_gw
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keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)Updated Yes, either would do well there by your shed in full sun. Keriann~
Having trouble with peat pellets
Posted by jveg10
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jveg10Updated Thank you all for your advice I wouldn't have known being I'm fairly new at this. I'm definitely going to replant the healthy plants asap.
Kept in Tea Too Long?
Posted by caldiar
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digdirt2Updated My guess is that the odds are against you but like Keriann said - nothing to lose but the time by giving them a try. Dave
new to growing from seed need education
Posted by bryannc
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bryanncUpdated Thanks for the advice
Any unique pumpkins from seed?
Posted by keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated There are two other forums of the GW>>> vegetables & heirlome seed one or both may be able to answer your question.
Weeks to germination
Posted by fairviewfarm(4a)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated The 3 weeks are in addition to.......8-10 weeks for total of 11-13 weeks.......
Watering help
Posted by keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)
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sleepy33(5b KS)Updated Why are you keeping it at 70 degrees? JMHO, I don't think you need to run the fan 24/7 unless you're having problems with damping off/too much moisture. If your only goal is to help encourage stronger plants with the breeze, that ...
A Super-Easy Light Set-Up!
Posted by my4cowboys
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grow-anythingUpdated Yes, I did monitor the temps around the garage. It has been 10F-15F at nights, but the temps in the garage stayed above 35F. With all the lights on the stand the temps there were plenty high enough to germinate all my seedlings. A...
How long does Sand Hills Seed Pres. order take?
Posted by isuhunter
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oilpainter(3)Updated I would contact them to see if they got your order. Things do get lost in the mail. I have never ordered from them, so I don't know how long it takes. Checking to see,won't hurt.
How long can seedlings stay in my park Biodome
Posted by zippity_duda(6)
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digdirt2Updated Dave..when you transplant out of the sponges do you do anything special? I have read that sometimes the sponges prevent the roots from extending out. Should I try to remove some of the sponge or will I just do more harm? Have you ...
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