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Having trouble growing petunia from seed
Posted by gatormn(4)
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Aquaponics123Updated 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)
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ampa62(9)Updated 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)
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated 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
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whtros(USDA z5a IL)Updated 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
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whtros(USDA z5a IL)Updated 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)
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tjbosley(6)Updated I am following this thread.
problems with cold stratification
Posted by loewenzahn
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated 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)
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garystpaul(4)Updated 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)
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bellarosa(z5/IL)Updated 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)
1 Comment
loewenzahnUpdated no but it is a plant which grows in high altitude so I would plant it during the cooler months.
waterbed heater as heat mat - waterproof?
Posted by hairmetal4ever(Z7 MD)
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loewenzahnUpdated 300 watt seems to me a very expensive method for some seedlings.
Planting out acer palmatum
Posted by ledouchebag
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gardenprincethenetherlandsZ7/8(Z7/8)Updated I think it is very difficult to keep this seedling alive when it is this advanced in germinating. Ideally you should sow the seed in a pot as soon as you see the emergence of the radicle or root. I had Acer palmatum and A. buerger...
Time to Pot Up?
Posted by RedSun (Zone 6, NJ)
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RedSun (Zone 6, NJ)Updated They are Chimonanthus Praecox, or Wintersweet. It took me some efforts to seed them.
For experts in cold-stratification -- native seeds.
Posted by njbiology
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njbiologyUpdated 1. I will DEFINITELY sow the seeds outdoors now that you guys let me know all of this. BUT... is it too late? After refrigerator stratifying my cold-stratification requiring seeds (while I'm completing my seed frame.. just need so...
sow sprouts?
Posted by four(9B (near 9a))
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four(9B (near 9a))Updated > clumps of seedlings and plant them together But the crowding. > Wintersowing forum and search "hunk of seedlings" Crowding addressed in there, by: "only the very strongest do survive". Ok then, in hope ...
Gathering Rose of Sharon seeds???
Posted by RBBMWM3
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Diane1943Updated A friend gave me a green Rose Of Sharon seed pod, how do I plant this and when? I live in central Florida
Seed heating mat recommendations?
Posted by lazy_gardens
7 Comments
lazy_gardensUpdated I'm starting them in an unheated workshop in New Mexico - Sunset Zone 10. (I don't know why GW hasn't made the zone change I did in my profile) It doesn't freeze in there, but it's definitely not tomato or pepper starting temps. W...
Columbine / When To Start
Posted by dethcheez(Sunny SoCal Z10)
7 Comments
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated I'm just wondering, if you've only ever seen a picture of these seed pods if you are aware of the true scale of them? They are not very big. Maybe 1/2 to 1 inch long. Will that be big enough for use in your craft work? Here is a l...
Purple Zinnias Lost
Posted by pink_warm_mama_1(Z4 Maine)
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docmom_gw Zone 5 MI(5)Updated I just lost every single coleus sprout I had to mice in my basement. I went down to check my beautiful, expensive, diverse collection of sprouts, and they were all decapitated. And sitting happily under the warm lights was the fur...
Help
Posted by TheGrowFarm
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated Actually, it's not what I consider SPAM. At least it's not an ad for a commercial product or service. The video is an invite to subscribe to this guy's YouTube channel. I watched a few of the videos and, honestly, didn't get much ...
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