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New Portable Greenhouse on wheels.
Posted by grow-anything
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grow-anythingUpdated Thanks, they are not getting much sunshine these days. We have had lots of rain and the temps are still real low. I know I started everything early, but I wanted to try and get my plants as large as I could before they get planted...
Good design for light set-up?
Posted by ninjabut(USDA z 8,CA)
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ninjabut(USDA z 8,CA)Updated Free is good! DH is on the search for chains to hang the (FREE) lights from. I think we're set. Will be building the set up this rainy weekend!
What container do you start your onion seed in?
Posted by obrionusa(5)
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rosessecretgardenUpdated obrio that's a pretty descent size of container for onions. I am also using the same size and i am happy with it. As far as seeds quantity is concerned, i always sow the seeds in heavy density as Dave mentioned so the question of ...
I have a problem with my seedlings!
Posted by armymomma(CenTX 8)
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sunnibel7 Md 7(7)Updated Yea!!! I love a happy ending!
Boy ! Have seed prices increased !
Posted by drafted72(Chicago)
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irisman646(z5 NY)Updated Woops ! Lets set some things straight here. This thread is full of errors. Most hybrids are not sterile. Rememeber if they were sterile they could not pollinate themselves in straight stands where hybrids are often grown. Its true...
starting from seeds
Posted by hdladyrider
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lycopsycho(6)Updated Is it beneficial to start it indoors and transplant at about that time, or will it be stunted? I'm looking to grow mine in a very large pot to give it the most amount of heat.
Beginner questions
Posted by disbet
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tn_veggie_gardner(7)Updated Dave's link will be helpful, so check out the FAQ's. My two cents: I personally find that the peat pellet greenhouses work excellent! I usually get about 80-90% of the seeds (for tomatoes) to germinate within 10 days. The things y...
my stand
Posted by frogged
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tedsfarmsUpdated Indeed, a nice startup frame area and it is heated. Good luck
3 Cotyledon apple sprout
Posted by benjoe(7)
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digdirt2Updated I've seen it happen with tomato seedlings but don't know what the official label/name might be. Still they seem to do fine. That extra source of food for the seedling comes in handy. ;) Dave
First time growing seeds! Help! :)
Posted by heirloomjunkie(5a)
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belleville_rose_grUpdated taking notes of what you plant and time to germinate is very helpful unless you have a great memory.I have a room in my basement to start the seeds and this month will take some of them out to the GH. Most of the time my seeds wil...
Germinating help...
Posted by onmyknees
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sarahbarah27(5)Updated Maybe this link will help you! Here is a link that might be useful: Germination database
peony poppies
Posted by lam702
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aquawise(zone 4 Utah)Updated Just pat them into the soil gently. not covered! they need good soil contact and light to start growing. Mist to keep moist and wait!
Gaillardia and BES seeds need cold strat.?
Posted by mayhem69(zone 6 SE PA)
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mayhem69(zone 6 SE PA)Updated wow! Already my Gaillardia Arizona Sun and Indian Summer BES are coming up. I just sowed these on Wednesday night!
Apple seeds
Posted by benjoe(7)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Some apples make great root stock if you want standard size trees. After a year or two you can graft the apple of your choice on your "home grown" root stock. Here where we get no summer rain and must dry farm, a really ...
Sink or float test for seeds?
Posted by californian
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roselover_5b(z5b KCMO)Updated That's not a test I'd use with any confidence. Some seeds float simply because they are so light for their size. I recently started some callirhoe. These seeds came from my garden rather than a commercial package, so I was really ...
What am I doing wrong?
Posted by kamv
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digdirt2Updated Agree - its damp off. In addition to the fan, cut way back on the water. The soil surface needs to dry out before you water so "keeping them moist" is only adding to the problem. "Moist" is needed for germinati...
Growing/Harvesting Amryllis
Posted by a1chemyst(7-Georgia)
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sewobsessed(Zone 5a)Updated a1chemyst, There is also a Amaryllis/Hippeastrum Forum here if you'd like to check it out. They would, more than likely, be able to answer any questions you still might have.
Five Spot question for Zone 5 (PA)
Posted by lady_alicia Zone 5/6 PA(5)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated This plant will bloom about 8 weeks after sowing the seed... by timming sowing wou will have the plants & bloom period you desire. bloom period will be the same as in Calf
When to start larkspur seeds indoors?!
Posted by larkspur212
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loretta5_gw(Z6 PA)Updated Larkspur is one of the plants that reseeds itself in the fall in my zone 6b PA garden. It did also in my zone 6 Cleveland garden. I suggest you try scattering some seed now where you want them to grow and let nature do it for you....
Cold Seeds!
Posted by sarahbarah27(5)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated A brief cold period will NOT harm the seed... I keep all my seed in air tight containers in the vegi keeper They seed to have a higher germination rate the 2nd or 3rd year.....
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