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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

There is a FAQ here on this forum on how to do avocado seeds. Just click the blue FAQ button and scan down the list.

How to grow a mango from seed from over on the Tropicals forum.

How to grow a tree from an acorn from over on the Trees Forum. Likely you can find how-tos on your other trees there too.

A forum search using the variety name is how I found those. Hope this helps.

Dave

    Bookmark     December 30, 2009 at 6:01PM
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

Your link says the photo has been deleted so no luck seeing it. Best guess was some bacterial fermentation took place in the gel/slime coating on the seed and discolored the water. Happens now and then with many different seeds but no real harm.

Dave

    Bookmark     December 29, 2009 at 11:16PM
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

All the basics are fairly well covered in the FAQs here - the blue FAQ button on the forum front page - but I linked them below for convenience. Why not browse through them (lights are covered too) and then post any further questions they don't answer for you, ok?

Dave

Here is a link that might be useful: Growing from Seed FAQ

    Bookmark     December 29, 2009 at 11:08PM
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)

I am being facetious, mostly. VBG etc :-) etc. etc. etc.

    Bookmark     December 28, 2009 at 1:58PM
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9

My use of the English language has never been beyond reproach and if my comment was not clear, I am sorry. The point is that the growing conditions in a container differ from those in the ground to such an extent that they should not be compared. Al

    Bookmark     December 29, 2009 at 9:44AM
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yiorges-z5il

This is a tropical plant & MAY survive a mild winter with pprotection outside but the odds are it will not survive outside in the winter.

    Bookmark     December 28, 2009 at 11:21AM
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yiorges-z5il

I would contact the company..... in many cases they use a local source & do not sell the "seed" just the rooting stock.

    Bookmark     December 28, 2009 at 11:12AM
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karyn1(7a)

Hi. Please send me an email. There's no way to reach you thru your member page.

    Bookmark     December 15, 2009 at 7:25AM
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impatientgardner

I would love some Gingko seeds, please email me at jsajkh@msn.com

Thanks
Sandy

    Bookmark     December 27, 2009 at 7:01PM
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jim49631

Growanything,
Check out this link

http://www.centertonnursery.com/howto/BlewLabelGuide.pdf

Jim

    Bookmark     December 26, 2009 at 9:18AM
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

That's a great resource Jim! Thanks for posting it. I especially like the opening sentence:

Now hear this. Pinching and cutting cause more problems than they fix.

Dave

Here is a link that might be useful: PINCHING OF PERENNIALS THROUGH THE SEASONS

    Bookmark     December 27, 2009 at 12:44PM
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9

It is not appropriate to compare seedlings in the ground to seedling in a container. Al

    Bookmark     December 11, 2009 at 9:51AM
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rusty_blackhaw(6a)

Indoor-grown seedlings also have to contend with limited air circulation, which together with soil that stays damp too long (because there are few roots to take it up) promotes damping off and other diseases.

The dangers of transplanting to too large a pot can be exaggerated (especially with fast-growing plants like peppers and tomatoes), but I wouldn't try starting them out in a 12" pot unless I used a very free-draining mix and had good light and air movement.

    Bookmark     December 26, 2009 at 2:28AM
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sheltieche

why you can't start outside? Visit winter sowing forum and see if you like, check their FAQ- you are in the best position to grow seeds now...

    Bookmark     December 21, 2009 at 11:00AM
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pitimpinai(z6 Chicago)

I second what lindalana said; check out the Winter Sowing FAQ. You can sow seeds without grow lights or any expensive set up. And it is so much easier, carefree and worry free.

    Bookmark     December 23, 2009 at 9:40PM
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)

Tea plants are evergreens in the Camellia family. Camellia sinensis, for cool, high mountain regions and Camellia assamica, more tropical....you'll need to check seed catalogs under those names. Chilterns carries the c. sinensis seed -

Here is a link that might be useful: Chilterns - Tea Plant

    Bookmark     December 21, 2009 at 3:26AM
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iraq_is_ugly(8)

I realize its a little late now, but you could plant Forget-me-not, shirley poppies and California Poppies and toadflax.

These will bloom early in the spring. You can also plant chard and kale.

    Bookmark     December 20, 2009 at 6:39AM
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)

You may also be interested in consulting GW's Winter Sowing forum.

    Bookmark     December 20, 2009 at 11:03AM
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bigred(z8 Ark.)

I have some orchids seeds coming in a trade so I've been researching. Here's what I found on Bee orchid.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bee orchid

    Bookmark     December 18, 2009 at 7:15AM
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susie-nc

Thanks Bigred for the information.I would like to know how your seed turn out .......I hope mine grow......

    Bookmark     December 19, 2009 at 10:36AM
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)

Irish, you aren't making the currency conversion - 2 packets seed + shipping $32.24 US.

Hope you find someone interested - I've ordered from them in the past and the seeds/customer service are great, but I sadly don't have room for more delphs right now.

    Bookmark     December 13, 2009 at 11:54AM
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irish_rose_grower(z7 LI NY)

Thanks Morz8 - you are correct. I added 3 packs of seeds to the order form and that is how I got the higher total. So I was happy it was actually lower. I did find a person to split the order and the order is placed now.
thanks

    Bookmark     December 18, 2009 at 10:40PM
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ingardener(z6aIN)

The Bt product is called Gnatrol. It works. I use it and keep a fan going in my propagating area.

    Bookmark     December 18, 2009 at 3:42PM
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wuggles(CA/10a)

Thank you! I will try that out...sorry for spelling "Gnats" wrong!

    Bookmark     December 18, 2009 at 7:43PM
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