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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
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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)
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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 ...
How to start cabbage
Posted by pass99
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated In the garden they need full sun for six hours a day plus fertile soil...lots of aged manure and compost. Try one of the mini headed cabbages from Johnnys Seeds. I always have luck with them. Keep an eye out for slugs and green ca...
Cornstarch Gel for small seeds
Posted by nexev - Zone 8b
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated I've never done it but it is quite a well known technique. Wall paper paste is often recommended, or flour and water paste. Try Googling 'Fluid Sowing' for more info.
november miracle?
Posted by evilingarnett
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docmom_gw Zone 5 MI(5)Updated I often have snapdragons survive the winter. Leave it in the ground and cover it with a heavy layer of leaves. It should survive. You can also wintersow some snapdragon seeds. I find that they germinate very well using the Winters...
ID 'Milky Way' morning glory seeds-Black or white?
Posted by jensyen ( z7 MD )(7a)
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mccommas(z5CT)Updated I did a Yahoo Image search and your Milky Way Morning Glories are as you describe, white with a purple star. It would follow that such a flower would be white since the galaxy itself is white. I planted morning Glories one year --...
Ginkgo Seedlings not doing well
Posted by GinkgoGro
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tete_a_teteUpdated I agree that there is a lot of information that we do not have. If you collected the seed from a tree in your area, why not collect some more when it next fruits and try again? I would recommend that next time, you plant them in y...
pansy problem
Posted by nour_lb
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amsonia2(7)Updated I just realized after reading your post again that you started your seeds in he summer. It's difficult to keep pansies cool enough during this time. I guess you started them for this fall. How did they do? Did you plant them out? ...
Cherry Tree Seeds
Posted by ZukeyWolfy
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Prunus x yedoensis (Yoshino Cherry): 2 - 3 months cold stratification (moist chill) and is best sown as soon after ripening, not stored dry too long. The seed can be slow, sometimes taking multiple cycles of fluctuating temperatur...
What is the best way to germinate apple seeds?
Posted by justin_linker(7)
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sevlyUpdated i've been tried paper towel and plastic bag method but didn't work. Could u give me some advice?
Layer of newspaper vs weed fabric vs cardboard beneath seedbed?
Posted by njbiology
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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BCUpdated I have yet to find a good use for landscape fabric. It even takes up useful space at the dump.
stubborn plum seed
Posted by amateurgreenthumber
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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BCUpdated Sprouted seeds should be removed from the refrigerator and planted as soon as they appear. You don't list your zone or where you are from to comment on whether you can plant it in the ground or if you have to put it in a pot. It m...
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