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Lions ear plant
Posted by aquawise(zone 4 Utah)
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aquawise(zone 4 Utah)Updated The name translates to lions ear but it is more commonly called loins tail but they are one in the same. Thank you for the info.
Light Cycles
Posted by fredrick_joe
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neohippie(8b)Updated I have also been told that extra light will not hurt a plant. Now, some plants are daylength-sensitive and use it to time things such as when to flower, but peppers are not one of these plants. When I start veggies indoors (includ...
Q about harvesting milkweed seed
Posted by gardenfanatic(MO zone5b)
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated GROWING MILKWEEDS has some information on collecting seed. It says 'pale and white' seed are no good - if I remember correctly.
seed soak
Posted by therealdeal
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aquawise(zone 4 Utah)Updated Sounds like the neighbor has a book by Jerry Backer. He uses a lot of coke and beer in his stuff. I have on upstairs I guess I better actually read it. LOL
Japanesse Maple Seeds
Posted by kent_t(6b)
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kent_t(6b)Updated Thanks, I am new to this!
Tomato seed starting tips needed!
Posted by forestboy(9 (southern CA))
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dicotUpdated Yes, more details are necessary, especially about what you are growing them in, indoors or outdoors, how often you water, if you are using fertilizer or anything else related to your technique. In general: 1) Use warm water for ir...
hollihocks leanna
Posted by cruiser07
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated There is a forum dealing with seed trading try there
growing pumello from seed
Posted by blueskies_2009
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davecito(7b)Updated I've been working on some other citrus, but I don't have experience with pummelos, but I've oft heard that they don't always grow true to seed, and they have the longest maturation period of any citrus - 10-15 years. BUT citrus ca...
Carolina Silverbells
Posted by birdman2ns
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated PRETREATMENT: store at 40F for 3 months the at 70F for 6 months then at 40F for 3 months. THEN Lightly cover the seed soil temperature 65-70F & takes 10-28 days to germinate
Seed germinated question, please help!!!
Posted by fluffybonbon(9)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I have grown Pacific Giants for years and never Stratified the seed. They prefer 70 degrees or more for fastest germination. If they are supposed to germinate in two weeks do not panic if it takes three weeks. Al
Transplanting Foxgloves-Hollyhocks-Mallow Seedlings
Posted by nat_lia
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ga_karenUpdated And I planted some foxglove a couple of weeks ago & last year I planted hollyhock just before cold weather. My foxglove seem to be loving the cooler temps. and last year the hollyhock withstood several freezes & frosts eve...
Spinach from Seed
Posted by safaribabe
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ga_karenUpdated safari, from your zone I would think that now would be a good time to plant the spinach. Or maybe even a couple of weeks from now. I planted some last week but haven't checked on it...been under the weather.
lupine
Posted by sarahbarah27(5)
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sarahbarah27(5)Updated Thanks! Thats easy!
quercus fusiform acorns
Posted by poaky1
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poaky1Updated I posted the request for the acorns but meant for Oklahoma as the source instead of ND. thanks poaky1
Seedling growth rates?
Posted by grow-anything
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ufseeds(46220)Updated Check out Urban Farmer Seeds "Gardeners Guide" It offers a wealth of information about starting, caring, and harvesting vegetables. Here is a link that might be useful: Gardener's Guide
Question on the fragility of seedlings...
Posted by frostwoman(9)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Handling seedlings by their leaf is safe as long as the growing mix is loose enough to fall away and release the plant. I have never used peat pots and so do not know how difficult it would be to remove the pot from the soil inste...
Growing Cannas from Seed
Posted by rainydaywoman_z8(8)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated The purchased seed should work fine. Seed is not a problem if the pollination of the plant producing the seed is controlled. The seed produced in your garden is from a plant produced from a cross and can revert to either parent or...
Royal Poinciana Tree Seed
Posted by impatientgardner
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated With out further information my best guess is that the "maggots" were in the soil you used to germinate the seed. It is for this reason many of use STERIL soil or a STERIL soil-less mixxture to germinate the seed....
When to transplant?
Posted by tropicsnut
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Usually when you have over seeded you really don't need that many plants, if you do, go ahead as directed. The only real problem is that it is tedious work. You will have a check in growth no matter when you transplant. Al
Do These Look Like They Will Grow?
Posted by loisthegardener_nc7b
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loisthegardener_nc7bUpdated Thank you so much morz8.. I have bookmarked that seed site. I am sure I will need to refer to it again. :-) Lois in PA
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