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After stratification....
Posted by madabouteu(8A - central Alabama)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Either way would work. Don't let the seeds dry while waiting for signs of germination. Be sure the temperature is optimum for germination. Al
Indoor Habeneros, my experience so far & A request for advice
Posted by john_genesis
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john_genesisUpdated Thanks morz, I didn't see that section. So far they are still doing well, the largest has an inch long pepper growing and they have all began blossoming, I'll go into the Growing Under Lights section for further help, thanks a lot...
Can I start Cardinal flower now?
Posted by samfawzy10(Z5)
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samfawzy10(Z5)Updated thanks taz, I will wait till next spring.
how to germinate sea oat seeds?
Posted by abacoian
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geoforce(z7a SE PA)Updated Here is a page with info on germinating them. They are generally multiplied by division though. George Here is a link that might be useful: Sea Oats
Lettuce germinating and chemical/organics
Posted by bugtussellmom
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bugtussellmomUpdated Thanks everyone, I think Dicot has the right idea. I've been reading about it and I think soil temperatures make a big difference with lettuce germinating. The containers are in the house with the A/C, it's much cooler inside. Can...
morning glory is not producing seeds?
Posted by preppystud
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evonnestoryteller(5-6)Updated I have a nice tower of morning glories that just seeded over. I had a variety of colors but only a deep blue with a purple star came back. They are very lush and healthy and a vibrant color! I have to guess that either these are e...
What flower seeds to start for fall planting??
Posted by natflo
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samfawzy10(Z5)Updated here is a link to some good info. Here is a link that might be useful: flowering seeds to sow in the cool-season!
Spanish flag
Posted by piksi_hk(9)
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jaynineUpdated directions from select seeds website: Depth: 1/8" Flat temp: 65-70F Sprout time: 5-14 days Tip: Soak seeds 2 hours and sow in pots 6 wks before planting out after frost, or sow outdoors after frost.
Advice needed on growing ornamental oragano from seed.
Posted by greenpassion(z4-z5 VT)
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pitimpinai(z6 Chicago)Updated I grew ornamental oregano from seeds the Winter Sowing Method. The seeds germinated without any problem. I transplanted the seedlings in spring and they have been thriving ever since. Please check out the Winter Sowing forum. It's...
growing Iris from seed
Posted by dot_k
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dot_kUpdated Thanks Gardenfanatic - it must be Siberian Iris because it does have grass like foliage. I will just winter sow them in the usual fashion and keep my fingers crossed.
How do I start Stella de Oreo from it's own seeds?
Posted by greenpassion(z4-z5 VT)
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geoforce(z7a SE PA)Updated If you plant seeds from Stella you will certainly not get a plant exactly like Stella. These daylilys are complex hybrids and your results can be all over the map. Although seed from Stella when self pollenated almost always look ...
most castor bean seeds rotted
Posted by v1rt
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greenpassion(z4-z5 VT)Updated I started my castor beans in doors and they came up fast. I lost a few thru the weeks of wet rainy rainy (did I mention raily?) weather, but the rest are doing great. I have 3 on my deck in large pots and they look awsome! They're...
Remember a magazine 'Growing From Seed'?
Posted by albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I have not ordered from T&M in several years, but they used to send with the seed order a small "magazine" by that name which I took to be general seed planting directions. Some good ideas were usually to be found by...
Laurus nobilis - culinary bay
Posted by farang9
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jcaynesUpdated I just purchased some seeds from tradewindsfruit.com . I read up on it and it seems to be tough to grow from seeds or from cuttings as they tend to rot before sprouting or sprouting roots. If I don't have luck with the seeds, I ma...
Zinnias are dried out and crispy....
Posted by psychmjr
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Over fertilization may be a cause. heat & over watering may be a cause.
Growing Stone Fruit
Posted by mt_keg
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franktank232(z5 WI)Updated Dry the pit out for a week or longer, put it in a moist/wet paper towel, put it in a plastic baggie, seal it good, put it in the refrigerator...wait until Feb/March and you'll have seedlings. Source: me...i've done this for a few ...
rose of sharon
Posted by karenbeck
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geranium_hybrid(6)Updated just sow them in the dirt, i would add compost to make it healthier. Sow them before winter, so their dormancy is broken, then in srping, it will grow. Just like the mother plant spreads it;s seeds in fall. I have so many plants, ...
what do newly sprouted redbud seedlings look like?
Posted by vrehappy
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geoforce(z7a SE PA)Updated The seedlings are very easy to recognize. Even the first tiny leaves are the typical heart shape and in medium to bright light almost always show significant reddish tints on the leaf and petioles. They form a tap root at a very e...
African Daisy Seeds
Posted by pink_warm_mama_1(Z4 Maine)
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated Dimorphotheca aurantiaca
baptisia australis
Posted by jane_d_gardener
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dicotUpdated I find that certain drought resistant plants, like baptista, CA lupines and some salvias, have that sudden die-off if they get too much summer water. But w/o pics, it is hard to say.
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