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Advice on propogation of seeds. HELP!
Posted by jerryngeorgia31557(8)
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Karen PeaseUpdated I don't care much for improvised solutions; I always use trays (without holes) and seed flats, and water from beneath (by flooding the trays). I buy my flats and pots in bulk online.
crepe myrtle seeds
Posted by sandym646
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rj_hythloday(8A VA)Updated In my area alot of people prune for new growth, I found out that old growth starts new growth very easily. You could probably find some branches on the street. [ ](http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/organic/msg0612201712451....
Ginko seeds
Posted by dahle101(3/4)
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juilyfunUpdated Hi. I'm not sure if this discussion has ended but I recently got some ginkgo seeds and instructions from an online store on ebay. 4 of the 12 sprouted and I have one full fledged seedling. I tried a variety of ways in a variety of...
Summer Savory Seeds
Posted by ania_ca
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated Here ya go I just did a search for the seed your wanting to plant I hope this helps ya. Sometimes searches work sometimes they dont. Its always nice to try it though. From what I gather you got to have the temp anywhere 65 to 70 f...
Growing Ornamental Kale from Seed
Posted by stephaniesgarden(8)
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated Ok wow lol, First off in order to get true seeds you have to be careful with cross pollination. In other words if your 2 plants were to close to each other the seeds you may have collected may not be true like you want. This happe...
Baker Creek is Having a Free Shipping Seed Sale
Posted by kandm(8b coastal alabama)
kandm(8b coastal alabama)I am reposting this from the tomato forums in case anyone here is interested.
gaillardia seedlings
Posted by bjames(6)
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated I have started many gailardia from seeds. First two leaves will shoot out, then the real leaves they are fuzzy kinda lighter green. They dont get the serated edges at first they are kinda oblong when first sprouted. Heres a pictur...
paw paw seeds
Posted by i_love_flowers
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happyday(WI4a)Updated Last fall I got about 30 seeds in trade, cleaned and apparently dried, though I don't know how dry. Planted some immediately. Kept the rest in a cold dry room over winter. May 1, learned they need damp stratification so put in bag...
when to transplant from the jiffy greenhouse seed starter?
Posted by natalija_gardener
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countrycarolyn(6-7nwTN)Updated Well the first leaves on the sprout are not the real leaves. Usually the second set of leaves to come out are the "real" leaves. They almost all the time look totally different. I usually transplant when the plant is abo...
Thigmomorphogenesis response in plants
Posted by kandm(8b coastal alabama)
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newbie_in_nj(6b E/Central NJ)Updated I am here to testify from personal experience that improper implementation of practical aids to process of Thigmomorphogenesis produces weak plants. I have some plants that I've planted out. Is this weakness irreversible? Would I ...
seeds sprouting upside down!
Posted by Gwenyth Santagate
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Here's an explanation from Park seed on squash sprouting upside down : (I did have a couple of seeds from a tray full of noble fir sprout that way one year but never any others) Here is a link that might be useful: Upside down squ...
I just can't beat damping off
Posted by ms_minnamouse(7a)
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ms_minnamouse(7a)Updated No, I use all different batches of seeds. All different ages, kinds, methods, and from different sources. Some times they get damping off before they even barely emerge. I've tried all different amounts of light. Thanks Pitimpinai...
passiflora incarnata; starting from seed
Posted by colimamoon
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colimamoonUpdated thank you all for your suggestions. i did find the suggestion at the pfaf.org site to soak the seeds for 24 hours before sowing in a high pulp fruit juice such as passion fruit juice or orange juice. they say that the acid in the ...
Anemone Seedlings
Posted by laura321(5)
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valeriepa(z5-6 NEPA)Updated Thanks for the instructions. Trying to start a variety of anemones: japanese, sylvestris, canadensis, and virginiana.
New to seed starting and need help
Posted by jerryngeorgia31557(8)
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karyn1(7a)Updated For lemon balm soak overnight in water and cover lightly with soil. I don't know about crepe myrtle. I soak lantana seeds in water overnight, rub off the black "fruit" and plant the seed about 1/2 under the soil, keep wa...
Where may I find vietnamese Gac
Posted by hanhled
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karyn1(7a)Updated I don't know about Gac specifically but I find a number of Asian veggie and medicinal herb seeds and plants at the local Oriental markets.
Pro Seeder, any experience with it?
Posted by sunslight(Utah z5-6)
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girija_vira_gmail_comUpdated I am interested in getting a Pro seeder. Can you suggest the cheapest and best? Thank We are now in the USA.
jiffy seed starter greenhouse
Posted by natalija_gardener
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natalija_gardenerUpdated Thank you very much for input! It was really helpful. Almost allthe seeds sprouted( I used very good seeds from Territorial Seed Copmpany). And now I will be waiting for the time to transplant.
who has this seed? looks like bitter mellon?
Posted by preppystud
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kandm(8b coastal alabama)Updated After a bit of research I found out that his seed is the Balsam Pear aka Balsam Apple aka Momordica balsamina. Three people on the Dave's Garden website have it for trade. http://davesgarden.com/community/trading/search.php?search...
deep burgundy plant
Posted by v1rt
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Karen PeaseUpdated In case it's the source that matters, I think I got mine from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds.
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