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cosmos, I can't believe
Posted by v1rt
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v1rtUpdated I have 2 zinnia envy seedlings growing in pots. :D I've never seen them in person. It's my first time to have this annual. I'm glad that it was one of your choice. I also have marigold seedlings. I forgot which type it was. Thanks...
sowing tomato seeds in flats
Posted by jada_gardener
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littlebutterflyUpdated i have 2 of the Wild Everglades Tomatoes from a friend, i want to make sure that they survive, since i only have 2 seeds. how should i plant these and how?
Gladiolus seeds?
Posted by jmdj1994(z4 IA)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Marie, glads will form seeds that can be sown at 70-75F for germination in approx 20-40 days. The seedlings should be left in the pot for the first year while corms form below the grass-like seedlings. But not deadheading (removin...
Growing plant from seed indoors recommendation?
Posted by venom714
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Karen PeaseUpdated What's your light level? If you don't have much light, perhaps coffee plants? They grow slow in the shade, but they do survive. And they flower with beautiful-smelling flowers, and yes, produce coffee cherries (although, again, do...
sunflower seedling help
Posted by laurenp_grower
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ms_minnamouse(7a)Updated Whoops, I didn't spend close enough attention. What you want to do is press on the container sides to loosen the dirt from the container so the plant slips out easily without stress to the roots. Then you plant it with as much as ...
Which is worse...over Memorial Day?
Posted by Maxine(5MA)
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newbie_in_nj(6b E/Central NJ)Updated I've got some little plants under type of shade cloth over overturned lawn chairs and chaise lounges. They're getting light breezes and filtered sunlight. Using something to shade them prevents them drying out every day. I weight ...
When direct seeding, how can you tell weeds from seedlings?
Posted by gypsysunrise
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated I think naturegirl_2007 is right on. It shouldn't take too long. After the first true lives are a few days old the pattern of many are already obvious. Checking the color of the stems against the plants in the small pots may help....
Steve's Garden Update
Posted by tn_veggie_gardner(7)
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tn_veggie_gardner(7)Updated Steve's garden update...tons of new additions! =) Steve's Garden
Can you save seeds from Magellan Mix Zinnias
Posted by RG100
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated dont come true
GW saved the day... Connie and Chris!
Posted by ontheteam(5a-6 (S.Eastern, MA))
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated The garden club & the wild flower assn + many others haave plant sales in our area. sorry
Curious observation about volunteer marigolds this year?
Posted by albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated 1)after several generations of inbreeding there will be some degration of the geens..... hince low germination 2)were seed deep that makes it hard to germinate 3)soil temp needs to be 70-75F
Need advice
Posted by ri.gardengirl
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ri.gardengirlUpdated Thanks Al. Should I leave the pots indoors until next spring and then transplant them next spring? Or should I transplant them earlier?
Sad plants..
Posted by jared515
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jared515Updated Update: I put the plants by a shady/windy window for a day. They looked down, but I left them there overnight, and in the morning they were looking better. Put them outside for a while today (cloudy day), and they are still lookin...
The 'Hyponex Experiment'
Posted by tn_veggie_gardner(7)
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tn_veggie_gardner(7)Updated One week update...
Is it real important to harden off tomatoes, melons, marigolds?
Posted by veggie_dude
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tn_veggie_gardner(7)Updated tomatoes...yes
did I ds to close
Posted by v1rt
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v1rtUpdated I'm learning :D It's hard especially it's my first time to direct sow. I don't have any experience seeing them grow.
Morning glory seedlings, leaf color, stuck leaves?
Posted by naturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan(5B SW Michigan)
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naturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan(5B SW Michigan)Updated Yesterday the MGs were beginning to green up nicely. Today they have the green color I think plants should have. Guess I just had to be patient. The leaves that looked tightly stuck together also separated fine. I'm sowing some ot...
Greenhouse
Posted by ri.gardengirl
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ri.gardengirlUpdated Thank you all for your great ideas.
Blue Hibiscus
Posted by msgaz(9 Az)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Previously known as Hibiscus huegelii, now Alyogyne huegelii "As Alyogyne are from the same family as Hibiscus, information on propagation for hibiscus is appropriate for Alyogyne, both for growing from seed or from cuttings....
creosote grown from seed
Posted by miblea
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated Are you referring to the "creosote bush", Larrea tridentata, that grows wild in the southwest? One gathers from the literature that they may need to be transplanted as soon as possible. It has been suggested that you may...
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