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Help with Mimetes, Brunia, Paranomus, Serruria and Protea
Posted by mark4321_gw
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mark4321_gwUpdated yiorges, Thanks for the response--it's good to see someone has experience with some of these seeds. I confused, though, which seeds your conditions (2) and (3) apply to. Do you remember what sorts of germination rates you got? Tha...
Thinning self sown flowers
Posted by judith711
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Karen PeaseUpdated Watch that caps lock there, yiorges -- no need to yell :) To what yiorges said, I'd add, be sure to water the bed well afterwards.
Separating Herb Seedlings
Posted by tenderkat(Z4/5 - 6500 ft)
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tn_veggie_gardner(7)Updated Yea, some herbs are one of few things that will do well if planted in "bunches." Some like Cilantro, actually prefer it that way. I say, if you think it's going to be too tough to seperate them, just plant them together ...
Seeds of Change is offering free shipping for seeds
Posted by kandm(8b coastal alabama)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Thanks
Camma lily seedlings
Posted by madrone(VancIsl BC)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Camassia - "Seedlings should remain in the seed pot undisturbed their first year. When the plants are dormant in late summer, pot up the small bulbs putting 2 - 3 bulbs in each pot. Grow them on for another year cold frame be...
Carolina Allspice seeds
Posted by kinkora
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token28001(zone7b NC)Updated I'm growing these from seed. Sown last November outdoors in a protected container, they sprouted in March and were potted up last month. Only a handful of the seeds germinated.
Maple Trees
Posted by twirler73
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undercover_owl(8 Pac.NW)Updated Can you post a photo of the parent Maple tree? I'm guessing that someone recently planted another maple of the same species nearby.
collecting catmint seeds
Posted by tinalton
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tinaltonUpdated Thanks, I'll try again this year!
The Countdown is on...20 days to go!
Posted by Laura Grossmann
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seamommy(7bTX)Updated I know the feeling, I get it every year. I lost some of my seedlings to the dry hot air here in Texas as they were hardening off out on the porch. Lost a few when the dogs ran through the flats and flattened them. And of course th...
Can i plant leggy Zinnia deep...
Posted by Maxine(5MA)
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alwaysagarden(CA 9b)Updated I have and the plants did great! I think the leaves just decompose and new roots start popping out of those areas.
Disease resistant seeds...where?
Posted by noonshyne
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noonshyneUpdated Thanks shebear, I'll check it out.
Help for first time planter.
Posted by jerem(5b)
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jerem(5b)Updated Thanks for the reply! Here is my frugal setup: http://img27.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=p1010017qdi.jpg The container im using is actually i think some kind of tinfoil roasting pan with a plastic lid on top of a heating pad and inside...
Does it pay to start these from seed at this point?!
Posted by Laura Grossmann
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Laura GrossmannUpdated I wish I'd done the same...I still didn't receive my seeds...apparently, they are still in shipping and will be shipped out within "a couple of business days."
'days to harvest' question
Posted by thejohnnyjoe
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tn_veggie_gardner(7)Updated Those are general averages and nowhere close to exact. The time will always vary. For your best estimate (via my previous experiences with Ferry Morse seeds), plant the seed. Once it germinates, you will have your first bud (maybe...
Christmas/rope lights for heat question
Posted by ms_minnamouse(7a)
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aaaaaaaa(6)Updated I used rope lights. Coiled in an aluminum disposable tray Âkind of tray we use for parties etc. Over this I placed another tray with plastic cover and inside started the seeds. I know this is crude, but did work extremely well for...
'Seedlings' too big (newbie needs help! :)
Posted by flowerfavorite
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flowerfavoriteUpdated Thanks for the posts on the plastic - so much to learn yet! At least while I'm waiting around to plant, I still have time to do something useful! BTW...my extra tomato plants made great mother's day gifts, too! Less to bring in at...
Stunted perennial seedlings w/yellowing
Posted by weeper_11(2b SK)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated As you have already potted them up to a larger size pot is sounds like they are recovering from the transplanting. As soon as possible, you don't mention your zone, take them outside into a brighter light for a hour or two a day. ...
Swiss chard seeds - seed clusters?
Posted by susanne_in_nl(z6-7 Netherlands)
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susanne_in_nl(z6-7 Netherlands)Updated Thanks Bitterwort. I did find some info explaining about the seed "clusters" after a few different searches online. Yesterday I went ahead and teased apart the 1-2 inch tall seedlings as you suggested and potted them in ...
How much water does a cucumber seedling need?
Posted by frdnicholas(Albuquerque NM)
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hortus_custodis(7)Updated When the soil gets dry about 1/2 inch deep it is time to water. Be careful not to over water though! Better to go a little too dry than to over water.
slug-like eating zinnia seedlings
Posted by thisbetty
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Half inch could certainly be young slugs, and here in the slug capitol of the world they come in several colors... Do you think they are slugs (easy to identify) or do you suspect something else? If slugs, you'd better get some ba...
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