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sunflowers
Posted by kate77
kate77after transplanting my sunflower seedlings outside the stems are turning purplish color is this normal?
Using sand for seedling soil?
Posted by katskan41
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tn_veggie_gardner(7)Updated noooooo...don't use sand at all.
Seeds germination time.
Posted by aaaaaaaa(6)
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colokid(5)Updated This link may be of help http://tomclothier.hort.net/page11.html Here is a link that might be useful: About germination
When can I plant what I've harvested?
Posted by mommaval(9)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Generally speaking fresh harvested seed will start easier than it will later. Much of the seed inhibitors are not yet present in newly harvested seed. Yes in your location as in mine I would go ahead and plant your seed. Al
Accidently Froze My Pot
Posted by bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)
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bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)Updated Thank you for the info! I think I will try what you suggest about the Astilbe and see what happens. . .
Petunia pics-help potting up
Posted by nancyboregon
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undercover_owl(8 Pac.NW)Updated At zone 8, you should take them outside today! Definitely keep them in their cell trays until they get sturdier. And as the other posters said, do keep them watered as the little containers dry out faster. Congratulations!
Cat ate seedling leaves... Can they survive?
Posted by wardog33
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wally_1936(8b)Updated Never had a problem with a cat eating Cardinal Climber but they did keep eating my hardy hibiscus seedings to the ground until they died so never tried again until I moved and haven't had that problem again, have my fingers crosse...
half of my zinnia seeds are floating....still viable?
Posted by beaniebeagle
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wally_1936(8b)Updated I don't think they usually weight enough to sink. Can't see any reason to soak them, I wouldn't worry and just plant all of them
Watering While Away
Posted by mmqb
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wally_1936(8b)Updated Sounds like you need a Good Neighbor to "baby sit" those plants or you just may have to start all over again.
Rose of Sharon Seeds still viable?
Posted by hollylamb
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wally_1936(8b)Updated They should do just fine, if they had a litte bare ground they would re-seed themselfs.
Can I plant these vegetable/herb seeds directly into outdoor pots
Posted by mahuchi(z6, wash, dc)
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vietzeroUpdated I do the same way but with seed you need to put it in the shade. It is more likely to grow that way. I try putting it out in the deck and water it everyday before and it seem that I have more dead. Come to think of it I only have ...
Help me? Ok to direct-sow flower seeds in pots on my deck?
Posted by phylrae(z5a/centralNYS)
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vietzeroUpdated Try to put the pot in the shade and wait until the seed spout and become a little more mature before putting it in your deck. If you have no where to put it try sowwing it indoor before bring it out. I put mines in a water bottle ...
Watermelons with white seeds
Posted by sldeal(Zone 11)
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vietzeroUpdated No....... the seed is not mature enough for it to grow. Most seedless watermelon have those white seed.
I'm so proud & can't wait.
Posted by tn_veggie_gardner(7)
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tn_veggie_gardner(7)Updated ...and the first 3 bud sets have arrived! =) All 3 of my Cherry Tomato plants have a wee bud set...yay! I'll post pics in a few days to a week when they're a bit more easily visible.
cantaloupe seeds
Posted by jollyrd(Richmond VA)
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jollyrd(Richmond VA)Updated well, they have germinated and I can't wait to see them grow and get my own fruit! Thank you!
Memosa tree seeds
Posted by jerryngeorgia31557(8)
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated When I lived in Phoenix I would just go to the park and pick some up of germination experiments. Gardenweb has a Gardening in Arizona where you might locate someone to do the same for you. My experience was that you get better res...
sowed seeds under lights?
Posted by drgreenthumb951
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colokid(5)Updated The answer would be "what seed?' With my limited knowledge, with tomato seed, light is not needed. But I don't think it hurts. Just get them under light as soon as they come up. Tobacco seed, light is required. Other seeds ar...
Snapdragon Hybrid
Posted by caocholta(7)
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bitterwortUpdated Logan, being F1 hybrids won't prevent your Rocket snapdragons from going to seed--in all likelihood they will set seed. What it will prevent is knowing exactly what the offspring of any seed you save will look like, in the same wa...
DId I Over Fertilize?!?!
Posted by hungrypeanut
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dicotUpdated Overfertilization = dehydration, as the strong ionic solution the fertilizer creates sucks moisture out of the root hairs, rather than visa versa. Re-potting and thoroughly wetting the new soil as soon as it shows signs of a ferti...
Collecting seeds from wild azalea?
Posted by bstruss(9)
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ibartoo(z8 sc)Updated Thanks for posting that picture. I was wondering how to find the seeds. Linda
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