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bell peppers help please
Posted by tn_jed
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pj_in_oc_california(z10, Sunset 22)Updated I found a discussion of purple leaves on the vegetable forum: "Purpling of leaves is perfectly normal in young seedlings that are stressed for some reason and if you search 'purple leaves' in the vegetable forum you'll find n...
Where to Buy 24-inch Shop Lights?
Posted by robieusa(5)
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robieusa(5)Updated I was toying around with my seedlings today and wondered: Can I mount cheapie screw-in sockets to a board and use a series of the screw in flourescent bulbs? Are the screw in bulbs the same as the tubes? This sems like a reasonabl...
Help! New to growing from seed!
Posted by eilis7405
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ginabean(MD 7)Updated I haven't grown melons before but am waiting to start my own - my source (Square Foot Gardening) suggests starting them only a week or two before planting out because they don't transplant well. As for chard, you're beating me out...
Broccoli seedlings leggy and yellowing
Posted by thephotohound
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ginabean(MD 7)Updated I'm having a parallel experience. My nightshades are strong and happy but my brassicas and lettuces are leggy, small, weak and not growing. I too think I've overwatered the whole crop (the surface of many cells has a white dusty c...
seedlings not growing
Posted by cranialgirl
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cranialgirlUpdated I actually do have the ones who are ready, already transplanted into new bigger pots with new soil. Maybe they just need some time to sit yet. I was afraid to fertilize more since the seed starter is supposed to have it already in...
I am an idiot
Posted by thephotohound
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hatchjonUpdated Yes probably too strong. The recommended amount on the bottle of Neptunes is 1 T per Gallon of water and halving it is recommended for young seedlings. Jon
Celeriac is a big disappointment.
Posted by mattjjd24(4 upstate NY)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated In spite of the one low point you have much to celebrate...
Seeds Sprouting
Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated Sorry about the black eyed susan. Maybe it's one of those that needs a lot of time? My parsley self seeded, but it took a whole year! Yes, it is exciting!! I transplanted my sweet peas outside a couple months ago, and they are now...
rose of sharon seeds
Posted by iqbaljaved(z5MI)
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sarahbarah27(5)Updated I have a guy that works with my that gave us a few Rose of Sharon plants he dug up from his yard. He says that they seed themselves and pop up here and there in his yard. So maybe this means they would be a good canidate for winte...
Why are my leaves yellow? Pics
Posted by CaroleOH
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digdirt2Updated Too much water. Classic appearance of that. Dave
Do you feed your seedlings?
Posted by davesgardengirl
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Karen PeaseUpdated This way there no need to feed them early on. Because, the garden soil and MG peat moss already have food and nutrient. I agree. Not to mention, the seed leaves contain nutrients as well. They're full of the starches and minerals ...
Please tell me I'm not crazy! Seedling help..
Posted by phawx(5-6)
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phawx(5-6)Updated Upon further observance, it appears I had nothing to worry about. Out of pure curiosity I pulled one of the artichoke seedlings out to see how it was growing. (I have plenty of spares) It had already grown from 1/2" long litt...
I found a great perennial germination data base.
Posted by mizmillie(CT z5)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated A lot of us use the Clothiers site - Link it this way and it also gives you Annuals/Biennials, Trees/Shrubs etc + several interesting helpful sowing articles: Here is a link that might be useful: Clothiers Database
Germination advice needed
Posted by katskan41
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dicotUpdated Try soaking the conifer seeds briefly in hydrogen peroxiode 3%, then fill a spray bottle with peroxide diluted to 1% or use chamomile tea and use that instead of water to keep the paper towel damp. I also think coffee filters work...
Tomatoes dying... please help!!!
Posted by ccaggiano
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dirtdiver(6)Updated Being cold and a little purple probably won't kill the tomatoes, but not watering might. Mine start to yellow like you described when I let them get too dry. I start my tomatoes under lights in the basement, where it's often a lit...
What's the difference between growing Lisianthus and Mums anyway?
Posted by rinomanfroni(7)
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rinomanfroni(7)Updated Good! That's what I like to hear! Thanks! You're really my mentor!
Starting tomatoes in six pack okay?
Posted by darthtrader(10 SoCal)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Start in 6 pack then as it gets larger transfer to larger container..... if to much soil then stays wet & damping off or root rot may occure.
The moonflower seems to be outgrowing it's home already..help!
Posted by Laura Grossmann
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Pay closer attention to time from planting to setting out..... this is one of many plants thats best set out directly & NOT started inside. Find a bigger container & greater growing area.....
My first attempt at this and got off to a late start
Posted by rosebeforedawn
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tn_veggie_gardner(7)Updated catman, one of the members on here, has an excellent chart just like that on his website. Follow the link on the top right of my page called "Grow Your Tomatoes" & it's on his page on left side under one of the menu ...
what is wrong with my cucumbers
Posted by jollyrd(Richmond VA)
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jollyrd(Richmond VA)Updated ok, I found chlorothalonil on Amazon, will let you know how things go
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