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which vegetables are best started from seed
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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Karen PeaseUpdated I never implied in any shape or form that the plants you get at garden centers or nurseries that are vegetables are full grown plants. Nor did I. I just commented that it seems weird to me to plan from the outset to grow your gard...
When to move to cooler temps?
Posted by trillium15(z5a Ontario)
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jessicavanderhoff(7 Md)Updated I think that amount of temperature drop could cause the plants to wilt a little (although it would probably not kill them). Maybe you could move them in during the warmest part of the day, to ease the transition?
Yogurt
Posted by gratefulgardener3300
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Karen PeaseUpdated How long ago did you start them in those containers? If you started them in there just now, they should be fine.
I did something stupid when potting up yesterday =(
Posted by mehearty(So ME z5a)
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tn_veggie_gardner(7)Updated Some plants tend to "stall" their growth above soil somewhat for varied times after being transplanted. It's the period I hate the most cuz it often makes me think they're gonna die, but I just wait it out & treat th...
how is too much when planting seeds?
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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jusme_newby(5b North-Central MO)Updated Absolutely great advice!!! Why didn't I think of that. :)
Damage to first leaves
Posted by euglia
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jeremyjsUpdated I had some marigolds I did something similar too and while they were a bit stunted they did survive. Then again marigolds are like weeds and very resilient.
getting started-advice
Posted by alan8(8)
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hatchjonUpdated Pro-mix works great. The Sunshine Mix that wingward recommended is similar to Pro-Mix. I use Neptune Fish fertilizer to feed my seedlings. Jon
Overwhelmed and confused!
Posted by rvdreams
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Karen PeaseUpdated Meh, I'd focus more on whatever's most efficient and puts out the most blue (highest kelvin temperature), not whatever's cheap ;) Purchase costs are just a small fraction of operating costs.
True Confessions
Posted by steve22802(7a VA)
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Karen PeaseUpdated You should see my library. I took out all the "mobile" furniture and hung my two huge homemade LED grow chambers -- one with mostly blue light and the other with mostly red -- each lined with aluminum foil curtains. It l...
one fluorescent fixture or two?? for starting seeds
Posted by beaniebeagle
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jessicavanderhoff(7 Md)Updated You might also consider using tall skinny containers, like water bottles with the tops cut off. This allows more soil volume, while still cramming a lot of plants under the lights :-) I am experimenting with it this year.
Transplanting before true leaves?
Posted by amna(6 (MA))
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jessicavanderhoff(7 Md)Updated I saw that!! I had exactly the same experience with a pumpkin plant last year. Dug it up and the roots had been trapped in that stupid netting. I still like them, but I peel off the netting when I pot up. I wonder if we should ema...
first time with seeds..advice
Posted by ashncarson
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hatchjonUpdated Usually peppers are started before cucumbers are and squash are started in the garden. Peppers are started 8 weeks before your last frost and cucumbers 3-4 weeks before. Transplanting large squash and cucumber plants usually does ...
Salvia starting to flower-good or bad?!
Posted by hammonds_ns(6)
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hammonds_ns(6)Updated Great, thanks yiorges - this is what I will do!
Question regarding growing pumpkins
Posted by fl_gypsy
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sarahbarah27(5)Updated Yeah, how do they not just snap off and fall to the ground?
How cold is too cold?
Posted by davesgardengirl
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sarahbarah27(5)Updated Some seedlings require warmer temps. Petunias seem to like it more on the warmer side, like 68-70 degrees. Broccoli is a cooler season crop, so they should be happier with the cooler temps. Maybe you could move them to a sunny win...
omg so annoyed. 20 watts bulbs not enough?!
Posted by aubade
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davesgardengirlUpdated I bought the exact same light and figured out immediately that I would not be happy with only one. We went right out and bought another complete set and I have two lights over my top shelf of my mini greenhouse. I'm honestly now t...
How big a mistake is this?
Posted by melissel
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dirtdigr(5)Updated I wouldn't worry too much- I second the no peat pellets, however- the roots don't find their way out, depending on the plant- that has been my experience as well. I use a variety of containers- soil blocks, cell flats (some have 2...
Raising watermelons from seeds?
Posted by dubbed
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dirtdigr(5)Updated Yum! Watermelon! I started mine in paper pots this year and they are doing fine. Usually I heat up the area that I'm planting in with some black plastic about a week before. I would not work your soil if it has been pouring- do a ...
Pinching List
Posted by dirtdigr(5)
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dirtdigr(5)Updated Hmmm, I've never heard that before. I know there are some plants that you definitely don't want to pinch- those that grow on a single stem, for instance, but everything I've ever pinched has grow to be much bushier and lush, and i...
Discolored pepper leaves
Posted by naturenut_ohio(z6Ohio)
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odiedragonUpdated I've noticed the same things on my pepper plants. The seed leaves are fine, but the first true leaves are a different color like that, a yellowish green. Overall the seedlings seem healthy. They're still growing, and don't look si...
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