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Petunia seed starting set-up
Posted by nancyboregon
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sarahbarah27(5)Updated I got germination!!! I am growing a Double Flowering Mix(sowed on March 6th) and one called Prism Sunshine (sowed on March 4th. This morning I took the plastic cover off and a bunch of them have sprouted!!! I also have Tidal Wave ...
Seeding Hollyhock
Posted by sunnygirl70(5 IN)
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calverttxUpdated I started some under grow lights and they are doing well. I use 1 teaspoon of miracle grow to 1 gallon of water. I set them in a pan and let them soak up the water. I am in texas so I will set them out in the next couple of weeks....
Yellow Crrookneck Squash Germination Issues
Posted by gardenerme(z9/21 inland socal)
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kiddo_1(NE OH 5)Updated I bought Yellow Crookneck squash last year (from Totally Tomatoes) and I tried to start them both in pots and in my heated germinator. They never sprouted. Not in the paper towel, either. I finally contacted the seed company and t...
Heavily Watered Seedlings
Posted by tannabanana
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kandm(8b coastal alabama)Updated I would replace the heating pad with the fan. You don't want to steam em.
Starting tomato seeds in unheated garage???
Posted by bmbrown88
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bmbrown88Updated would it be easier to just grow them indoors with the setup I have or would I still need to create a greenhouse out of plastic with a fan and all?? wonder if I can talk my wife into that......:/ list of tomato seeds I have started...
Did I fry my seeds?
Posted by greenwood85(6b)
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digdirt2Updated Possible but not probable. You need to track the soil temps a bit. Prop the end of the dome up a little for air exchange or put some small 1/2" spacers between the mat and the tray. Dave
Green Arrow or Sugar Snap Peas
Posted by topnotchveggie
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clumsygrdnerUpdated I like sugar snap because they are edible pod. Just pick and eat! The vines get really big though so make sure you have enough support for them.
should I start these inside?
Posted by leeds376(z6a S.Cent. PA)
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macheske(6/7 NorthernVA)Updated I wouldn't bother starting cukes and beans inside. I've tried zucchini and summer squash indoors and I think it sped the progress somewhat. I'll be doing it again this spring about 4 weeks before I put them outside. Rick
Seeds and mulching
Posted by opie12(8/MS)
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opie12(8/MS)Updated Thank you :-)
Should they go in the fridge before sow?
Posted by jonnys(9 Orlando Fl)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I prefer to put the seeds in something like a tiny zip lock with a tsp or two of moist sterile sand or moist vermiculite and put those in refrigerator. Larger seeds don't need to be completely buried, just in contact with the mois...
Cheap Vegetable Seed websites?
Posted by joy1213(7A TN)
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digdirt2Updated Lots of good ones listed in the Garden Bazaar here at GW as well has lots of past discussions scattered all over the forums on seed sources - cheap and otherwise - that a search will pull up. The link below is to one currently run...
what is your thoughts of sowing in a flat?
Posted by east459(4)
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californianUpdated I think I read somewhere that slightly injuring the tips of a seedling's roots will make them grow faster. Anyone else ever hear of this?
Dampening off products?
Posted by ms_minnamouse(7a)
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homemommyUpdated I am in Canada, so I am not sure if it is the same in the US, but I can get it just about anywhere, Sprawlmart, Homedepot, Lowes, anywhere that has a small gardening section, usually in the area where you would pick up rooting hor...
Help on seed starting !!
Posted by ycmahesh
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cezs12Updated Last year I experimented a lot with starting seeds indoors and learned a few things in the process. I thought IÂd share a bit of what I learned through trial and error so that you can skip my mistakes. LIGHT The hardest thing to p...
Free Sunflower Seeds - Lemon Queen (Helianthus annuus)
Posted by chris_in_ca(9)
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cezs12Updated Very interesting, my mom loves to plant any kinds of tree I'm sure she will be very interested. Here is a link that might be useful: landscaping salt lake city utah
Why are body bags so cheap?
Posted by generator_00
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generator_00Updated sorry wrong forum.
What planting mix/medium/soil do you use?
Posted by ms_minnamouse(7a)
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nckvilledudes(7a NC)Updated Depending on what I am planting, I use different products. For the longest time I used a standard potting mix that is peat based. Now I tend to start most smaller seeds in a seed starting mix that is very light and fluffy. Larger ...
Will UV light work?
Posted by drayven
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drayvenUpdated Thanks. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing then.
Cypress Vine red I'm confused, have 2 different types of seeds?
Posted by irish_rose_grower(z7 LI NY)
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token28001(zone7b NC)Updated The hummers love both, so I would say plant them. :)
How do you cat-proof?
Posted by lmschneider
7 Comments
mindiloohooUpdated I have found that my cats made the connection between the spray bottle and the plants. A few squirts at the cats have been helpful. I also leave the spray bottle "guarding" the plants, and the cats dont' go near. :-) I s...
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