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Any experience with the soil block makers
Posted by melrose
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digdirt2Updated Here is a discussion about them from last week that should help. (linked below) And Here is a list of previous discussions on them. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Soil Block makers
To fertilize or to not fertilize, that is the question...
Posted by homemommy
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homemommyUpdated Yes, may is planting time ;-) What do I have growing...hmmm... I started at the very end of Jan or 1st of Feb some geraniums and crazy daisys, ornamental peppers, dalhias and zinnias. I should not have started the zinnias or dalhi...
Newbie to seed starting
Posted by memphistigerlily(7)
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retiredprof(7)Updated memphistigerlily: Go to the Wintersowing Forum--quick! Almost everything you have listed can be WS'd now except the MG's and Moonflower (not sure about the Hummer vine). You will love the forum and the whole process makes it so mu...
Growing indoors learning survey
Posted by untiedknot
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Untied, while cross posting is usually discouraged, I hope you place this in Growing Under Lights and in Hydroponics too. I'm thinking you would find only a few here who grow from seed to maturity indoors.
seeding depth echinops
Posted by weeper_11(2b SK)
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homemommyUpdated I would suggest taking the seed, press it into the soil, then just very carefully, with sort of a finger sweeping or pinching motion just barely cover the seed.
Running out of room under grolights - suggestions?
Posted by trillium15(z5a Ontario)
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sheltiecheUpdated Winter sowing forum- read FAQ- very useful for those of us who has seed addiction. Otherwise do you plants in shifts- couple days one set of trays under lights, then next...hubby just complained that we have our seed trays on the ...
Going away.Plant now or not?
Posted by chilipete(7)
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chilipete(7)Updated Thanks for the replies. I may give capillary mats a try. Is there a source to buy them from without buying a whole greenhouse kit?
Lobelia time
Posted by birkjar
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated The coating was put on the seed so you could put 1-2 seed per pot easly. & do not cover the seed.... by the way the seed does need a pretreatment of 12 week cold period at 40F
Can I cold frame them now?
Posted by jimla(Z6 PA)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated If your cold frame stays above freezing and gets full daylight it should be fine. Al
Survey Reveals Double-Digit Increase in Food Gardening for 2009
Posted by kandm(8b coastal alabama)
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kandm(8b coastal alabama)Updated Where do you buy jars? I've looked at Walmart and haven't found them. I picked up a few Ball jars at the Good Will making sure to check the rims for chips and flaws.
Question about poppy seeds
Posted by sakura2006
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sakura2006Updated My message to express appreciation to Homemommy, Sewobsessed, and Mor28 is not visible. I just want to make sure this time my message is going show up. Thank you HOmemommy, Sewobssessed, and Mor28 for taking your time to reply. Ea...
Forgive the stupid questions...
Posted by lilion
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homemommyUpdated I would separate out the sprouts from the seeds that have not sprouted. put the ones that have sprouted into an open tray, buy another black tray, or even just get a roasting pan / baking dish *something* to put them in temporaril...
Direct Sowing in containers
Posted by ellenr22 - NJ - Zone 6b/7a(6b/7a)
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ellenr22 - NJ - Zone 6b/7a(6b/7a)Updated will do. thanks e
Sweet Pea seedlings and frost
Posted by chihuahua6(8b coastal SC)
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chihuahua6(8b coastal SC)Updated Yes the weather has been very odd lately. February is usually mild here and it's been up and down all month. My cannas were coming up in January and then a cold front came in and made them die back again. I didn't know they were u...
Gro Light Question
Posted by gardeningharpist17
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micyreyUpdated hi you will want to turn it on and see how hot it gets if it is too hot you'll burn the seedlings and dry out the soil to fast. I use 100 watt equivalent compact florecents(draws like 23 wats) for my over flow from the shop lights...
Does it damage seeds to freeze them or does variety matter?
Posted by julio01
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digdirt2Updated Freezing only works if the seeds are well dried first and most home seed savers just don't dry their seeds that well. Any moisture left in the seeds will freeze and rupture the cell walls - end result, if not mush, in non-viable s...
Growing Snowberry From Seed
Posted by garlicgoddess(Z8 Seattle)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Extract the seeds, and while these would have been better fall sown, you can try sowing 3 months @ 70ºF, then 3 months @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germination in additional 30-60 days. Seed will not tolerate dry storage.
Starting indoors/ direct sowing
Posted by opie12(8/MS)
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retiredprof(7)Updated Folks: Go, go, go to the wintersowing forum! You'll have a ball and find you can plant your lettuce, broccoli, onions and cauli NOW! Prof
seed germination
Posted by monkey665(6a)
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lotusbudh2o(wi.5)Updated I have a good book from Ball seed. They say cover seed ,light and temp.to germ at 68-72. 10 -14 days to germ. Growing on at 65.
Start all seeds at the same time?
Posted by rawb(5, Erie shoreline)
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rawb(5, Erie shoreline)Updated Hey everyone, thanks for the replies. Think I am going with two tube 2ft'rs, in a foil inclosed area. Hopefully that will be enough light bouncing around to keep them/some from getting leggy. But I plan on sticking around, so I pl...
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