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Using a fan to control Damping Off Disease? Temperature affected?
Posted by rinomanfroni(7)
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rinomanfroni(7)Updated I bought one of these fans at Walmart for $13. The brand name is Massey, and they just have to plugged in to the wall like any other fans. Here is a link that might be useful: Here is a link to the fan I bought (this is a grey one...
Seedlings getting leggy
Posted by nanners333
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bluto20Updated I 2nd bdods' suggestion. I tried doing the window thing last year with the same results as you. This year its a plastic tray, jiffy seed starter mix, peat pots, and under a fluorescent tube for 16-18 a day. (close to the light)
My seed staring setup.
Posted by tommy2
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jonnyrockets(2b/2a)Updated For heat concerns you could throw up some foam insulation pieces on the walls of your cabinet and throw a couple regular incandescent light bulbs in there to warm things up. Then for air circulation - Since you probably don't want...
Sterilize / bleach NEW plastic containers?
Posted by jonnyrockets(2b/2a)
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jonnyrockets(2b/2a)Updated Thanks Dave - appreciated.
Looking for help with starting Lisianthus from seed
Posted by Maxine(5MA)
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sprouts_honor(5, southern shore of Erie)Updated Sorry rinomanfroni! That's so weird. Park's charge cleared my account on the 28th. I must have their last two packs. Every year, I swear I'm going to collect Lisianthus seed. But most of what I grow ends up in a vase.
lighting needed for seed germination
Posted by birkjar
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kayhhUpdated Petunias do need light for germination, but your little window should be plenty. What is critical is that you don't cover the seed, only press it gently into the soil. The frustrating thing about petunias is that they seem to take...
Excited about my seeds!
Posted by kandm(8b coastal alabama)
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mehearty(So ME z5a)Updated Good luck!! I love this part of the gardening year. =)
CowPots
Posted by kurt1117(Zone 6)
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digdirt2Updated Several previous discussions - Cow pots? Anyone tried cow pots? Cow pots Cow pot use Dave
Electric Grow Mat or Warming Mat??
Posted by almax881(8b)
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digdirt2Updated Nothing. Just different labels for the same thing. Some are thermostatically controlled, others are auto/factory set to specific temp. And they come in all sizes and with all prices - Burpee's prices are high compared to many othe...
Question
Posted by sakura2006
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I'm glad you have your order straightened out - and I had thought it was too early to indicate a problem. I surface sow annual types of poppy, not covering those seeds. I will sometimes put a little grit (thin layer) or vermiculit...
rooting hormone used on seeds
Posted by kandm(8b coastal alabama)
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kandm(8b coastal alabama)Updated Thanks folks.
Can you please evaluate my indoor seedlings?
Posted by rinomanfroni(7)
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rinomanfroni(7)Updated yeah, I actually elevated the trays three days ago because I was starting to notice that the seedlings were about to become too leggy. So the problem of the leggy seedlings comes from my own mistake I made of leaving the seedlings...
Wedding Flowers? Determined to grow to bloom!!!
Posted by hammy4260
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rjingaUpdated I can give you a personal experience about how finicky plants (even ones already grown) can be....so starting from seed would seem about like making a bet in Vegas...I purchased several dozen full grown stargazer lillies for my we...
Greenhouse and seed propagation
Posted by bwright(6)
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barrie2m_(6a, central PA)Updated For everyone the circomstances are a little different. I have 3 greenhouses, one a benchtop yet I never germinate anything in it and hardly ever move any plants into a greenhouse before March 1st. I figure that I heat my house so ...
Abies koreana seed supplier?
Posted by katskan41
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Chilterns lists them. I usually place a couple of orders a year from this vendor, just received an order last week. Here is a link that might be useful: Chilterns abies koreana
Kolkwitzia
Posted by bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)
6 Comments
morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated No, hellebore seeds don't need light to germinate. Light may be beneficial to some seeds for germination, sowing instructions on those will say surface sow, or sometimes 'cover lightly or thinly'. I sow hellebore seeds approx 1/4&...
Starting peppers?
Posted by greenwood85(6b)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated One of the difficult lessons for me to learn is "don't plant all your seed at the same time". I try and plant some every week or two, of a particular seed. Some may be too early, but some will be just right. Al
Achimenes
Posted by farang
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bears48(z9FL)Updated Well I;m not sure this will help but here goes, I;m in Florida , and warmth is of course one thing , but here long days sends them up. Try not to overwater.
Pear Tree From Seed
Posted by jay-rad(9)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Not freeze, moist chill - as in your refrigerator not your freezer. Approx 3 months at 40F for pear....
Help!!! Is this mold among my seedlings? How can I treat it?
Posted by rinomanfroni(7)
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petzold6596(8b southern NM)Updated It is a common soil fungus that decays dead plant material, which this potting media is, and is not harmful to living tissue. What is harmful is the fungus that lives on living tissue of tender seedlings that produces "dampin...
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