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starter soil
Posted by jerome69(6)
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zubababy(6b Utah)Updated I was having a problem with germinating begonias in a regular seed mix, and keeping them alive. So, I started a different batch in just turface, and just about every single seed germinated and is just starting to sprout their true...
Looking for Helianthus argophyllus seed
Posted by zone_7_kevin__(Delaware)
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macthayer(z9a NV)Updated Try Heronswood. They currently carry a Helianthus, although it doesn't specifically say "argophyllus". Sorry, that was all I could find. MacThayer Here is a link that might be useful: Heronswood
Question regarding Lumens in lights for growing
Posted by bdobs
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bdobsUpdated Thanks Mike I think I will stick to what I bought at HD Two 3200 Lumen 40 watt Daylight 6000K(or close to that number)_ Two 3000 Lumen 40 watt Coolwhite 4000K(or close to that number) I plan on using one of each on the two shoplig...
Rhodochiton Purple Bell Vine
Posted by barnbatt(z6 KY)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Also, Druse suggests soaking seeds overnight if not sown fresh upon harvesting, adding that germination may take as long as 60 days. Barely cover seed, don't sow too deeply.
dwarf peppers and/or tomato seeds
Posted by molly229
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johnbroUpdated I,m trying Bush, Bush Champion and Big Dwarf from Tomato Growers Supply. Good Luck, John
pics of my lights and seedlings
Posted by farmingvillefarmer(East Coast zone 7)
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phloxie2000(4)Updated Quite the set up there!!!!!! Everything looks great! Here is a link that might be useful: Little River Nursery
Seedlings Look Horrible--Imminent Doom!
Posted by kompostkween(8b)
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phloxie2000(4)Updated This is a definite nutrition problem , I would go with what petzold says . Another questions, where are you obtaining your seeds from? Here is a link that might be useful: LittleRiverNursery
Which Bulb
Posted by chuckstoll(5)
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petzold6596(8b southern NM)Updated Save your money. In a multi-bulb fixture use equal number cool white and warm white bulbs.
Seed starting with jiffy pellets
Posted by dez818(7a GA)
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tomakers(SE MA Zone 5/6 or ?)Updated A spray with a VERY dilute mixture of 3% H2O2 and water gets rid of any mold. Last year was the 1st time in MANY years of using Jiffy7s that I have even seen any mold. I have NEVER(knocking on wood) had any problem with damping of...
Vegetable Seeds
Posted by gods_gardener(5)
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gods_gardener(5)Updated thank you very much mike.... i will do some weekend farming next week and plant them next friday..... im really not loking for the PERFECT start, but any start is better than last years...... all i did was sow them outside, rather...
Yaupon Holly from seed?
Posted by mcbdz(8 Louisiana)
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mcbdz(8 Louisiana)Updated Thanks yiorges-z5il, I'll try that. Also may winter sow some and see how they work. Pattie
Unwins Dwarf Dahlia
Posted by nett2(5/6)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Will take 6-8 weeks from sowing seed to transplant. may flower 1st year..... Will not be winter hardy in your area.
asparagus seedlings
Posted by mikenepa
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated You can either let them grow one more year where they are... OR ... Move them to there perminate location & let them grow 1 more year.
Starting seeds from website dates.
Posted by mailman22(6)
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sheltiecheUpdated I know what my last frost date and what previous years taught me. I start seeds indoor and turn and twist dates depending on the weather, my mood and time availability.
hoophouse heating for Impatients from seed
Posted by sportparadise
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belleville_rose_grUpdated I start mine in the unheated basement area of my house. Then after germination I bring them my Germination room(my DW calls it). There they can receive ample light. I have a couple blooming now Here is a link that might be useful:...
Growing in greenhouse or under lights??
Posted by angelo_s(z6 NY)
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rachel_z6(7)Updated you can start them in the greenhouse, but you'll have to supply bottom heat for germination and you can't let the temp go below 50F. You'll still have to keep them moist and check on them every day, but you won't have to do the ha...
Has anyone started a Snowdrift Crabapple from seed?
Posted by luckyladyd(6)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Snowdrift (Malus x Snowdrift) isn't going to come true from seed...you will get a crabapple but it could be very different than the one you sowed. If it's really an ornamental tree of a certain size and habit you are looking for, ...
Starting seeds
Posted by calverttx
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dez818(7a GA)Updated hi we are using some of the clear containers with a hinged lid that lettuce comes in and it seems to work pretty well in keeping things humid.
Oriental Lily seed question
Posted by rjinga
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated (1) The seed need a cold treatment at 40F for 2-3 months. this can be achieved by storing seed in refrigator or sowing them outside in the fall (1b) Depth of seed just lightly cover them (2) Normally not all the seed will be viabl...
germinating brachychiton populneus seeds
Posted by paulope(z10FL)
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karyn1(7a)Updated I bought the seeds from Rare Exotic Seeds in Canada. I've bought a number of seeds from them and have had decent germination rates. Here is a link that might be useful: Rare Exotic Seeds
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