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Best Germination Mediums
Posted by Summer_Squash
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paul_30068(7)Updated When I do start seeds in small pots and/or indoors I use coconut coir plus inexpensive soil conditioner. I'm a container veggie grower in Atlanta, Georgia... coming on 4 years now. I used to grow veggies in the ground but I switch...
not gonna do it!
Posted by barbaraparmelee
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mori1(5b/6a)Updated Bloomin onion I like what built, you wouldn't happened to draw a plan or drawings or measurements by chance.
Need help identifying this flower
Posted by carillon(East TN - Zone 7a)
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carillon(East TN - Zone 7a)Updated Thanks for the comments! I'll head over to the Name That Plant forum and post too.
Rose seeds
Posted by charmedonesh(7)
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated A few questions: Are these species roses? If not, even if the grow, they will not produce plants like those the seed came from. All named hybrid roses are grown vegetatively i.e. from grafting or cutting. If they are species roses...
poppy seed harvesting
Posted by ironorchid
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dbarron(z7_Arkansas)Updated I believe in maturity and thus wait till the pod is brown...but?
coneflower and black eyed susan
Posted by paczek
paczekHi, I have two questions. I have a packet of coneflower seeds that I haven't yet planted and it is now mid-July in eastern NY. Can I just put them in the soil outside or is there something else that I should do to get them to germinate?...
growing transplants from seed.....need help with fertilizing
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
kawaiineko_gardener(5a)I have a planting chart from a seed company I order from with recommended fall planting dates (varies depending on what veggie it is). I am growing seedlings under a grow light to transplant for fall harvest. According to the chart...
weeping cashmere cypress seeds
Posted by nikkid73
nikkid73I RECENTLY AQUIRED SOME WEEPING CYPRESS SEEDS AND NEED TO KNOW THE BEST WAY TO STARY THEM TO MAXIMIZE GROWTH AND ENSURE THEY ALL GROW.
I'M READY, i think!!
Posted by barbaraparmelee
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated You can repot them either before or after they are hardened off. To harden them off you need to take them outside to a shady location for an hour or so. Then back in. Increase the time each day until they are out all day and all n...
walking onion seeds
Posted by gro2can(3b)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Walking Onion seed is uncommon, typically the flowers dry up and wither (topsets are competing with them for energy) and they don't produce seed. You can plant the topsets (bulbs, bulblets) to increase your plants - about 2" ...
Seeds dies and get liquefied .
Posted by gonene1
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated They rotted, almost certainly due to overwatering. If you get the watering right you will never need to concern yourself with fungicides.
Reputable sellers of tree seeds online? Any suggestions?
Posted by nick_b79(4/5 Southeast MN)
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated - Sheffield's Seed Company ( sheffields.com ) is the leader in tree and shrub seeds. They have a very good Garden Watchdog rating, and I've always had fairly good results from orders I've made through them. Other potential sources...
Mulching directly after seeding
Posted by gloria8092
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated There is a limited amount of nutrients/energy stored within the seed, only enough to get the cotyledons to the surface and into light where they can begin to make their own 'food'. Cover it too deeply with soil or mulch and that e...
when to plant apple tree saplings
Posted by myseedling
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nick_b79(4/5 Southeast MN)Updated I too have a few seedlings I grew from leftover apple cores, currently in pots, also approximately 8" tall. So long as you don't mangle the roots and keep them well-watered, you could plant them any time from now to October/e...
Creeping Thyme Seedlings Help
Posted by Ams_38562(6B)
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AlaninevanstonUpdated Very informative, thank you! I started mine (very) early indoors in trays under light and on gentle heat. None grew to over 3/8 - 1/2". I lost my patience and put them in the garden hoping for survival but they all died. Evan...
Forget Me Not Seeds
Posted by soot
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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5Updated they self sowed in spring.. in my garden ... there is no reason they couldnt be scattered now ... when in doubt.. be the plant ... and plant when they plant them ... the only downside.. is marking the spot.. so when they pop up th...
Red Yucca seed help?
Posted by carsond2704(8a)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I'd move them back outside in natural light, your seedlings will grow stronger there than indoors. Do not cover with saran wrap. If you have a problem with birds or squirrels, protect the seed pots with chicken wire or some kind o...
Ideas on Nassella laevissima "Golden Hair Grass"?
Posted by mark4321_gw
mark4321_gwNote: I understand some members of this genus are easy, to the point of being weedy, even invasive. This one is apparently more difficult... I finally broke down and bought a plant at Annie's Annuals retail store in Richmond, CA: Nassella...
Sowing cardiocrinum
Posted by hippifan(8)
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chevy3Updated I have been trying to germinate fresh seed for many years. No luck until now. I harvested fresh seed from the pods just after the first snowfall in December of 2012. In January 2013 I created 8 experimental groups, some refrigerat...
Can you identify this plant?
Posted by missxnish
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated Sheeba123, I don't know how your post ended up here, but it's very misplaced. If you do come back here to check, and you see this message, I recommend you make your own thread and put it in the Seed Exchange forum. You'll also wan...
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