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Lady's Mantle
Posted by bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)
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bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)Updated I just read what my book (The Plant Propagators' Bible) says about growing these from seed. She (Miranda Smith) says: "You can purchase seeds for some cultivars. Plant them early inside. They require light to germinate and re...
Looking for Ceratostigma plumbaginoides seed
Posted by mrgpag SW OH Z5/6
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plantladyco(5)Updated I've never worked at Ft Carson, so I'm sure I don't know your cousin. As for the plumbago.... I have a huge patch of it, but I can't ever remember seeing any seed. I'm sure it's there, but must be really small. Maybe that's why we...
Growing Magnolias
Posted by bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)
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bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)Updated I would think cuttings or layerings would be easier to propagate magnolias, but I collected the seed and I love to try out different techniques. . . .
Do the do better OUTSIDE the pot?
Posted by may0503
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digdirt2Updated I agree with nckvilledudes - there are far too many variables involved. No way to justify a blanket statement that things do better in OR out of a container. size of container (most use one too small) type of container (self-water...
Do you need to protect tree seedlings in pots for the winter??
Posted by njbiology
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated The simple answer is Yes... But you can protect them by 1) keeping the soil damp (throughout the winter) every time it warms up rewater the plants. 2) adding straw, leaves, mulch will reduce evaporation. Roots freeze at about 28F ...
please comments on the seeds
Posted by v1rt
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v1rtUpdated Disregard folks. I only bought 2, 4 plus 3 other more seeds and was told good choices. Thanks. :)
Fire Pink
Posted by bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)
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bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)Updated Will keep that in mind! Thanks!
Its suppose to say Do THEY do better outside the pot?
Posted by may0503
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sheltiecheUpdated most annuals or veggies do have short lifetime- they are preprogrammed to grow fast produce flowers/fruits all season and die at the end of the cycle. Giving them good soil with plenty of moisture or whatever conditions they need ...
self pollinated crabapple seeds
Posted by generator_00
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generator_00Updated Well after 6 weeks in the cold fridge and 5 days in the windowsill I have a crab apple seedling. Anybody have any experience with keeping crab apple trees alive all winter and then successfully transplanting them in the spring?
lupins are croaking!
Posted by dirtdiggerky
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nixon(z5ny)Updated i grow alot of lupine, i have 10 dogs and the pee them to death, just the right height i guess. i have had your problem many times, now i start them inside, i use lg pop bottles, chop the top so you can use as a dome. i plant abou...
need advice on spanish flag vine......
Posted by tina_2
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Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)Updated Tina, i bet if you start them early enough indoors you could get nice sized plants by the time winter comes along. I had some volunteer seedlings come up in May, and here are some pics taken last week. They are FAST growers.
Ziegler's Lettuce
Posted by tommie_jo(z8b TX)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Try making an enquiry at www.BayLaurelNursery.com. They handle plants originated by Ziegler. Al
Collecting Seeds from a butterfly bush
Posted by rjinga
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tommie_jo(z8b TX)Updated Plants have to be sexually mature to reproduce; improved varieties are cloned via cuttings. Butterfly Bush seeds need stratification (cold treatment) before they germinate, usually 3-4 weeks in the fridge will do. This link shows ...
Sphaeralcea ambigua, Desert Mallow
Posted by poisondartfrog
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poisondartfrogUpdated That is very helpful information. Based on your experience, I think it will be best if I place it in a small scree area I have that is in a very sunny but somewhat sheltered spot and try to winter it over in situ. Thank you Mara!
can I just plant in paper cups or do I have to be fancy?
Posted by johnnyplantsseeds
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rjingaUpdated I have found the plastic trays from Lowe's or Home Depot, the ones that hold the larger pots until they are sold are PERFECT. they are about 4 to 5 inches deep, they have holes in the bottom already for drainage and there are 6 sp...
cleome seeds
Posted by v1rt
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v1rtUpdated Thanks for all the tips folks! What about for cosmos seeds, I have tons of white and purple cosmos seeds. Does it also need strafification?
when do I plant indoors?
Posted by johnnyplantsseeds
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belleville_rose_grUpdated seeds have different temps. for germination. Tomatoes are ones that like 70-75 degrees. I have a room in my basement that I heat for seeds like tomatoes. Other seeds need a cooler temp like 60.Once germination has taken place a co...
clematis
Posted by marricgardens
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nckvilledudes(7a NC)Updated Will have to investigate the link you provided. COTW is the source for all things clematis and am surprised that they still list the parentage of Margaret Hunt as unknown. You may want to provide COTW with the specific link to the...
Rosary vine
Posted by rhondals_2006(6B)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated There are at least 4 genus which have plants known as Rosary Vine. Crassula no pretreatmwent, no cover seed soil temp 60-70F taKING 14-42 DAYS TO GERMINATE. some varities hAVE seed THAT IS poisonous.
when can you plant an apple tree?
Posted by johnnyplantsseeds
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sewobsessed(Zone 5a)Updated Use the chart on Page 2. Compatible Trees
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