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what does heirloom seed mean?
Posted by johnnyplantsseeds
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homegrown54(z6 SE Ohio)Updated Heirloom vegetable seeds have been passed down through the generations and are cherished for their outstanding characteristics, such as superior flavor, vibrant color, adaptability and vigorous growth.
how do you get vegetable seeds from the plant to grow?
Posted by johnnyplantsseeds
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johnnyplantsseedsUpdated I guess it is fermentation. I'll read it thanks. I just mean I'm eatin' a tomato sandwich and like it. I save one of the seeds from it and grow a plant from it. It just interested me.
Seeds, Seeds and more seeds
Posted by hank2230(z5 Canton, Ohio)
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ryan_tree(7aVA)Updated This probably isn't the forum to be trading on.....
Advice for a newbie???
Posted by southerngardenchick(7)
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belleville_rose_grUpdated I agree with the lights. I have left my lights on 24/7 this year and the results are good.I started some seeds last weekend which is early but have many varieties to sow. I also have a small Greenhouse(6x8) I will place them there...
Corydalis heterophyllum, achillea cartilaginea, etc.
Posted by kms4me
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sheltiecheUpdated Do not have particulars on this one anemone but have done some others like japonicas, hupensis, multifida, baldensis, cylindrica, levellei- those do great with GA-3, couple of warm weeks and you get 100% germination. Nothing else ...
Onions from seeds
Posted by yotetrapper(7)
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yotetrapper(7)Updated Ok thanks guys, I'll start them inside then in february and let them do their thing.
Soiless mix
Posted by simmran1
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Comercially I use a mix we prepare on site. I prefer this mix because I can predict/know the results. I know the water retention, pH, fertilizer retention, compaction etc. If I were to go to a new mix then I would have to change m...
Blad Cypress??
Posted by ryan_tree(7aVA)
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kms4meUpdated That's what he told me he had done, simply put them in water. He sent them to me in sopping wet sphagnum moss, I transplanted the ones that had sprouted and then threw the rest in water (I kept the sphagnum with them) and they ger...
rose seeds
Posted by stroja62
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flowersnhens(Maine 4)Updated I started mine in plastic baggies moistened just a bit with seed starter mix and kept them in the refridgerator. It took about 2 months for them to germinate. They were blooming the summer of the following year. Thought I would sh...
oleander seed
Posted by granygreenthumb(7a)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Nerium oleander - Seed, light (do not cover seed), outdoors in Spring or sow indoors 70-75F for germination in 30-90 days. Is this winter hardy for you there, I understand it takes light frost occasionally but would need protectio...
Bittersweet Vine
Posted by bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Celastrus scandens (typo above, sorry :)) - cleaned seed, stratify (provide moist chill) 3 to 6 months @ 39F, move to 70F for germ.
Asparagus from seed
Posted by tomakers(SE MA Zone 5/6 or ?)
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tomakers(SE MA Zone 5/6 or ?)Updated Do you think they will ripen off the plant or did I waste my time? I realize I could have bought seed, in fact I think I have some somewhere, I just thought it would be interesting.
Growing Giant Sequoia?
Posted by ryan_tree(7aVA)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Factors controling the rate and quality of growth. 1) soil including quanity, quality, drainage, fertility & moisture content 2) light including quality & quanity & duration Only you can evaluate your situation & d...
So, the seeds from storebought fruit...
Posted by yotetrapper(7)
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sewobsessed(Zone 5a)Updated There are ridiculously long threads on the subject Here, Here, and Here.
started sowing
Posted by belleville_rose_gr
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belleville_rose_grUpdated pelargonium I just check the seeds before leaving for work and was surprised to see emerging plants.
Getting Rid of Seed Starting Equipment
Posted by loisthegardener_nc7b
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cheerpeopleUpdated Lois, You may have tired of the work involved and just want to be done with it. That's nice of you to offer it to another. But I second Belleville's thoughts. WS works with some but not all in our 'tween zones. I suggest you try s...
farfugium from seed
Posted by tjaranch
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sheltiecheUpdated ha, I was thinking that since it is ligularia group it would be warm germination plant,also same as ligularia seedheads will produce lots of fluff/ infertile seeds and only few fat ones- fertile. I am positive I have seen seed bei...
Holly Seeds
Posted by bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated The problem with holly in general (Ilex) from seed is it is very slow. Most types do best with warm moist, followed by cold moist, brought back to warm again cycles - if sowing outdoors Fall may be better. Even then, germination c...
Winter Berry
Posted by token28001(zone7b NC)
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token28001(zone7b NC)Updated Good deal. Thanks for the info!
tibouchina aka princess flower
Posted by jaynine
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jaynineUpdated thanks for germ. info. can you tell me what the seeds look like?
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