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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...
When to plant my avocado seed?
Posted by leuconoe
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nattydoll(7)Updated Is that the sprout or the root in the picture? I don't know what the growth is, but I think you could plant it with the sprout facing upwards and the seed partially buried, in a regular container. There's lots of vids for this on ...
purslane vs. moss roses ....?
Posted by vieja_gw(z7NM)
vieja_gw(z7NM)I often also get purslane growing when I plant moss roses from the plants or from seed! Guess they are both of the same family..... portulaca? Frustrating, as they the leaves, stems look so similar & I have a difficult time pulling...
Help identifying a flower bud, please.
Posted by vvon
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated It's a Californian Poppy, Eschscholzia.
Corn Questions
Posted by yanksfan7
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oldmobie Z6, SW MO(Zone 6)Updated If bugs are eating you leaves, you'll probably need to use some sort of repellant or insecticide. There are of course many options. I'm only familiar with a few, but since you've gotten no other answers, I'll share them. Sevin is ...
Planting Marigolds and Zinnias
Posted by PigletGeniesse
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oldmobie Z6, SW MO(Zone 6)Updated I have less experience with zinnias, but I've seen marigolds grow and bloom even when very crowded. Ideal spacing may be more eficient use of your seed, but even planted at maybe four times that density, they can grow healthy, wit...
How can I plant Banana
Posted by jookco
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated This appears to be unwelcome SPAM from someone breaking the agreement they made when joining GardenWeb. Jookco, if you don't want to play by the rules, go play somewhere else!
Royal Poinciana Sapling
Posted by jay129
jay129Hello all, I have a question about my royal poinciana saplings. They are about 8 inches tall and were recently transplanted to individual pots. My question is how much water and sunlight should they receive. I live in south Polk county...
Need help to identify a plant..
Posted by JaymieK
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JaymieKUpdated ahhh.. thank you very much :D
Purple Coneflower. Help sowing seeds please.
Posted by Craigh1983
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Echinacea will normally take 10-20 days to germinate at 65-70F (18-21C) - cooler or warmer may take longer. I think your climate is approximately a Z8 and the plants may do better outside than inside over winter with low or inadeq...
Any pictures of Hosta seeds sprouting?
Posted by shellhoya(5-6)
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spazmeldaUpdated Some that I planted earlier (May?).
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