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Germination and new furnace
Posted by jan_wi5(5 West Allis)
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belleville_rose_grUpdated I have a newer furnace also with the chimney no longer needed due to cooler air generated. I have no issues with my seed starting. I place flats in a heated room in my basement with good germination results.
Is it too late to free sow seeds?
Posted by natalie4b(7b GA)
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natalie4b(7b GA)Updated Great! I am so glad it's not too late - will sow them this weekend. Thank you both Morz8 and Genoprizebull. Happy Thanksgiving weekend! ~Natalie
apple seed
Posted by nails_2008
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mechele211(TN 6b)Updated Thanks for the explanation. Good info.
Pine seed and maple germination...
Posted by ryan_tree(7aVA)
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digdirt2Updated Be sure to check out the Tree Forum here too. They have a bunch of great FAQ's and discussion tips there about growing many different varieties from seed. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Tree Forum - Growing from Seed
tons of new seed exotics/perennials/etc help w/germination info
Posted by hiddenjungle(zone 6, NY)
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hiddenjungle(zone 6, NY)Updated Thanks for helping, heres some successfull results i found with the palo verde seeds: using a pair of nailclippers snip a piece off the seeds, not thick just enough to get through the seed coat, then soak in water, i had roots app...
Growing oak from acorns!
Posted by natureman
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated At the size you have now I would transplant. Oaks send down a tap root when very small and may be difficult if the root is too deep and wrapped around each other. Al
propagate lavender
Posted by danielcuilhe(z 8b)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Starting from cuttings in a greenhouse with bottom heat would be fastest, but you would need a source for the cuttings. Seed is cheap and easy but about a year slower, and would need to also be grown and transplanted. Lavender as ...
Redwood Soil?
Posted by ryan_tree(7aVA)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated You are growing a coast redwood in a container permanently? If that is the case, I would suggest looking in the container forum for soil suggestions as well as root pruning techniques. A redwood will soon outgrow any container unl...
Vigna Caracalla Seed Still Viable?
Posted by highlandsgardener(Z6 Louisville)
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nckvilledudes(7a NC)Updated No problem.
I found this when searching for a pic of a seed
Posted by rjinga
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dorisl(5)Updated I lOVE that site. Jjust need to give fair warning to those on dial-up. Its an extremely heavy site.
asclepsia physocarpa seed question
Posted by nixon(z5ny)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I haven't grown it, but it looks like the approach is the same as for other perennial types... Moist cold 3 - 4 weeks, move to 70ish for germination in additional 30 - 90 days. If the seeds are fresh the initial chill may not be n...
Cestrum nocturnum Night Blooming Jasmine
Posted by Crazy_Gardener(Z2b AB Canada)
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threas(z7 PA)Updated My berries have green for months.some have dried & turned tan. There is still moisture inside. When is the best time to harvest? Theresa
Growing FIcus Religiosa from seed...
Posted by teresanewsome(6)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Soak seed in water for 12 hours THEN do not cover the seed soil temp 75-80F taking 14-30 days to germinate.
Sowing seeds in October
Posted by nikkineel(GA 8/7b)
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sheltiecheUpdated Take dianthus outside, it is tough cookie and will do fine, put in unheated garage or make shift cold frame- box from few bags of leaves with clear plastic on top. Diascia and snaps will do great if started now. So are multiple pr...
And now, how do I get the really hard ones to germinate?
Posted by dandy_line(3B (Brainerd, Mn))
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sheltiecheUpdated Dandy there is one product you might want to try- GA-3/ read more on JL Hudson seedsman website. If you are experienced, it is most likely seeds. Caltha requires fresh seeds and cold strat and just right amount of moisture, would ...
Callistemon corokia virigata
Posted by hummingbirdhill(7)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Use pure peat-moss, no fertilizer & high humidity..... do not cover the seed soil temp 55-65F & takes 14-60 days to germinate.
And now, how do I get the really hard ones to germinate?
Posted by dandy_line(3B (Brainerd, Mn))
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Aconitum - Lots of people have trouble with these from commercial seed, Clothier notes seeds are short viable. A warm moist period preceding cold moist seems to help. Aquilegia vulgaris - can have erratic germination and may take ...
anyone tried cow pots?
Posted by diane62ma
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newbie_in_nj(6b E/Central NJ)Updated I've just been looking at them online and came here to see if anyone else already posted thread. Cheapest price found is 12/$8.49 (plus shipping) for 4" which is expensive even when starting just a couple hundred seedlings......
Silver Vine seeds experience...
Posted by freshmangardener(Zone7)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Store seed at 40F for 4 weeks then lightly cover soil temperature 65-70F & takes 14-21 days to germinate
Buying seeds in Nov, Dec
Posted by puzzlefan(5)
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ondrea_carina_leaf(7)Updated I just ordered seeds from http://www.hazzardsgreenhouse.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=Hazwho&Category_Code=HS and value seeds http://by101w.bay101.mail.live.com/mail/InboxLight.aspx?n=1875575160 Just go...
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