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Planting Seedheads in Ground
Posted by mary_max
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wiley0(4a)Updated I went to FAQ's and found a lot of answers. Duh! I will be winter sowing other varieties and some veggie seeds. Don't know if I want to mess with gro lights etc again. It was fun but a lot of work/time.
creeping zinnia
Posted by suewhogh(z5 vt)
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suewhogh(z5 vt)Updated Hi george, I tried to take cutting but failed. I have the room inside to overwinter but no luck. Thanks
mulching seedlings
Posted by storymann(5)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated hold off till after the first killing frost then mulch. also insure the area remains DAMP till spring.
recommendations for zone 8 greenhouse plants
Posted by bnursery
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lavernialadybug(8B)Updated I take everything into my greenhouse in the fall - we have a propane heater my hubby cranks up when it's supposed to freeze and haven't lost anything yet (10 years). I've already taken my cutting from the hibiscus, bouganvillas an...
Rosemary from seed
Posted by leo_prairie_view(2B Manitoba)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated seed REQUIRE a cold treatment (40F) for 4 weeks. lightly cvover the seed soil temperature 65-70 & takes 14-28 days to germinate. darkness other than lightly covering the seed is NOT needed.
'start seeds outside in the Fall'...when does that mean exactly?
Posted by Lynn Nevins
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated You are correct But for much more information/tips go to the forum for "winter Sowing"
Can I sow my English Lavender now?
Posted by goldtrap2690
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated You could start lavender seed now outside in zone 10, where it should still be warm enough to germinate within 30 days. You will need to be sure to keep the seed bed damp yourself if the rainy season has not started. Lavender seed...
Harvesting Rose of Sharron Seeds?????
Posted by akoch72
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Chemocurl zn5b/6a IndianaUpdated My experience has been that ROS often do not come true from saved seed. I have Bluebird and it has reseeded and the resulting babies have been a variety of colors. I'd say the only 'sure' way of getting the exact variety would be ...
How I learned to start seeds and a paper pot question
Posted by lakedallasmary(8 - North Central TX)
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editornj(7 Coastal NJ)Updated Thanks for the tip! Do you HAVE to transplant? Or can you just stick the paper pot in the ground, eventually? Does the last flap of the paper cup have to be secured? Setting it upright and putting soil in isn't enough to keep the ...
spider flower, purple cone flower, blazing star
Posted by tumblingtomatoes
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jerome69(6)Updated i heard and tried (the paper towel method of starting seeds), and it worked like magic.i use it for the seeds that i have problems with including purple coneflowers and gaillardia.cuts down on germination time.i then take the spro...
Winter Aconite seeds germinated in fridge...now what?
Posted by alexander3_gw(6 Pennsylvania)
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Chemocurl zn5b/6a IndianaUpdated I would probably plant them out, where they might get some protection if you have or know of a location. I would then mulch heavily later. Here is a thread that discusses seeds dropping and germinating naturally. Tell me about win...
success with Calla lily seeds?
Posted by Joan Dupuis
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Frost will hurt plants collect seed just before "killing frost" & store in cool dry,dark location. If talking about seedlings then protect with mulch or dig up & store cool,dry.dark location afove freezing.
Cleome Plants
Posted by drgulley(Zone 8 - Belton, TX)
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sewobsessed(Zone 5a)Updated tumblingtomatoes, The trick that works for me More
Marigold Seeds
Posted by williamragtime
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated No, not likely...your marigolds will have cross pollinated.
When do lobelia (cardinalis and siphilitica) germinate?
Posted by laurels14
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Surface sow seeds (some light may be beneficial to germination), and use 65-75F. After two or three weeks if no germination move to 30-39f for four weeks, then back to 65-75F. Keep moist.
2004 seeds
Posted by madabouteu(8A - central Alabama)
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jerome69(6)Updated i started some impatiens seeds that i had in my basement from 2002 and they sprouted very well.i kept them in a closed margerine container. the basement is fairly cool and dry.hope this helps.
Please help identify seeds, if possible. (photo)
Posted by editornj(7 Coastal NJ)
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editornj(7 Coastal NJ)Updated
Safe to Save 2008 Seed Packets?
Posted by glitterglass(7a)
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jefferylUpdated For 2009 I will be planting almost nothing but 2008 vegetable seeds.
Horned Melon & Cucumber seeds
Posted by cacturne
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cacturneUpdated Hey, me again! I guess I got lucky because out of the 8 seeds I planted, 3 are sprouting up! I wasn't sure because it didn't look like what I thought, but I found a picture of one sprouting up, and that's exactly what I've got gro...
Biodomes
Posted by sammiandfargo(z6 PA)
sammiandfargo(z6 PA)I grew petunias last year in one Parkseeds Biodomes and they did very well. I plan on using it again next year but I want to grow alot more plants. Do you think I would be able to make my own by drilling holes into a block of styrofoam?...
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