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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?).
stunted plants
Posted by gro2can(3b)
gro2can(3b)a cold and wet spring has resulted in my tomato and pepper plants being stunted. they are about 3-4 inches tall after a month in the ground. they have grown really thick for three inches then really skinny at the top. the bottom leaves...
Planting corn
Posted by tanner27
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oldmobie Z6, SW MO(Zone 6)Updated I've been reading that pollen determines the type of corn produced. I would try to avoid having flint corn pollinate sweet corn, as it would likely be harder and less sweet. There are also finer points like the gene(s) responsible...
Japanese painted fern spores
Posted by kitasei(6b lower Hudson Valley, NY)
kitasei(6b lower Hudson Valley, NY)I purchased spores on ebay for Japanese painted fern and was dismayed to read the complicated directions that came with them. Is it a complete waste to simply sprinkle them on soil where my other painted ferns are growing?
is it too late to start Papaver outdoors in MD?
Posted by thirtylines
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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BCUpdated While I will agree that they germinate better in the cooler weather don't discount how warm our summers are. Our typical daytime temp in July is about 90F and not uncommon to be 100F, however we don't get the humidity you have. I ...
Late start
Posted by madabouteu(8A - central Alabama)
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated You can sow perennials in the Autumn. Or check out the Winter Sowing Forum. There's no need to refrigerate until next year.
Growing Black Oil Sunflowers
Posted by Hypochondriac
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cold_weather_is_evil(9)Updated Wait for leaves and don't bury them. Sunflowers tend to be leggy but only bury the (pellets and) roots.
Growing From Seed
Posted by Sklotus
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated This time of year, I would sow the seed, wrap the pot with saran wrap and secure with a rubber band or put the pot in a zip lock bag, and put it in the refrigerator. If space is at a premium, you can put the seed in a small amount...
do birds eat nasturtium?
Posted by indica_2010
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gonene1Updated Birds eat seedlings and sprouts and even the new leaves of my cuttings. I keep strawberry and geranium (pelargonium) seedlings covered with a birds net. And one time when the plants where close to the net , they eaten my strawberr...
Growing Watermelon From Seed
Posted by lilangel181(zone 5)
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated Easter seems like premature planting for such a warm season crop as watermelon. I doubt very much that soil temperatures were warm enough to promote germination.
Plagron Seed Booster
Posted by gonene1
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cold_weather_is_evil(9)Updated >> ...are taking a lot of time to germinate and by the time a tiny root is showing it is all so moldy Definitely go with the peat for germination. Peat seems to be resistant to mold, and to be doubly sure it can be easily st...
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