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growing italian cypress and yew from seed
Posted by jblitzfick
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Cupressus sempervirens (Italian Cypress) Seed - sow late winter in a cold frame and only just cover the seed, or 3 weeks cold stratification can improve germination. Germinates in 1 - 2 months at 68F following chill. The seedlings...
when to plant shasta daisy seed?
Posted by WOODSGRANNY(Z9 S LA.)
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rjingaUpdated george, do you litterally just lay the seed on the ground? And PUT NOTHING ON TOP OF IT? how do the seeds stay in place?
Ordering seeds from Plant World Seeds
Posted by winsorw(8)
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winsorw(8)Updated Thank you both for the info.
Germinating Liriope Muscari
Posted by capaula
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated If you are buying commercial seed, assume it's older - then soak 24 hours, sow 41F, germination irregular, often several months. Freshly harvested seed, soak 24 hours, sow 70F for germination in approx 30 days.
growing phormium from seed
Posted by chuckstoll(5)
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chuckstoll(5)Updated I am interested in growing a number of grasses from seed, after I remove the seed from the plants do they need to be stored a particular way until next year or can I plant them now.
Can anyone identify these seeds?
Posted by andylt
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andyltUpdated hmm maybe you're right, they were definatley not the shape of the pics you posted, they did look like a normal tree shape. i searched for some pics of the italian cypress and nearly all are that shape you posted, but one or two ar...
When to put tulip bulbs in the fridge
Posted by mosp_2009
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated RIGHT NOW I HAVE PART OF THE ANSWER...... Select early-blooming varities and plant 5-6 bulbs to a 6 inch pot. cover the bulb with 1/2 inch of well drained potting mix. give 6 weeks of near freezing temp. bring into light and grow ...
Need a name for this fruit
Posted by tailwheel(z9 CALIF)
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tailwheel(z9 CALIF)Updated Thanks for the info. That appears to be the fruit. One of the things that puzzle me is that in my searches, I only find reference to a Maylasian plum. An oval fruit that has a faint rose hue when ripe. Same genus name. Incidently,...
corn - tiny hair roots or fungus?
Posted by liz_h(7/8 DFW Texas)
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tomakers(SE MA Zone 5/6 or ?)Updated If you keep them covered, they won't dry out. They will just be in a very humid environment. I don't presoak because it's catch as catch can to get them planted. I usually plant as I have time and not on a schedule. I don't think ...
asparagus from seeds
Posted by maidinmontana(Zone 5 Billings MT)
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boggersUpdated I sent you an email. Don't let your spam filter "weed" it out! David
Planting an Apple Tree from Seed
Posted by topherkai
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tailwheel(z9 CALIF)Updated Go to youtube and search "grafting trees videos"(without quotes) You will get about 40 vids demonstrating various techniques. I'd just beg a branch from granmas tree when they prune and then graft onto nursury rootstock....
columbines
Posted by bluestarmom(Zone 7)
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evonnestoryteller(5-6)Updated It gets cool in the evenings where I live, so I can grow columbine in the spring or fall. I typically start mine early in the spring and I do like to winter sow them. Columbine require light to germinate. Sprinkle on the top of so...
Best way to get seeds from my veggies.
Posted by edburke13(7)
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pondwelr(z5 WI)Updated I grew a veggie garden for years, and the best peppers I ever grew came from a store-bought thick walled huge bell. I just saved the seeds on a whim. Let dry on a paper towel, and stored in a screw top jar. I've seen directions fo...
Seed from fresh fruit
Posted by sebnoker
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dicotUpdated If you can afford it Sebnoker, you will save 2 years and get much better fruit by purchasing young trees that have already been grafted than by trying to grow your own from seed. I'm not familiar enough with Spain to advise you on...
day lilies and columbines
Posted by west9491(6)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Yes to both Just keep seed dry & occasionally check for fungal growth
Best Tomatos for South Florida
Posted by misplacedtexan
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated As I understand it tomatoes are a zone 10 perenniaql that will tolerate heat BUT requires adequate water to survive. Therefor with the cost ow water I would follow the local custome.
Aptenia cordifolia A.K.A Baby Sun Rose.
Posted by kja672
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Have not had any luck with seed or cuttings.... Have used division a natural section taking 3-6 months to produce a mature plant.
Forgot to innoculate Soybeans
Posted by kobikris
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evonnestoryteller(5-6)Updated It was my understanding that if you grow soybeans for several years, the soil itself may already be fine. I am wondering if you can innoculate the soil.
Ideal color temperature of fluorescent lights?
Posted by arjo_reich
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tropicdudeUpdated from what I have read, 6200-6500K Lights work fine, I believe your problem was more a lack of intensity, I had a similar problem. Lower temp lights ( 3000k range) are used when plants are flowering, you can also mix temps, for exa...
Source for cacoa seeds
Posted by tempskya(Z7B BAMA)
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tropicdudeUpdated Cacao is pretty much a Tropical plant, grows all over the place here in the Dominican Republic ( Cacao Exporting Country ) I have seen that some locals out in the "country" will place seeds out on tarps, that have been p...
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