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Kiwano-African Horned Melon
Posted by slice
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tumblingtomatoesUpdated this is interesting, thanks for posting, I have some seed from yesterday which we loved the flavor! Crazy looking fruit, interesting, am gona try to plant mine now too!
Starting from seed outside in pots?
Posted by socalgirl-10
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dicotUpdated Socalgirl, my suggestion (and preference) in LA is to germinate outdoors using flats with fast draining sterile soil or indoors using the coffee filter/plastic baggie method (see link). I germinate outside 12 months a year using n...
paper towel method
Posted by jerome69(6)
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated I have always kept some rough 'wet/dry' emery paper from the auto refinishing section of the parts store for scratching seed.
Boiling water
Posted by gnomey(7b SC zip296)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Freshly harvested baptisia seed doesn't need the hot water bath or a cold treatment either one - that recommendation is for stored (commercial packet etc) seed. You might soak overnight, then sow and watch for germination in from ...
Poor Germination Rate
Posted by aragon127
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Seed producers and sellers publish germination rates based on test plots. When I have poor germination I usually find I have not met dormancy breaking requirements of that particular seed. I TRY and restrain myself and plant only ...
starting perrenials from seed....is now a good time?
Posted by beaniebeagle
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated That's hard to answer without knowing which seeds. Many may not germinate at higher temperatures, or will need a period of moist chill before bringing back to warm to break dormancy. Seeds that haven't been stored and are sown imm...
Casual Observation #31, This years hollyhock seed are germinating
Posted by albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)
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sudzy(5b IL)Updated Well, I've never germinated hollyhock seed before. My neighbor moved and I saw her hollyhock in her front yard! I took off a green pod too. I didn't even dry it (even know enough to do that) I planted three seeds in a plastic cup ...
Grow poinciana tree as house plant?
Posted by richter
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drew_2008Updated I plan to put mine outside, so I don't know much about keeping it as houseplant, but I have heard it is unlikely to flower without the proper conditions. I live in SoCal, and I have heard really large mature trees, at least 8-10yr...
Which companies preferred for seed?
Posted by burry(7 Maryland)
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evonnestoryteller(5-6)Updated I watch for seed sales at T&M all the time! This year they had the 1/2 price sale and then the 99 cent sale! I stocked up on things I would not normally purchase. http://www.tmseeds.com/
shirley poppy seeds
Posted by jen51
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lemecdutex(z15 CA Petaluma)Updated In your zone you might do well doing what I used to do with them, I just sprinkled them lightly in my garden during the month of October. I always got plenty that reached blooming size. My old garden in Fresno had them return each...
Help me transplant zinnias and sunflowers from egg-carton garden
Posted by mblabe
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caroline_2008(Z 6)Updated From Gardener Hi there, just wanted to say that is real cool, that your daughter planted seeds and watched them grow. This pic of my zinnias was one package, I plant them in several places in my large flower beds. They grow quickl...
Ylang Ylang
Posted by thestrangeangel
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erictUpdated Try Cananga fruticosa instead if you're worried about the size. Go dwarf!
A seed for the permanent shade
Posted by greenmouli
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brockthegreekUpdated Hi greenmouli, Here's a link to shade loving plants from Spring Hill Nurseries. It should give you some ideas on choosing something suitable. Hope it helps. BTG Here is a link that might be useful: Shade loving plants
Fresh hibiscus seed
Posted by merianna
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meriannaUpdated Thank you. I will be sowing tomorrow.
APS or heat mat?
Posted by sfveggies
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sfveggiesUpdated Thanks! That's great to know you were able to germinate outside (I am thankfully in the Haight, not the Sunset). For germinating outside, I'm assuming that putting them anywhere that doesn't get direct sun is okay? Did you just pu...
mango seedling sprouted
Posted by crappygardner23
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madroot(10)Updated Congratulations!! This worked best for me: Wait till the sprout is about 2 inches tall, then set the whole thing belly down, sprout up in the dirt, leaving one inch sprout out. Keep in a warm sunny spot, keep moist but not wet.
ID'ing arugula seeds
Posted by giannigrow
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated The 'puffball' are not the arugula. You must have some weed in there too. Or maybe lettuce. Arugula produces pods and when they are dry you will find small almost spherical brownish black seeds inside. Alternatively you could not ...
Is it to late? Stevia and Milk tristle
Posted by maggie_berry(z6CT)
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maggie_berry(z6CT)Updated Thank You georgez5il! I will wait it out! Maggie
avocado seed slimy cloudy root
Posted by allthumbs2grw
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated sounds like a fungal growth 1-2 DROPS of "Chlorox" will help. Should transplant ASAP since water roots do not last in soil. will have to be replaced bu new roots. I ALWAYS transplant at the FIRST sign of a water root.
herb garden seedlings
Posted by persephonita
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Remove lid as it can promote damping off (not a good thing) & yes may continue to grow insid if container is large enough for the size of the plant. May need /does need GOOD light. to grow ewell. (Basil + all others) Still tim...
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