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Starting jujube from seeds
Posted by debbiep_gw
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willytUpdated They are fairly upright trees and do not get that big. I could forsee spacing them 20x20.
My little homemade seed starter
Posted by happycthulhu(7)
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happycthulhu(7)Updated Yes, if you have a sunny window.
sterile flattened pods that contain numerous winged seeds.?
Posted by Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana(zone 5/6)
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Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana(zone 5/6)Updated Thank You Morz8...I will go then with the 'reliable' info. Sue
Spinner Pink Gerber Daisy
Posted by barnbatt(z6 KY)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated In your area its grown as a annual. lightly cover seed soil temp for germination 68-72F taking 110-14 days to germinate. Sow to flowering 14-18 weeks (A long day plant)
Growing medium fro conifer seeds
Posted by katskan41
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Dave, the mix is peat, pumice, fine grade perlite, a wetting agent, tweaked with a bit of dolomite lime specifically for my location - months of copious mildly acidic rain. That garden soil that can grow beautiful plants somehow n...
loropetalum from seed
Posted by bloomindude
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated answer on other post by you.
starting loropetalum from seed
Posted by bloomindude
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated requires treatment of seed at 70F for 3 months (consider time on plant) then store at 40F for 3 months..... then lightly cover seed. soil temperature 65-70F
Tree seeds falling off and dying.
Posted by aaronei
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Your question is confusing but.... both fir & pine (not the same genus) need well drained soil, soil that is kept damp not wet. good indirect light & soil pH 6.5-7.5
cherry tree
Posted by trenew60
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Cherry also almond, nectarine, peach, apricot, plum. Store seed at 40F for 12 weeks then lightly cover soil temp 65-70 for germination taking 120-365 days. Used primarly for grafting stock as fruit will NOT!!! be exactly like the ...
book recommendation
Posted by jollyrd(Richmond VA)
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davemichigan(zone 6a (SE Michigan))Updated Jollyrd, you can try your public library. I found books like Gardening in Michigan, Annuals for Michigan Gardens, Perennials for Michigan Gardens, etc. I am sure you can find similar books for VA. And I don't think you need to buy...
Can I throw the seed pack into my garden?
Posted by redrumed(5)
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davemichigan(zone 6a (SE Michigan))Updated Redrumed, I think you are trying to find a simple way that doesn't require transplanting. What you can do is to simply loosen the top of the soil a little bit (as long it is not heavy clay underneath), then sow the seeds, and sinc...
Evening Primrose
Posted by xenofenix(La/ Zone 9)
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evonnestoryteller(5-6)Updated It may be a little warm right not to start this plant. It could not hurt to try to start a few. I find them to grow like weeks in my garden. The plants are taller than I am. http://www.complete-herbal.com/details/eveningprimrose.h...
heart nut
Posted by johney
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Store nut at 40F for 3 months (or winter sow) then lightly cover soil temp 65-70F taking 30-180 days to germinate.
forget-me-not seedlings
Posted by gfult(6)
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aliska12000(Z5)Updated My regular ones I don't notice have seeded or not think I might be seeing a few, but all except for one place they seem happy have died off and not come back. I could plant them again; they are pretty in the spring. The Chinese va...
verbascum 'southern charm'
Posted by gnomey(7b SC zip296)
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gnomey(7b SC zip296)Updated Thank you! Sowed these 4 days ago and I see 1 tiny sprout tonight!
Wanting Perennials blooming next summer
Posted by fay-93(6)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Yes...... the important part is a cool period. Then a warm period for the plant (not the seed)
Japanes Maple seedling?
Posted by nugardener
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Lerave alone & protect Very early next spring may transplant to better area or ever delat transplanting 1-2 years. When other tree is dormant may dig as large a "ball" as possible & transplant.
Transplanting a lilac tree
Posted by junebugof1
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Transplant when dormant.... & yes like any other shrub be careful get as many root as possible.
instructions for using PotMaker( wood thing & newspaper)
Posted by slystr
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kurt1117(Zone 6)Updated Use my link below if you want to buy one. They are only 12.95. And here is a good link for the instructions: http://kansasa.blogspot.com/2007/04/seedling-pot-maker-with-gardening.html Here is a link that might be useful: News Pape...
Need some refreshers please
Posted by rjinga
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sewobsessed(Zone 5a)Updated Try this: Here is a link that might be useful: Grow Guide
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