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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...
site for id of seedlings
Posted by JJRoo
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Google + (name of plant) seedling, click ' images ' sometimes works, Or, seedling photos are at Seed Site. Use the Search Box followed by 'Find', the site can be a little hard to navigate. Here is a link that might be useful: Seed...
Update: Sparkler Guara
Posted by bugbite(z9a FL)
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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BCUpdated Interesting. I was going to try them but didn't get around to ordering them. Thanks for the update.
Seedlings staying very small
Posted by SequoiaMatt99
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SequoiaMatt99Updated After reading some other posts, I think the problem is that they were very leggy. So today I planted them in the ground, burying the legs, so hopefully they toughen up and start growing vigorously.
Accidently cut squash seedling in half -- HELP!!
Posted by doxixhavexto
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated It's OK, that's how we learn. One day you'll remember your window sill squash and laugh.
Need help starting seeds!
Posted by csj50
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bragu_DSM 5Updated indoor alternative: start seeds in container. water lightly.. place container in a zip bag. zip bag. wait until they germinate. open zip bag a little each day, you are slowly changing their environment. once they are on their own ...
[Survey] Curious [Survey]
Posted by gltrap54
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terrene(5b MA)Updated I've been growing from seed since the mid-80's. I've started seeds under lights, in flats or cups outside, via direct sowing, and my favorite method which is winter-sowing. One of the easiest ways is scattering seed here and there...
Electric Propagator That cool instead of heat.
Posted by gonene1
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cold_weather_is_evil(9)Updated If you don't mind a humid environment, you could use a fish tank or clear tote with a water bath and an electric cooler designed for aquaria. The advantage might be that you could also adjust heat in a similar way with a standard ...
Seed survival rate with 4"+ of rain?
Posted by Tiffan
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TiffanUpdated Well, I checked them yesterday evening and the soil seems to still be in place, so maybe the seeds stay put. Yes, I'm a little late on the produce gardening, I was more into the flowers at the time I should have been planting othe...
What ground cover can I grow from seed . . .
Posted by artist-gardener
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sleevendog (5a NY)(5a NY)Updated A living mulch is pretty common but they do often compete with the crop. I've tried clover and rye before. Clover works very well but your veggies need to be well established first for best results and your soil needs to be as wee...
persistance paid off!!
Posted by barbaraparmelee
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barbaraparmeleeUpdated Starting the seeds is way different from others I have done! Google "dels from seeds" to help you understand what needs to be done. Good luck!
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