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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!
Germinating corn seeds
Posted by Tim0219
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated No, it won't affect the plants.
Spicebush: poor yield from mail-order seeds
Posted by cpacker
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Your low germination rate is likely coming from the dry storage. Several weeks of moist cold should have improved germination. Lindera benzoin: "Seed Collection: Collect seeds in late summer through October when the fruit has...
Help! Can't remember what I planted!!!
Posted by csj50
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sleevendog (5a NY)(5a NY)Updated Basil bottom right... The others are too early to tell. Give it a week when they start to show their true selves. Top two might be the broccoli.... Not sure where you are as you did not add your zone... but arugula can go right in...
Can I mulch over planted seed?
Posted by JadaMaria
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated Those seedlings will need to find sunlight shortly after germination, or they die. The struggle through mulch can be deadly if they run out of energy before exposed to sunlight, their only source of energy upon germination. And th...
Frost? We don't need no stinking Frost!!
Posted by gltrap54
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mori1(5b/6a)Updated I think Mother nature likes to have a little fun at our expense.
Leggy Seedlings
Posted by bmc341999
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cold_weather_is_evil(9)Updated >> Is this normal? Not really, but the peat pellets don't do much beyond the germination thing which is really all they're designed to do. At this size they should be getting some nutrition beyond the trivial amount in the p...
Sweet Corn
Posted by yanksfan7
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yanksfan7Updated Sorry, stupid question. Figured it out.
Transplant leggy seedlings?
Posted by csj50
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csj50Updated Wow, thanks for that! I always assumed the netting had to be removed eventually. As far as transitioning to Dixie cups, could you confirm covering the legs of the seedlings completely? And, potting soil or mix ( or doesn't matter)...
Carrots, Corn
Posted by yanksfan7
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sleevendog (5a NY)(5a NY)Updated Test? Just what i have. CountryGentleman white, OF o.p.sweet, and from a friends local organic farm not labeled...looks like a mix. If you can get local from a neighbor or a feed store that is proven/tested for your area ...all th...
Strawberry seed cold stratification
Posted by gonene1
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Store at 40F for 6 weeks.
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