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pinching back annuals fto promote branching
Posted by dirtbert(z4)
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amna(6 (MA))Updated Hi dirtbert, Could you post some pictures of your cosmos please? I have a similar question and it's very hard to find pictures of what cosmos seedlings are supposed to like like, at least on Google images. Best, Amna
Cuccumber seed packet contains Pollinators? Help?
Posted by veggiebritta(7; North West GA)
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digdirt2Updated Yes, they will. The pollinator seeds are usually larger and, as I said, most seed companies pack them in a separate little pack inside. But then that is Burpee for you. Just another poor quality reason why many of us quit dealing ...
seedlings, portable greenhouse, and heater ?'s
Posted by rosegarden3(5)
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rosegarden3(5)Updated Thanks! My growing shelves are all I have right now but, I'll see what I can come up with. At first thought I could use 2 saw horses with some old 2x4s to put the shelves on. I guess I'll think of something! Still learning as I go...
Break Out the Tomato Seeds because...
Posted by tuscanseed(7)
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iluvbonsai(z7b VA)Updated We bought a whole bounch of tomatoes in 6-cell trays at a local garden center for about $1.50 (maybe $2.50 each, I for get) for each tray. The plants were 4" tall. We even bought a really nice tomato plant in a (I think) a 1 ...
how to grow fame acanthus, and texas star hibiscus
Posted by lakedallasmary(8 - North Central TX)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated utexas.edu - Anisacanthus wrightii Flame Acanthus "By seed. Sow stratified seed 1/2 - 1/3" deep in Spring, or direct sow in Fall." Alberta, seems to need a moist cold period before it will germinate
Transplant Problem
Posted by cheffrank(VA 7)
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cottage_garden(Z10 CA)Updated Is it hot enough in your area for peppers to grow? Whenever I've tried to plant peppers too early they always make a point of maintaining a stunted growth when it's too early. If I plant them in the heat of summer, I can't keep up...
Salvia 'Lady in Red' root bound pics
Posted by ally_ld
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cottage_garden(Z10 CA)Updated You are hiliarious. Just to add my 1 cent, I'm of the mindset that they're not too root-bound to growup to be nice, healthy plants. There are many times when I've had a much larger root mass than your pictures indicate and have no...
seedlings losing seed covers
Posted by swede620
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swede620Updated Thanks digdirt, tuscanseed and jeanne re feedback on seeds losing seed covers. Appreciate your assistance. Jeanne, you hit the nail on the head with planting depth. I replanted at approx. 3/8 to 1/2 and all seedllings have lost th...
Jalapeno / Rose of Sharon Seeds
Posted by kat58(8)
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ten_steps_ahead(6 NJ)Updated My ROS drop their seeds in my beds all the time and every spring I'm pulling up hundreds of seedlings. You could either try germinating the seeds in baggies with a damp coffee filter or just plop the seed into seed starting mix, k...
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Posted by seedskeeper
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How long from germination to true leaves
Posted by lissawick
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated Some can be aggravatingly slow e.g. the "morning glory" that blooms in the evening has, in my experience, been hair pullingly slow to produce leaves.
Tips on germinating Melanthium virginicum
Posted by dandy_line(3B (Brainerd, Mn))
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dandy_line(3B (Brainerd, Mn))Updated Hey-thanks for the info.
waxflowers from seed
Posted by greenhaven(SW MI z6)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated And there's the problem with common names. Your photo looks something like cerinthe major, were the seeds similar to large black beads but with edges, corners and not round, smooth? Cerinthe - sow 1/4" deep, germination 5 - 2...
cotyledons dying on peppers
Posted by kpev7hard(7)
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ornata(London UK (8/9?))Updated Origami_master: I'm so glad I read your post. I sowed some Brug seeds for the first time, and one germinated a few weeks ago with really pale, sickly-looking cotyledons. They've since died off but there do seem to be seed-leaves g...
Why are my plants doing this?
Posted by christieb199(6)
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macheske(6/7 NorthernVA)Updated Hi Christie, Hope you're following digdirt's advice. I couldn't say it better. If you're interested I'll go ahead and take measurements of my seed starting setup. It was rather cheap to make since I just used material that I had l...
Direct Sown Bell Peppers...
Posted by arjo_reich
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macheske(6/7 NorthernVA)Updated I used to direct sow peppers with black plastic mulch. Worked like a charm.
Marshmalllows (the seeds, not the ones for hot chocolate)..
Posted by mersiepoo(6A)
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mersiepoo(6A)Updated Aha! Thank you! None of the seed packets I got for them ever said anything about stratifying the seeds, figures! :) Thanks a bunch Morz8! :)
Seeds in the fridge?
Posted by herbivore
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated JBTG. If you read it it must be true.
verbena bonariensis
Posted by ianna(Z5b)
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ianna(Z5b)Updated That's why I found the instructions confusing. It didn't make any sense at all. I'll try your method too. Thanks
How do i pinch / Should i Pinch Zinnia Seedlings w/Four Leaves
Posted by Maxine(5MA)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated remove the growing tip it will encourage branching & will delay flowering.....
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