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Germinating corn seeds

Posted by Tim0219 May 24, 2014

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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated May 26, 2014 No, it won't affect the plants.

Spicebush: poor yield from mail-order seeds

Posted by cpacker May 25, 2014

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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated May 25, 2014 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 May 22, 2014

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sleevendog (5a NY)(5a NY)Updated May 23, 2014 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 May 22, 2014

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated May 23, 2014 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 May 17, 2014

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mori1(5b/6a)Updated May 20, 2014 I think Mother nature likes to have a little fun at our expense.

Leggy Seedlings

Posted by bmc341999 May 19, 2014

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cold_weather_is_evil(9)Updated May 20, 2014 >> 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 May 17, 2014

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yanksfan7Updated May 19, 2014 Sorry, stupid question. Figured it out.

Transplant leggy seedlings?

Posted by csj50 May 17, 2014

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csj50Updated May 18, 2014 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 May 13, 2014

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sleevendog (5a NY)(5a NY)Updated May 16, 2014 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 May 9, 2014

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yiorges-z5ilUpdated May 16, 2014 Store at 40F for 6 weeks.

Growing peanuts

Posted by Desirai(7B) May 13, 2014

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yiorges-z5ilUpdated May 16, 2014 Lightly cover the seed soil temp for germination 70-75F number of days to germination 7-70 & 100-120 days to harvest. Best direct sow in ground not a container

Nicking Seeds

Posted by lboyce(Z5NY) March 11, 2006

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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated May 16, 2014 I always preferred to grind a bit with a Dremellike tool. Some nail files were good. As for germination on paper towels, some say use the brown ones if you plan to remove and plant the seed after germination as the root hairs are ...

Flower seedlings stopped growing

Posted by flo9 May 14, 2014

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flo9Updated May 16, 2014 Dude.... the soil comes dry to a crisp under lights with a small amount of soil. It requires most times daily watering and YES... plenty of holes for drainage and there's a little bit of water in the pans for them to soak some wat...

Harden off or not needed?

Posted by myfrozenlittlepond(3) February 17, 2014

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myfrozenlittlepond(3)Updated May 15, 2014 Frost predicted tonight and snow flakes tomorrow. Can't wait to see how the warm weather crops handle it under the row covers. Close to 70 predicted in 2 days. Spring is a crazy ride!

I threw all these seeds in a large pot, and now... OMG!

Posted by kavakava May 10, 2014

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated May 11, 2014 Water the pot thoroughly before attempting to remove any plants. I would tip the whole pot onto its side and tip out the whole clump of soil onto a sheet of plastic or something. Easier imo to disentangle roots like that than by a...

did I start my tomatoes TOO early this year?

Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B) May 7, 2014

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njitgrad(6A/6B)Updated May 11, 2014 When I planted this morning they were not root bound too badly. I only fertilized once...on May 1st which was when I brought them outside for the first time. I made a diluted fish emulsion solution fertilizer in a five gallon buck...

Planting Small Seeds

Posted by swede1234(4) May 10, 2014

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swede1234(4)Updated May 11, 2014 Thanks for your kind suggestions... I'll look into them. ...Gary "Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the re...

How to Plant/Grow Sensitive Plant Seeds ?

Posted by aveo5 April 20, 2011

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KittieKATUpdated May 9, 2014 Forgot to add, don't use city tap water!!! Unless you really really have no other choice, rain water or bottled water would work better

Blooming pepper plants, then no peppers?

Posted by myfrozenlittlepond(3) May 7, 2014

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digdirt2Updated May 9, 2014 Can I assume this rule applies just to veggies, not flowers? The general rule of thumb you mean? Applies to both. Most flowers have always had the guideline of pinching back or removing any blooms before transplanting far as I kno...

Whitened indoor tomato leaves, but good water, soil and light?

Posted by srj19(4) May 6, 2014

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digdirt2Updated May 8, 2014 To expand on the soil food web (aka soil micro-herd) here would take pages and pages. But it is a well known and well published concept with all kinds of info available online. It is discussed in expansive detail over on the organ...

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