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Seedling foliage has reddish tint
Posted by dobra1629(z5 NY)
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dobra1629(z5 NY)Updated Thanks george, Will this color change reverse once it heats up outside or should I just pinch this growth off once the seedlings get big enough?
Purple & White Trumpets Help!
Posted by pingchandlerpong
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ianna(Z5b)Updated Can it possibly be morning glory?
Some seeds up some not
Posted by maggie-2007
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maggie-2007Updated well, that makes sense also. So, just for the sake of not losing any, I can open the door of the room they are in, I can take off the towel they are under! Provide warmth and place under lights as soon as any sprouts appear as tus...
Hopefully my last question on seed starting...
Posted by ccaggiano
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leslies(z7 No VA)Updated I think they'll be fine. Special seed starting mix can be helpful, but really isn't necessary.
To My Surprise, They Sprouted
Posted by tuscanseed(7)
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leslies(z7 No VA)Updated I sow old seeds all the time! Some seeds will remain capabale of germination for quite a long time. Others will become nonviable very fast. I think I have learned this year that ipomopsis rubra is one of those whose seeds don't la...
Edible Seed Sprouting
Posted by gingertn(6b)
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dragonplant(7a)Updated You can sprout dried beans from the grocery store (put them in a jar of water and change the water every 6 hours to keep it from growing anything but the seedlings). Sorry, I haven't bought any other seeds for sprouting.
An idea for starting seeds early outside - what do you think?
Posted by tvrolyk(z5 NorthIL)
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gardenluv(8)Updated Shelva summed it up pretty good. Come check it out! Even if you doubt it will work (which it will), the pictures you see will definately peak your interest!
Cold Frame - Will this work?
Posted by umpkin
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dirtbert(z4)Updated Don't see why not. Your cold frame sounds like a greenhouse ;) I practice the same starting technique with my greenhouse. The heater I have out there ensures the temp doesn't drop below 45 degrees at night. I'm always a little ski...
Cosmos seedlings falling over
Posted by allisonlwise(5)
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allisonlwise(5)Updated I'll put some extra light on them. Do you just add the sand over the existing potting mixture? Also, what is tea water? Thanks! Allison
Temp for seedlings
Posted by Jeremy Costenbader(5)
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digdirt2Updated Once germinated (that needs higher temps) 60-65 is a good growing-on temp range as it slows top growth, allows roots to catch up, and encourages sturdy plants (assuming sufficient light - very important). It is the temp range main...
potting up - deeper or wider?
Posted by highlandsgardener(Z6 Louisville)
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highlandsgardener(Z6 Louisville)Updated Considering I probably have $5000 worth of plants in there, he considers it a bargain! Still need to know how the daturas should be repotted. Have brugs but this is the first time with daturas. Do they have deep roots or a wide ro...
How long can they stay in a transplanted container?
Posted by rjinga
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ianna(Z5b)Updated With respect to Okra, be very careful. They don't like being transplanted. Do your best not to disturb the roots. Ianna
Butterfly bush
Posted by inbirdlady(Z5)
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ianna(Z5b)Updated It's my first time growing butterfly bush from seed and I can say it was relatively easy to get the seeds to germinate. So far so good. Gardengirlz, I suppose it's okay to direct sow but it may just take longer for the seed to ger...
Value Seeds
Posted by mammie15
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im_a_believerUpdated You guys are lucky. I placed an order on 2/21/08 and still haven't received it. I did email today, so we'll see if I get a response.
Soil Bock Maker
Posted by topnotchveggie
25 Comments
pottingblockguruUpdated Emily, You have to "charge the blocker" a few times to get the blocks to compress together. By that time the blocker will feel very heavy and will want to stick to the bottom of your tub. This is when you have to tilt sl...
Cleomes Help!
Posted by pingchandlerpong
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gardengirlz2(7)Updated i planted them from seed with no problems at all...just dropped the seed down n the soil and VIOLA!! Once you have cleome, you will always have..they spread like weeds;0)
Pride of Barbados from Seeds
Posted by mike5210
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Nashonii(6 Ozarks)Updated Sorry, I didn't catch the box that would shoot responces to my in box, so please write me at: Nashonii@yahoo.com Thank you, Diann
Did I Start Zinnia Too Early? Fertilizer?
Posted by Maxine(5MA)
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belleville_rose_grUpdated I use a diluted amount of Miracle gro
Brunfelsia from seed
Posted by karyn1(7a)
3 Comments
coke_nut(9b Orlando)Updated Karyn, I have a bush if you want a cutting. LMK.
Schizanthus problem
Posted by zengeos(5 Maine)
3 Comments
origami_master(5b)Updated Schizanthus is what we call a dicot. It has two seed leaves or cotyledons. and no matter how leggy a seedling gets even right after germination, you should be able to see the cotyledons, no matte how small. your description doesn'...
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