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sulphuric acid vs muriatic acid
Posted by zorba_the_greek(9)
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated Both are available in the cleaning supply sections of serious hardware stores and construction supply outlets. Sulfuric (unless it is already diluted) must be diluted with much more caution than muriatic.
When to plant melapodium under lights?
Posted by clbrickhouse(7 NC)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Lightly cover the seed soil temp 65-70F germination 7-10 days growing on temp 60-62 (day). Germination to transplant (plug) 4-8 weeks..... to 4" pot 9-10 weeks
First seeds sprouted... and died...
Posted by ccaggiano
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gardenluv(8)Updated That is exactly why I do mine outside like Shellva. A couple of years ago my son (at the time 3yrs old) decided to play with all of my tomato sprouts. Now, they help me tuck the seeds in their little dirt beds (milk jugs) blow the...
growing seeds under lights
Posted by pad1956
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rokal(LongIsland/z6b)Updated nissy12, The Commercial Electric shop lights that I purchased from HD operate both T-12 and T-8 bulbs. Mine have an electronic ballast as opposed to the outdated magnetic ballast. I would ask a sales clerk to confirm that this new...
Mimosa tree seeds
Posted by cliviajohn(z7NY)
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pauln(z7B Arkansas)Updated Mimosa is a highly invasive species. I admit, they are attractive, buy not long lived, and you'll get hundreds of seedlings coming up all over. This tree is really bad if you live near any wild areas. It will quickly overtake stre...
Capillary Mat with Plastic Cell Packs?
Posted by rokal(LongIsland/z6b)
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kimpa(z6b PA)Updated Since no one else has commented... The Lee Valley seed starting kit that I have has an open hole at the bottom where the soiless mix contacts the mat. I think that cell packs would not allow for enough soil contact unless the bott...
Sunflowers...start indoors or sow directly in ground?
Posted by j4ck(5)
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shellva(Camden 7b/8a)Updated I also do both. Only I don't start mine indoors at all. I start them in milk jugs in March and put the jugs on my deck. I aslo direct sow. I haven't seen one way work better than the other. I like the jugs because I do a better jo...
I forgot drainage holes!!! Please help!!
Posted by greenthumbinmygarden(z9TX)
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greenthumbinmygarden(z9TX)Updated GREAT news!! I assume they are still there, if they didn't float away.... they had not started to germinate as of yet, which is a good thing. I have made drainage holes on the bottom of the pans and now all I need to do is wait an...
Parlor Palm
Posted by kristgray(5)
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Pam HoneycuttUpdated I start things on top of my refrigerator and my upright freezer. Its seems to be just the right amount of heat to start seeds. then after they germinate I put them under lights. Hope this helps. gemfire
Favorite offbeat sources/catalogs
Posted by jeanie(Z6)
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karyn1(7a)Updated There's a number of small seed vendors that I like. JL Hudson has a great selection and their seeds are always fresh. I like Diane's Seeds as well. Summer Hill Seeds, Garden Store n More, Trade Winds Fruit (they have lots of tropi...
Top of soil ( molded )
Posted by aspin111
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated aspin, I suspect you are keeping the soil too moist. Some sowers report that watering with chamomile tea, or dusting the top of the soil with cinnamon stops the 'fuzz' if it has started. I will generally top my seed pots with a la...
sowing seeds on mulch
Posted by alley
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated You're right, the mulch won't know a good seed from a bad one and inhibiting weed seeds from germinating is a function of mulch. Pull it back in the areas where you want to direct sow your annuals, then when they are large enough,...
Life support for herbs grown from seed!
Posted by shelleyinmi(5)
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dirtbert(z4)Updated You may also want to try to germinate those herb seeds without any bottom heat. They may not need it. I have had success starting oregano, thyme and parsely without any bottom heat. I just started them in a seed starting tray and ...
Best time to start these flowers/plants indoors
Posted by j4ck(5)
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kimpa(z6b PA)Updated Yes, and some of those seeds will benefit from or need a period of cold to help break dormancy. So winter sowing will provide this in your zone. Most perennials won't bloom until next year anyway. So you really don't need to get t...
alyssum seedlings
Posted by Carol Henry
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shellva(Camden 7b/8a)Updated certain things do better if left in a clump. Alyssum is one of them...thank goodness!
Coffee seeds
Posted by cliviajohn(z7NY)
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goatsUpdated Good question, got me digging found this. Here is a link that might be useful: Growing Coffee
Petunias from seed
Posted by nissy12
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sheltiecheUpdated 10-12 weeks prior to your last frost date
dandelion seeds
Posted by jardinista
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goatsUpdated Just so you don't feel so alone... I actually pick 'em and blow 'em in hopes of more growning!! They are great forage for my animals. I'm sure alot of people would have heart attacks at some of the "weeds" I pick and sca...
Just started my first seeds!!
Posted by ccaggiano
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sheltiecheUpdated Those things are waste of money IMO. I germinate seeds in separate containers and transplant under lights as they go- saves space. You can check winter sowing forum FAQ- your zone is perfect for it.
Cacti and Succulents from seed
Posted by sambal(z8 Seattle WA)
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flora2(7)Updated Hi I was glad to see your posting because I love cacti and succulents as well--and I live east of Lake Wa. I would love to start them from seed (for the fun of it) and somone told me they are not that difficult. Is that a reliable...
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