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Canterbury bells from seed
Posted by rosegarden3(5)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Campanula medium, canterbury bells, biennial. Surface sow seed (some light may be beneficial to germination so do not cover) @ 70ºF , keep moist, germination in 14-28 days
Russian Sage from Seed
Posted by grannybrug(z7 ESVA)
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grannybrug(z7 ESVA)Updated Thank you. I just ordered some seed from a lady on e-bay.
Confused about winter sowing vs. seed growing with lights
Posted by primgal36
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highalttransplant(z 5 Western CO)Updated There ARE advantages of winter sowing verses direct sowing though, Kay. Direct sown seeds can get blown away, washed away, eaten by birds or bugs. By sowing them in a container, you may not gain a lot as far as the bloom date, but...
torenia vs. impatiens
Posted by carol_mi(z6 MI)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated My notes on Torenia say takes 12-15 weeks to set out so... if start both at the same time transplant the impatiens in a 4" pot so will have enough room to stay healthy. Traditionaly the range of dates is to allow for differen...
Question about trays for indoors
Posted by peaches20(6 PA)
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solar_ghUpdated Soak them in a 10% bleach solution for a while and rinse thoroughly to get rid of things like damp-off mold that might be around
How does this all fit together
Posted by jimla(Z6 PA)
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digdirt2Updated Hi jimla - There are many ways a cold frame can be incorporated into your garden. It all depends on (1) the exact nature of your cold frame as there are many very different ones on the market, (2) your weather, and (3) how much wo...
What infested my seeds???
Posted by melanie(7A No Va)
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eternity2669(6a)Updated Thanks so much for the responses...I will be sure to give that a try! What a waste of time and money...I'm so disappointed! Melanie
abutilon megapotamicum
Posted by bambino_gardener
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bambino_gardenerUpdated Many tahnks for the help!
Sowing seed in snow
Posted by gardeninprogress
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gardeninprogressUpdated I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS WEATHER!!!!!!!! What's up w/ the temps????? It's in the 60's here!!!!!!!!!! Snow is gone in the Detroit area. . . . Wonder how it is up north where this seed is going. If I can catch this weather before anothe...
How to start camellia seeds?
Posted by sambal(z8 Seattle WA)
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sambal(z8 Seattle WA)Updated Thank You! The seeds were'nt dried out, but they would have been. Just added hort. sand to the container and gave it a bit of water! Basically, you saved their little camellia lives! Have a good one. SAM
2-bulb fluorescent - one cool & one warm?
Posted by phoam
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zengeos(5 Maine)Updated susan...I like the idea of putting the packs on top of the lights that need starting. Never would have thought of that. I was wondering how I was going to increase the soil temps the 5 or so degrees needed for optimum temps. This ...
troubles with harvested tomato seeds
Posted by mikek-alaska
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origami_master(5b)Updated Dampning off is when the seedlings fall over, and at the soil line, the seedling turns mushy. Dampning off can be prevented by using sterile soil and clean tools, but the most important thing is good air circulation
Oops-seeds germinating in the fridge already
Posted by dandy_line(3B (Brainerd, Mn))
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loretta5_gw(Z6 PA)Updated Hellebores and Irises will germinate in the refrigerator too.
poppies and other flowers
Posted by proudgm_03(6 MO)
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loretta5_gw(Z6 PA)Updated I agree, don't use potting soil for the reasons kms-4me stated above. However, don't wait until spring to sow annual poppy (and Larkspur) seed. Sow them now. Just throw them on the ground and tamp them down. Winter weather won't b...
Tub plant - what is it? (not for water garden)
Posted by jillbeeler
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sambal(z8 Seattle WA)Updated Hi Jill. I do alot of container growing because the sunniest spot in our gardens is the one filled with cedar roots and rocks. So, I grow plants of all sorts, in large containers and tubs.(Just a big container). I have a feeling t...
Hosta & Lily seeds available
Posted by northerner_on(Z5A ONCanada)
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northerner_on(Z5A ONCanada)Updated My apologies to all. I have just realized that Canadians cannot mail seeds to the U.S., so unfortunately, this offer is only available to Canadians. I am so sorry for the inconvenience caused to those who responded.
Beginner Needs Help - Seedlings wilt
Posted by plant_lubber
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated For me, the key to preventing this damping off fungus is constant air circulation. Once I tried closing the window and I got the fungus within 2 days. In 30 years I never had it before, so I continue to keep a window cracked open ...
albert 135
Posted by phyl345(z.5)
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albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)Updated I will post a shaggy description on the experiments forum since nothing I do with rooting has anything to do with seed. Now lets see if I can crate a link. I think the link below will work Here is a link that might be useful: Midw...
Growing old seeds....a winter experiment
Posted by naturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan(5B SW Michigan)
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mellikatUpdated NatureGirl-- Just wondering how your experiment is going. I have also have a bunch of old seeds, some of them no doubt came from the '80's, for I remember them from when I was a kid. Mellikat
Hibs from seed
Posted by daniellalell
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated from germination...8-10 weeks till large enough to set out green
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