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Green Beans
Posted by msmacgyver(5/6)
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tomakers(SE MA Zone 5/6 or ?)Updated garden_fool is right. If it's warm enough for them to grow, they are up and growing in a couple of days. If it's not they will just sit there anyhow. If you want something early try favas or peas. They can both be sown as soon as ...
One packet of my Chia herbs is DEAD
Posted by craftyzan
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danitaUpdated Parsley is slow to germinate and can take 30 days. Some people recommend pouring boiling water over the seed and soaking overnight before planting. Also suggested is to keep the temperature over 80F until they sprout. I haven't gr...
anyone tried impatiens namchabarwensis?
Posted by sheltieche
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sheltiecheUpdated Got them 3 weeks in the fridge and today have first germination signs.
have eucalyptus seed
Posted by majo
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated There are two other forums where you may have better luck "seed saving" and "Seed Exchange"
Anyone have Stella Cherry seeds ?
Posted by jdeibel
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated There are two other forums "seed saving" and "seed Exchange" where you may have better luck.
wild turkeys and wildflower seed
Posted by gardeninprogress
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gardeninprogressUpdated Thanks for all the advice! I will give this careful thought. There's a good foot of snow at this place at the moment. One person suggests I sow the perrenial seed over the snow. . . . but I'm not sure this just wouldn't be throwin...
Japanese Maples Seeds
Posted by tfjonas
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Allison ProctorUpdated I have found that you don't even have to worry about collecting seed. Mt Japanese maple produces seedling on it's own and I dig them out of the ground when they are about an inch tall.
Gerber Daisy seeds
Posted by dahle101(3/4)
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daniellalellUpdated Gerberas are somewhat a pain in the butt to grow from seed. Normally there are only a couple viable seeds from each flower. You can just throw them on soft soil in the spring where you want them to grow. Or you can start them in s...
When to start growing?
Posted by edburke13(7)
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tommie_jo(z8b TX)Updated Call your county Cooperative Extension Office or check the web for your county Master Gardener group - they can help provide the last expected frost date range for your area and recommended vegetable variety list. In my zone 8b, p...
You must *Admit* being a Seed-Saving Nutcase WHEN....
Posted by pdxjules(8, Portland, OR)
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ibartoo(z8 sc)Updated When you terrify your child by shrieking with joy when he says" mom look what I brought for you" and it is a whole pocketfull of camellia seeds! Ah... i am teaching him well.....
To start seeds or not start seeds
Posted by johnweeder
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated I do it because I get unusual plants/exotic colors only catalog seeds can give me. I do it because I like doing it. Yes, you can get earlier bloom with some plants. With others (like cosmos and zinnia) I find they do best planted ...
Mini Indoor Greenhouse
Posted by Mikey(SoCal-Z10-22/23)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Excuse me!!!!! That should have been YOUR not four Since when did a mis-stroke of the key board become more important than the accuracy of the information. Please excuse any mis-spellings. in this posting.....
grow cedar of lebanon from seed
Posted by jdeibel
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jdeibelUpdated Thanks much to both responders for the valuable info. Seems like a lot of work/ dedication. I may be too old for such a long term project, but then again, who knows what benefits may be derived.
Ceropegia woodii
Posted by cliviajohn(z7NY)
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cliviajohn(z7NY)Updated I planted these seeds under a very small amount of potting soil about a month ago. I planted about 10 seeds. I used a growlight over the pot. Keep soil moist with plastic bag over the pot. I've had 2 seeds germinate. John
ruttya frutticosa aka jammy mouth aka rabbit ears
Posted by riograndegal(9)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Never collected seed. & do not remember seed pods. only sugestion is go ahead & plant & see what happons THEN let us know.
Sprouted Curry Leaf Seeds.
Posted by squealky
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Use well drained soil or compost. act like a broad bean.
Growing tomatoes from seed
Posted by sandy490
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rjingaUpdated can you say SPAM? always funny how these people sign up the same day they post a link to some site.... Nice try...
Received some blueberry seed
Posted by rosepedal(Four seasons zone4/5)
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rosepedal(Four seasons zone4/5)Updated Frank I am not sure what types they are. I think I will try to wintersow them. It appears they like the cold temps. Barb
Fuji Apple Seeds sprouted and one shooted a leaf
Posted by neonaera
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rockguy(7a)Updated If you're going to cross-pollinate any 2 of your seedlings, you will have to wait for the next generation, perhaps another 5-6 years, to get the fruit you desire, IF they are compatible and will, in fact cross.
Purchasing Seeds
Posted by ladylotus(Z3/4 ND)
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bitterwortUpdated LadyLotus, if you buy enough from T&M to get a copy free, don't say no to it, but I wouldn't pay for one. I have received copies in the past when they gave them away, and unless they've really enlarged them recently, you're li...
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