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What should I plant now?
Posted by jtriggs1941(z5/6 Ohio)
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austin0013Updated Well it's been a couple weeks since I posted last on this list for anyone who is reading, that the following seeds have emerged and rooted already: Rockey Mountain Penstemon Firecracker Red Penstemon Siberian Wallflower Foxglove S...
Sprouting seed
Posted by billr12(Z5/6 MO)
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mkirkwag(Puget Sound)Updated There are pretty inexpensive pharmeceutical scales out there. I bought one when I had to split capsules. I don't remember what paid, but no more than somewhere in the teens.
Avocado seed! :)
Posted by neonaera
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dogdaze3001Updated Apart from other advice on this subject already recently posted on this particular forum, this link looks fairly competent... Here is a link that might be useful: Sprouting an Avocado Seed - Richard Jauron, Department of Horticult...
Keeping climbers off spouting
Posted by zinniafan
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dogdaze3001Updated With the greatest of respect I would suggest that if you want to cut down (no pun intended!) on your maintenance, then you are growing and planning to grow the wrong plants. You may be better of by growing something like a climbin...
Do people actually read and/or respond on this forum?
Posted by rjinga
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bearstate(9A)Updated Come Come now. Not everybody in California wants to tear down crosses, eliminate 'In God We Trust' from currency and chain the masses to useful labor for the common good of humanity while supporting criminals and undermining our n...
wild sweet cherry tree seeds
Posted by inuyashalover21(6 nw nj)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Germination rate varies from tree to tree & year to year. Also have to consider survival rate... just getting though winter without being eaten by mice, etc..... We usually plant many more seed than needed & hope.... give ...
Mini greenhouse question
Posted by fairydancer(z5 NY)
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sheltiecheUpdated If you put it in protected spot, it will help you with seedlings during those nights when temps drop to 32-33 level. After that it bound to get frozen as during night there will not be protection of anything so no difference of te...
Growing Liriope From Seeds
Posted by rkapolka
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rkapolkaUpdated George Thanks for your response to my question about Liriope seeds. Is there an easy way to remove the pulp? After I posted my question I did find a research study that did talk about the warm stratification of the seeds. I've nev...
Perennial- Can I sow seed indoors now?
Posted by joytwo1839(z6 TN)
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naturemitch(3/4 WI)Updated Hi Joytwo, Just a note....i had started 'foxy' digitalis and they bloomed for me the first year...even starting after jan. 1. Now if you start some other digitalis...they may be a true biennial...no matter how early you may start ...
Seeds need stratification? Newbie needs help
Posted by chrystal2277
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chrystal2277Updated Thank you very much for your advice. First time I have harvested my own seeds so I am excited to see what happens. This site is amazing!
Growing 'Lucy Beans'
Posted by don_gregory(Zone 6)
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dogdaze3001Updated The last time that I heard of someone buying "Lucky beans" it cost him a heifer and a whole lot of grief from some big jock armed with a club, so some caution is advised! ;-)
Beaumontia Grandiflora
Posted by sebastian(8-9)
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sebastian(8-9)Updated Thanks so much for your assistance. Barbie
? about nonhybrid statement on seeds
Posted by joytosew(5MO)
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joytosew(5MO)Updated I was looking through the Johnny's seed catalog. Trying to figure out what was heirloom or open pollinated and what was hybrid. Thank you for the web site it is so helpful. I do want as many of my vegetables to be heirloom/organic...
drying datura seeds
Posted by flowerchild_grow
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karyn1(7a)Updated I try to allow them to split on the plant but will cut the largest ones and allow them to dry inside if we're expecting a hard freeze. The pods will survive just fine and continue to ripen through a few light frosts, even if the f...
Seed source for abies concolor 'Candicans'?
Posted by katskan41
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victor50Updated Does anyone have suggestions where I can find a good online seed source for abies concolor (white fir) 'Candicans'?
Do angel wing begonias produce viable seed
Posted by karyn1(7a)
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karyn1(7a)Updated Thanks so much. I figured that they wouldn't be true to the parent I was just wondering if they were actually seeds. I guess it's time to get out the seed mat. Should I over sow these? What is the germination rate usually like? Th...
Magnolia seed
Posted by cliviajohn(z7NY)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Try soaking a couple of days, then push out the hard seed and wash in dishwashing soap to remove any oily residue.
When do I start my crepe mrytle seeds
Posted by hummer
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rusty_blackhaw(6a)Updated Depending on what kind of setup you have for growing seedlings, crepe myrtle seeds can be started in mid to late winter in order to get decent-sized plants by the time they're set out when warm weather arrives in spring. If you ha...
String of Beads
Posted by cliviajohn(z7NY)
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dogdaze3001Updated For confirmation and to view an image of Senecio Rowleyanus - click on the link... (sorry it's a bit late, only just learned to do this!) Here is a link that might be useful:
a great source for seeds!
Posted by ensatagirl(6a Floyd VA)
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joytosew(5MO)Updated This is a wonderful source, but being new. I can't really tell: do they have open pollinated vegetable seeds or heirloom? thank you,
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