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Sprouting Crepe Myrtle seeds this fall????
Posted by aceshobby91
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hummerUpdated I live in eastern canada. I know anything about crepe myrtle,. I saw a picture of it and I knew I wanted to try it. Can anyone tell me how do i do the seeds Thankyou Donna
germinate pumello
Posted by gardennut1
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gardennut1Updated Great news, I was going to throw the seeds away but thanks to george i didn't and now i have 15 pumellos seedlings growing. some of them are already couple inches high. Can't wait to take them out next summer. Jim
Newbie question about Glad seeds
Posted by hotshott(6)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated You would probably have better results sowing in pots - pots deep enough to leave the seedlings intact in their seed pot until they die back their first fall, then take out the small corms, store to plant in Spring in a Z6 Sow cov...
tuber begonias
Posted by happygirl-gardener
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated The seeds are viable for a long time - years even. Seeds are like dust and may be difficult for some to handle. Sow on surface @ 71º in light , germination in approx 15-30 days , grow on @ 60ºF in cooler conditions than needed f...
Seed starting setup
Posted by macheske(6/7 NorthernVA)
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tommie_jo(z8b TX)Updated My set up consist of a metal multi shelved bakerÂs rack purchased at LoweÂs, just the right size for heat mats with thermostats , 1020 trays with covers, and 2, 2 bulb shop light fixtures hanging for each self (above). I use the b...
Using chemical aids for germination. Thoughts or experiences?
Posted by dicot
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I have found many California native seeds to have an impervious seed coat that response well to rolling between two sheets of course sandpaper, about 40 grit. Dendromecon harfordii needs smoke treatment, now available in paper dis...
Magnolia
Posted by cliviajohn(z7NY)
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karyn1(7a)Updated I winter sowed magnolia seeds last year in a plastic clamshell container, the kind you get in the produce dept of a grocery store. It's covered so critters can't get to the seeds but it's vented so you get air circulation. They ar...
Seed company
Posted by tom8olvr(Z5 MA)
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karyn1(7a)Updated I've never bought from them but they have an excellent rating on Garden Watchdog. Karyn
Amorphophallus
Posted by cliviajohn(z7NY)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated No pretreatment is required. Lightly cover the seed. soil temp 65-70F (use bottom heat if needed.
how to germinate Larrea Tridentata seeds (creosote bush)
Posted by lonkaiser
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lonkaiserUpdated Hey thanks for the info, this is for indoor purposes and we have SO much light in our place. We have many cacti growing indoors too. Cacti and succulents and they do very well, they grow quite fast! I've read that Creosote Bush do...
Advise on a self seeding butterfly boarder
Posted by riverterrace(z6ct)
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stage_rat(5--Indiana Riviera)Updated I've read of people with mulch having no trouble with reseeding, unless they applied it very heavily (inches of stuff) after the seeds dropped. You can always collect some seeds yourself, and scatter them on top after you add more...
sugar maple tree seeds
Posted by mike01
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated There are other forums for collecting/ saving & trading seed .... Once you get the seed sugar maple seed need a cold treatment 40F for 3-4 months. then lightly cover the seed WITH THE SAMURAI (the wing part of the seed) POINTI...
Ornamental tree seeds
Posted by agj5141
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lyinseeker(z9)Updated Go to www.gudseeds.com. They have information about most plants and they sell seeds as well. As I recall, they sell a variety of banana tree that grows in the Hemalayas. You should check them out. I hope this helps. L Here is a li...
Roses from Seed
Posted by sunita_fleuriste
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sunita_fleuristeUpdated Thank You Calistoga and Dogdaze! That link was very helpful..it answered both of my questions! I know that growing roses from seed is much more intensive and time consuming than from cuttings...but it s more exciting too eh? You n...
Planting Seeds
Posted by tufanewbe
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tufanewbeUpdated Thank you so much for the links that was exactly what I was looking for. tufanewbe
Newbie help :Growing purple coneflowers indoors
Posted by blade71
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austinwildflowerUpdated What a fun project! I noticed your post because purple coneflowers were the first plant I grew from seed. I actually did something similar. I started them indoors but had no room, so I potted the seedlings outside in pots before t...
cotton
Posted by aceshobby91
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karyn1(7a)Updated I just plant them about an inch down in soil and keep it moist but not covered. They usually germinate within 2 weeks. You might want to start them early inside because it takes a long time for the bolls to mature once the flower ...
Talinum 'kingswood gold' get's my vote, yours too?- pic
Posted by cheerpeople
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goblugal(7)Updated Talinum is a great plant, love it, love it, love it....BUT, the stinker self seeds EVERYWHERE!!!! I had a new one called 'Limon' in several containers this summer, and will be pulling seedlings until frost.
Pine Tree Seeds
Posted by spartygirl
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dogdaze3001Updated This sounds suspiciously like damping-off disease which is caused by several types of fungal organisms. For more information and remedies check out the following link: Here is a link that might be useful: Tom Clothier's Garden Wal...
Pansy Swiss Giants
Posted by ladygladys(z5b/6a NEPA)
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated Pansies germinate best when at cooler temperatures, with 65 as ideal. They don't need cold stratification and they don't need to be covered during the germination process. Just make sure that you use a misting nozzle to 'push' the...
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