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Phuopsis stylosa
Posted by taxonomist(7b VA)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I haven't grown it, but Druse "Making More Plants" - Light(barely cover seed or not at all), outdoors in Fall, or light sow indoors 65F or cooler for germination in 30-40 days.
Black Jack Sedum
Posted by karyn1(7a)
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aceshobby91Updated Yes. I have tried doing that and the seeds do not grow true.
Sprouting Bamboo seeds!?!?
Posted by aceshobby91
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated To germinate lightly cover the seed soil temp 68F keep soil damp not wet. for growth they require full sun. If you are in zone 7 then neither will survive the winter.
using spongy material instead of peat pots
Posted by denno(z7 NC)
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Have used the material for rooting cuttings but not seed. The cost was probibitative for me..... Even if the peat pots absorbe water they will reach a saturation point & each plant will receive water.... the same would be true...
Sprouting Dogwood seeds?!?!?
Posted by aceshobby91
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated When the seeds begin to turn red, they are just about mature. DonÂt pick them too early or the embryo will not be developed. When the seeds are fully developed they will begin to fall from the tree, and at that time you can begin ...
first timer, have sprouts...need advice, instruction
Posted by rjinga
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated In the future, sunlight is required as soon as the little seedlings poke their tiny heads above the surface of the soil. I germinate my seeds in the full sun (if they are supposed to be grown in the full sun, that is) and leave th...
Indoor lighting for amaryllis seedlings
Posted by mariava7
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mariava7Updated Paulallen...Thank you! I think I will start with that...shoplights. Most of the seedlings would be 2-3" high with 2-3 leaves by then. Would ordinary flourescent lights be good enough for them? They will stay inside only durin...
Oh Grapes.
Posted by cropduster
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated They will grow into vines see notes on grape seed .... they will not be true to her grapes BUT if you take cuttings they will root.... use new growth, 3 eye(nodes) 0.3% IBA rooting hormone & taking 90-120 days to root.....
Growing Dogwoods from Seeds
Posted by ruhulalou
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated store seed at 65F for 3 months then store at 40F for 3 months. Then do not cover the seed soil temp 65-70F & takes 90 to 730 days to germinate. Cuttings will be faster but to late to start. There must be some place to order ro...
Seed Inventory Software
Posted by sunita_fleuriste
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zubababy(6b Utah)Updated i was also curious about such a program, and found one on download.com called "my garden journal". there is a free download to try, before you buy. Here is a link that might be useful: my garden journal
Hippeastrums seeds (Amaryllis) for exchange
Posted by blackorchid550
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mariava7Updated Hello blackorchid! Kamusta! I tried emailing you in that address but it keeps coming back. Could you email me back?
Growing Coneflower From Seed
Posted by greengardener07
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated paulallen, I'm glad you're having success, but freezing isn't necessary for most seeds. To stratify means to expose the seeds to a moist chill and I don't mean to be critical but I'd hate for your own experience to lead too many i...
kiss me over the garden fence seed
Posted by passion_for_flowers
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karyn1(7a)Updated I bought my variegated KMOTGG from Summerhill Seeds and had good results with winetr sowing them. The plants are huge, about 8'tall and have just started blooming. The variegated form is really pretty, the solid green one is just ...
Hibiscus seedlings up- Now what?
Posted by gladys47(Z9TXGULF)
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gladys47(Z9TXGULF)Updated Thanks for the help! Will start raising the cover tomorrow.Should be ready for transplant next week. Gladys
Rudbeckia question
Posted by roflol(Z6 MO)
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roflol(Z6 MO)Updated Thank you so much, georgez5il, I have added your information to my GW clippings so I know how to do it right this spring. Much appreciated. :-)
When titan arum will start to grow?
Posted by tommilak
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georgez5il(z5 IL)Updated Seed REQUIRES light to germinate 7 MAY take 365 days to serminate.
Help! Young Plant bending downwards from weight of heavy leaves
Posted by chinhao
chinhaoHi, I planted 2 pots of bodhi plant (ficus religious) from seed. The first plant is about 12-15 inches in height, single stem with no branches, only large leaves coming out from side of stems. However, the plant is now bending downwards...
An interesting FYI on Echinacea Razzmatazz..
Posted by fgilles02420(z6 MA)
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cancolgirlUpdated fgilles02420, don't know if you still are around, but did they end up as you had expected? I was wondering because I just found a garden with them and asked the owner if she would let me have some of the seeds once they finished b...
Basic question on how to handle tiny seeds.
Posted by djonathang
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samfawzy10(Z5)Updated mix the seeds with sand to spread them out.
Am I at the Right Forum --- Growing Tree From Mandarin Peach Pit
Posted by missmary(6b/7a MD)
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passion_for_flowersUpdated Mary, You could call your local nursery and ask them about your seed question or your local extension office here is a link. They should be able to help you, also ask if you could take a soft cutting from your peach tree. Seeds do...
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