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Palm tree, bird of paradise, plumeria, pecan tree from seed
Posted by Hollywog(z7soIL)
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rennep(8b)Updated Hi, I have had great success with germinating MBOP. I snip the eye of the seed lightly and soak overnight in warm water. I have about 95% germination success this way. Also, I have found that they get root bound very quickly. I pl...
avocado seed rooted. . .
Posted by maidinmontana(Zone 5 Billings MT)
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alleyUpdated I am fairly new to this too. I have taken my seeds and cut off the bottom (flatter side) and peeled them. They seem to get a fairly good root in a few weeks. I potted mine up in a regular 4 inch pot (like the kind your annuals com...
basil from seed
Posted by lplpo09(5 OH)
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paulallen(6b)Updated I do it every year using Park-Starts. They grow under a generic shoplight with two 48-inch 40w flourescent bulbs. Try to keep the seeds/plants within two inches of the light. My shelf is adjustable and when I'm lazy I just put som...
stella de oro seeds _ plant now or later??
Posted by rkapolka
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mimitUpdated I planted some seeds about a month ago and they are about 6 inches tall. I planted in a flat w. about 4 inches of soil.I planted as soon as I gathered the seed, kept moist and they came up in less than a week
Free Hollyhock seeds giveaway
Posted by itsy_ant
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gmuzzaUpdated Hi Itsy, I would love some of your hollyhock seeds. I hope you still have some. I have a perfect place for them. My email address is; ssbct@yahoo.com
Fragrant Angel Ecinacea from seed?
Posted by daryl(z3-4ID (northern))
2 Comments
daryl(z3-4ID (northern))Updated Thanks so much. What suggestions do you have for multiplying it as fast as possible here at home? I don't want to spend $ purchasing more plants if there is a reasonably good way to try it at home. Would it work to dig it up, over...
love in a mist ???'s
Posted by maidinmontana(Zone 5 Billings MT)
4 Comments
chloecleome(z6ny)Updated I take care of a public garden in New York and we have Nigella ( love in the mist) galore. Once the seed matures the plants generally die back. We usually just spread the seed over the same area and some grow this year, aome the n...
gas plant from seed
Posted by vlynnf
3 Comments
vlynnfUpdated Thank-you so much for your help. I have seeds in the fridge now. Can't wait to see how it goes.
ornamental grass from seed (blue fescue)
Posted by chuckstoll(5)
4 Comments
inthegarden_k(z7 NC)Updated i wintersowed blue fescue and had excellent success!
direct sow now?
Posted by dgs9r(z7 Baltimore, MD)
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pitimpinai(z6 Chicago)Updated I dierect sow a lot of seeds. I always broadcast them and let them grow at will. But the best results came from those sown in cleared soil, lightly raked and the seeds protected from birds and rainwash. Maybe you can place chicken...
How long are seeds good for?
Posted by gardengirlz2(7)
8 Comments
paulallen(6b)Updated I have some seed packets that are ten years old. All of my seeds are stored in plastic containers, with aborbent packets, in a cool corner of my basement. It works; the seeds germinate every year. Usually I use a seed packet withi...
Planting Black-Eyed Susan seeds
Posted by diyourselfer
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paulallen(6b)Updated Congratulations, Joe. I think you will enjoy the control and variety available to you by growing seeds indoors. I use a different method, Part-Starts, but learned it is important to keep the seeds and new plants within two inches ...
Rudbeckia Maxima.....Requirements?
Posted by gardenlady48(z5 IL)
2 Comments
royy(Z7)Updated What I did was in February I put a bunch of seeds in a clear milk carton with about 3 inches of potting mix. The milk carton freezes allowing the seeds the cold stratification they need, then when spring creeps in the milk carton ...
yucca seed planting
Posted by jcarr
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royy(Z7)Updated I also winter sowed them. All pods germinated so I gave a buch out to friends. Roy
When should I sow perennial seeds and which method is best?
Posted by greengardener07
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royy(Z7)Updated I winter sowed for the first time this year and got incredible results. I used the clear gallon milk containers and put them out in Feb. Take a look at the winter sowing boards. These people know what they are talking about. I alr...
Campanula seeds harvested - can I plant
Posted by sdpa
4 Comments
cottageflowers(7a MD)Updated I had a question abt where to find the seed on the campanula. I have Pritchards variety and would love to make more plants. Have looked here and the net and noone really talks about this variety and where I would find seeds. Thank...
Growing corriander from seed.
Posted by putri
5 Comments
malinisUpdated Hello putri,I agree with fellow members. use native soil, crush the seeds & sow them. water once a day. Cilantro does not need any attention. Have fun.
Baobab
Posted by btw91
7 Comments
btw91Updated How moist should the soil be kept while it is germinating? I have heard to keep it very wet, and also not to water until it gets very dry.
Starting Monkey Puzzle Tree Seeds
Posted by ladybugdawn
1 Comment
morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Let's make sure we're talking about the same tree because our more commonly seen monkey puzzle here in the PNW, araucaria araucana, isn't difficult at all. The seeds do take about 18 months to ripen on the tree, but germinate in 3...
parsley
Posted by pwysoc
2 Comments
newherbgrowerUpdated my indoor parsley plant has drooped over, wilted, and lost its green color. Am i over watering, giving it too much sun, or does it need a bigger pot? please help.
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