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Dahlia tubers
Posted by sheldon(z10FL)
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nomis5(z6 NY)Updated Dahlia tubers take about two to three weeks above the ground. A lot depends on how deep you you planted them, how warm it is and the moisture in the soil. WEait a week or two more before you do anything
Cross polinating poppies
Posted by alhunt(5)
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated Yes, poppies (pollinated by insects) will cross quite readily. I wish I had more information for you about the distance required, but I can tell you that it would be several hundred feet. Even more than that! But since you are gro...
Growing Prunus Mume (Umeboshi) from a seed (pit)
Posted by lillyth
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated You are correct in thinking your pits from pickled apricots aren't viable. You might try the Seed Exchange Forum here and see if anyone has ripe fruit or untreated seed they could send you - Soak seed, stratify 4 months (give the ...
My Avacado
Posted by catsgreenpaws
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jhoughUpdated Just curious, but does anyone know if avacados can be grown in north central Louisiana?
Seeds from Rose of Sharon
Posted by cara5610
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jhoughUpdated I have some questions about this plant too. Is there any preparations that need to be done to the seeds? I have the seeds but when I planted some nothing happened. Jessica
cactus seeds
Posted by best_botanist
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bearstate(9A)Updated Thank you for confirming my assumption.
Stop me before I kill again...
Posted by kms4me
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kms4meUpdated I put the flat of remaining ungerminated seeds outside in mid-March to see if the elements could work their magic. It took patience, keeping the flat watered and in shade, but I am happy to report that I have three small seedlings...
Larkspur
Posted by dorthey2
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kamalaUpdated I'm in Santa Cruz. Does anyone know if the times to sow larkspur outside are the same as in zone 8 (morz)? Thanks. kamala
Vinca Seeds
Posted by jhough
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jhoughUpdated On the tag it said Red Cooler. We have some others that are smaller but look similar. I don't remember what their tag says. The pod you mentioned sounds like what I see forming on the Red Cooler vincas. Is it worth keeping these s...
Patchouli Seed
Posted by sandy_tx(z8 TX)
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sandy_tx(z8 TX)Updated Thanks Jeff, I've already given all the seed away. The seed are very small. With seed that small I don't cover them, just sprinkle them on top of the potting oil and cover the container to keep it moist. It usually works but haven...
Rose of Sharon seeds
Posted by whynotmi(5/6)
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ramazz(8a VA)Updated Here is a picture I took when my Rose of Sharon seedlings were really small. They are a lot bigger now and I can post another picture if you want. Becky
Help with sunflowers
Posted by gcsurfer(z9/HOU)
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gcsurfer(z9/HOU)Updated Thanks
Question about toilet paper rolls for seed starters
Posted by hmp2z
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ornata(London UK (8/9?))Updated I tried it and they alternated between drying out completely and getting mouldy. Also the compost fell out of the bottom and the whole thing was a sorry mess. I'm sure there are advocates of "bog-roll-planting" out there...
Rose seeds
Posted by lyinseeker(z9)
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sewobsessed(Zone 5a)Updated lyinseeker, here's a site with good info, just start down somewhere around 50. Good luck with the seeds. Here is a link that might be useful: Rose seeds
free seeds introduce you to a plant you now love
Posted by jackied164(z6 MA)
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trudi_dUpdated Annual coreopsis are prairie plants that grow in meadows and grasslands, their stems are supported by the surrounding plants. They also have seeds which are distributed by dropping, the seeds are not windborne, so again the leanin...
collecting seeds
Posted by birkie(z4 WI)
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birkie(z4 WI)Updated I'll try both and let you know if I'm successful. Thanks
Agapanthus Seeds
Posted by dobra1629(z5 NY)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Let them dry completely before planting. Usually they are left to dry on the plant, so your seeds may not viable, but are worth a try. They should germinate in about 3 weeks at 70 degrees. Al
What am I look'n at? Hydroponic Heliconia Seed Sprouting?
Posted by bearstate(9A)
bearstate(9A)The nice thing about hydroponics is that your seeds are not buried and soil and are visible for inspection as they sit dormant or start to germ. I've got a Heliconia Latispatha seed that has been spewing some whitish material from...
seed starting mix
Posted by andreajoy(z9 sacramentoCA)
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pokokpenyuUpdated heya, i've also been wondering about this. usually, i mix my own soil of about 3 parts humus-y soil, 1 part peat moss and 1/2 part vermiculite (i've read about its connection with asbestos.. but they are chunky compared to the per...
Crape Myrtle Seeds Anyone?
Posted by SeedAgent(Z8 N California)
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated scarecrow, the seeds are within the dried seed pods. Clip off a cluster of the pods and shake them over a table with some newspaper on it. Many scale-like seeds will fall out of each pod, unless they have already fallen out. At th...
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