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Annual Flower help
Posted by ann0nymous1
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maineman(z5a ME)Updated Ann, Perhaps you are thinking of one of the older celosia varieties. Century Mixed grows 24" - 28" and comes in a range of colors. But not the 4 feet tall that you mentioned. Although there are some feather-type celosias...
I think I killed all my tomatoes....?
Posted by regaldozer(6A)
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redcryptoniteUpdated yep, tomatoes are tough and those ones will recover.
Growing bulb plants from seeds
Posted by vela75
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vela75Updated Thank you!!
Bay Laurel Seed
Posted by echquiltstorm
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ottawapepperUpdated echquiltstorm, I recently purchased Bay Laurel seeds from a Canadian seed company (IÂm in Canada). They arrived 3 weeks ago. I paid $7 CDN ($6 USD?) and received 12 seeds packed in a sealed air tight envelope. The seeds were shipp...
Hardening Off Issues.......Whats My Problem?!
Posted by artzypantz(z5 / IOWA)
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stevation(z5a Utah)Updated I had my seedlings hardened off pretty well, and then the temps dropped to the mid-30s at night last week, so I brought them back in the basement. After four days inside, I put them back out, and now the temps are in the 80s in th...
I'm such an idiot!!
Posted by cityboygonecountry
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cityboygonecountryUpdated UPDATE: 15 out of 50 have successfully germinated. Considering the germination rate of giant sequoia seeds is low to begin with, I have to say I came out alright!
? about using 'Baggie Method' for starting seeds...
Posted by tussiemussies(z6 NJ)
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sundazingUpdated Hi, Tussie. I'm new here as well as a failure at seeds (see the thread I just started called "Coffee Filter Germination"). However, I know where you saw the idea about using the filters. It is in the FAQ section right he...
How often do I fertilize
Posted by gfult(6)
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gfult(6)Updated Hi, I thought I had replied to this but I guess I didnt hit submit! I have morning glories, delphinium, forget-me-nots, preennial salvia, allysum basket of gold, cornflowers and blue fescue ornamental grass.
Redwood
Posted by seedpicker
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trotter_growerUpdated i love redwood
propagation
Posted by kagey
1 Comment
mscratch(z6 S.E. Mo.)Updated I prefer to just place them in a small bowl of water overnight and that works for me. I also do the same for the moonvine seed.
Morning Glories and 4 O'Clocks
Posted by roxann(5 MI (the thumb))
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nygardener(z6 New York)Updated Throw in some moonflower vines and you'd have an all-day display.
Prelimiary Research On Moss Rose (Portulaca)
Posted by parad0x(Z7 Philadelphia)
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goblugal(7)Updated Freesia - you won't find seed for any Yubi portulaca. It is propagated by cuttings in the industry.
Cherimoya (custardapple) growing help!
Posted by dragontrees
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ara133(central PA)Updated Oops - I had 2 pgs. open at once and put in the wrong link :) that other one wasn't very informative... this might be better: http://www.naturalhub.com/grow_fruit_and_nuts_in_tropical_areas.htm CHERIMOYA Annona cherimola-Medium to...
How do I Grow a New Amorphophallus Konjac?!
Posted by bluemeanie42
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bluemeanie42Updated Thanks very much for the reply! One clarification: I should wait until the dry, unpotted tuber begins to show signs of growth all on its own (just sitting on the shelf) and THEN I plant it? Or do I plant it straight, now, as I got...
What is the best window to start seeds?
Posted by msalex28a
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aliska12000(Z5)Updated Probably direct sun, depends on which direction your house faces. You are in my zone, but NH is more unpredictable than Iowa. If you are talking about right now, you could start them outside in small covered containers, or cover t...
Variegated Columbine
Posted by christinmk z5b eastern WA
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I haven't grown this one, but I see a couple of the companies offering seed say it comes true more than 90% of the time. You should be able to tell very early which are variegated seedlings and dispose of those not displaying vari...
seed identification - Help!
Posted by lady_alicia Zone 5/6 PA(5)
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freesia-scentsUpdated Sounds like you may have Hollyhock seeds. Let me know. Is the seed almost paper thin?
How long to keep under lights?
Posted by firefly1013
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ironside(Zone 5 Ohio)Updated Your plants should be no more then a couple of incehes from your grow lights. Having thme too far away will causethem to get tall and leggy.
Ornamental Cabbage seeds...
Posted by brobicho
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Crazy_Gardener(Z2b AB Canada)Updated They usually freeze before they can set seed in my zone.
are my lobelia stunted?
Posted by lara_north(z0-2a Canada)
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Crazy_Gardener(Z2b AB Canada)Updated Yes, under lights will help. Check out Stokes, they have great growing instructions. Here is a link that might be useful: Stokes Seeds
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