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Leggy Seedlings
Posted by pannu18
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pannu18Updated No, it isn't heated. I was just thinking about moving the brassicas over there. The window is always openin the room I keep the brassicas so I thought it would be okay.
Damping-off disease (early seedling death), DOD.
Posted by ianbrazil(11)
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ZachS. z5 Littleton, COUpdated So, I want to throw my own $.02 in here because I think there's a lot of factors to consider here. Keep in mind the way some do it is not the only way. There are as many ways to grow plants as there are people who do it. In regard...
Help! What should we do?
Posted by pbl_ge(5/6)
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pbl_ge(5/6)Updated Thanks for your responses!
Useing just a shop light for seedlings without a window
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated Thanks, I was thinking the same on the windows not giving much light. I set it up last night and I think I like it better than the table. Everything I need is there and I don't have to worry about making a mess because the floor i...
greenhouse effect
Posted by evilingarnett
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claydirt(5)Updated Sounds like you may be gardening for the first time. I think of gardening as a big experiment. And I try new things every year. "Forcing" is usually a word used when talking about bulbs and corms. Most of the time, I do ...
Wild flower seeds?
Posted by xxnonamexx(7a)
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ontheteam(5a-6 (S.Eastern, MA))Updated Ldylahla, are you talking about the boxes and cans of wild flower seeds from JobLot?( I am in SE MA) That too bad you did not have any luck with them. I had great luck.
Pinching back seedlings
Posted by myfrozenlittlepond(3)
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Campanula UK Z8Updated I confess to being a bit of a pincher too....but probably for bad reasons as often as good ones - all those seeds which I started too early and are getting leggy, those in danger of falling over (staking?tying? I don't think so).....
Starting Lobelia From Seed
Posted by gltrap54
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mandolls(4)Updated The biggest challenge with lobelia is separating them and transplanting them into pots - they are tiny!!! Last year I sowed them in clam shell boxes - a pack of seed per box. Then when they were about an inch tall, I used a little...
Hardening off challenge
Posted by mngrdngrl
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mandolls(4)Updated Do you have fluorescent lights to grow the seedling under while they are indoors? Tomatoes, Peppers, and Beans are all warm weather lovers, so in MN you won't be able to plant them in the ground until towards the end of May, even ...
How to use Gibberllic Acid-3 on seeds? Too late to cold-stratify?
Posted by njbiology
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davidlmo(5 B)Updated WRT GA-3 - study up before you start horsing around with it. Read Deno material and check out germination and GA-3 on the Hudson site. http://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/GibberellicAcid.htm#GA-3%20Quick-Start%20Instructions When you say...
Mold on seeds
Posted by Desirai(7B)
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Desirai(7B)Updated thank you very much
Best bargains on planting supplies
Posted by myfrozenlittlepond(3)
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wyldkardUpdated Don't forget Amazon, especially if you are a Prime member as some of these places have huge shipping costs (Growers Supply).
wet paper towel technique
Posted by silybum(Sunset 16/z8b)
37 Comments
northerner_on(Z5A ONCanada)Updated I have been using this method for several years, especially for my peppers and tomatoes. I use coffee filters, which I find stronger, and I place the seeds on my TV receiver for heat. Does a great job and they're up in 3-5 days, e...
Separating Seedlings
Posted by spartacus83
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norwoodnUpdated Use water to separate roots. You should see what growing hydroponics is like. The roots just slide right out from each other
Buckeye plant
Posted by Desirai(7B)
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Desirai(7B)Updated I did like you said; I'm looking forward to seeing it grow!
Leek seedlings - should I trim them?
Posted by weedlady(Central OH 6)
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated Or not - depending on your preferences. But either way you'll get leeks. I'm not sure why you'd need 'sturdier' leeks since the long white part is what you're after, not a dumpy bulb. It's one plant which is actually better etiola...
Germinating Tomato seeds
Posted by joeorganictomatoes(6A)
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digdirt2Updated Germination time is determined by the soil temp you maintain. Most varieties will germinate within 3-4 days with 75 degree soil, longer - 7-10 days with cooler soil. best way to go about this is to use individual pots. Individual ...
Three weeks to planting - can I start hardening off?
Posted by jennieboyer(8)
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jennieboyer(8)Updated And that's why records are important :-) I planted them 5 weeks ago, working with the 6-8 week timeframe (thinking 8 was better than 6). But, they are outperforming my expectations, so probably did do a week or so early. I might b...
Flowering Cherry Tree Kit (Prunus serrulata)
Posted by katgermain(6a/b ON)
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katgermain(6a/b ON)Updated Thanks Bboy and Dave! Into the fridge they go!
Temp for starting seeds?
Posted by bobby_c(z7 DC)
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weedlady(Central OH 6)Updated Bobby, if you Google "germination temperature" you will find numerous extension websites and others that have charts for vegetables & flowers. Here is one. Here is a link that might be useful: Optimal germination tem...
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