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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)
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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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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated 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...
Progress on my seedlings
Posted by organic_flutterby(5 MO)
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ZachS. z5 Littleton, COUpdated Woah woah woah! Never feel bummed! Take your successes and run with them, take your failures and learn from them. My first garden, I planted about 8 different kinds of seeds. You what I would up growing? Beans, and that was quite ...
Seed starting kits and lighting
Posted by neuf(5 Indy)
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Jonathan29Updated Mossonarock I do agree that they are little spendy for just seed starting the CFL bulbs and the HPS. but the HPS i have seen a huge difference in my seedling development when i move them from my CFL's on top to my HPS lamps on bot...
When to fertilizer seedlings
Posted by sunshine9
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Jonathan29Updated So i start fertilizing at half or little under half strength as soon as i see true leaves forming. and i water with a diluted to 50% mixture every watering i have gotten awesome results. not for fertilizer i use a Organic Doctor e...
Confused about when to start flowers
Posted by lilpetunia
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated The seed packet will tell if they should be direct seeded or started indoors. And for those that should be direct seeded the standard instructions is "after all danger of frost is past" which usually means approx. 10-14 ...
staggered germination time of cell packs
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
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mandolls(4)Updated Thenâ¦â¦â¦.as Dave says, as soon as even one seed in a cell pack sprouts, remove it from the heat and get it under lights, the rest will follow. While heat mats may speed it up, many many people germinate tomatoes without...
Anyone grown Michelia figo from seed?
Posted by yaotzin
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davidlmo(5 B)Updated With respect .... but!!!! Why in the world would you cold stratify an hot area, jungle type plant? that is at home in Zone 11 Further - why soil temp of 55-60? Again - a heat loving plant where the soil temp is likely 80 +? Scarif...
transparent solo cup colors for seedlings?
Posted by Prachi(6b (NJ))
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Prachi(6b (NJ))Updated Hi.. thanks everyone for the feedback. I guess I will have to be more careful with the tranparent cups. I had seen Ray (from the praxxus channel) do this but also thought that it was probably ok b/c soil blocks are an acceptable m...
If you use peat pellets - check out this discussion
Posted by digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)
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rdback(Z6 VA)Updated ...'tis that time of year. Rick
old seeds reduce plant vigor?
Posted by scott_home(Austin TX)
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robertz6Updated The oldest mature seed that has grown into a viable plant was a Judean date palm seed about 2,000 years old, recovered from excavations at Herod the Great's palace on Masada in Israel. It was germinated in 2005.[4][5][6][7] Wiki S...
broccoli questions
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
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njitgrad(6A/6B)Updated Some followup questions now that my seedlings have really gotten big since I transplanted them into my 3.5 durapots. Another week or so and I will probably take them outside. 1) Is there a hardening process for broccoli? 2) Is the...
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