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Romaine Lettuce from seeds: problem!
Posted by taylieh
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Jonathan29Updated Looks like a mixture of over watering and legginess to me. I would think LED would be fine for light. However, i have seen way more benifits personally to the gas lamps even though they cost more. I have seen 1000 times more dark ...
Seed starting questions about soil mix and other Qs
Posted by Lesuko(5, Boulder CO)
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Jonathan29Updated My suggestion to you is make you own mix from coco peat or called coir you can by a big block at a hyroponics store for 20$ then some vermiculite which is 20$ with about 5 gallons of compost or one bag of compost added. that alone...
transplant pot question
Posted by carriehelene(5 Upstate NY)
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Jonathan29Updated For the tomatoes and peppers definitely need a square 1 gallon container when they get bigger like the size of mine that is just transplanted today into a 1 gallon pots. to keep them for the next week or two until i get my greenho...
Saved seeds kept in refrigerator
Posted by purple1701(5B Chicago)
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Jonathan29Updated Just like Dave said. I really wont matter in fact i have found fridge storage then into a warm sunny place, or under grow light with a propagation mat. Actually makes them germinate faster than warming them up first. Here is a lin...
2 per cell?
Posted by carriehelene(5 Upstate NY)
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digdirt2Updated No need to kill the extras. Just transplant them into other containers.. Dave
jiffy organic seed starting mix
Posted by west9491(6)
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aloha10Updated In fairness to Jiffy Mix, I have used it for years and have never had a problem. I search it out over other brands. I Use the deep woods method described in the previous post. Just pour in some hot water and mix. Don't even measur...
watering established seedlings
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
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njitgrad(6A/6B)Updated I'm not that concerned about it being water logged because my cellar is has bone dry air and the mix will dry out in a matter of a day or two anyway. But yes I agree, next time I shouldn't bottom water once I've wet it with the us...
When to move from heat mat to grow lights.
Posted by katiesommer
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LoneCowboy(8)Updated Agree... Way leggy... but I've been there too. Here is what I've done from experience that seems to work: >> CFL or T5 TOUCHING the dome on your seed starting greenhouse cover right at the start of day 1 (this way if you mis...
keep eggplant seedlings on warming mat?
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
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digdirt2Updated Yep - no mixing varieties in the same cell packs. If necessary just cut the cell pack into 3 packs. Dave
Starting seeds indoors and bottom watering
Posted by xandrew245x
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digdirt2Updated Agree. You never leave them sitting in water. Dip, let them soak briefly, then remove, drain and put back where they belong. If you type "watering' into the forum search you can find all kinds of discussions on this with tips...
angelonia not germinating
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
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goblugal(7)Updated The assumption is that you purchased the seed, it wasn't collected? You could have just received bad seed. The other thing that comes to mind is that you "cooked" the seed, or the seed dried out after it imbibed water, t...
Growing with non-tube light?
Posted by TheCakePlant
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated CakePlant, have you considered spray painting the fixtures (at least inside) with white enamel? That seems like an easy long-term solution to me.
Seed-starting cell kits
Posted by tomtuxman(6bNY)
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digdirt2Updated Agree with what floral said above. There have been several previous discussions here about them - most negative. I linked one below and the search will pull up others if interested. If you have more questions about them please sta...
seed starting question
Posted by carriehelene(5 Upstate NY)
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carriehelene(5 Upstate NY)Updated that was my understanding, but wanted to double check, so thank you for the confirmation :)
Adequate Foot Candle.......
Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)
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digdirt2Updated Soooo.......... Are plants hardened off when they come out of the GH? Somewhat but not fully. Temps, usually, yes. But not to wind exposure and most triple wall cuts UV sun exposure by 30% so exposure still needs care. Dave
Seed germination database
Posted by bugbite(z9a FL)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Thanks Dave, The links are packed with great info. It's hard to image how much time was spent to put together each site. Thanks Brandon! No doubt we have the best list of sites. Bob
Where to get bearded iris seeds
Posted by gibsongirl74_gw(6)
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated Oh, I forgot, you could also check out the Iris Forum here on GardenWeb. I can pretty much guarantee someone there will help you. Here is a link that might be useful: Iris Forum
growing for bonsai from seed
Posted by kuroc(z8 AR)
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated Your baobab seeds should be placed into hot water (I wouldn't using boiling water although maybe? you could) and allowed to soak overnight or up to 48 hours. Do not let them dry out between soaking and planting. Various methods ca...
how to germenate pomegranate seeds
Posted by flipkick7(6)
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AlphaWolfZUpdated Hello, Pomegranates are wonderful plants, I grew one before but died unexpectedly. The method I used was in this linkhttp://www.muslimgrower.com/discussionforum/showthread.php?t=49, Hope it helps
direct seeding and squirrels
Posted by jitsmith(5)
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jitsmith(5)Updated Petrushka - I think your idea may work best, should help discourage birds as well. I'll give it a try - and hang on to the trays to cover my bulbs when I plant this Fall/Spring. Thanks. davek - same here. I was afraid of turning i...
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