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Help! Too Much Moisture in Humidity Domes
Posted by lcarter5
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digdirt2Updated Daily misting should not be required for any reason until after the seeds germinate. This assuming the potting mix was properly wet when the pots were filled. But cow and fiber pots are notoriously bad for wicking the water out of...
self-watering growing systems! help! (starter plants/transplants)
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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digdirt2Updated Manual just assumes you're cooking directly in the PC. What you are describing won't work. The flat containing the pots has to float or be suspended above the flat holding the water. All you need is a standard flat with no holes, ...
Why is giving away seeds so difficult
Posted by mori1(5b/6a)
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faithgrace29(6)Updated I'm interested in receiving any seeds if you have any left. Thank you!
Now there's green mold on them.
Posted by CentralCADad(9)
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mandolls(4)Updated Green algae doesn't actually harm the seedlings, unless it gets so thick that it seals the soil and no air can get through. Algae needs light to grow, when growing in pots you can top the surface with fine grit to keep it from for...
sawdust as medium for sprouting?
Posted by four(9B (near 9a))
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digdirt2Updated Comments taken out of context can often be very misleading. As was pointed out in that discussion of potting mixes, that individual was having a number of problems with their methods. The important distinction in that thread is th...
Vance Miller
Posted by stieven33
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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BCUpdated spam moving down
Growing wedding flowers from seed
Posted by Angevine
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destinyvpUpdated Congrats on the wedding. :) Had the same idea of growing my own centerpieces for my wedding. After a trial period, where my specially ordered "prince of orange" sweet pea seeds did not grow orange but pink, which isn't w...
diect seeding
Posted by Mercurio(6)
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Mickey KwokUpdated Does any one know how to grow michelia alba direct from the seed? I have a michelia alba tree , and it bear a seed. Now the seed opened up from the shell. How can I proro gate it from the seed, thank you.
Watering seeds
Posted by tweety101
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated Soaker hoses work fine for watering a garden when they are functioning properly and are much more efficient than overhead watering. Lots of soaker hoses don't hold up well in the long run. I prefer drip irrigation hoses. They work...
Seeds from Jatropha podagrica
Posted by Pieter1762
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rusty_blackhaw(6a)Updated I've grown this plant from seed (fairly easy), but 28-year-old seed might be a little tougher (!). If there's a hard seed coat that can be nicked/chipped, then soaking seed in warm water for at least 24 hours might be beneficial. ...
Using to much light?Seeds dying
Posted by CentralCADad(9)
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CentralCADad(9)Updated Sorry I'm posting a pic I'm getting spindle little sprouts that appear to be strectching and most rant coming up. I thought to much mositure with heat I added the fan as directed but nothing is coming out right I miss my flos I ha...
correct times to start seed growing
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
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njitgrad(6A/6B)Updated I just bought a couple of bags of starter soil today to get the ball rolling and I'm thinking of starting the broccoli, perennials, and annuals today in my basement. Sounds reasonable? This would give the broccoli at least 7 weeks...
Seed starting soil types
Posted by jennieboyer(8)
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jennieboyer(8)Updated Hi Dave, Thanks for the clarifications. I did understand better than I articulated, but not as well as I do now :-). The reason I mentioned orchid mix for peppers was due to some problems I had last year and folks in the pepper fo...
Sowing Small Seeds
Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)
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cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)Updated Thanks all for your take on these sowing practices! I've just sowed coleus seeds (4-5 days ago, in my germinator, under lights, & on heat mats) using fine sand & I'm seeing some germination, so it must work! The toothpick ...
Alpine Strawberry Seeds
Posted by mcantrell
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AmandaBerries23Updated Hi guys, at first I want to say WOW, how did I live my life without knowing about this forum. So I really want to plant alpine strawberries in my place, but I live in a very warm place, here we don't have winters, it remains almos...
Snapdragons growing very slowly?
Posted by skipduke
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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BCUpdated I will agree with dowlinggram. When I grow snaps they are kept about 15C all the time......and they creep...ohhhh they creep.... until outside to explode.... after 8 weeks I have transplanted snaps that are under 3" tall but ...
Tomato seedling disease -- ugh
Posted by terradika
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digdirt2Updated Probably neither since exposure to both bacteria and fungal virus while growing indoors is extremely rare as exposure would be difficult. The purpling is common with young seedlings with young roots when growing in cool environmen...
How do you germinate banyan fig seeds?
Posted by clintonlavine
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated This same post was also included in the Trees Forum and has been answered there. See link below for that thread. Here is a link that might be useful: Duplicate Post in the Trees Forum
seeds for hanging baskets
Posted by gibsongirl74_gw(6)
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japusUpdated I did these last year, first time ever for me with flowers. My wife spent $400 for hanging baskets that died. She eventually took all of my nasturtiums and put them on the porch. This year I am going to have them all over everythi...
Pet Question.......
Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated Glad I could be of help, Cugal!
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