Houzz Discussions
GardenWeb Discussions

6,406 Garden Web Discussions | Growing from Seed
Asparagus seedlings...now what?
Posted by tomtuxman(6bNY)
3 Comments
mandolls(4)Updated I actually don't quite remember. I know they were at least 6-8 " when I moved them out to the screened in porch at the end of May. ( I started the seed in mid Feb) I kept them alive all summer, and they continued to grow and ...
wind protection
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
5 Comments
digdirt2Updated Locally here - the big box stores like HD and Lowe's carry both shade fabric and fiberglass screening. So does our Ace hardware as well as Walmart. All depends on what the local demand for it is. Dave
Pottting Up Imps
Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)
2 Comments
cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)Updated Thanks Dave for your input & the link! Yeah I might want to wait a bit! Seems I need more patience with my impatiens......... (And so many other things...... )
Best time to start seeds
Posted by John_JJ(5)
2 Comments
art33(6)Updated Hi John, Well, even though I grow mostly annual flowers, the terms used to suggest seed starting times are the same. Usually youâÂÂll see something like âÂÂStart your seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date in you...
My Santaka Seeds have mold spores?
Posted by syntria(8a - South DFW Area)
2 Comments
greenman62Updated you could try Hydrogen Peroxide at a diluted level. some use it to kill mold. im no expert on levels, so you might want to google it, or maybe someone with experience here can answer.
purple puffy poppies
Posted by tropical_thought(San Francisco)
18 Comments
tropical_thought(San Francisco)Updated Those are nice I have the red ones also. The problem is they won't bloom until summer but before that diseases and insects will take them out. Or rather I have to remove them often due to insects and fungal problems.
Where to start seeds indoor
Posted by Russ-Ben55
8 Comments
Long48Updated What seeds are you starting? That is the major factor at play here.
Algae Issue Using ProMix BX
Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)
9 Comments
cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)Updated @ Any kind of electric fan even remotely in the area will improve air circulation. Dave Thanks again Dave! I've since placed a small 8" fan (on low speed) inside my germinator to move some indirect air around (sans domes on t...
Lady Finger Popcorn from seed
Posted by bobvisaa
1 Comment
digdirt2Updated None that I am aware of assuming it is relatively fresh seed. It is a heirloom variety so no breed or purity issues. Might want to pre-soak the seed before sowing to soften the hulls and improve germination rate. Dave
Jack Pine (Pinus Banksiana) Seed Propogation
Posted by MikeyLeeG(7A)
1 Comment
the_yard_guy(6A)Updated Mike, A good place to start is Tom Clothiers website: http://tomclothier.hort.net/ I'm short of time at the moment, but basically if you look in the Tree and Shrub section you should find stratification and germination data for ju...
how to sow ornamental grass seeds?
Posted by lovesblooms(7a)
5 Comments
lovesblooms(7a)Updated Really? I got them in a trade and then threw them out thinking they were sterile. So how would I know they're mature?
Fungal wicking
Posted by Michael AKA Leekle2ManE(9a - Lady Lake, FL)
2 Comments
Michael AKA Leekle2ManE(9a - Lady Lake, FL)Updated No, you're pretty much spot on. I haven't been in the business. At all. Very much an amateur. I've seen both wick and damping used in internet conversations, but at the time of posting wicking was all that came to mind. I'll try t...
New House and New Seedling Setup!
Posted by syntria(8a - South DFW Area)
11 Comments
syntria(8a - South DFW Area)Updated Update on lighting set up These should be at the most 2-3 inches and some within half an inch of the light. I have it tilted on one side so I can have the larger plants under it as well. I have a mix of bulbs in the fixtures, 1 Da...
help need growig bell peppers
Posted by vegfingers
4 Comments
raycatelanUpdated Here is another method for you to study about how to plan vegetable Here is a link that might be useful: shop vouchers
move seed operation to basement?
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
4 Comments
art33(6)Updated Hi again njitgrad, Regarding your questions: 1) The bucket: Sounds to me like the 5 gallon bucket idea would work. Also, if you thought youâÂÂd be able to use that water again, within a reasonable time, you probably would not hav...
Ferry-Morse seeds
Posted by lloydholzmeyer
6 Comments
seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated All three major seed companies that I know ( Ferry Morse, Ed Hume, Burpee) are basically similar in quality, quantity and somehow limited in variety. Putting all 3 of them together you can find most of what you need, unless you ar...
Fuseables by Pan Am seeds
Posted by Susanne27(5a Ontario Canada)
22 Comments
nisinj(7a)Updated Susanne27, how did the fuseables turn out for you? I am about to start some in 3" pots, planning to combine the contents of 3 pots into a hanging basket later. I would like to know your experience last year.
germination temperature in relation to outdoor temp
Posted by chueh(7B)
2 Comments
chueh(7B)Updated yep, definitely, your answer helps. That clears out my confusion. Thnaks
Seed Sites
Posted by hibiscusfan -Northwest Ohio(5 northwest Ohio)
3 Comments
dowlinggramUpdated I order from Stokes seeds, Vesey's seeds, T+T seeds in Canada and they all ship to the States. With the exchange in the dollar now you might get a good deal. I also order from Park seeds in the States because they have good prices...
Sea Holly Seed?
Posted by mollyzone5
10 Comments
mhaffenrUpdated If you were to start some seedling now what soil would you use and would you start them in direct sunlight. I am new to this but bought 50 sea holley seeds and would like to try to grow some now. I will put the others away to spri...
5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 125 135 145 155 165 175 185 195 205 215 225 235 245