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how to sow ornamental grass seeds?
Posted by lovesblooms(7a)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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chueh(7B)Updated yep, definitely, your answer helps. That clears out my confusion. Thnaks
Seed Sites
Posted by hibiscusfan -Northwest Ohio(5 northwest Ohio)
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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
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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...
Indoor seed germination challenge
Posted by chickencoupe
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chickencoupeUpdated I'm happy to report the problem rested with the type of wood we were burning. Won't do that again!
direct sowing- questions and regrets
Posted by arylkin(5b, south of Chicago)
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arylkin(5b, south of Chicago)Updated Thank you so much SCG! That is exactly what I was hoping! :)
young plants
Posted by chuckstoll(5)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated The typical suggestion is to remove any flowers so your plants aren't expending energy early setting fruit, but rather directing that energy to roots and stems. They should catch right up and flower again when you do get them outs...
seedlings unhappy
Posted by beesbobbles
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated The first leaves that emerge from the soil are cotyledons which supply food to the new plant until it gets its first true leaves. They then dry up and fall off. Ideally, the cotyledons should remain at soil level. When there is a ...
Chamomile tea to prevent damping off
Posted by Maxim1122
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated 1) I have used chamomile tea, I think it works. But, If you use sterile starting mix, you should not have any fungus problem. 2) Maxim, are you in Israel ?. In the US, you can buy shop lights, already wired and ready. Just put bul...
Camellia Sinensis Germination
Posted by Duncan_Forster
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Duncan_ForsterUpdated Ah, thanks so much, that answers my question! It seems I may have watered them a little much so I'll remove the dome and let the soil dry out a bit before replacing it. Thanks for the help, all of the internet sources I looked at ...
Kale
Posted by pokeypuppy
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deadhead61Updated Just wondering how your kale was doing? My dad grows lot of kale.I dig some and pot them, grow some inside, needs plenty of root room, fed well, and does well.I start some from seed indoor, use PRO-MIX in tall skinny pots and don'...
stratification, mold, times?
Posted by mjzzyzoff(6oh)
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the_yard_guy(6A)Updated I agree with morz8, the Clothiers germination database is quite reliable. I depend on it often and I've found it to be quite useful. Regarding your question about stratification medium, you can use a wide variety of different type...
Very Interesting Document
Posted by brandon7 TN_zone(7)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Very good doc. I found several great books doing a search in Google Books. Once the in "Google Books " screen, select "search tools" and pick "Free Google ebooks". Try it using the word "gardenin...
Sparkler Guara - New winner of the AAS and Fleurselects Awards
Posted by bugbite(z9a FL)
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Update: Love these plants. They continue to grow well. 2/04/2014
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