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Indoor seed germination challenge
Posted by chickencoupe
4 Comments
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
should I remove cover and heat after germination?
Posted by Namaste4you(9)
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Namaste4you(9)Updated Thanks Art and Syntria for the great responses!
Take off domes or not
Posted by birkjar
2 Comments
brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated ....and it won't be long before you can remove the lid completely.
Begonia Woes........
Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)
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cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)Updated Thanks again Art for the link & your insight! And yes, I'm inclined to agree with you about the media issue. Pro Mix retains water, staying far too damp when bottom watering..... I've potted on (the few that survived) to Fafar...
Seed Viability Database?
Posted by garystpaul(4)
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gardenprincethenetherlandsZ7/8(Z7/8)Updated My experience with sowing is mainly with woody species and to a lesser extent also with perennials. Based upon my own experiences and scientific literature found on the Internet the following woody species have a short term viabil...
Need some advice, please! Jojoba Nut, Simmondsia chinensis
Posted by ashleighvivienne
1 Comment
digdirt2Updated Have you checked all the germination databases posted here for the how-to info? I think the list is just a bit further down the page. Lots of info on them so they make excellent bookmarks to have.. Generally grown from cuttings as...
buttonbush propagation
Posted by teqrecon
3 Comments
beau_cephusUpdated I just started some seeds indoors. What is the growth rate from seed? Will I have a bush by fall? Im looking at transplanting some around a duck hole by October. Thanks in advance
blocking diret sun on seedlings
Posted by Namaste4you(9)
4 Comments
Namaste4you(9)Updated Thanks for all the information, and to answer your questions morz8, I am in zone 9 and did not realize germinating in cell packs designed for a window sill wasn't a good idea! I did read that I will need to harden my plants off. T...
Sick Sweet 100's Seeds?
Posted by syntria(8a - South DFW Area)
10 Comments
syntria(8a - South DFW Area)Updated Yes, I have a fan in the laundry room which is about 5x7 circulating the air. Most of those you see are pepper plants/flower plants. As far as the tomatoes, I was trying my best to transfer all of the original soil so I didn't dis...
Have you ever tinkered with citric acid and germination?
Posted by albert_135(Sunset 2 or 3)
1 Comment
the_yard_guy(6A)Updated Albert, Yes citric acid can be used to help seeds germinate. Some seeds have a very tough seed coat and using citric acid on those kinds of seeds can help soften the seed coats in some cases. I have not used for seed germination i...
Seedling Identification Please
Posted by crisslyon(8b)
3 Comments
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated Yes, Blue Bonnets aren't just the same family, they're the same genus. They're Lupinus texensis. Nice 'weed' to have.
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