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should I remove cover and heat after germination?

Posted by Namaste4you(9) February 3, 2014

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Namaste4you(9)Updated February 4, 2014 Thanks Art and Syntria for the great responses!

Take off domes or not

Posted by birkjar February 4, 2014

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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated February 4, 2014 ....and it won't be long before you can remove the lid completely.

Begonia Woes........

Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks) January 28, 2014

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cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)Updated February 1, 2014 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) January 23, 2014

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gardenprincethenetherlandsZ7/8(Z7/8)Updated February 1, 2014 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 January 29, 2014

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digdirt2Updated January 30, 2014 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 July 17, 2007

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beau_cephusUpdated January 29, 2014 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) January 28, 2014

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Namaste4you(9)Updated January 28, 2014 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) January 26, 2014

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syntria(8a - South DFW Area)Updated January 28, 2014 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) January 26, 2014

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the_yard_guy(6A)Updated January 27, 2014 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) January 26, 2014

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated January 26, 2014 Yes, Blue Bonnets aren't just the same family, they're the same genus. They're Lupinus texensis. Nice 'weed' to have.

bulbs inquiry

Posted by sgull January 23, 2014

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sgullUpdated January 25, 2014 Here's a photo of what I got going. Seem about right or not really?

is this mango seed Polyembriotic?

Posted by mushibu10(zone 8 (UK)) January 24, 2014

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mushibu10(zone 8 (UK))Updated January 25, 2014 thank you for the response burners the first one like thisnibhave seen, I buy 7 mangos a week one each day and this is the first one like this. leo

Football

Posted by rocca(6B) January 19, 2014

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lucillleUpdated January 23, 2014 Rocca, that's a broad question, and you have not described your garden, how much space you have, what you are interested in. Why not start here and get a better idea so you can decide what you really want to do: Here is a link tha...

Fertilizer for seedlings

Posted by briergardener_gw January 15, 2014

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briergardener_gwUpdated January 22, 2014 Francis, is it possible to replace cow manure with some other manure? Like horse, chicken?

Blue gentian germination oops

Posted by agathafroo(5B) January 19, 2014

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agathafroo(5B)Updated January 21, 2014 Morz, I was afraid you'd say that. :) but that answers my question perfectly. Thanks!

Tropical Milkweed under grow light issues.

Posted by eddie980 January 11, 2014

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eddie980Updated January 21, 2014 Thanks, Nel5397. I added a little slow release fertilizer on the plants today. I also reduced their light a little and I've noticed a huge difference the newer leaves don't have the red spots like the previous leaves did. I notice...

Belladonna germination

Posted by locoweed(9) January 21, 2014

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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated January 21, 2014 The "absolutely sterile" soil is not a requirement. Proper conditions (using well-drained soil, avoiding overhead watering, etc) can lessen the chances of dampening off. Fungicides can also be used, if needed. Different ...

Sprout blessing

Posted by lucillle January 17, 2014

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lucillleUpdated January 21, 2014 So far it's all working, many of the sprouts are up and they have not keeled over :)

is it normal Opuntia seedling are pink?

Posted by mushibu10(zone 8 (UK)) January 20, 2014

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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated January 20, 2014 I don't have cactus, but if you'd take a look at the bottom of another GWs web page, you'll see Ian's healthy seedlings look much like yours. They're normal. Here is a link that might be useful: opuntia

Best Deal On Small Burpee Seed Orders - Hurry (maybe?)

Posted by bencjedi(6 - Central Kentucky) January 13, 2014

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bencjedi(6 - Central Kentucky)Updated January 19, 2014 Darn I had hoped it would have lasted awhile longer. I'm hoping for a 50% off anything sale like last year at Gurneys. I will keep checking and if one comes up I will post it here. Got a great deal on two Lil Big ones dwarf Goldru...

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