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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...

Growing Weeping Pussy Willows from Seeds Help!

Posted by anniebee81(6) January 19, 2014

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anniebee81(6)Updated January 19, 2014 I think I may be out of luck then. Thanks.

Tips on oriental poppy from seed?

Posted by garystpaul(4) January 17, 2014

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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BCUpdated January 19, 2014 I grow lots of poppies and don't find them to be a problem if, as stated above, you thin to one in each pot and don't bother the root ball. So for the ones in your cell packs thin the seedlings to one in each pot. If you need to p...

Weeping Pussy Willow Seeds Help Needed

Posted by anniebee81(6) January 19, 2014

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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated January 19, 2014 bumping duplicate post

What's a good aesthetic seed that can be grown in soggy soil?

Posted by Keyboarg January 18, 2014

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KeyboargUpdated January 18, 2014 I'm converting my fish tank into an aquaponic system

2013 Seed Catalogs

Posted by project_gardener(5) January 9, 2013

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mori1(5b/6a)Updated January 18, 2014 Thanks for Sampleseed found some unique flower seeds I wanted to try.

Athletes Foot Medicine to Control Fungus on Seeds?

Posted by edlincoln(6A) October 3, 2012

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akanitexUpdated January 18, 2014 to cure athlete foot completely, use HYPO bleach

Rockwool vs Seed starter mix

Posted by mikee77 January 13, 2014

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mikee77Updated January 18, 2014 Thanks for the response. That answers my question.

How thinly do you actually sow alyssum?

Posted by SproutingLexi(9b) January 14, 2014

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SproutingLexi(9b)Updated January 16, 2014 great responses, thank you! That helps a lot. I went ahead and sowed them more thickly. I'll do the pinching as suggested as well!

Hardening off...

Posted by franknjim March 20, 2012

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omafieldUpdated January 16, 2014 I'm going to try my hand at growing my own tomatoes from seed. A friend gave me seeds for a heirloom Iris tomato. So I am grateful for all of the info on hardening off. Now if I can just do while working full time.

Germinating rosemary?!?

Posted by upforachallenge(z3 MT) November 20, 2005

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DiknownanaUpdated January 15, 2014 I just have to say that I planted 44 rosemary seeds and have 8 seedlings about and inch to an inch and a half tall. I had 14 of them germ, but I think some were a bit small when I put them under the light and they didn't make it. ...

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