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It is normal to transplant when you have two or more true leaves, using height of the plant as a guide is not good practice as there is too much variance with plant varieties. I can not indorse what you have in mind regarding planting now for next years planting. You could have, a couple of months ago outside and had enough growth established to survive the winter, at least for those perennials hardy where you live. You would be better off starting your seeds inside for spring planting, so you could plant out side without a check in their growth. To seed now and keep over winter would produce sick plants for spring planting. Al
I grew the blue bacopa from seeds this year. I got them from Ebay. They are tiny little seedlings, but almost all of what I sowed in the house under lights grew. I put some in a hanging basket and some in a pot with other plants. Both were in full sun from 7 am till about 8 pm. They are still in full bloom. I'm going to try bringing them in the house for the winter in the next few days as it supposed to frost.
Hello.
I don't know specifically about tomatoes and peppers but usually when seeds germinate but then seem to be failing shortly afterwards the way you are describing, they have either been over watered or aren't getting enough air circulation and they are succumbing to fungal disease. I can't tell from your pic because it's a bit blurry but what is the white substance on your soil?
The simplest thing to do would be to sow now. But, I think you run more of a risk of the seed being eaten by migrating birds and rodents preparing for winter. I'd probably wait until February and plant then. There is also less chance of the seed rotting due to prolonged exposure to moisture before germination.
Martha
yeah, I would be inclined to do a more controlled sowing in spring....but save seeds and next autumn, you can strew, broadcast and fling to your heart's content.
You could, of course, sow some now in pots and transfer to garden in spring...but this assumes you have the room to do this while protecting the pots from munching creatures - a small temporary cold frame?
I have been collecting seed from celosia flaming feathers for the past week. I have not cut the blooms off. I just upend or turn the booms sideways and shake over a shoe box. Got plenty of ripe seed from plants that are still blooming and from those which have just begun turn pale brown at the edges.
I collected some seeds from the feather type today but the one in the picture is a little harder. The seeds are at the base.
I guess I will wait a bit then cut it. I don't think there is any other way. At least I will have some for next year so it's good.
Thanks valeriepa, I appreciate you taking time to post.
:) Aqua
New seedlings are fed from the seed storage of food until green leaves have grown and photosynthesis starts producing food. About this time some feeder roots have grown and can be fed a very weak chemical fertilizer. Not more than 1/4th of the recommended strength. If inside the light needs to be strong enough to photosynthesize or the plant will be very weak and the stem produced will usually not support the leaves grown. If you are depending on light from a window the container will have to be tuned daily. Hope this helps. Al
gardenbuddy all the way, they rank the seeds by planting zone so you can find what works in your area. Plus the selection is better than most, enjoy
Here is a link that might be useful: gardenbuddy.org
I've had great results from Bakers Creek heirlooms... except every white tomato seeds I've bought all comes out really yellow. I've tried several different types of their white tomatoes and all come out yellow. They're pictures are deceiving, but still taste great. I haven't tried to grow white watermelons etc yet. But as far as other tomato and different fruits and veggies all grew like the pictures they showed.
They also give a free packet of seeds with your order and shipping is cheap. So far I like them best.
Wertach, my Heavenly Blue, Split Personality, Cardinal Climber, and other Ipomoea cultivars are not at all invasive here. In fact it's all I can do to prevent the critters from decimating them and seeing a flower. Only one time can I recall a seedling sowing itself from the previous year's seeds.
Perhaps there is wilder MG that is invasive? I've seen a wild species growing in the woods, but frankly it seems tame in comparison to Oriental bittersweet and Porcelain berry and other really horrible vigorous invasive vines that grow around here.
I don't know what species we have growing around here.
They are pink, blue, purple, and a lot different variegated types.
Since you are in 5b they may not have time to go to seed?
Since it originated in Asia, like kudzu, it might not be able to take the cold winters?
Our soil down here in 7b never freezes for more than a day or two and that is rare.
Thanks Martha. It was very pleasing to see a reply on 'growing from seed' forum. It seems there are not much returning members on this forum.
Anyways, I will try the method suggested by you for some of my seedlings. Just to have a sort of comparison between a few alternatives that I am trying.
Thanks again.
I loved poke greens as a kid in Oklahoma, but now find it as one of my most hated weeds. Still have an occasional meal of it but mostly tear it and my hair out as it self-seeds everywhere. I would think just throwing them out on fresh soil lightly covered and wait till Spring to transplant to desired (Desired? LOL) location.
1 in several thousand seedling trees will produce as well or better than a grafted tree
Agree that the odds are slim when compared to grafted tree production. Plus the many years involved before production even begins to reach appropriate levels is another discouraging issue.
Dave