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Growing Weeping Pussy Willows from Seeds Help!
Posted by anniebee81(6)
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anniebee81(6)Updated I think I may be out of luck then. Thanks.
Tips on oriental poppy from seed?
Posted by garystpaul(4)
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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BCUpdated 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)
1 Comment
morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated bumping duplicate post
What's a good aesthetic seed that can be grown in soggy soil?
Posted by Keyboarg
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KeyboargUpdated I'm converting my fish tank into an aquaponic system
2013 Seed Catalogs
Posted by project_gardener(5)
12 Comments
mori1(5b/6a)Updated Thanks for Sampleseed found some unique flower seeds I wanted to try.
Athletes Foot Medicine to Control Fungus on Seeds?
Posted by edlincoln(6A)
6 Comments
akanitexUpdated to cure athlete foot completely, use HYPO bleach
Rockwool vs Seed starter mix
Posted by mikee77
2 Comments
mikee77Updated Thanks for the response. That answers my question.
How thinly do you actually sow alyssum?
Posted by SproutingLexi(9b)
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SproutingLexi(9b)Updated 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
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omafieldUpdated 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)
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DiknownanaUpdated 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. ...
Thermometer Variables
Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)
3 Comments
cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)Updated Thanks folks! I tried placing the probe of the digital heat mat thermometer directly into one of the flats & that fixed my problem (ie, gave me an accurate reading), after I'd cooked several flats of seeds, of course.............
starting cleomes from seed
Posted by april_wine(z7 Tennessee)
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ltlwilli(8)Updated These are new to me , and I look forward to trying them out in the Post Oak Savannah of Texas this coming Spring. Thank you guys for all the valuable info on these beauties. LtlWilli~Rick
Not getting veggies until end of summer
Posted by lilpetunia
6 Comments
digdirt2Updated Yeah you have some definite handicaps to work around then. Sounds like you are going to have to find a gardening partner to fill in the gaps. Rather than trying to get all the things into the garden at the same time and before mid...
Capillary matting system for seeds?
Posted by lucillle
4 Comments
lucillleUpdated After a couple of days of thinking about it, I removed the capillary mats. It did not make sense to me (after the first wave of resistance and rationalization because I had by then bought the mats and set up the system) to flirt w...
You're In Good Company!!
Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)
1 Comment
lucillleUpdated There certainly are a lot of other seed starters.
stratifying in the fridge - any concerns?
Posted by hairmetal4ever(Z7 MD)
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the_yard_guy(6A)Updated I agree with jocelyn, there are many different ways to stratify seeds. I have tried using the "paper towel" method and that works as well. As long as the seeds are damp and cold for the necessary length of time without f...
Curry leaf tree seedlings need help
Posted by remy101(lewisville,Tx)
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brandon7 TN_zone(7)Updated You can buy them through Amazon.com (be sure to review the supplier's ratings though!) www.seedscollector.com (I have no idea who the heck these people are, so purchase with caution) has them. Seeds of India (limited, excellent Ga...
Starting seed in a larger pot
Posted by lucillle
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lucillleUpdated Brandon, just doing a search for 'fibrous roots' and 'potting up' brings up quite a bit. I will for sure move them prior to their roots getting entangled, thanks for bringing that up.
Growing Pink Peony Poppy seeds!
Posted by heavenlyfarm(zone 6b)
9 Comments
kvbk(3)Updated Be discreet. Grow them in your backyard among your vegetables. They are more likely to attract thieves than to interest the police. Here is a link that might be useful: more poppy pictures and growing notes on my gardening blog Th...
Striped Marvel marigold seeds?
Posted by Scree
2 Comments
ScreeUpdated Perfect! Thanks so much.
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