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growing metasequoia from seed
Posted by hairmetal4ever(Z7 MD)
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digdirt2Updated Did you check out all the info links I posted on your other thread about germinating and growing conifers? Considered a fast grower at 1-2' per year after year 2. Lots of discussions about this variety already over on the Conifers...
Growing under lights
Posted by John
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lucillleUpdated Agree, Dave is an asset to GW.
Acorns, asymmetry, and seedling variation
Posted by weberriver
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weberriverUpdated Awesome, thank you, Brandon! I didn't realize that potbound roots could cause that kind of damage later on, very very good to know. As for the oak babies, they're both still doing well, plenty of leaves now.
Gibberellic acid
Posted by novascapes
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David.Sturtz(8)Updated There is good articles on the net about forest fires releasing seeds to germinate: http://creationrevolution.com/2012/06/plants-that-need-fire-to-survive http://depts.washington.edu/propplnt/2003guidelines/group1/Smoke%20Infusion....
Bolivian rainbow pepper problems
Posted by LullabyF360
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lylehaleUpdated I have been growing them for a year. I ordered from online (dunno where it was) and they sprouted easily. They were slow growing last season and I hae been overwintering them on my sunporch along with all my other exotic hot peppe...
First Time Growing Begonias
Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)
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cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)Updated Thanks Dave! You still da man! ;) I'm not seeing the pellets, so I assume they've dissolved.. Gave them a good misting when sowed.......... Time I have (ie, retired), patience, well............ About how long till germination? I'v...
organic soil
Posted by John_JJ(5)
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digdirt2Updated Pro-Mix BX is one of the most frequently recommended. But then most all germination/seed starting mixes are "organic" since they only contain peat, vermiculite or perlite, and some lime. It only becomes an issue after ge...
Sowing Begonias
Posted by sjc48
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poisondartfrogUpdated Shirley, I grow them every year. Instead of starting in the greenhouse I begin indoors under lights so that I can monitor them. They are not difficult to germinate but as soon as they do you have to get them in good light quickly....
conifers from seed
Posted by hairmetal4ever(Z7 MD)
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digdirt2Updated Just in case - have you checked out all the "germinating" and "growing from seed" discussions over on the Trees Forum here? Also check out these links: Univ. of Nebraska Ext: How to Grow Conifers from Seed Moth...
Watering from Bottom
Posted by Bill1897
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digdirt2Updated No I sure didn't. Thanks Flora. :) Dave
Bottom Heat after germination question
Posted by keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)
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digdirt2Updated but is it true even for plants like tomatoes and peppers that languish in cool night temps? Again the important distinction is between AIR temps and SOIL temps. Tomato plants don't languish in cool night temps IF they are growing ...
How to start a flowerbed (from seed) with wood chips??
Posted by itsmadmax
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itsmadmaxUpdated thanks for the info Billyoscar :) For me a little to complicated because the house is on remote and almost deserted Island haha. I will have to do it directly into the soil. But thanks for the input.
Left some seeds in freezing weather
Posted by emdzlr(7b)
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art33(6)Updated Hi emdzir, That probably depends on several things. There's an old thread here on GardenWeb (see link below) that might be helpful. Art Here is a link that might be useful: Frozen Seeds
Damaged cotyledons
Posted by weberriver
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated A chance, depending on how close to opening that true leaf is....you may just have to wait and see. What happened that the cotyledons were damaged, and has that been corrected? The cotyledons serve as food sources until true leave...
impact of ethylene gas on seeds
Posted by bonnan(6 & 5)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated The modern refrigerator, besides being cold, has a evaporative effect, removing moisture from anything exposed to its air movement. Seeds stored in this environment must be sealed from the refrigerator air. If you are unfortunate ...
Help: Veganic Seed Starter Mix from Scratch w/o Peat, Perlite, Ve
Posted by djmasturbeat(5-Cbus,OH)
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djmasturbeat(5-Cbus,OH)Updated thanks for the response =)
Sterile seed starting medium?
Posted by Natures_Nature(5 OH)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated With the starter mix you don't need to have beneficial micro organism. They will get all that when planted in the garden or container. So the point of sanitization is to help the newly germinated seedlings untl they develop their ...
Starting seeds over water heater with over head light.
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Agree with Art. After germination, that area might be too hot, for the starting container to have contact with the top of the heater. But you can check it with a kitchen thermometer. After germination you will need a temperatures ...
Celosia won't grow
Posted by summervin
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated What are the seeds planted in? Soil? Indoors or outdoors? Containers or in ground? What is the source of water and nutrients? What is the temperature day and night? Is it possible an animal is eating the tops off the plants?
A germination experiment that might be useful to some
Posted by trpnbils(6B)
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jim42Updated Sounds very interesting. I too, will be watching for your results. I try to do the best thing for my pole Limas. Thanks Jim
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