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seeds for growing Sebastiana pavoniana (jumping beans)
Posted by jagasian
jagasianI am interested in growing the bush that mexican jumping beans come from, i.e., the bush Sebastiana pavoniana. The only problem is that I am not able to locate a seller of viable seeds. The only seeds available on the internet are...
Accidentally used weed killer watering can on new grass shoots!
Posted by greengreengrass
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated If the can was rinsed, it may not be a set back. If you'd realized the mistake immediately, watering with a hose, soft nozzle spray (which I would have been doing with a newly seeded lawn anyway) would have been all you could have...
Chaya from seed
Posted by debbiep_gw
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rorero1962Updated I suggest you plant the seeds and wait to see if they germinate. That is what I plan to do with mine. I have some CHAYA (Cnidoscolus chayamansa) PLANTS, they have beautiful white flowers. I have many family members and friends wit...
Shagbark Hickory seed growing?
Posted by Mint.Tea(5)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Shagbark seedlings normally produce a long taproot and very little top growth during early development. i.e. 1-year-old seedlings could have root length 1' and a top height of about 3", that root could be 2 - 3' deep at about...
New Construction Lawn
Posted by Watkinsj
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated Drive around the neighborhood till you find a nice lawn and ask them how they did it. They have the same soil as you.
All my seeds die after germination?
Posted by boonesapplefarm
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docmom_gw Zone 5 MI(5)Updated I've been using the winter sowing method for more years than I care to count. I've never had damping off and I get great germination rates. It's much less expensive than electric lights and doesn't take up the space inside. I stro...
growing raspberry plant from seed
Posted by cleocrafta(z4 MN)
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florauk(8/9)Updated My main thought on this idea is that you have no guarantee of getting raspberry plants with worthwhile fruit if you grow from seed. Not to mention the time you'll need to grow the plants to fruiting size. It is good practice to we...
Moringa, The Miracle Tree Planted and Sprouting
Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
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chickencoupeUpdated Good for you! I tried... I really schemed, but there's no way I can get this one through winter. Glad to hear ya starting some. Great beneficial to have.
Has anyone grown lantana from seed?
Posted by flowersandthings(MidAtlantic 6/7)
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janrozeUpdated I love lantana for a sunburned west side planter that the squirrels play in and break stems and kill more fragile plants. I was going to try collecting seeds, etc., but after reading your experiences, I will stick to my own method...
Fafard Seed Starter Mix Bad?
Posted by Roll_Bones
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Roll_BonesUpdated Cat pee is possible, but not likely. I guess I should get some new mix and see if that corrects the issue. I just did not want to waste this big bag of seed starter mix.
datura frost worry
Posted by valeriepa(z5-6 NEPA)
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valeriepa(z5-6 NEPA)Updated Sorry. Wrong forum.
How to Stratify Hardy Kiwi Seeds?
Posted by plantlover13(5)
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TxGreenthumb88Updated Does anyone know how long dried kiwi seeds will stay viable at room temperature?
japanese maple help
Posted by clancy87(8)
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ifraser25(z11 Brazil)Updated Japanese maple is fairly easy to grow from seeds provided you remember 2 things. One: you must have fresh seed. It does not keep. So if you have seed from the tree you must plant it now, not in the spring. That's right - in the fa...
Seed ID
Posted by 0nametaken0
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0nametaken0Updated 2nd pic
Growing Seeds on Cotton
Posted by rainbow_catz
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rainbow_catzUpdated Thanks Susanzone, now i also know why my seedlings are leggy :)
New gardener
Posted by vernonrobinson3
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jcharmerUpdated Florauk is correct, that is morning glory. The HBWR seeds take a bit of time to germinate so its likely going to be late to sprout. Got free sample at thriftyhut going now in styrofoam cup. Slow at first but takes off after that. ...
Seedlings staying same size for months?
Posted by SavvySAM
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SavvySAMUpdated first two are the little sprout that has stayed itty bitty. Third are the plants that tottally took off and are loving life. Fourth is another batch of sprouts that stayed small. There are many more like that. The fifth has stayed...
help germinating these vines seeds
Posted by khabbab(10b)
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msmorningsong(SW FL 10A)Updated I have also just recently sown seeds of the Garlic vine. Also shallow, just barely covered as you did. I'll let you know about the progress. Did any of your come up?
Free seed websites??
Posted by LullabyF360
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naturemitch(3/4 WI)Updated Geoseed all the way! They are my go to seed source. Reasonable shipping, excellent choices, and great seed. Try them!
Growing Raspberry From Seed
Posted by Greenhorn2(7)
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AT2013Updated I've never heard the dry thing before. I'm no pro, but I've grown dozens of raspberry plants from seeds in the past from store bought fruit. You won't get the same thing, often times they're just sweet and no tart. I usually pick ...
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