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best way to germinate multiple avocado seeds
Posted by jbclem(z9b Topanga, Ca)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Instead of setting them directly in soil
Are these weeds? What are they?
Posted by Januel
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JanuelUpdated Thanks ladygladys, will proceed with the killing.
Will immature okra seeds germinate?
Posted by ebot9000
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BiologyBomberUpdated Just because they germinated doesn't mean they're going to produce healthy, vigorous plants. Seed needs to be harvested in certain ways or you end up with crappy genetics, growth, yields, etc. Order some good seed from a reliable ...
pepper seeds
Posted by darlebea
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naturemitch(3/4 WI)Updated What is a hy pepper? A hybrid? Could you tell us what you are doing? Germination mix, heat, moisture, etc. Were the pods fully mature when you harvested them? If you have a hybrid, seed might be sterile, at the very least you may ...
Strange grow pattern on shiso
Posted by Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))
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Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))Updated This plant continues to mesmerize me. I harvested no less than 30 leaves off of it over the weekend, and underneath all of that are so many more small ones busting out. The photos below were taken today, after the leaves were harv...
starting juniper seeds
Posted by pardak(5)
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Gelo3Updated I have chinese juniper seed and I would like some help on how to start to grow them from scratch Im lost please help, If its possible please tell me step by step on how to start
help choosing seed
Posted by khemy
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art33(6)Updated I've had both over the years and my choice would definitely be Zoysia. Bermuda is much more invasive and harder to control than Zoysia. Art
Tricolore Ornamental Pepper Tree Seedlings
Posted by ekokontis
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Essentially all commercial potting mixes are soilless these days. The one you have reads peat, perlite, nitrogen and phosphorus added. If you wish to easily thin your seedlings and don't want to risk separating the crowded emergin...
Rowan by seed
Posted by olwas2013
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Susana-SmithUpdated Yes, they're one of my favourite trees too. There's also lots of interesting folklore attached to them! I'd love to get hold of some seed again this year (as we're at the tail-end of autumn) but it doesn't seem easy to come by her...
Gerber Daisy from seed?
Posted by kathygold2003
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Campanula UK Z8Updated I do that with pulsatillas - works fine.
radish, carrot, and small seed sowing
Posted by wiley0(4a)
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Campanula UK Z8Updated mmm, I always water the drill (I also use the handle from my hoe) very slowly so the water seeps in but does not wet outside the drill. When the seeds are sown, it is easy to flip the dry soil from the side edges over the top usin...
Apple Seedling fun continues, another question.
Posted by cocoabeachlorax
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plantman224(9)Updated Just saw that someone else tried growing apple seedlings in central Florida, wanted to see how they faired after a few years, I have a Fuji apple seedling that I've selected out of 300 different seedlings (diffrent varieties) and ...
columbine from seed
Posted by Hollywog(z7soIL)
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tomerrol(z7atn)Updated columbine seed needs 2-3 weeks of cold period to germinate. put the seed packets in fridge before sowing and it takes up to 30 days for germination. I also wintersow lots of columbine seeds with good success. It does take 2nd year...
Trinidad Scorpion dies after transplanting
Posted by arthur08
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naturemitch(3/4 WI)Updated Are you putting the plants straight into full sun after taking them outside?? If so, that is what killed them. You need to harden your plants off. They need protection from sun and wind when first moved out. Then slowly moved to a...
not a bad first season, planning ahead for second season
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated Seed catalogs come out around December/January, so that's the time to order seeds. You can make a wish list before then and also write down what you already have. For me, I like to shop in the stores, too, so I buy some off the ra...
Asiatic Lily Questions
Posted by acarpenter7
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alisonoz_gwUpdated A wonderful way to increase your plants but you need a little patience. Liliums are not a bulb that truly "sleeps" - it should not be let to dry out, so if you need to move them, they need to be re-potted. The small plan...
Is there an easy way to collect a large patch of seed?
Posted by TxMarti(8a DFW)
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alisonoz_gwUpdated If there is sufficient distance between these plants and others, you'd need to lay down sheeting to collect the seed. Try to make it curve up a little at the outer edges to act like an umbrella- a few rocks or whatever. You can us...
Seed Stratification
Posted by Jasyan
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated As Calistoga said. But if you want to test for germination after you pull them from the frig use the damp towel method in a close container outside the frig. Check daily but use a germination guide to understand the typical time t...
Broadcasting Sunflower Seed
Posted by jeanniemarie
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jeanniemarieUpdated Fabulous, thank you so very much. Now if it would only stop raining here in Wisconsin so I could do some more last minute planting. Appreciate the help. Jeannie
when to plant lettuce and broccoli
Posted by John_JJ(5)
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wiley0(4a)Updated I bought a container of lettuce, (4 varieties) from Menards about 3wks ago and some Brocolli plants and put them in the ground then. Three of the lettuce are now finally taking hold and growing. (I think a squirrel took the 4th on...
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