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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...
Tomatos: Hair to roots?
Posted by bugbite(z9a FL)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated Good examples, bugbite.
Unidentified seedlings?
Posted by RainbowJuice(9)
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated A picture would help massively. We could immediately tell you which ones are which. But none of the plants you list is a monocot.
victim of damping off
Posted by Jenamocrr
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overdriveUpdated Hi, Dr. Allison Jack, soil scientist, did research in this area. It is known that some compost will block damping off, and vermicompost is very consistent in this. I use locally available leaf compost, or commercial garden centre ...
star anise seeds
Posted by michelle11(z7 AL)
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SeakinggUpdated Hi, I am searching for the real satr anise, bought some seeds, planted them, had them healthily sprouted and have them growing. Question is - Are they really Illicium Verum ? If you can help me answering it, I would be very gratef...
Help with Echinacea Varieties
Posted by dremusicmd(6)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I don't know what side of the country you are on to know if I would be recommending nurseries who would not charge you exorbitant shipping, but of those I've used (and I order only things more rare that I cannot find in person) an...
Plantation Products: Scam or Bargain??
Posted by pondmaster101
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suzegarden(z5mo)Updated Thank you for posting your beautiful pictures!
Planting Apple Trees From Seed
Posted by jacobsteiger
15 Comments
mccommas(z5CT)Updated I am in a semi-urban setting. We got wild turkeys behind our condos but no Deer sighted as of yet. That might change when my apple trees start dropping apples! We have plenty of Maples and Oaks; how about something different?
First time growing from seed
Posted by Contadino
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bugbite(z9a FL)Updated Here is a link that truly shows the difference between the hairs and the potential roots. Pretty cool. Couldn't find it in my text book, but when I searched in Google books I found a lot of discussion. Bob Here is a link that migh...
Aphids
Posted by Kohon
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flora_uk(SW UK 8/9)Updated Duplicate post.
Cat grass seed dormancy in soil?
Posted by razarizvi
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terrene(5b MA)Updated I've grown grass for my cats many times, and usually use wheat/rye/oat berries and sow them about 1/4 inch below the soil surface. If your seeds are all mixed up with the soil, are they close enough to the surface to sprout?
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