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Collecting seed from Impatiens ( Busy Lizzie)
Posted by ianbrazil(11)
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alisonoz_gwUpdated Unless the seed is very very fine, I find this method works OK. I use fly-screen material (if you know what I mean - it is not wire but is some sort of pliable mesh these days). I cut a small piece, maybe a square or a circle and ...
Petunia "RainMaster"
Posted by bugbite(z9a FL)
bugbite(z9a FL)Anyone growing RainMaster this year? That is a heck of a plant and produces great seed pods. What I really want to know is: if you are growing this plant have your ever cross-pollinated it with other petunias? I am creating crosses...
Seedlings always stall...suggestions please
Posted by pjgooch51
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mauch1(z6b PA)Updated I had similar problems with tomatoes and pepper seedlings this year (and they weren't in peat pots). (Acually I'm running a tomato test where half my tomaoes were in paper drink cups (removed at planting) and half were in peat pot...
germinating kumquat seeds
Posted by sheemak
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Steve, Z (6Bground,5B roof) Cincy,OHUpdated I planted my seeds in a clear hard plastic food container and placed them in the window sill. After they got a good start and had a couple of leaves I planted them in individual pots and lifted the plant so that 3/8 inch of the ro...
Cleome seeds not germinating
Posted by april_wine(z7 Tennessee)
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art33(6)Updated I answered in the Annuals forum, didn't see this one in time :-) Art This post was edited by art33 on Sat, May 25, 13 at 23:48
Help!
Posted by traceyjade86
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated I think you should sow the seed direct in ground. Suzi
Best not to plant citrus seeds in Root Riot Cubes
Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated Today DH got out his knife, and separated the twins. Actually, I was surprised that they kept their roots straight down and were not co-mingled. He then cut another root cube in half, jammed it up against each seedling, and back i...
Do either of these look like bell pepper seedlings..?
Posted by BigN_187(9)
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pdsavage(5/6)Updated Sorry but nope.
Ready or Not?
Posted by opulido
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opulidoUpdated Roger that! Thanks, guys!
Watermelon root depth question
Posted by opulido
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kathyb912_in (5a/5b, Central IN)Updated Will the raised bed have a bottom to it or will it be placed over existing soil? If there's no bottom to block them, the roots should grow into the original soil, giving you additional depth.
Pulp pots and more!
Posted by Panoply76(8)
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kathyb912_in (5a/5b, Central IN)Updated I've been researching Parsley recently and everything I've read says that it takes a really long time to germinate -- like a month or more. I normally grow from seed, too, but I decided to buy plants this time instead. Maybe next ...
I need to thin my tomato seedlings - HELP
Posted by mahuchi(z6, wash, dc)
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tdscpa(z5 NWKS)Updated I often put 4 seedlings into a tray cell that size, one in each corner. As soon as they grow two pairs of true leaves (much smaller than those in the photo), I use an ice tea spoon to scoop out each corner's tomato plant and trans...
Pineapple seed?
Posted by Rusty
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RustyUpdated As I said, I am just curious! NOT necessarily looking for the easiest way to get a pineapple plant. Rusty
How to germinate water iris from seed in tropical country?
Posted by areef
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Water iris is a pretty general term, but most iris seed will respond best to a warm moist period, followed by a moist chill, will then germinate when brought to warmer but still cool. If your climate doesn't provide those conditio...
split second mg
Posted by whiteeaglesue(8)
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated It depends on how you store them. If kept cool and dry, they will last for years. If damp and warm and exposed to air, then maybe a year. Do a search on how to store seeds.
Direct Sowing Annual Seeds in the Mid Summer
Posted by mary_max
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated Yes, you can sow seeds for annuals in midsummer if you keep them constantly watered which might be 3 times a day. They might not give as good a show as if they were sown in spring, but you can definitely try. Some seeds you think ...
seed germination with burlap bagd raised bed
Posted by Sparky1961
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Hey Sparky, experiment all you like, its fun. Most of my experiments are a disappointment, but I usually learn something. Al
Did I not fertilize
Posted by patrad
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mauch1(z6b PA)Updated I had a similiar problem and it had nothing to do with peat pots. Many of the soilless mixes don't have any nutrients, so you need to add some to boost the seedlings along (and some of them that have fertilizers in them I've heard...
Using pure composted manure for vegetable starts
Posted by guayzimi
23 Comments
mori1(5b/6a)Updated Thanks Dave, its the scientist in me. I guess ignorance is bliss.
Wave Petunias Not doing so well
Posted by mikerond
6 Comments
art33(6)Updated I agree with what Sara said. As for the lights, if the bulbs are T8 or T12 move them to about an inch or two from the plants. If they are T5s you might want to keep them a little farther away because the T5s get a little hotter. I...
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