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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
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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
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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...
Tomato Seedlings Limp
Posted by mikerond
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SaraElise(8b)Updated Probably same as the petunias, not enough light. Tomatoes can be repotted with most of the stem under the soil, so I would give them a bit of time to recover and then do that. It looks like many are too far gone, but I see a few i...
what are these bugs and how do I get rid of them
Posted by Prachi(6b (NJ))
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charlieboringUpdated Did you find any ants among the aphids? Typically, ants act like dairy farmers and use the aphids as "milk cows" moving them around to good feeding locations and mil;king them of the sweet juices.
Seedlings - failing, help! (pictures)
Posted by badlydrawndee(4)
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ScottsiegreenLee(5b)Updated I am a beginner gardener and this is my first year out of three that I have successfully grown seeds indoors. And I have been using the same Jiffy peat pellets each year as well. The first year everything became moldy and the seco...
seed recommendation
Posted by ongodsmountain
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Tomatoes not grown in full sun, do not produce well. As you know light will be your problem, look into how you will get the number of foot candles of light produced by the sun, into your inside location. Al
can some seedlings be too large to transplant?
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
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terrene(5b MA)Updated I direct sow cukes in early-mid June. They are super easy to sow in the garden, and sprout and grow quickly. Sometimes I sow a 2nd batch a few weeks later so they are staggered a bit. I don't mind that they're sown late because I ...
Widely variable germination times?
Posted by mklinck
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mklinckUpdated Thanks for the info! It sounds like I shouldn't expect much more from my Thunbergia seeds. I'll try to ignore them for another week or so, and not hope too much. I hope the Sweet Peas will be okay -- I was planning to plant them d...
When to plant after seed?
Posted by xxnonamexx(7a)
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xxnonamexx(7a)Updated Here are my seedlings
Bug leaving white worm like trails in leaves
Posted by beephoto(6A)
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated Leaf minor? miner? Not good at spelling that, but take the leaves off and burn them. Those are the larvae making those trails. Not fun!
Presoaking help
Posted by rohanjcp
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mandolls(4)Updated I soak my peas and beans over night and then stick them in damp (not super wet) soil - I usually get excellent germination rates. I rarely soak anything else - though I am trying it with cilantro and parsley this year. Never heard...
Please help me! Seedling stems dying?
Posted by tnmom2four(6)
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tnmom2four(6)Updated mauch1~ thanks for your response. There is widespread damage on most of the tomato plants, but oddly enough, not on the flowers, peppers, etc. But the seeds were bought from many different seed suppliers, otherwise I would suspect...
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