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Hardening off Question
Posted by hillseeker(3B)
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maj742 (zone 4-5) north-central WIUpdated When I bring my plants outdoors, I always put them in a cold frame I made out of old storm windows. I cover it with lightweight cloth to shade the plants for a day or two, then add more light as they adapt.
can i use a normal light bulb to grow with
Posted by flibbleflob
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SaraElise(8b)Updated No for the first question. Probably no for the second question. Watts aren't really relevant in growing things. You need to find out how many lumens the bulb is putting out, and at what spectrum. I use bulbs that are only 45W - bu...
Starting Seeds Indoors
Posted by ColoradoGal
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digdirt2Updated You can pick up a great deal of knowledge about all the basic issues of growing from seed just by reading the great FAQs here. In addition to all the good info so far, it sounds to me as if the mix you are using may be a problem i...
Par-cel
Posted by runswithscissors(MT 4/5)
runswithscissors(MT 4/5)Have tried twice, 2 separate batches to grow par-cel from seeds. 1st batch I stratified. 2nd, I didn't stratify. Neither sprouted. Any ideas? Perhaps my seeds source was not good.
Million Bells - Calibrachoa
Posted by karyn1(7a)
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runswithscissors(MT 4/5)Updated Thanks so much Michelle, I have been an absolute failure at rooting calibrachoa. Now I know of mistakes I've been making. Hands down my favorite "porch flower". I overwintered 6 this year...only two survived but they are...
Pictures of successful baggie seed sprouts?
Posted by purple1701(5B Chicago)
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runswithscissors(MT 4/5)Updated Purple - I like your idea of pre-starting them and then just planting them outside. I would dig the area so that it super nice and fluffy and smooth, you can even mix in a little shredded newspaper to attract worms. Once the roots...
hardening off schedule for newbie
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
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njitgrad(6A/6B)Updated I like all of the suggestions above. When I first start I'll separate them into groups just in case one batch gets obliterated and I need to start over.
Somebody tried to kill my plants
Posted by cebiginalaska(3a)
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cebiginalaska(3a)Updated I live in Russian Mission. It was outside in the sun light and the temperature was 50 out of the sun light according to the thermometer. Will not be putting them outside till they are bigger. Have them on windows sills now. The tr...
Problem with tomato seedlings
Posted by nothwehr
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nothwehrUpdated Eaine, I have not had this problem at all this year. Several things are different: - I have used two different seed starting mixes neither one of which is from Jiiffy. One is from Foxfarm and I can't recall the other but it has so...
Dragon Fruit seeds White Fuzz
Posted by cwatson89
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cwatson89Updated I took the plastic wrap off and let the fan hit it and it went away within 20 mins.
Pre-chilling seed
Posted by runswithscissors(MT 4/5)
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runswithscissors(MT 4/5)Updated wow thanks flora, i didn't realize that forum was there.
dividing tomato seedling instead or thinning
Posted by Pabski(5a)
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Pabski(5a)Updated Thank you both! That is great advice. Had not thought of using water to make the process of dividing easier. Makes a lot of sense, I will do that. I've been using a fan indoor to expose the seedling to wind a couple hours a day an...
Rooting Hormone on seedlings?
Posted by cebiginalaska(3a)
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overdriveUpdated no. waste of money.
bought peat pots, should I return them?
Posted by coeng
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overdriveUpdated peat pots are perfect, i use them all them time almost for everything, and my plants grow quite huge. I start my seeds in 4" pots, and I just moved them to 1 gallon grow bags on the weekend.
Leaves on starts turning brown, some yellow
Posted by Lesuko(5, Boulder CO)
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runswithscissors(MT 4/5)Updated Gosh Lesuko, I feel for you, as I had this exact same problem this spring already. I'm not sure if we have the same reasons, but we sure have/had the same results...unfortunately I lost every plant that showed the signs you have. ...
Snapdragons?
Posted by flowergirl70ks
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated When you take them outside, do you keep them in the shade and out of the wind? Even an hour at a time will help to stiffen them up. A shady outside location will still be 10 times more light than they are getting under your lights...
We have Germination! Now what Lol
Posted by DeRoseMatt(6)
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated Put the lights closer to the seedlings, about 1 inch away. In your zone, plant them out the beginning of May or when all danger of frost is gone and the weather stays above 55 at night.
Snacking Peppers
Posted by THatstat(9A)
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LynnMarie_(5 SW Kansas)Updated THatstat, I am doing the same thing for my mom. She saved the seed from the peppers she bought from walmarts produce department. I had a very high germination rate and they are growing nicely, though a few weeks behind my other pe...
1st time growing from Seeds... NOOB
Posted by cebiginalaska(3a)
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cebiginalaska(3a)Updated Transplanted right after germination because they were in way too small pans. They Seem to be doing well but some of them had some trouble with growing due to transplanting or the soil. They were in a U shape coming out of the soi...
Butterfly Bush Seedlings
Posted by SaraElise(8b)
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SaraElise(8b)Updated I'll try that way too. I don't know what I do to the "easy" plants, but it seems like the easier people claim a plant is to care for, the more likely I will have trouble with it.
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