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 I'm new to growing from seed, how do I get started?
Starting your own plants from seed is one of the most rewarding gardening experiences, it can also save you a small fortune! Also, many species and varieties are simply unavailable unless you 'grow-your-own'. Choosing seeds is the first step,
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 OK, my seedlings are growing, now what do I do?
Make sure they get plenty of light (see 'Do I need special lights') and fertilize weekly (see' I'm new to starting seeds...?). When they're big enough to handle,usually when they have 2-3 sets of leaves, it's time to transplant them to individual co
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 What is the dreaded damping-off disease? How do I prevent and/or treat it?
Damping off is a fungal disease which attacks the seedlings at the soil line, withering the stem and causing the seedling to fall over and die. The best prevention is cleanliness! Use a sterile growing medium,preferably one containing milled
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 New to indoor seed starting-have some questions
       • Posted by: chele519 5 on Sat, Mar 12, 11 at 23:36
              • 12 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Mar 18, 11 at 18:31
I'm used to starting vegetables from seeds planted directly in the garden, or in 6 packs after it is warm enough to leave them outside. This year I am going to try starting some inside. I'm in NH, zone 5, so I can't plant until Memorial Day. I'm p
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 The BEST seed starting mix
       • Posted by: vegangirl on Wed, Feb 13, 08 at 14:05
              • 26 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 18, 10 at 20:17
I've been using Jiffy Mix with poor results. IF the seeds germinate, they just sit there and don't grow past the seedling leaf stage. The ones I transplanted out at the seedling leaf stage grew well (in garden soil). What can I use that is rea
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 Brand new to Growing from Seed-- new Germination Station
I am brand new to growing from seeds. In the past I have grown veggies in my garden but went to garden stores and bought small plants in 4
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 POLL: What light do you use for seed starting?
       • Posted by: grow-anything on Thu, Mar 4, 10 at 17:54
              • 28 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Mar 7, 10 at 14:01
I see post everywhere about which light or lights to use for seed starting. The choices for bulbs and fixtures are endless. I just would like to know what works for you? Which lights you use and why. CFL, MH, HPS, 4' floresents, or what. Thi
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 New to Seed Starting
       • Posted by: jane4667 5 on Tue, Mar 8, 11 at 16:32
              • 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Mar 11, 11 at 13:50
Hi All, I have a few specific questions regarding seed starting. I have been gardening for five years, but every year, I've been spending $70 on vegetables. I figured for around the same price, I could start my own seeds this year. Anyways, I
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 Need advice, going to try and start seeds indoors again
       • Posted by: foodfiend_gardener 6a, southwestern PA on Wed, Jan 4, 12 at 16:58
              • 23 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Jan 15, 12 at 2:07
I won't go into the mistakes I've made previously, but I do know what I want to accomplish this go-around. Starting from scratch. During the winter our farmhouse is cool (upstairs 65 during the day, 60 overnight; basement about 5-8 degrees
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 Different Seed Starting Kits
       • Posted by: little_acorn 5A on Fri, Mar 15, 13 at 8:51
              • 19 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Mar 16, 13 at 21:01
I am looking at getting a seed starting kit and am not sure which one is the best. I am looking a Park Bio Dome Seed Starter Kit , Burpee XL Eco Friendly Ultimate Growing System, Gurney's Seed Starting Kit and Hydrofarm Germination Station and
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 New to starting seed indoor greenhouse questions.
       • Posted by: vwwesty71 none on Mon, Jan 2, 12 at 23:50
              • 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Jan 11, 12 at 12:23
Hello everyone I just want to start out saying I'm a new member to gardenweb but have visited the site before and loved all the useful information on here. so to get to my questions: last year I bought a cheap $20 indoor greenhouse from fleet farm
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 How to start certain seeds?
       • Posted by: Mari_88 7a on Sun, May 6, 12 at 22:18
              • 15 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, May 16, 12 at 14:30
Hey everyone! I recently admitted to myself that starting flowers from seed is really the best way to do a perrenial garden, instead of spending ridiculous amounts of money on started plants from the nursery. It shall be a lesson in patience for s
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 Feasible way to start bell pepper seeds?
       • Posted by: heirloomjunkie on Sun, Mar 28, 10 at 16:22
              • 24 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Apr 17, 13 at 4:47
I don't have a heat mat, and don't want to drop the money for one just yet. I know pepper seeds need a 75F to 85F soil/air temp to germinate, so... I was thinking about setting the cells inside a small aquarium with a red heat bulb, and cover
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 What is everyone's favorite seed starting kit?
       • Posted by: qac91 on Thu, Jul 27, 06 at 17:18
              • 16 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Apr 18, 11 at 17:37
Hello, I just wanted to know some personal opinions on different seed starting kits because I am looking to invest in one.Please give me the name of the kit and why you liked it. Links would be appreciated! Thank you. Follow-Up Posting
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 Pop Quiz - Did you buy too many seeds?
       • Posted by: nhardy 5b on Mon, Feb 27, 12 at 23:20
              • 28 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Apr 4, 12 at 17:28
Every year I always think I have been restained on how many seeds I have bought for the space on my plant stand. I have three shelves with 2 4ft shop lights & 2 24in shop lights. So how did you do? Got extra space left over, Just right or What
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 starting castor bean
       • Posted by: jroot on Fri, Feb 3, 06 at 9:58
              • 44 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, May 4, 13 at 1:16
When is the best time to start a castor bean plant from seed? What is the most effective method? Do the seeds need to be nicked or just planted? Appreciate any ideas about this. I have been unsuccessful in the past with these, and had
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 Paper Towel Seed Starting Troubles
Hi i decided to try the paper towel and baggie method to start some seeds i did about 6 different mini baggies the baggies are 2
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 Useless seed starting equipment you thought you HAD to have?
Here's a list of what I bought in my first year of trying to start veggies from seeds: $50 4-shelf portable
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 Delphinium seeds
       • Posted by: primitive on Sun, Jan 29, 06 at 1:34
              • 55 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, May 16, 12 at 20:59
The tall spires of delphinium are impressive, no argument. Every year when I order seeds from Parks for starting indoors under lights, I always order a packet of delphs, cool them, plant them acording to instructions, but I never in 6 -8 years of
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 MURRAYA koenigii (curry leaf plant/tree)
       • Posted by: ionized on Tue, Jul 26, 05 at 15:44
              • 104 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, May 11, 13 at 22:40
Here is some information that I and some of my correspondents have collected about starting Murraya Konegii (curry leaf plant/tree) from seed. Note that I have not tested any of this information. Note also that there are other threads on Garden
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