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- Q.Starting Seeds - A friend told me about using egg shells to start seeds and it seemed like an easy thing to do ...
- Q.Sowing Vegetable Seeds - When directions say to "thinly sow seeds 8-12" apart, how many seeds are they talking about when there are 400-500 ...
- Q.Old Seeds Germinating - How long can i keep flower & veg seeds
- Q.Seeds - my seeds from last year have been frozen are they ok to be planted thank you
- Q.Starting Seeds - Hello, I am really new to gardening. I love to plant annuals in my little garden by my town home. ...
- Q.Cold Stratifying - started cleome seeds in pots, is it too late to cold stratify?
- Q.Seeds - Are you just an 'informational app', or do you sell seeds?
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Anonymous on
May 1, 2017Q.Starting seeds
A friend told me about using egg shells to start seeds and it seemed like an easy thing to do so I just went for it. Unfortunately, I didn't even think to wash out the shells before planting the seeds. Some of the new vegetable plants are doing amazing! Should I be worried about salmonella in the shells?
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 1, 2017A.It's great that you're using eggshells to start your seedlings and that they're doing well! Yes, the shells should have been washed prior to being handled but once you plant your seedlings the eggshells will eventually decompose into the soil. To be on the safe side, wear gardening gloves or even latex gloves when you get ready to plant them in your garden.
Here are some articles that may also help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/growing-seeds-in-eggshells.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/eggshells-in-the-garden.htm
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- Asked by
1kos1966 on
May 9, 2017
6Q.Sowing vegetable seeds
When directions say to "thinly sow seeds 8-12" apart, how many seeds are they talking about when there are 400-500 seeds in the packet? Five? 10? 20? Any advise is appreciated.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 10, 2017A.To sow seeds thinly make sure you evenly lay a line of seeds unto the soil or row. Avoid piles of seeds.
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May 14, 2017Q.Old seeds germinating
How long can i keep flower & veg seeds
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 14, 2017A.Properly dried and stored at optimum temperatures and humidity, seeds can be saved for years.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/storing-seeds.htm
You may want to research any specific seeds that you have question about storing.Did you know that seeds are stored in vaults to ensure the plant population?
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Anonymous on
May 21, 2017Q.seeds
my seeds from last year have been frozen are they ok to be planted thank you
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 21, 2017A.Your seeds should be just fine to use!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/harvesting-garden-seeds.htm
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northernltz101 on
June 21, 2017
Broomfield, ColoradoQ.Starting seeds
Hello, I am really new to gardening. I love to plant annuals in my little garden by my town home. This year I thought I would grow them from seed. I started them inside in January with a seed starter kit. Only the Marigolds emerged. I checked with a local expert who suggested using a grow light and temperature pad. I got a nice led light and still only 3 more pansy plants. I asked around and determined that I used the Miracle grow potting soil, which had twigs and sticks. I restarted the whole thing in March with new starter mix and got 10 plants, mostly marigolds. I tried once again in the end of May with new seeds and I am still only growing Marigolds. I planted 2 60 pods with Petunias, Pansy, Columbine, Zinnia, Marigolds, and Poppy's. I water with a spray bottle from the top to keep them moist, and the pods sit in about 1/4 - 1/2 inch of water to feed from the bottom (per my seed starter kit). What am I doing wrong? There has to be something I am missing. Kurt,(Mr. Marigold)
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 23, 2017A.Sometimes we learn a new task from failures! Do not become frustrated, because even seasoned gardeners have issues with seed starting!
Start simple, may pick just a couple of seed types.
These links will help you get started!https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/when-to-start-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/soilless-seed-mix-info.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/preventing-white-fluffy-fungus-on-seed-starting-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/cheap-seed-starting-how-to-germinate-seeds-at-home.htm
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coelisa3 on
June 22, 2017
Newport RI 02840Q.cold stratifying
started cleome seeds in pots, is it too late to cold stratify?
- Answered by
ellie13232 on
June 22, 2017A.It is probably a bit late to cold stratify at this point unless you live in a region that has warm winters. This is a fun plant and good cut flower. Not only do some seeds need stratification, germination is also based on soil temperature, and once germinated day length, so this should be taken into consideration. If you think it is too late for this year you should be able to find 6 packs or 4 inch cleome that will take a significantly less time to bloom than starting from seed. They grow fairly large and it doesn't take many to fill a bed.
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Suzanne53 on
July 2, 2017
08822Q.Seeds
Are you just an 'informational app', or do you sell seeds?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 5, 2017A.We do not sell seeds or plants, we are an information source for gardeners!
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