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- Q.It Is April In Zone 9. Can I Still Plant Garden Seeds For Plants For My Garden? - I have seed containers and want to plant seeds for this year's garden
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- Q.Old Seeds - Just wondering how old is TOO OLD? I have seeds that are more than 19-yrs old. Kept in a box ...
- Q.Can I Try The Stratification Process On An Older Nut? Or Does It Have To Be New Crop Nuts? TIA - I only have older nuts. Is it still possible to stratify? They are 2-3 years old. They have been stored ...
- Q.What Is The Best Type Of Soil Or Potting Soil To Start Your Seeds In? - I used miracle grow potting soil but some plants are dying off after they start
- Q.How Many Seeds Do You Need Per Square Foot - How many square feet will 500 seeds cover
- Q.How Long Should I Cover My Seeds With Saran Wrap - I have covered my newly growing rose plant which hasn’t sprouted yet with Saran Wrap. How long should I keep ...
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April 14, 2020Q.It is April in zone 9. Can I still plant garden seeds for plants for my garden?
I have seed containers and want to plant seeds for this year's garden
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here's an article that should help:
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Sandi Olson on
April 19, 2020
97526Q.Seeds
Can you use seeds from store bought veggies for garden
- Answered by
A queen of spades on
April 19, 2020A.I actually knew of someone who planted tomato seeds from a British Rail cheese and tomato sandwich and they grew.
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jpridetx on
April 24, 2020
Zome 8Q.Old Seeds
Just wondering how old is TOO OLD? I have seeds that are more than 19-yrs old. Kept in a box (hence dry & dark place) but I wonder if they will still grow?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 24, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This number varies from plant to plant. Some seeds, such as Colocasia, will fail to germinate within minutes of drying out completely, where as some bean species will lasts for hundreds of years if stored properly.
The only way to know will be to make an attempt at germination! You may be surprised at what will come up after that long.
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jpridetx on
April 24, 2020A.Correction...that should have been "more than 10 years old", not 19 years.
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Rdrobbs on
May 11, 2020
29340Q.Can I Try The Stratification Process On An Older Nut? Or Does It Have To Be New Crop Nuts? TIA
I only have older nuts. Is it still possible to stratify? They are 2-3 years old. They have been stored at room temp in my home
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BushDoctor on
May 13, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Sure! It wouldn't hurt anything to try. Germination rate may be affected after that long of a period, though.
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steveerdie40 on
May 13, 2020
26440Q.What Is The Best Type Of Soil Or Potting Soil To Start Your Seeds In?
I used miracle grow potting soil but some plants are dying off after they start
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Miraclegro will usually kill seedlings, and many plants.
I recommend any soil labeled as a "seed starting mix" as it will not contain much nutrients. This is what burns the young plants.
Soilless mixes are best suited for this. There are may options, and you can make them yourself! This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/soilless-seed-mix-info.htm
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Cass17 on
May 21, 2020
Auburn ny 13021Q.How Many Seeds Do You Need Per Square Foot
How many square feet will 500 seeds cover
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BushDoctor on
May 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It depends on the seed! An easy way to calculate will be to look at the spacing on the seed packet, or ask the company that you got the seed from.
Divide your total area by the spacing requirement, an you can find the maximum coverage.
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Anonymous on
June 9, 2020Q.How long should I cover my seeds with Saran Wrap
I have covered my newly growing rose plant which hasn’t sprouted yet with Saran Wrap. How long should I keep it covered
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Normally, seeds are covered until they sprout.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/growing-roses-from-seed.htm
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