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- Q.I Am Planting Seeds Directly Into The Ground. Why Not Sow According To Final Spacing At The Outset Rather Than Have The Bother Of - thinning? Evidently I have not grasped the logic behind the process of sowing plants closely then thinning.
- Q.Could You Please Tell What I Can Use For A Natural Fungicide. My Seeds Are Drenched In Thiram. Thank You - I try my best to be an organic gardener
- Q.How To Germinate My Seeds? - i have followed the procedures I saw, but the seeds don't germinate. what could be wrong?
- Q.Best Starting Mix For Vege Sprouts - Planting the “Sprouts” in potting soil: I have good “store-bought” potting soil … I move the mature sprouts from their ...
- Q.Need To Know Needs Of Starting Seeds - I have a greenhouse and intend to start many seeds in Jan. or Feb. I wonder how to find out ...
- Q.Can Seeds Be Planted In The Fall - I have seeds but it seems like the wrong time of year to plant
- Q.Can Sprouted Seeds Be Grown? - Sometimes when I cut open a tomato, orange, etc., the seeds are sprouting. Today, the apple I cut had sprouting ...
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andrewridley37 on
June 2, 2022
EX8 1RTQ.I Am Planting Seeds Directly Into The Ground. Why Not Sow According To Final Spacing At The Outset Rather Than Have The Bother Of
thinning? Evidently I have not grasped the logic behind the process of sowing plants closely then thinning.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 2, 2022
Certified ExpertA.The idea will be to plant a few seeds at each spacing mark because there WILL be some loss. Planting only one seed per spacing mark may mean that there are empty spaces between your crops if there aren't a few there to replace one if it dies or gets eaten.
Thus, planting a few and thinning once they are mature seedlings (not just babies) can help reduce loss.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
June 11, 2022Q.Could You Please Tell What I Can Use For A Natural Fungicide. My Seeds Are Drenched In Thiram. Thank You
I try my best to be an organic gardener
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can make your own fungicide with baking soda and water. Cinnamon also has some fungicidal properties. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-cinnamon-on-plants.htm
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dell44hosey on
June 16, 2022
78393Q.How To Germinate My Seeds?
i have followed the procedures I saw, but the seeds don't germinate. what could be wrong?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This will be a different process depending on the exact type of seed in question. There are many reasons why a seed will not germinate, but this can be very specific depending on the type of plant seed in question.
Many reasons will include over/underwatering, out of temperature range, unmet scarification/stratification requirements, or other unmet environmental needs.
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August 16, 2022Q.Best Starting Mix For Vege Sprouts
Planting the “Sprouts” in potting soil: I have good “store-bought” potting soil … I move the mature sprouts from their sprouting site to small 2-3 oz. …(6 pack plastic trays) …. (Inside 78* house) It would seem that the new plants don't require much in the way of supplements in the beginning… Just simple dead planting medium… Correct? But then after they get real leaves … I move them to 8 oz. Styrofoam cups w/ holes. That’s mostly when I am wondering … should I supplement the potting mix with: 1) potash 2) epson salt 3) Mycorrhizal Inoculant 4) seaweed powder 5) Blood meal ??? I mean … don’t they need some Food etc? How do they grow those healthy plants (in the stores) that are a foot tall in a tiny tray? I know it’s probably in an ideal environment … but what do you think is the medium?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 29, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Here is some information on seed transplanting mixes and how to mix your own:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/potting_soils_and_seed_starting_mixes_for_your_garden
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/soilless-seed-mix-info.htm
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frontyardgardens on
August 17, 2022
Eugene, OR 97402Q.Need To Know Needs Of Starting Seeds
I have a greenhouse and intend to start many seeds in Jan. or Feb. I wonder how to find out if some need light and some darkness or some need heat mats and others don't. Where could I get that info??
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 17, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This is a complex subject that will be species specific. Generally, you will start with a search on the specific species in question, and work from there to know what it will require.
You can start with this article, and continue on with the search function at the top of the page:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/seed-germination-requirements.htm
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reimann on
September 14, 2022
82834Q.Can Seeds Be Planted In The Fall
I have seeds but it seems like the wrong time of year to plant
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 15, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Garlic and many greens can still be planted now through october. Here is a guide that will offer more detailed information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-4/zone-4-seed-starting.htm
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September 24, 2023Q.Can Sprouted Seeds Be Grown?
Sometimes when I cut open a tomato, orange, etc., the seeds are sprouting. Today, the apple I cut had sprouting seeds. Each of the fruits have been fresh; sometimes store bought, sometimes garden grown. Can you tell me what causes this? Can they be grown?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 25, 2023
Certified ExpertA.This article explains it. And yes, you can plant the sprouts, but you may not get an exact replica of the parent plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/what-is-vivipary.htm
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