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- Q.I Used Wooden Plant Labels For My Seedlings And Found Blue-ish Mold Growing On Them! Do I Have To Throw Out My Plants? - I was checking my plants today and when I lifted my wooden plant labels I saw a blue-ish mold on ...
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- Q.I Have The Tops Of My Small Seedlings In The Greenhouse Being Chopped Off And This Morning Sweetcorn Seedlings Had Their Seed Destroyed - but did find a slug nearby. However, on the other side of my greenhouse, I found a couple of pots ...
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jamiebee on
June 11, 2020Q.I Used Wooden Plant Labels For My Seedlings And Found Blue-ish Mold Growing On Them! Do I Have To Throw Out My Plants?
I was checking my plants today and when I lifted my wooden plant labels I saw a blue-ish mold on the part of the BBQ stick that was damp from the soil it was in. I got rid of the labels, and tried to scoop out the soil around where the labels were stuck in. Sprinkled some cinnamon on top. Is this enough or do I have to get rid of the whole plant? I have some vegetable seedlings in there, would those still be safe?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 11, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. There are a few blue molds, but you won't see them often in a container setting.
Sometimes, ink can run leaving different colors.
Unfortunately, with limited information and no ability to see what is being described, I can't be of much assistance.
If you are concerned, you can always use a fungicide for preventative measure:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
February 23, 2021Q.What To Do With Sprouting Seeds In Fridge
I am trying to grow trees from nuts and seeds. They have overwintered in the fridge and are now sprouting. I tried some in pots on the window sill but they have died. What should the next step be, please.?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 24, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Many seedlings succumb to damping off. I know mine do. Here are some articles that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/what-is-damping-off.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/seed-stratification.htm
https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/growing-tree-seedlings-seed
https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/yardandgarden/growing-trees-from-seed/
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Anonymous on
April 10, 2021Q.I Have The Tops Of My Small Seedlings In The Greenhouse Being Chopped Off And This Morning Sweetcorn Seedlings Had Their Seed Destroyed
but did find a slug nearby. However, on the other side of my greenhouse, I found a couple of pots with a pile of shells in them? The shells are very thin as you will see in the uploaded photo along with the seedling destroyed there also, any ideas please?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 10, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Here are some possibilities:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/what-animal-is-eating-my-seedlings.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/greenhouses/greenhouse-plant-pests.htm
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Anonymous on
April 26, 2021Q.Many Plants From Seed Were Thin And Leggy
started veggies from seed in a lighted, heated plant table. Tomatoes, broccoli and cucumbers germinated well but grew quite thin stalked and leggy
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 28, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/leggy-seedling.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 21, 2021Q.Purchasing Garden Seedlings
Gardening articles here are excellently, properly written. I would like to ask for your recommended seedlings outlets to buy for more gardening. Thanks!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 26, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Thank you for the kind words! We don't make any retail recommendations, but if you live in the U.S., the nearest extension center might give you some tips, as will friends and neighbors.
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Anonymous on
June 8, 2021Q.What Is Wrong With The Seedlings I Just Transplanted Into A New Planter?
I grew some plants from seed indoors and built a new raised planter outside in full sun. We filled the planter with 50% topsoil, 25% mushroom compost and 25% Black Cow (composted cow manure). Mixed well with some native soil which has clay composition. I transplanted some of our eggplant, cherry tomato and lettuce plants there and watered well. We’ve also had a lot of rain recently. They don’t look to be thriving and they have dry spots on their leaves. Lower leaves are yellowing and wilting and higher leaves have spots. Is it too much water? Too much fertilizer? Do I have an insect problem?
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GKH_Susan on
June 17, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It looks like insects. Row covers will help till they get larger. This article will help:
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November 29, 2021Q.Best Seedlings To Grow In Greenhouse To Give Out
Hi. We are working on encouraging backyard farming and want to grow 100k seedlings to give out to the community in April. What would you recommend we start in the greenhouse and when. Also what all would we need?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 29, 2021
Certified ExpertA.That's a lot of seedlings! Tomatoes and/or bell peppers are popular in the spring. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-from-seed.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-peppers.htmWas this answer useful?00
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