Comments for Planting Seeds http://plantingseeds.org Best Source for Planting Seeds Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:17:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Planting the seed – Is it better to plant directly into the soil, or should emerge early? by wheelieman http://plantingseeds.org/Planting_Seeds/planting-the-seed-is-it-better-to-plant-directly-into-the-soil-or-should-emerge-early/#comment-79 wheelieman Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:41:40 +0000 http://plantingseedsorg.zimplifyit.com/Planting_Seeds/planting-the-seed-is-it-better-to-plant-directly-into-the-soil-or-should-emerge-early/#comment-79 I believe that if new to gardening is better for growth of plantasque have germinated and then if you lose some puedereplantación of what they have left I believe that if new to gardening is better for growth of plantasque have germinated and then if you lose some puedereplantación of what they have left

]]> Comment on Planting the seed – Is it better to plant directly into the soil, or should emerge early? by beagle http://plantingseeds.org/Planting_Seeds/planting-the-seed-is-it-better-to-plant-directly-into-the-soil-or-should-emerge-early/#comment-78 beagle Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:02:39 +0000 http://plantingseedsorg.zimplifyit.com/Planting_Seeds/planting-the-seed-is-it-better-to-plant-directly-into-the-soil-or-should-emerge-early/#comment-78 I always thought it was better start PLANTERS IN THE LITTLE I HAVE NO IDEA. I always thought it was better start PLANTERS IN THE LITTLE I HAVE NO IDEA.

]]> Comment on Planting the seed – Is it better to plant directly into the soil, or should emerge early? by The Lone Wolf http://plantingseeds.org/Planting_Seeds/planting-the-seed-is-it-better-to-plant-directly-into-the-soil-or-should-emerge-early/#comment-77 The Lone Wolf Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:23:57 +0000 http://plantingseedsorg.zimplifyit.com/Planting_Seeds/planting-the-seed-is-it-better-to-plant-directly-into-the-soil-or-should-emerge-early/#comment-77 You can go ahead and plant flowers directly into the ground, but if you have a grub problem (errors stem white lace baby plants) try to emerge first. So when you plant them in the ground to put a 2.3 inch nail next to the mother who kept the larvae to get them. You can go ahead and plant flowers directly into the ground, but if you have a grub problem (errors stem white lace baby plants) try to emerge first. So when you plant them in the ground to put a 2.3 inch nail next to the mother who kept the larvae to get them.

]]> Comment on What is a good time of year to plant pumpkin seeds for a pumpkin patch? by W http://plantingseeds.org/Planting_Seeds/what-is-a-good-time-of-year-to-plant-pumpkin-seeds-for-a-pumpkin-patch/#comment-113 W Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:34:20 +0000 http://plantingseedsorg.zimplifyit.com/Planting_Seeds/what-is-a-good-time-of-year-to-plant-pumpkin-seeds-for-a-pumpkin-patch/#comment-113 It sounds like you collected seeds from pumpkins and want to plant those, instead of buying seeds in a seed packet. If this is the case, remember that if the seeds came from a hybrid plant, the pumpkins they produce may look completely different than the pumpkins that produced the seeds you planted. If you want to grow the same pumpkin, choose seeds from an heirloom pumpkin variety. Yes, the seeds should be washed and dried. Don't dry them in an oven. Let them sit at room temperature for a few days to dry out. You can then store them in an envelope until planting time. Pumpkin seeds can be planted in late spring to early summer, depending on the variety and your local climate. The larger the pumpkin, the longer it will take to mature. Wait until at least 2 weeks after the last expected frost in your area to plant them. Warmer soil temps are needed for germination. The following link has lots of good info about planting, watering, fertilizing, harvesting and storing pumpkins. Good luck! It sounds like you collected seeds from pumpkins and want to plant those, instead of buying seeds in a seed packet. If this is the case, remember that if the seeds came from a hybrid plant, the pumpkins they produce may look completely different than the pumpkins that produced the seeds you planted.

If you want to grow the same pumpkin, choose seeds from an heirloom pumpkin variety.

Yes, the seeds should be washed and dried. Don’t dry them in an oven. Let them sit at room temperature for a few days to dry out. You can then store them in an envelope until planting time.

Pumpkin seeds can be planted in late spring to early summer, depending on the variety and your local climate. The larger the pumpkin, the longer it will take to mature. Wait until at least 2 weeks after the last expected frost in your area to plant them. Warmer soil temps are needed for germination.

The following link has lots of good info about planting, watering, fertilizing, harvesting and storing pumpkins.

Good luck!

]]> Comment on What are the best seeds to grow plants for science project? by Former MN Science Teacher http://plantingseeds.org/Planting_Seeds/what-are-the-best-seeds-to-grow-plants-for-science-project/#comment-76 Former MN Science Teacher Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:27:37 +0000 http://plantingseedsorg.zimplifyit.com/Planting_Seeds/what-are-the-best-seeds-to-grow-plants-for-science-project/#comment-76 Grass seeds - should be able to get this time of year. Elección.Por That would be my first choice, check out this site: http://www.fastplants.org/Por Finally, perhaps radish (rapidly growing) or bean seeds, if you can find in this season. Grass seeds – should be able to get this time of year. Elección.Por That would be my first choice, check out this site: http://www.fastplants.org/Por Finally, perhaps radish (rapidly growing) or bean seeds, if you can find in this season.

]]> Comment on Is it too late to start growing a plant from seed? by cazielyn http://plantingseeds.org/Planting_Seeds/is-it-too-late-to-start-growing-a-plant-from-seed/#comment-112 cazielyn Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:34:00 +0000 http://plantingseedsorg.zimplifyit.com/Planting_Seeds/is-it-too-late-to-start-growing-a-plant-from-seed/#comment-112 You can start the seeds faster inside. A cheap way to germinate seeds is to take a damp (not wet but damp) paper towel flatten it out and add the seeds to one side try to space them out then put the paper towl and seeds in a plastic baggy seel it up and leave it in a sunny place add water when it looks dry and in just a few days the seeds will sprout and grow. When they are about 1 inch high or so plant them. I do it with my kids every sping they love it and it is a cheap fast way to start my garden. You can start the seeds faster inside. A cheap way to germinate seeds is to take a damp (not wet but damp) paper towel flatten it out and add the seeds to one side try to space them out then put the paper towl and seeds in a plastic baggy seel it up and leave it in a sunny place add water when it looks dry and in just a few days the seeds will sprout and grow. When they are about 1 inch high or so plant them. I do it with my kids every sping they love it and it is a cheap fast way to start my garden.

]]> Comment on Is it too late to start growing a plant from seed? by Joanne A. W http://plantingseeds.org/Planting_Seeds/is-it-too-late-to-start-growing-a-plant-from-seed/#comment-111 Joanne A. W Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:18:20 +0000 http://plantingseedsorg.zimplifyit.com/Planting_Seeds/is-it-too-late-to-start-growing-a-plant-from-seed/#comment-111 No, it is not too late. Most gardeners in your zone plant seeds around Mother's Day. Wait until the night temps are warmer to plant outside. At least 68 degrees. Or you can start them in pots in a south facing window. No, it is not too late. Most gardeners in your zone plant seeds around Mother’s Day. Wait until the night temps are warmer to plant outside. At least 68 degrees. Or you can start them in pots in a south facing window.

]]> Comment on Is it too late to start growing a plant from seed? by 65% water http://plantingseeds.org/Planting_Seeds/is-it-too-late-to-start-growing-a-plant-from-seed/#comment-110 65% water Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:32:22 +0000 http://plantingseedsorg.zimplifyit.com/Planting_Seeds/is-it-too-late-to-start-growing-a-plant-from-seed/#comment-110 You didn't say where you're located. In general, no it's not too late to grow things from seed. Morning glories want to be grown from seed. Soak the seeds overnight and then plant outside when all danger of frost is past. Check your growing zone to find out when that is. Lemon balm and basil can be grown from seed, but the plants aren't very expensive. I would start them inside. Basil cannot tolerate even the slightest amount of frost. You didn’t say where you’re located. In general, no it’s not too late to grow things from seed. Morning glories want to be grown from seed. Soak the seeds overnight and then plant outside when all danger of frost is past. Check your growing zone to find out when that is.

Lemon balm and basil can be grown from seed, but the plants aren’t very expensive. I would start them inside. Basil cannot tolerate even the slightest amount of frost.

]]> Comment on Can you plant a tomato seed far enough apart and not thin seedlings? by coffsfis http://plantingseeds.org/Planting_Seeds/can-you-plant-a-tomato-seed-far-enough-apart-and-not-thin-seedlings/#comment-71 coffsfis Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:06:30 +0000 http://plantingseedsorg.zimplifyit.com/Planting_Seeds/can-you-plant-a-tomato-seed-far-enough-apart-and-not-thin-seedlings/#comment-71 Yes you can but the BEST way to plant a tomato seedling is start it in a small container to germinate when it is 4inches (100mills) high transfer it to a used yogurt container dont worry about cleaning the container turn it upside down and cut the bottom out of it put some drainage holes in the lid (the perspex part) now with the perspex part down i/2 fill with potting mix, mixed with a little slow release fertiliser put in your 4inch tomato plant and cover it up to the leaves as it grows keep adding potting mix/compost now the SMART part your tomato plant has now grown extra roots all the way up the stem and its ready for transplanting to your garden after you have prepared your soil and made a hole large enough to take your plant you CAREFULLY remove the perspex part, place the container in your hole and WELLO just lift up the container and back fill, You havent upset or disrupted the plants roots and it will grow like you have never grown a tomato before enjoy and tell your friends great way to recycle and perfect way to grow seedlings out to a larger size without affecting their roots when transplanting Yes you can but the BEST way to plant a tomato seedling is start it in a small container to germinate
when it is 4inches (100mills) high transfer it to a used yogurt container
dont worry about cleaning the container turn it upside down and cut the bottom out of it
put some drainage holes in the lid (the perspex part)
now with the perspex part down i/2 fill with potting mix, mixed with a little slow release fertiliser
put in your 4inch tomato plant and cover it up to the leaves
as it grows keep adding potting mix/compost
now the SMART part your tomato plant has now grown extra roots all the way up the stem and its ready for transplanting to your garden
after you have prepared your soil and made a hole large enough to take your plant you CAREFULLY remove the perspex part, place the container in your hole and WELLO just lift up the container and back fill,
You havent upset or disrupted the plants roots and it will grow like you have never grown a tomato before
enjoy and tell your friends great way to recycle and perfect way to grow seedlings out to a larger size without affecting their roots when transplanting

]]> Comment on Can you plant a tomato seed far enough apart and not thin seedlings? by albert c http://plantingseeds.org/Planting_Seeds/can-you-plant-a-tomato-seed-far-enough-apart-and-not-thin-seedlings/#comment-70 albert c Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:25:13 +0000 http://plantingseedsorg.zimplifyit.com/Planting_Seeds/can-you-plant-a-tomato-seed-far-enough-apart-and-not-thin-seedlings/#comment-70 Germination in tomatoes is pretty high. If the seeds have been stored well. Maybe hold back about 2% of your seeds. Then go back and fill in the blank spots after 10 days. It is a tough world for a seedling though. If you still have at least a month till last frost I would plant them in flats. To be planted out later. I start mine indoors 2 months before last frost. Pot up once after the first month them outside on the second month. I don't think I know of anyone who starts tomatoes in the groung. Germination in tomatoes is pretty high. If the seeds have been stored well. Maybe hold back about 2% of your seeds. Then go back and fill in the blank spots after 10 days.

It is a tough world for a seedling though.

If you still have at least a month till last frost I would plant them in flats. To be planted out later. I start mine indoors 2 months before last frost. Pot up once after the first month them outside on the second month.

I don’t think I know of anyone who starts tomatoes in the groung.

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