Germination is the name of the process by which a plant starts growing from a seed.
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Sowing cucumbers, seed on its side and cover in clingfilm?
Instructions on the packet of cucumber seeds I'm holding say I need to:
Plant the seed on its side
Cover the pot with clingfilm after sowing
I get that these are measures which will help ...
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Can sunlight be simulated?
Can you use certain consumer-lights for simulating sunlight?
I know not any light will suffice, since they do not contain the same wavelengths as sunlight and whatnot.
Or are there special lights ...
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Can I save these tomato seedlings?
Due to terrible weather my tomato plants did not get enough light during germination.
The result: Too long stalks on all my plants.
Can I save them now by transplanting it? Can I transplant it to a ...
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How do you grow a Lotus flower from seed?
I have a Lotus flower seed and have kept it in water for the last 5 or 6 days. I saw that it has started to open up. What should I do next?
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I saw on the paper packaging that it is called ...
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How to grow a passionfruit vine from seed
I'd like to try growing a passionfruit vine from seed. My best guess on a good way to do it would be to dry the seed out well first, then soak it for a day or two to help it germinate, then put it ...
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Why aren't my morning glories sprouting this year?
Every year I plant morning glories from fresh seeds, in containers (the long, rectangular kind). They always take a bit of time (1-2 weeks) to sprout, and after that, really take off (I hang some ...
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Can I make my own seed raising mix?
From what I understand there is something in seed raising mix that increases the chance of germination and I guess the rest is stuff that helps feed a seedling. What is there in seed raising mix that ...
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Do dead bamboo limbs run the risk of seeding a garden bed?
I have these three bags, along with two more waiting for curbside pickup of yard waste to start back up. I am also about to dig a garden bed for a bunch of pepper plants. Although I don't anticipate ...
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Do seeds require light indoors to germinate?
In general, do most seeds require/do better with bright light when germinating indoors? I am trying to germinate a variety of seeds indoors (basil, chives, spinach, pepper) and am curious if no ...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using soil blocks?
I recently read a book that suggests using soil blocks for starting seeds. What are the advantages and disadvantages of soil blocks over the more popular seed starting methods? I am mainly interested ...
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When to plant chili seeds in the UK?
When is the best time to start germinating my chili seeds (various varieties) in order to make the most of next years growing season?
I think I started too late this year and my crop has suffered. I ...
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How do I encourage pepper seeds to germinate?
In the past 2 months, I tried to germinate some pepper seeds, but all of them failed. I used some tiny pots to contain the soil (don't know more about it; just black soil in general) and the planted ...
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Can jalapeños be grown from pickled jalapeño seeds?
I bought a bottle of pickled jalapeno today, and I see there are seeds inside them.
It is hard for my local area to acquire jalapeno seeds, so I am wondering if it is possible to grow jalapenos from ...
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How to speed up germination of habanero chili pepper?
I planted some habanero seeds a week ago. Most of the websites said it need 2 weeks to 3 weeks to germinate. What is the best condition for its germination?
I am in Hong Kong and having a 29 degree ...
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How is an Avocado plant started?
I find ourselves buying one or two Avocados twice a week.
It's one of these things that I've been wanting to do for a long time: grow an avacado plant.
What is the ideal climate or exposure to ...
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Seedlings: do peat pots slow down their development?
To prevent root disturbance when planting out, I usually sow my sweet corn in peat pots which I then put in the propagator. As soon as the seed germinates, I grow the seedlings on for two to three ...
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Heeding “use by” dates on seed packets?
Generally seed packets have some kind of expiry date on them. I've got "sow by" dates on my packets of Suttons seeds and "best before" on Unwins.
Is it worth sowing seeds which have passed their ...
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What is a good method for extracting the earliest-viable seeds from young pumpkins?
I am in need of a good strategy to extract the earliest-possible batch of seeds from an upcoming batch of white pumpkins (I may have a few available within a month).
My main uncertainty is at what ...
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How do I grow better Tabasco-type (C.frutescens) peppers?
Virtually all cultivated peppers are C.annuum, and I've had a lot of success growing these from seed. (I also usually buy 3-4 plants locally each year but selection is usually very limited)
I soak ...
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Is it possible to grow a mango plant in the Phoenix climate?
I've been wanting to plant a mango seed; though I live in Phoenix, Arizona.
Firstly, would a mango seed actually grow in my area? Secondly, I'm pretty new to any kind of plant life. So, does anyone ...
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Is condensation on my seed tray an issue?
I'm growing some seedlings in a tray that has a plastic lid. The sun causes moisture to condense on the lid. I was wondering: is this counter-productive, as the condensation then blocks the sun?
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How do I encourage lawn seeds to germinate successfully?
I'm trying to repair some patches in my lawn with grass seeds, but I can't seem to get the seeds to germinate. Is there anything that can be done to encourage germination?
In addition, the weather ...
