How to start Moonflower from seeds?
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Comments (11)I have some Datura Inoxia and Datura Alba seeds that I bought last year and didnt get to plant them early enough so I kept them. Well of course now it is April & I still haven't planted them. Is it too late? I thought about starting them inside under lights to help them grow faster. Anyone have any thoughts? Rebecca.......See MoreMoonflower seeds from the dark side of the moon
Comments (13)Neptune, the datura in the pic is well worth growing. They're root-hardy in some parts of my garden here in Tennessee, and get bigger and better every year. OK, thanks, msbatt. You should be able to get Ipomoea alba seeds at your local Wal-Mart, about a dozen seeds for $2 or less. Oh, I didn't realize that Wal-Mart carries them. I've been ordering them online. Thanks for the info. And they're one of the world's easiest seeds to germinate, I think. I soak mine in hand-hot water overnight, then plant only the seeds that have swollen and cracked. I soak the un-swollen ones another night, and yet a third night if any are left. Anything that's not cracked by then I throw out. That's an interesting technique. Actually, I haven't really had much problem getting them to germinate. Here's the way I've been doing it lately. Like you, I soak the seeds. However, I do it in regular-temperature water for only 8 hours. Then I rinse, drain, and let them sit out for another 8 hours. Basically, I rinse and drain every 8 hours until they start sprouting. Right now, I have some on the counter with sprouts about 1/2 inch long. I'll probably plant those tonight. My problems have been a) transplanting moonflowers already in soil and b) getting them to bloom. I have never successfully transplanted one, so I've decided not to try it again. Last year, I did have quite a few to come up, and then they developed into nice vines, but just never flowered. I'm not quite sure why. Moon vine just doesn't do much until it gets HOT.) It does seem to enjoy the heat. Have you ever had your moonflowers not bloom?...See MoreHow Do You Start Hot Peppers from Seed?
Comments (0)Using a sterile, well moistened seed starting mix, start pepper seeds indoors, 8- 10 weeks before the last frost date. As soon as seedlings emerge, move to a bright, warm location and keep consistently moist. Select a site with well-draining, fertile soil and at least 8-10 hours of sun. Harden-off the plants one to two weeks before planting. When temperatures are warm enough, move the plants into the garden. Peppers should not be transplanted to the garden until the nighttime temperatures are consistently above 55°F. Set transplants 12-18 inches apart in rows 24-36 inches wide. Pepper plants need regular moisture so never let the soil dry out completely, mulch around the plants (compost works great for this) and fertilize as needed Crop should be harvested after they are fully developed and should be harvested during cool and dry periods of the day...See MoreCan someone tell me how to start onions from seed
Comments (14)"make sure not to drop cuttings in the pots.".... Nanelle...I don't worry at all about the cuttings dropping into the container and have never had any problem. Maybe galinas can explain why this would cause a problem for the onion seedlings. I do think it would be hard to avoid unless you tipped the container sideways or upside down when giving the haircut and then it might be difficult to get the flattop cut....See MoreSunflowerpoet
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