Sunday, May 23, 2010

I am looking for the product I seen on TV, It is flowers in a roll that you just put in your flower bed.?

Does any one know where I can buy the flower seeds already planted into a artifical turff? All you do is measure where you want to plant it and cut to the desired size. It will not let weeds come up in your new flower garden. It is suppose to have a hundred different flowers planted in it. Please le me know where to find it. I saw it on a comercial on TV but do not remember what the name was.


Thank you


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I am looking for the product I seen on TV, It is flowers in a roll that you just put in your flower bed.?
QVC sells it. Try their website.
Reply:Anytime you want to buy something that's on TV, go to Yahoo.com and type in: "product" as seen on TV. I did that. It's called the Roll N Grow Garden. Click the link below to buy it.
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Reply:try your local co-op and/or garden center
Reply:ebay
Reply:www.taylorgifts.com
Reply:If you don't have an Ebay account, you can go to www.harrietcarter.com





It is called "Roll 'N' Grow Flower Mat Item # E5380 $19.98


Why is it impossible to use this year flower seed for plantation?

Not understanding your question, are you asking why you can't use a seed that is harvested this year, and used immediately? If so, the answer is that it depends on the seed type. Some seeds need to be single dormant periods, others need double dormant periods. Some have odd seed coatings that require treatment (seed coat dormant), probably there because a lot of seeds need to pass threw the gut of a bird/ animal to "treat" the coat and ready it to grow. Most veggie's and annuals don't need a dormancy or treatment but you probably could check a good gardening encyclopedia for a list. Wyman's Encyclopedia has one and there must be one on line. Also look up "layering and stratifying of seed" and new regimens for dormancy which just use plastic bags in a common refrigerator.

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If fruits have seeds in them them what are seedless fruits and cultivated fruits considered?

A fruit is the ripened ovary—together with seeds—of a flowering plant





Where do cultivated %26amp; seedless fruits come in at


example bananas in the wild have seeds in them while most bananas sold are cultivated and dont have seeds





Are they still a fruit as well as other fruits that dont have seeds because of cultivation or genect modification.





The defintion of fruits having seeds would exclude those right ?

If fruits have seeds in them them what are seedless fruits and cultivated fruits considered?
Still a fruit; no seeds due to genetic modification.
Reply:That is NOT the correct definition to start with. A fruit is a ripened ovary, period. Seeds come from ovules within the ovary. Whether a fruit has seeds or not does not change the fact that it is a fruit. Please be aware there is a lot of misinformation out there on the internet.
Reply:That is an excellent question.





They would be considered a "cultivar" of the parent variety and identified as such. So you might have a "Big Yellow" banana, cultivar an the cultivar would have something "different" ... in your example no seeds. It would remain a banana cultivar.





It is good to be curious and ask these questions.





BTW "Sandstorms_brother" has no clue what the hell he's talking about.
Reply:No, that does not exclude these. The Cavendish bananas sold commercially have undeveloped seeds, as do the so-called seedless watermelons. Those are the small dark specks near the center of the banana. There are very few bananas in the wild, unfortunately, which is leading to a rapid loss of genetic diversity. Many species of them have gone extinct in the last few decades.
Reply:Go ask your mother.
Reply:Fruits.
Reply:A "seedless fruit"
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About Planting Rose Bush/planting seeds?

I have have flower seeds that I am wanting to plant, and Roses in my grandmothers garden, Whats the best chemical/soil/ products that i can use when watering the flowers,





ok about the Roses ,I have a bunch of snip roses with stems, I heard I can use some type of Root starter or growth Hormone, and special water to start a rose bush from a rose stem.





any help would really be appreciated

About Planting Rose Bush/planting seeds?
1) Plain water works better than anything for starting seeds. Later, you can use a little fertilizer or compost. For flowering plants, the ratio of N:P:K should be about 1:2:1 or 1:2:2


(as in 10-20-10 or 5-10-10)





2) If your cut roses are from the florist, they've probably been treated with something like silver thiosulfate, and are not viable.


This is a little late in the season to take cuttings in most of the US, but here's some information from the ARS:


http://www.ars.org/About_Roses/propagati...





Remember that home propagation of patented plants is illegal.
Reply:1. Go to this website, click onto the flower seeds that you have, scroll all the way to the bottom of the information page and read all about how to grow your seeds:


http://www.gardenersnet.com/flower.htm





2. Everything you need to know about growing roses from cuttings (with pictures):


http://www.scvrs.homestead.com/Cuttings1...
Reply:You can buy something called root tone (if I remember the name) which is a rooting hormone that will help promote root growth. However you need to clip it below a node where branches are starting to grow out (where it forks). Then just use regular potting soil and water. Roses do prefer a certain acidity but you can worry about that when they're larger. They sell fertilizer specifically for roses.


I want to plant a little garden. What flowers/vegetable seeds should I buy that I can plant right away?

(Meaning I can plant them in June and have vegetables or flowers by summer's end.)

I want to plant a little garden. What flowers/vegetable seeds should I buy that I can plant right away?
It's a little bit late for planting seeds (by the time they're mature enough to produce veggies, the season will be winding down). I would recommend finding starts at your local nursery (young plants, a little older than seedlings). Zucchini and other summer squash are easy to grow and will reward you with lots of food, and there's nothing quite like a tomato from your garden! Basil is also super easy to grow, as are most herbs. Wander the aisles at your local nursery and see what looks good! Good luck!


When do you plant flowers in WI if you are using seeds?

Normally I use flowers that are already grown early/mid june and plant them but this year I wanted to plant seeds. Can anyone tell me when the best time to do this is?

When do you plant flowers in WI if you are using seeds?
You can find out what zone you're in, and what your expected last date of frost is here:


http://www.garden.org/zipzone/





Once you do this, the back of the seed packets usually will tell you how early to plant them- usually 6-8 weeks before the last frost.





I'm in Minnesota and I just started mine, so you should probably start yours pretty soon! Hope this helps:)
Reply:after the last frost (your guess is as good as mine)


you can start them inside in little pots now and then transplant when weather permits

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I want to grow Texas Blue Bells from seed, but what part of the flower head has the seed?

I dead headed some, then set aside to dry more-but the seed pod was still green at the base of the dead petals. Are the seeds going to be in the pod thingy or on the end of each petal?? I heard they were small but this is ridiculous! Where are they?

I want to grow Texas Blue Bells from seed, but what part of the flower head has the seed?
Seeds are contained in the fruits, which are the matured, ripened ovary of the flower. Chances are if you deadheaded, the seeds are too young to germinate. You'll want to leave an inflorescence or two on the plant till the fruit (=seed pod) starts to get dry on its own.
Reply:You should not deadhead the flowers until all the parts (particularly the seed pod) are dry if you want the seeds. When they are dry, put the seed pods in a paper bag and let them dry some more. Then you will be able to free the seeds by crushing the pods with your fingers. The seeds will all fall into the bottom of the bag.





Good Luck!!!


Do you have great marketing ideas for flower seed pack party favors?

I am a little confused....If you mean that you want to sell flower seeds as a party favor and are looking for a way to market them...I'd suggest wedding favors. It would be a cheap way for brides to give their guests a nice gift that they can enjoy for some time. You could sell it at Micheal's or online.


Pumpkin seed/ sun flower seed germination?

Hi, a silly question for you. I started my indoor plants like 4 days ago. I live in the north, so we need to start them pretty early. I might even be late for starting some of them. I also started a few sunflower/pumpkin plants. Last night I was bored, and thought I would try removing the outer shell from one of the pumpkin seeds and see if it would germinate faster. Sure enough, it has germinated overnight and already started to grow out a little root structure. The ones I left the outer shell on, still Have not started, but it does say 10-14 days for germination.





So, my question, does removing the outer shell have any ill effects to things like pumpkin, squash, sunflowers? it seems like it could save a lot of time for starting plants, but is there any nutrition in the outer shell they will be missing or anything?





Thanks for the help.

Pumpkin seed/ sun flower seed germination?
Yes, removing the shell may cause damage...


The shell contains nutrients that the seedlings need in order to grow up to be healthy.


Also the shell protects, the sprouts from being cut, squashed, and water rot.
Reply:Great experiment!


You'll know in a few days if the shell has extra nutrients. Youcould add the shell to the soil around the seedling, and you could use Miracle-Grow to give them a boost.
Reply:Better simply to file a little of the edge at the top, not too much. This should speed things up and not cause any problems.





As said earlier, the seed covering contains the nutrients that get things going before the tap root is big enough to draw in nutrients from the soil.
Reply:I live in the north also. Sounds like an interesting experiment. I usually use heat mats which germinates seed at half or less the normal time. As for sunflowers %26gt;they do not transplant well. They grow very quickly in most soil types. Best to start from seed right where you want them. I plant them everywhere as they attract beneficial insects and make great food for birds, chippys and deer who love the leaves.
Reply:It will stunt the growth of the plant and it will not flower properly and or not produce, "produce".





If it would have worked im pretty sure it would have been figured out already.





Good luck with them though


How do you harvest calendula seeds?

can you pick the seeds after the flowers die and dry them yourself inside or do you have to let them dry on the flower outside?

How do you harvest calendula seeds?
For viable seeds you will need to let the flowers dry on the plant...the seeds are not fully formed when the flower dies.





When the seeds are dried store them in a brown paper bag...never use plastic to store seeds as they will mildew.
Reply:I would pick them as they just start to die and store them.


check the link below for harvesting

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What Three kinds of seeds do flowers produce?

PLease give straight foward answers. i need it for my science lab and i cant find it anywhere!!








Thanks!!! 10pts for best answer. First straightfoward answer wins!

What Three kinds of seeds do flowers produce?
......theres only one type


but a female and male gametes join together to make a zygote which forms the seed
Reply:george bush


Does anyone know a flower seed exchange?

http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/dir/Family__...


The above link is the Yahoo! group seed exchange


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Below are several web sites to check out.


http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/exse...


http://www.seedsavers.org/


http://www.nargs.org/seed/exchange.html


http://www.lilies.org/seedexchange.html


http://www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~atman/gard...


http://www.southernexposure.com/index.ht...


You might want to check out your local paper sometimes they have free forums that offer seed exchanges as well as the local garden clubs.

Does anyone know a flower seed exchange?
There are lots of heirloom ones out there. Try the non-profit below for a huge variety.

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I have a flowering plant that is seeding are there any special ways to plant the seeds?

i want to plant these seeds but i dont know if i have to dry them or if i should wait till next spring? what can i do?

I have a flowering plant that is seeding are there any special ways to plant the seeds?
I need to ask you a question first...what kind of plant is it?





In most cases, I dry the seeds in a glass jar. Since it's so late in the year now, depending on where you live, it's too hot and too late in the season to start another plant, UNLESS it's an indoor plant.





Maybe wait until next year. I use the best potting soil I can buy and keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Then as the plant starts to grow, water only to keep the plant from drying out.





Good luck...
Reply:you should dry them out. lay them in your window seal and dry them, then put them into a zip bag and into a dark area. then,when spring gets here you can plant them.


I sowed flower seed, sunflower varieties, cosmos, delphinium, johnny jump ups, impatiens will they die??

I mulched over them with 2 inches of woodchip mulch! Can they sprout with mulch over them? LV Nev. It's 40 degrees at night 50 in the day. Help!

I sowed flower seed, sunflower varieties, cosmos, delphinium, johnny jump ups, impatiens will they die??
They may rot before they germinate. Now isn't the time to plant seeds outdoors (too cold). They are also planted too deep. 2" of mulch is quite a bit. Most seeds only need 1/8 to 1/4 inch of soil covering them. All you can do is hope and wait until conditions allow them to germinate...





...$Billy Ray$
Reply:Your welcome Fae. And if they don't germinate, you can always reseed again...Billy Ray Report It

Reply:well.. the sunflower and cosmos.. not to sure on the others.. especially the jump ups.. good luck
Reply:Well, I was gonna suggest waiting til after the first frost is past. But since you're in Vegas, probably not much danger in that. Your seeds and seedlings should do just fine, especially if you've mulched them well. You probably want to pull the mulch back away from the seedlings. As long as the temps don't fall below 40 and there's no danger of frost, they should be ok.





BTW, 2 inches of mulch is not a great deal. Depending on the seed type, they may be able to grow thru it. But they may sprout quicker with the mulch pulled back to allow sunlight to hit the dirt directly.
Reply:start your seeds indoors under a plant light


Viking novelty chrysanthmum seed or flower?

please do you know any website that sells the seeds for the viking pompon flower? thanks

Viking novelty chrysanthmum seed or flower?
http://www.fwxflowers.com/product/1343/C...
Reply:I looked at that web site a long time ago, not what im looking for, they sell cut flowers, I would like to grow my own Report It



How to grow marigold plants?.I mean using flowers or seeds?

Is there any simple way,I mean without planting a sapling.


At home in pots

How to grow marigold plants?.I mean using flowers or seeds?
These are among the easiest of flowers to grow.


You can start them indoors from seeds 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. But it doesn't sound like you want to do this.


So, sow the seeds directly in the ground after all chances of frost have past. Cover them with 1/4 inch of soil. Keep moist. Thin to about 8 to 18 inches apart depending on the variety.


Or you can buy healthy green plants with no signs of wilting or disease from home %26amp; garden centers.


Plant the plants you've grown or bought when the last frost has passed in full sun in well drained soil. Mulch to preserve moisture and suppress weeds.


Protect from slugs and snails. They love these plants.


Pinch off spent flowers to keep them flowering.
Reply:I grow them by buying them already started from a nursery. I'm just not patient enough to do the seed thing!

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What seeds can i grow in my garden now and be ready to flower or eat in the autumn?

Carrot. Autumn kings.


Lettuce. they only take 7-9 weeks to be ready to eat.

What seeds can i grow in my garden now and be ready to flower or eat in the autumn?
If you enjoy flowers - for eating - you could try some nasturtiums or borage. Nasturtiums have a radish - peppery taste, borage has a watermelon - cucumber taste. Flowers from both plants are good eaten as snacks off the plant or in salads and sandwiches and some desserts.
Reply:Since it is July and there are still 3 month of growing season left,


I would suggest you go ahead with some winter lettuce of different types. Ask your local nursery and gardening center.





Long time farmers girl and hobby gardner.
Reply:None from seed that I can think of you've left it a bit late. May be you could get some tomato plants?
Reply:nastershions,
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Carrots


Winter lettuce


Try a cloche for better lasting results


Theres a store that has seeds for flowers on sale really cheap and I want to know is there a way to store them

till next yr? how? or will they be any good next spring?

Theres a store that has seeds for flowers on sale really cheap and I want to know is there a way to store them
The seeds that a person buys at a store (in packets) are dry and ready for planting. I have collected my own personal favorites and dried them. When seeds are dry they will keep indefinitely. I have had seeds for over 4 years that I kept out in cool, dark, and dry that have sprouted. But those were not favorites. My favorites I keep in air tight containers in the freezer, this keeps them fresh longer. I had some in freezer for 10 years that I brought out thinking they were no good after that long, and they still sprouted. I am still learning though. I was watching educational channel when they were in the pyramids and found seeds. Out of curiosity they had planted some and they grew. So I guess as long as you keep them cool, dark, and dry they will keep for (how ever long they were in pyramids) a long time. good luck in your gardening experience.
Reply:Store the seeds in their packs in a glass bottle in you fridge.


Some seeds need cold temperatures to germinate next year and this will ensure they are chilled. All seeds stay fresh this way.
Reply:Yes, you can store the seeds. I often buy seeds at the end of the season when they are on sale and store them. I have also gathered seeds from my wildflower meadow and saved them. I've had really good luck.





http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden...
Reply:They should keep fine until next year if you store them in a cool, dark, dry place such as an unheated garage, basement, or pantry. Certain seeds will not germinate as well the second or third year, but most seed packets have more than enough seeds in them, so this usually isn't a problem.





I store my seeds in the basement in an old metal bread box which has a lid that fits just tight enough to keep out light and vermin. If you have any mice that move in for the winter, they might eat most of your seed if it isn't in a secure box (unless you're lucky enough to trap all of them before they find it).
Reply:They will probably be just fine. Store them in a dry place. I have used some seeds that were a year old or more and maybe not every single seed will germinate, but most will.


Do flowering plants form seeds even if they are not fertilized?

If so, is there a way to tell if they are fertile or not?

Do flowering plants form seeds even if they are not fertilized?
Some species can. This is called "apomixis", and they may be fertile -- examples include dandelion (Taraxacum), hawkweeds (Hieracium), brambles (Rubus) and others.
Reply:No, a flower must be fertilized for a seed to form.


How should I plant the seeds for wild flowers?

I have some poppy and lupin seeds.

How should I plant the seeds for wild flowers?
rake the soil to loosen it. toss the seed into the soil. (sort of like feeding the chickens) you want them to look as natural as possible. lightly run the back of the rake over the soil and lightly water everyday till they come up.
Reply:Just throw the poppy seeds down on scuffed up soil, or bare soil. Lupine are Biannual, won't flower the first year, will the second. Best started indoors on wet paper towel in a plastic bag. Transplant to pots when they sprout.





Some people nick the seed coat and soak in water overnight, or sew them in the ground twice the depth of their diameter. Your choice.





Any wild flower seeds planted directly in the ground want surface water daily, they'll tell you if you listen.





I prefer the "throw down" self seeding kids. Have fun.
Reply:As MartaZ suggests but the soil will need to be poor quality to avoid the seeds being swamped later by grasses and deep rooting perennials.

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Same seeds different type of container, very different shades of pinks??

I planted impatiens inside in April, then I re potted to various containers(one tin one ceramic). the same seeds are flowering very different shades of pink in the different containers. The tin has a few separate plants growing with dull light pink flowers and the ceramic has a few separate plants growing with bright vibrant pink. Both were watered the same and used same potting soil? Does anyone know why this happens

Same seeds different type of container, very different shades of pinks??
Acidity and Alkiline of the soil.


Hydrangeas are another example of this.


Imported Flower Seed?

Does anyone know how I can buy Imported Flower Seeds directly from a supplier? I am IN LOVE with Japanese Morning Glories, but I hate having to pay so much for so few seeds. I would rather 'Cut out the Middle Man' or whatever. I am getting a business license so I will have the option to buy wholesale, I just need some business names.

Imported Flower Seed?
I don't know if you've ever used Ebay, but it's easy and safe.


Ebay has many Japanese morning glory seeds for sale so if you are interested here is that link. At the bottom of this site there are JMG seeds from Ebay stores at "buy it now" prices.


http://search.ebay.com/japanese-morning-...





Other online retailers:





http://summerhillseeds.com/morning-glori...


http://www.dianeseeds.com/ipomoea-nil.ht...
Reply:Click this link for a bunch of websites:


http://www.google.com/search?q=wholesale...


How do I get rid of moss in my flower pot?

I have a flower pot with dirt in it and no plants. Right now, it is covered with fuzzy moss.





How should I remove this moss before planting some seeds into the flower pot?





(I was thinking of plucking it all out by hand or scraping the top layer of soil off.)





Do you have any suggestions for removal?





Will it the moss prevent my flowers from growing?

How do I get rid of moss in my flower pot?
take all the dirt out ...clean the pot, buy new potting soil ...then plant your seeds...you do have a drainage hole in the bottom of it i assume ? sounds like heavy, soggy, wet, soil...seeds don't like that they'll rot...also i'd suspect your pots is on the north side of where ever...try the morning sun, avoid noon sun ...throw in some osmocoat for go measure [time released fertilizer]
Reply:You really need to dump all the old dirt out and start over. The old dirt has no nutrients left it for new plants. Use Miracle Grow potting soil. It has a fertilizer in it and your flowers will grow like crazy.
Reply:If you would like to remove moss from pots, stones and statuary, simply scrub it off and keep the area drier.


Can I buy seeds now and then save them to start seedlings for next years flowers?

Here's the thing. I dont have alot of extra money but I like to have flowers in the spring/summer. I noticed seeds are much cheaper than packs of flowers. But I dont want to have to wait for them you grow this year. If I buy seed packs now of the flowers I want next year and then save them to start seedlings indoors around next March. Would they be to old by then?

Can I buy seeds now and then save them to start seedlings for next years flowers?
That's exactly what you should be able to do. The plants should produce seed and at the right time you should be able to collect the seed for next years crop. A good method of growing seed plants is to mark the individual plants you want to produce seed for you. Put a colored twist tie around the stalks of the plants that you will allow to flower and go to seed. Do not dead head these plants as you would the remainder of the crop. Harvest the seed heads on a dry day, hanging them in an airy, dry spot under a roof until the plants are completely dry and the seeds can be shaken or beaten out of the seed heads and pods.


As far as saving seeds you purchased this year and saving them to sow next spring, you may find that method a little unproductive. Lots of annual seed is good for a limited number of years. Usually only one or two, perhaps as many as five or more depending on the seed variety. Seed germination rates tend to fall as time goes by. Perhaps the best way to preserve seed for extended periods of time is to put the seed packets in a closed plastic plastic bag and stick them in the freezer. One method of collecting seed for next years garden is to ask your friends and neighbours if they would allow you to collect seed heads from their plants. Often the plants that our neighbours and fellow gardeners grow are the ones that do well in our areas. Many flowers will seed themselves and if you collect the seed then sow it in the fall, in the spring those seeds will germinate and grow new flowers. I grow poppies, calendula, cosmos, johnny jump-ups, violets, forget-me-nots and several others that will seed themselves and grow every year with little help from me. If you have some good friends or generous neighbours perhaps they would allow you to take a root divisions from their flowering perennials, either now or in the fall. Perennials will establish themselves and produce beautiful blooms year after year with some feeding, weeding and general maintenance. I grow peonies, delphiniums, various lillies, day lillies, angelica, monarda, echinacea, lungwort, bleeding heart and various bulbs such as tulips, crocus and daffodils. All of the plants flower at various times of the season and continue to propagate new versions of themselves on a continuous basis throughout the growing period. Try trading some gardening time with your friends and neighbours for seeds and plant divisions. Not only will you end up with some fine plant specimens, you will get to know your neighbours better as well as learning more about various garden plants and various methods of gardening. Have Fun!
Reply:Not all of them. It depends on what kind of flower seeds you purchase, the quality of the seeds, and even the storage of the seeds.


Annuals are very cheap at Lowe's or HomeDepot, and they continue to bloom from April until late September, even in Pennsylvania, where I live. They increase the "curb appeal" of your home.
Reply:Each seed has a limited amount of food it slowly feeds on while dormant to still keep it alive... the length of time that seed can survive is called viability... its different plant to plant... but your best bet would be to just wait... you can order seeds you wouldn't find in stores from the 2 sites attached...

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Where can you find the seeds in a yellow bell flower??

we need it in our SIP..

Where can you find the seeds in a yellow bell flower??
The Yellow bell flower ( Fritillaria pudica ) produces the seeds in a small erect capsula:


http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symb... with a photo of the seeds,


http://montana.plant-life.org/species/fr... look fruit.


If You want to get some and cant find it in a shop look here:


http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...


When you first plant seeds for flowers. How much should you water it?

I watered them right away after I planted them. Now it is the next day, do I water it today, or should i wait a few days?

When you first plant seeds for flowers. How much should you water it?
you should water them a little every day.





lots of luv,


layia
Reply:always keep the soil on seeds moist but not wet, once a seed gets moisture it will start the germination process but dont let the soil dry out because it will cause the seed to dry out and kill whatever sprouts but dont flood it neither just keep it moist
Reply:Keep the soil moist but air circulation is important too.


What's the difference between harvesting sunflower seeds for eating vs. for replanting next year?

I have giant sunflowers though only one has flowered so far. We may have had too much rain for them to grow right this year. The others are a good 2-3 feet shorter than the 10-12' mammoth that flowered. It's head has already fallen. How do I know when it's ready to cut for the seeds?





Can I harvest the seeds from this flower for replanting next year? Are they edible? How do I do these things?





Thanks for all your help!

What's the difference between harvesting sunflower seeds for eating vs. for replanting next year?
Harvest begins in mid-September and can run into October. A check of the flower head will indicate maturity; florets in the center of the flower disk are shriveled, heads are downturned, and a lemon yellow color is on the backside. Pull a few seeds and split them with a knife to check if seed meat has filled. Poorly filled seeds may be due to a lack of pollinating insects.


To harvest, cut the seed head with about a foot of stem attached and hang in a warm, dry, well-ventilated, rodent and insect-free place. A paper bag with holes or cheesecloth can be placed over the heads to catch falling seeds as they drop during drying. Seed heads can be allowed to ripen on the plant, but cheesecloth or nylon netting will be needed for bird protection. Once the seed is dried, it can be rubbed easily from seed heads. Humidity levels must be kept low to prevent spoilage.





Raw mature seeds may easily be prepared at home by covering unshelled seeds with salted water (2 qts. of water to 1/4 to 1/2 cups salt). Bring to a boil and simmer two hours or soak in a salt solution overnight. Drain and dry on absorbent paper.


Put sunflower seeds in a shallow pan in a 300 degree F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Take out of oven and add one teaspoon of melted butter or margarine to one cup of seeds. Stir to coat. Put on an absorbent towel. Salt to taste.
Reply:none you either eat them or plant them or if you,ve got a rabbit or guinea pig give it to them


Wild vine growing in my yard, never seen before,small yellow flower clusters okra like seed pods only larger?

New vine has appeared in my yard.Dark green leaves with small clusters of yellow flowers.The seed pod is similar to an okra pod only larger.If anyone has info.on this vine I would love to hear from you.I live in TN.

Wild vine growing in my yard, never seen before,small yellow flower clusters okra like seed pods only larger?
If you did not plant it, destroy it. All vine like plants (weeds) will take over and destroy your landscaping.

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Are there flowering or grass seeds that I could simply throw on the ground and take root(without digging)?

I'm just curious to know an inexpensive and easy way to bring some color to my yard. Also, I have tried to throw some grass seeds (and a lot of them) down without digging up my yard and so far they seem to just blow around and float to one side of my yard when it rains.

Are there flowering or grass seeds that I could simply throw on the ground and take root(without digging)?
I take it you have no grass at all in your yard at all. I do not suggest you waste any more money on anything until you at least scratch the ground before spreading seed. You can purchase some Bermuda grass seed and if you only do a small section at a time (scratch and plant) you can get it going that way.





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Reply:I think that any seed would grow and take root from the surface. Naturally they fall and lay on the surface.


The advantage of digging is that you can choose the place and that birds are not going to eat them.
Reply:Most grasses are surface sown, but you need to cover with some loose straw or hay to keep them in place until they germinate. Keep moist and it will do fine!
Reply:Petunia !!!!!!!!!! .. petunias need light to germinate..... as far as your seeds blowing or washing away...... use a rake to scratch the top soil so the seeds have a place to nestle in.... get all snuggly................


Seeds from last year or even two years ago?

I have some flower/vegetable seeds that I didn't use up from last year and the year before. Will most them still germinate or should I get new ones?

Seeds from last year or even two years ago?
The seeds will have a date that they were packaged for printed on the package. This is the season to use them for the best results. However, *most* seeds will germinate just fine a year or two later if they were kept in a dry location. You may wish to plant them just a little more densely than what the package suggests, to allow for a lower germination rate.





As long as the seeds don't show any mold or mildew, it's certainly worth planting them. The difference may be that instead of a 95% germination that would occur in their intended year, you may get an 80% germination rate. So what? The flowers will still be as pretty and will smell just as nice; the vegetables will still taste just as good.





Happy growing, and good luck with your garden.
Reply:Try them. Grass seed bags have germination dates on them for the season they we re made for. Always look at the dates or you may get stiffed when buying grass seed.
Reply:They will germinate, I used 5y/o seeds last year and they did great.


Hope this helps.
Reply:they should be fine wet a paper towel place them and the DAMP paper towel in a sandwich bag an tape to a window this is the best test for seeds
Reply:yeah they will grows.as long as you put and give them water
Reply:use them all...as long as they have stayed dried and not started to rot...i have 3 vegi gardens and save me seed every year...i always have left over...good luck and have fun


What is the difference between the inside of a vegetable - based seed and a flower - based seed?

There is nothing like vegetable based seed.





All SEEDS in the plants ( wherever they are ) are from flowers.





Division Spermatophyta == Flowering AND seed bearing plants.





When you use Tomato as a vegetable , it does not mean it is a not a fruit . It is a fruit that has developed from a flower and now has seeds inside .


Only when it is being used in kitchen for culinary purpose it is refered to as vegetable.

What is the difference between the inside of a vegetable - based seed and a flower - based seed?
Vegetables do not produce seeds. The flower produces seeds inside its ovary.
Reply:Vegetable based seed? Even vegetable seeds are the product of a flower.


CAN THE SPENT FLOWER OF A GERANIUM BE SAVED AND PLANTED AS SEEDS FoR ANOTHER SEASON LIKE OTHER FLOWERS?

iIVE HAD THEM WINTER OVER IN THE HOUSE UNTIL FOLLOWING YEAR......BUT IF YOU CAN ALSO JUST SAVE THE OLD DEAD FLOWER AS YOU DO WITH OTHER ANNUAL PLANTS THAT WOULD BE GREAT....THANKS

CAN THE SPENT FLOWER OF A GERANIUM BE SAVED AND PLANTED AS SEEDS FoR ANOTHER SEASON LIKE OTHER FLOWERS?
umm if i understand the question correctly you want to "reproduce" geraniums? you need to take cutting of the plant and root them, using rooting compound helps a lot and is readily available in your local garden center.good luck
Reply:Yes you can but only IF the flowers set seeds. You can tell this by looking at the base of each little segment of the flower head and if it swollen then it has a seed.
Reply:You can certainly make another plant - it would be most easy to take a cutting. The seeds might be less likely to be successful.

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Ive got some black sun flower seed's 2 plant next year do they grow as black sunflowers?

No they'll have yellow flowers, only the seeds are black. The colour of the seed makes no difference to the colour of the flower.





Hope this helps and have a nice day.

Ive got some black sun flower seed's 2 plant next year do they grow as black sunflowers?
The seed comes in striped, white or black, but the colour of the seed makes no diffrence to the colour of the flowers.





I have some red and white seed from a yellow sunflower
Reply:Yes very black. Perhaps you have never seen the centre of the sunflower where the seeds are kept
Reply:if they do you have a winner.


No the flowers will be normal colour.
Reply:Black middle, yellow petals.
Reply:black sun flower seeds are usually fed to the birds a large variety of birds just love them.


If you plant them they will be yellow
Reply:nno sunflowers can be two types of colours, but depends on were you plant them


Is sunflower seeds good for your health? and what is it good for?

i am eating lots of sun flower seeds and almonds when i'm hungry. is it good for my health? and what does it help?

Is sunflower seeds good for your health? and what is it good for?
excellent source of dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin E, B Vitamins, and minerals such as magnesium, iron, phosphorus, selenium and zinc.Additionally, they are rich in cholesterol-lowering phytosterols. They are also a good source of calories


How long does a bluebell take to flower from seed?

Bluebells( Scillia ) Collect seed in late summer and sow in Autumn, to germinate in spring. They will flower in about 3 years in the right conditions. Most bulbs take about this time from germination to flowering stage. Large bulbs can be multiplied by chipping method.


Hope this info is of some help to you, happy gardening!

How long does a bluebell take to flower from seed?
Tassie is right, tho I have had success in 2 years from seed.


The important thing to note is, the bulb must form first - year #1. Then the bulb has to grow the flower - year #2.


So the following spring you should see a flower.


Important to use the proper fertilizer during this time.


Search for reserving flower or produce seeds?

my cantolope seeds, okra etc. How to save and use for reproduction

Search for reserving flower or produce seeds?
this site has good explanations and pictures:





http://www.yougrowgirl.com/grow/seedharv...





hope this helps!

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Which bit of the poppy flower is the seed?

is it the fluffy bits or the whole hard bit that the petals grow from? i want to try and plant the seeds from my existing poppies.

Which bit of the poppy flower is the seed?
Poppies produce a rather large seed pod after flowering. Leave them to dry on the plant. You can hear the seed rattle inside once they are ready.





See source for more info
Reply:Wait until the flower petals fall off. The hard green bit at the top of the stem where the petals were will swell up into a large green ball with a bit of a frilly edge at the top. Wait until it is dry, the break it open gently and shake the black seed out into a container until you are ready to replant them
Reply:The "hard bit" contains the seeds.


Does anyone know how to grow seeds in a greenhouse?

i have just put up a greenhouse, and was wondering if anyone had any advice about how to grow flowers from seed?

Does anyone know how to grow seeds in a greenhouse?
Get yourself a good book, or go to the library. What do you want to grow ?.If you want to grow bedding plants , look at M arch, same with Tomatoes, but then if you have a bit of frost, you will have to have a bit of heating, get yourself a length of fleece, from the garden centre, and cover your seedling, while it is really cold. If you want to go a bit further, look at an hot bed, this is an electric coil, covered with a layer of sand, controlled by a thermostat, this gives you an early start, its endless what you can do
Reply:Go to your nearby nursery they will help.
Reply:read instructions on the seed pack.dirt,water and fertilizer.Not much fertilizer "it will burn it up".
Reply:Its a bit early to start them unless your greenhouse has heating, wait until March for hardier stuff and late April for less hardy stuff. Instructions are on the seed packet.
Reply:it is a bit early to start sowing seeds in a unheated glass house if you use a propagator you could sow earlier or you could start seed off in the house on window seal for instance. you can also get heated propagator's which will start seeds off then harden the small plants off in greenhouse
Reply:I am an agriculturist. Where as you seem to be asking about horticulture........ You can take a hore ti culture but you cannae make her think. Otherwise dont grow flowers grow carrots and veg...
Reply:easy as one two three soil seed water. plant the seed in the soil a light weight soil then water with a low spray water. keep lightly moist and weight.


When you buy seeds (especially flowers) generally how long can they last unplanted before they become "duds"

It's too late for me to do any planting in my garden because everything is already blooming and new plants wouldn't ever catch up. But I've gotten ahold of new seeds.

When you buy seeds (especially flowers) generally how long can they last unplanted before they become "duds"
Keep seeds in a dark, cool place. It's based more upon proper storage than time. Seeds found in Egyptian tombs sprouted. Viable for 2,000 years. So there ya go.
Reply:I keep mine in jars with lids. Away from heat.





I also have some in envelopes in a dark cool small filing cabinet.





You can check to see if they are still good by putting a few on a wet paper towel, fold it, and then put it into a baggy. Put in a warm spot such as on top of your fridge, but not in the sun. Open it in a week to ten days to see if they have sprouted.
Reply:I package mine in paper coin envelopes and store them in an airtight box on the main floor of my house. Works for me - some of the more obscure varieties may have to be cold stored - some may not store well at all, and need to be planted right away - but MOST seeds are fine if kept relatively cool and dry.
Reply:Packaged seeds are packaged fresh yearly by the manufacturers. So to get optimum performance from the seeds they should be used within the year.


Can I grow poppy flowers from the seeds used to cook?

I have extra little cans of poppy seeds to use in recipes, and I was wondering if they will grow if I plant them.

Can I grow poppy flowers from the seeds used to cook?
Poppy seeds for cooking/baking have been roasted, usually so they aren't likely to germinate.





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Reply:The poppy seeds used for cooking may have been treated in some way that will ruin their potential to sprout - such as heat treatment. They may also be very old, and seeds loose their ability to germinate as they age. Overall, they're likely to be very dried out, and not so good for becoming plants.





I'd buy some fresh seeds, then you can choose the color that you like, as well as types that are appropriate for your locality etc. There are some wonderful annual poppies that can be sown now in the northern hemisphere, ready for tons of color this summer. http://www.tmseeds.com/product/4613.html





Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:i dont thik so because you eat those and no grow them but you can try

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I've been given some moon flower seed pods. How should I store them?

First, take them out of the pods, and you will see the beautiful seed. Put them in a plastic bag and save them until early spring. The ones you buy from the store in a packet are usually dark brown and take longer to come up from the ground. They pod seeds are larger and are white I had three moonflowers on my vine night before last. They are so pretty.

I've been given some moon flower seed pods. How should I store them?
Paper bag and cool dry place , Moon Flowers grow like weeds , I planted only once now they are everywhere until I pull them, the flowers are big and a huge Moth comes almost every night for his supper.
Reply:Paper bag in a cool place


What is the best way to start flowers from seeds?

The best way to start flowers from seeds is to plant them in good soil, in the right environment and using small vases...then when they grow and are strong enough you can carefully move them to the ground.


Talk to you plants...they listen!

What is the best way to start flowers from seeds?
you can take a plate an put some layers of newspaper on it, wetten it well with water. put the seeds on the newspaper and make sure its always moist. once the seeds sprout roots you can moove them to the soil and water well.


How do you pull seeds from plants or flowers?

i need to find out how to pull or pick seeds from plants or flowers? if anyone knows how too or knows a good website to go too please let me know thanks for answering my question

How do you pull seeds from plants or flowers?
This website will help you:
Reply:Let the plant or flower dry out first.Lay it out on a newspaper for instance.The seeds should come out easily
Reply:If you leave the blossom on the plant to fully mature and dry, the seeds usually just shake off in the Fall.





This is assuming the blossom has been pollinated.


Can you grow (green onions) from the onion flower heads (they bolted)?

I just cut the flower heads off and buried them into the ground will they come up next year as green onions again? and Do the flowers have seeds in them?

Can you grow (green onions) from the onion flower heads (they bolted)?
Wow that is funny my son wanted to plant a green onion today and I was going to ask a similar question. I hope it works out for you.
Reply:Actually, when an onion "bolts," it means it went to seed. However, normally, you have to allow the seed to dry out sufficiently, otherwise it will be damp and then rot in the ground... I used to cut the heads, let them dry, then pulll out the small seed and re-plant....


I don't think you'll have much luck planting the entire head, but who knows?





good luck
Reply:No, those won't grow. The seeds weren't mature. I do this every year, but I leave the pods until they start to crack apart, then re-plant.
Reply:Actually they have to fully mature on the plant and dry out, but yes, once they do, they're ready to go!

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Is sun flower seed good 4 when ur doing hours of yard work?

Do you mean for food? Sure. Lots of water too.

Is sun flower seed good 4 when ur doing hours of yard work?
Are you planting them?





Any snack will do... I agree... lots of water!
Reply:This is a reference to an old-timer technique to increase electrolytes in your body. They used to eat salt tablets when working strenuously in the sun. However, it is a myth that this works, and eating to much salt (NaCl) will dehydrate you faster. Drink Gatorade to replace electrolytes and drink water. No salty stuff!


Seeds from sweet peas fell off when plant flowers died in the fall, will these seeds take root, this year?

My dead sweetpea stems are still on my treliss. It is spring now, is it too late to cut them back? I was told they were annuals, but they were up when we moved in 2 years ago, and came up again last year. The seeds from the pods, fell onto the ground when flowers died. Will those seeds take roots and grow this year ?

Seeds from sweet peas fell off when plant flowers died in the fall, will these seeds take root, this year?
If you have had a mild winter you may get some self setters. The best thing to do is harvest the seed in fall, keep them frost free and dry throught the winter, then plant them in 3'' pots in spring. You can then plant them where you like without transplanting.
Reply:yep --they probably will--are you talking bout edible sweet peas --English peas to some people--or the vine called sweet peas that is inedible--if its the former--they maybe immature seeds and will not come up-- if they are the flowering kind they will do what nature meant for them to do and replenish their self
Reply:quite likely. Nasturtiums do this as well. Planted some 5 yrs ago,they seed themselves every year and give me free plants. The autumn frosts kill off the plants but I find the seeds germinate all through the winter


Can I grow more peace lilies from the seeds from my plant?

My peace lily has had two flowers. One has finished flowering and after removing the dead flower I noticed seeds on the old spathe. Can I germinate them? What conditions do they need?

Can I grow more peace lilies from the seeds from my plant?
yes, warm conditions, water regularly every day, well drained propagation mix.


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When can I start planting flowers, blubs, seeds?

bulbs any time now . seeds after the danger of heavey frost


soil should be workable not muddy if you can take a hanfull an it crumbels.if you plant things to early they will rot read the back of your seed pack it will give you more info.


if you still note sure go to a nursery and ask. the end . good luck.

When can I start planting flowers, blubs, seeds?
with bulbs,you need to wait until the beginning of spring when it is a little chilly.and seeds,you need to wait for 2 weeks after the first day of spring
Reply:Bulbs should be planted in the fall. Seeds can be started inside and then transplanted after the first frost.
Reply:It depends on the type of bulbs. Usually when the soil is workable. Flowers and seeds are only to be planted after any chance of frost has past. You can plant seeds inside to get a jump start. I would plant them in "jiffy" or peat pots and that way you just plant the whole pot into the ground which prevents transplant shock to the little plants.

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Wild flower Seed swap?

I'm trying to make a wildflower garden does anyone know where I can get poppy seeds.... not the bright red one that grows in corn but the tougher one with grey/ green leaves and pinkish flowers. Anyone want to swap for evening primrose seeds

Wild flower Seed swap?
a wonderful place to get seeds for sase or trade and also to trade plants through the mail is Plant Traders. http://planttraders.ipbhost.com/





It is a wonderful forum with people from all over. Lots of seed and plant trades going on all of the time. There are also monthly opportunities to win books and seeds and garden art. You have to be a member, but it is free to join.
Reply:There are several seed sellers on the web. Check Ebay. There's a seller there called GroCo that might have what you're looking for. Another on Ebay is seeds0.
Reply:I do have some nice poppy plants in my garden. They are taller than the foot you mentioned.


The problem is that I don't have any seeds at the moment.


I will be Happy to send you some next year if you still want some. Don't worry about Primroses plenty of them in the garden.
Reply:you can buy wild flower seeds from wilkos shop in the spring they cost about a pound they do grow
Reply:Got some nice purple ones and some lilac 'puffy' ones.





Don't want evening primrose though
Reply:There is a site (probably many) where members do a lot of seed swapping. Here is one:


http://davesgarden.com/community/


Is is to late to plant flower seed in the south?

I live in Georgia..east north east....

Is is to late to plant flower seed in the south?
Because winter was mild in the south , now is still a great time.


From Alabama I have just planted some tomatoes and their doing fine , just keep well watered.





Should do great !
Reply:it's not to late,but plant soon
Reply:Check the package of seed. Look at how long until germination and how long of a season they need. Good Luck!
Reply:I am from Alabama and they just planted seeds just a week ago. But you better plant them soon!!
Reply:no as a matter of fact my family planted some yesterday and im from kentucky


How do I identify and extract seeds from the morning glory flower?

Are you looking for a cheap high? It's a myth, morning glory seeds are not psychedelic.

How do I identify and extract seeds from the morning glory flower?
Morning glory seeds ARE psychedelic. You just have to know how to use them. There's lots of articles online that will tell you about this. Just look up morning glory seeds in google. Report It

Reply:Morning glory seeds are easy to find, just check out your local nursery in a month or two. If you know of a morning glory vine, the seeds are easily identified and colected - just wait until the pods are a papery brown and pick them; it's almost impossible to handle the pods without the seeds falling out.





Now, my ex tried to turn the seeds into a psychadelic. Didn't work. Don't bother.
Reply:They have seed pods. don't try to get high off of this.
Reply:Find a morning glory, eat it, then sift through your poo the next day.
Reply:Yes, it works... but DON'T BUY FROM MOST SEED CATALOGS!





my recomendations for WHERE to buy UNTREATED SEEDS is www.basementshaman.com





For more info, visit: http://www.erowid.org/plants/morning_glo...


Do bigger seeds grow bigger plants?

Do bigger flower seeds grow bigger flowers

Do bigger seeds grow bigger plants?
No, not as a rule. A pea is a fairly big seed, but grows only a small plant. the seed to grow an elm tree is a lot smaller but grows a huge tree. with bulbs, its true that the bigger the bulb, the bigger the flower.
Reply:No, Not at all. For big pretty flowers try flower bulbs or their seed.


Also big seeds does not necessarily produce big plants/trees. The largest trees in the world, Sequoias have very small seeds.
Reply:No!
Reply:no not at all
Reply:Nope, they don't. If you want larger flowers, you may want to try out some gardening/seeding companies to look for flowers that have been bred specifically for size.

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What plant or flower will grow really quickly?

i have a project and im doing it on plants and or flowers. i need to know what type of plant or flower from seed can be able to grow super fast in about 2 weeks? also it should be pretty cheap and i can get it at a local store like Rite aid, walgreens, dollar tree etc.

What plant or flower will grow really quickly?
Canna. Water it and it will reach 10 feet in 5 months.
Reply:beans....any kind...pinto, lima etc. wet a paper towel...wrap the bean in it....put it in a zip lock...lay it in a window with in a few days you will have a sprout and can plant it in a week or so...in two weeks you have real plant...good luck with the project. also it is really really cheap you probably already have some in your kitchen.
Reply:If you are looking for any quickly growing plant I would have to recommend a pea plant. They can usually be found in Walgreen's.
Reply:passion vine they grow supper fast and multiply fast to and grow really tall on trellis
Reply:My best advise for you would be to go to Wal-Mart and look at the packets of seeds. On the back of the package there is a table that will tell you how fast the seed should grow after being planted. Some are faster than others and I have no idea where you are as far as what grows in your area. You can also force (make them grow faster) seeds in a clear covered container under a heat lamp. Just make sure you keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet and keep them covered as much as possible. This will also cause condensation in your make shift "green house" so that you don't have to water often. Good luck.
Reply:Radishes grow very quickly when given adequate moisture.


Whats the easiest way to grow a white and a black Bat Flower from seed?

I've read alot of online instructions , just wondering what a good place inside or outside , what kind of light would work best , etc . I live in Victoria BC , so the climate outside isn't always that ideal to grow these since they grow in the understories of rainforests in deep shade naturally . Suggestions ...besides not growing them at all :)

Whats the easiest way to grow a white and a black Bat Flower from seed?
First of all has the seed got a hard outer shell? if so then I would soak it over night in warm water in a warm place to soften the cotyledon then plant in a fine grade seedling mix %26amp; place beside a window or put a piece of glass over the top of the container with something holding glass ajar slightly for ventilation,im sure these seeds take weeks %26amp; weeks to germinate so be patient!


Good Luck!!!


What type of compost should i use in my flower seed tray to get the best growing results?

some landfills have very good compost for sale


hardware and garden centers sell compost


I've always used potting soil mixed with old manure and sand


you could always make your own, but that's not instant

What type of compost should i use in my flower seed tray to get the best growing results?
For seeding, buy a high quality potting mix that is high in sphagnum peat. Premier pro-mix is a good one and it's generally available at garden centers and sometimes Lowe's. For seeding, it will need to be kept moist and warm.





Municipal compost SHOULD NOT be used for this. for soil amendments, it's fine, but not for seeding.





Good Luck!
Reply:Get some seed %26amp; potting soil from the garden shop. It has everything in it to give a good start
Reply:Simple, you can buy a seed compost.
Reply:Hi Tony Use John Innes Seed - the traditional mix for sowing almost any type of seed, with sufficient nutrient for early development. May also be used for rooting soft cuttings.





JOHN INNES POTTING COMPOST No.1 - for pricking out or potting-up young seedlings or rooted cuttings. This composts has a carefully balanced nutrient content to suit most young plants.





JOHN INNES POTTING COMPOST No.2 - for general potting of most house plants and vegetable plants into medium size pots or boxes. Contains double the amount of nutrient in JI No 1 to suit established plants.





JOHN INNES POTTING COMPOST No.3 - a richer mixture for final re-potting of gross feeding vegetable plants and for mature foliage plants and shrubs in interior planters or outdoor containers. Hope this helps. Cheers
Reply:John Innes Composts
Reply:the best compost is that from the worm culture.


mix it with a little saw dust
Reply:Seed and cutting compost.


How do you get seeds from flowers?

Thanks for all of you who help! I just need to know how to get them from a flower and how they get there (that would be even better) THANKS!

How do you get seeds from flowers?
it matters what kind of flowers





some have most pods, seeds that fly away (like dandeiloins), others even berries (on trees w/ flowers)





they get there from pollination





go to http://www.theseedsite.co.uk/seedpods.ht...


or


http://www.botanical-online.com/poliniza...





hope this helps
Reply:There needs to be two flowers. One male flower, one female flower. Bees and other flying insects collect pollen from a male flower, and if they happen to fly on to a female flower the pollen will fall off onto it's stamen.





This firtilizes the female flower, and it will produce seeds right under the flower head (an almost spherical bit grows under the flower head, and contains the seeds). The flower than dies and the seeds are released.





Other flowers produce seeds on the head (like sunflowers).





Good luck,
Reply:a flower is what the seed is created from. once the pedals have fallen the seed will form from where the "bud" of the flower was. Basically, the flower is the sexual reproductive organ of the plant that actually makes the seeds cause both the female and male parts on in that flower, so just be patient, let the flower pedals fall and the seed should be sitting right there

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Do the size of seeds make a difference in the size of the flower?

size of the flower meaning hight

Do the size of seeds make a difference in the size of the flower?
nope.. .some very small flowers have rather large seeds, while some very large trees have tiny seeds. Every plant is different.
Reply:not at all plants growth dosen't have an effect on the seeds size Report It

Reply:No, but it could be the other way around. Depending on the plant.


Where can i find online flower seeds dealers in India?

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Where can i find online flower seeds dealers in India?
you can find them next to botanical gardens aor lalbagh in bangalore which boasts of thousands of species in plants


Mammoth Sunflower care - Wil Sevin dust harm the flower?

I'm trying to keep the bugs from harming my flower and seeds. Will the ortho insect spray harm the flower. What is the best insect repellent for the mammoth sunflower?

Mammoth Sunflower care - Wil Sevin dust harm the flower?
Seven dust will be fine. If you are planning on eating the seeds later, make sure you allow plenty of time to elapse after applying ANY type of insect repellant before eating them.
Reply:There isn't anything that can hurt them
Reply:no it will not harm ur sunflowers.
Reply:5 % 7 will do the job. It will also kill every honey bee that


tries to collect pollen. I got my neighbors to use Malathion


and spray it on late in the evening. By morning it wouldn't


kill my bees but it would keep other bugs away. In return


I would give them a jar of honey. You can go a cheaper


route. Put an onion in the blender and turn it into liquid and


just drizzle it slowly over the flowers. Every 2 or 3 weeks


or after a rain. Love the honey bees! Good luck.
Reply:Sevin dust will not harm the flower. Make sure you wash it before eating the seeds though. Dont put the bug killer on it until after the bees stop going to them though; you don't want to kill the bees or you won't get good flowers and the bees will die.
Reply:I would NEVER use Sevin. It's extremely toxic to some plants and animals (and people). I would try natural approaches which you can find on the Web. In my opinion, Sevin and products like it, should be banned because of their toxicity. And you should NEVER eat the sunflower seeds of a plant treated with Sevin as the first poster incorrectly told you.


How do seeds make flowers?

My brother wants to know how seeds turn into flowers.

How do seeds make flowers?
When planted in the ground, the seed dies and releases its DNA which in turn triggers the growth genes. The plant grows, blooms, makes new seed and the cycle repeats.

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How can I plant grass or flower seeds on a steep slope and keep them from washing down the hill when I water?

I'm trying to plant on a recently bulldozed privacy mound about 100 yards long and 7 feet tall, very steep on both sides. The top is particularly steep, but I want as much height as I can get to shield us from the road so I don't want to level it off much if at all. I raked out the bigger rocks and there were little avalanches each time. I really want nice wildflowers and grass to grow on it but I just know keeping the seed in place until they take root will be very difficult. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks!

How can I plant grass or flower seeds on a steep slope and keep them from washing down the hill when I water?
Seed the area and then put a light layer of hay over the top. Some seeds require light to germinate, so make sure light can still penetrate the hay layer. The hay will quickly biodegrade and disappear. You could use grass patch for the portion you want to be grass, or just use hay there as well.
Reply:You can plant the seed and cover it with netting, matting or straw to keep it in place. If you want grass, you have to think about mowing, and whether it is practical. It can be difficult to mow a steep slope particularly if it has rocks in it. You might be better with a ground cover that holds the soil in place, like crown vetch.
Reply:Here are a few thoughts to consider..





http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=ho...





You may have to result to "hydroseeding"..which usually consists of hiring a landscaper with the machinery to do so..I am not sure but possibly you can rent a machine to do this with..and purchase the hydroseed compound yourself..I have seen it used and within 3 to 5 days..it has sprouted and about half an inch high
Reply:I think people use like some sort of a net or someting to keep it in place. Go to lowes or someplace im sure they have that
Reply:If you make some mini-terraces, that are partially levelled off, you will create small flatter areas where the water will not wash down as much, but will collect and sink in. This will work better if are not looking for a lawn with wild flowers in it, but a general wild flower area. Most plant seeds benefit from having a few inches between them, so you could start by sowing into these areas. As the plant roots take hold, the soil overall will be less likely to wash away too.





You could also help the seeds if you are able to cover them in anyway - this will help preserve moisture too, though I realise that 100 yards is a long area to cover. Otherwise, consider sowing seeds into pots, and planting them out when they have germinated, so the seeds aren't at the whim of water washing them away. You could start with the larger plants, for example, (you mention you want height for privacy) which will give more immediately noticeable results as they start to grow.





Having worked on hilly areas before, I've found sowing into pots to be easier for me to get to water, coupled with smaller levelled areas up the hill helping to retain water to be the best approach. If you have any drinking bottles, cut them in half, and place over your seeds, as this will help stop them from drying out - though I realise that you'd need a fair few in a large area.





Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:First, you shouldn't be raking out the bigger rocks, as they could very well be one of the few things preventing erosion on a such a steep, man-made embankment. And based on those "little avalanches" you mention, it seems EROSION is your first concern. For without a strong root system on a steep embankment, you'll be fighting an uphill battle.





Hence super deep-rooting, perennial ground cover (such as vetch) will enable you to build a strong root system to keep the soil in place and prevent erosion. I suggest you start researching deep-rooting perennials that have large seeds--like Hairy vetch--and less likely to be blown away. Ironically, around those ugly rocks is a good place to start planting.


I bought some flower seeds and they won't come up?

I bought zinnias, wildflower mixes, snapdragons, and some others that are supposed to spread. I planted them according to the directions on the back of the seed packets and nothing has come up yet. Regular watering, tilled soil, etc. The soil was great. The packets said 7-10 days germination. It's been about 14 now. Shouldn't I be seeing something already?

I bought some flower seeds and they won't come up?
Maybe you planted them to deep?
Reply:Did you know that certain seeds like the temperature of the ground a certain temperature before they start growing if you live in a place that is still having some cooler weather you might want to give the ground a little more time for instance for pumpkins to start growing the temperature of the ground needs to be 70 degrees before the pumpkin seeds really start to grow so since it is spring and you did not say where you are at Id give them a little more time.
Reply:depends on soil conditions and temperatures too. Also, look on your seed packets if you still have them, what year where the seeds packed for? If it's a year other than 08 sometimes they lose the germination success rate. Give it a few more days and see if you don't start seeing something!
Reply:you could try starting seeds in your home first with jiffy starter packs, they are little pellets that you add water and seeds to, when they start to grow, you can transplant them outdoors.


I want to start my own tomato plants from seeds at home.?

I want to start my own tomato plants and flowers from seeds this year. Do I have to have natural sunlight on them or can I do something in the basement with the lights on them? I have more space in the basement.


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I want to start my own tomato plants from seeds at home.?
Yes,you can use HID lamps like Metal halide(blue) or Sodium(orange).For best results you should use around 400w per square metre.
Reply:Most seeds don't need light to germinate. Once sprouted, seedlings need light to photosynthesize. You can buy grow light bulbs specifically for growing plants.





Check your seed packets for temperature and make sure your basement is the minimum temperature for seeds to germinate. Seeds need moisture, heat and air to germinate.
Reply:The seeds will start fine in your basement with some artificial light. Keep them warm and moist not damp, for the best tasting tomatoes, let them get fully ripe before eating.
Reply:i think artificial light should be okay for the time it is in the basement, but it would be even better if you put them outside in the summer. tomatos started inside are great and preatty easy to grow from seed. if you want them for the summer i would start them right now


What kind of flowers seeds can I plant now that will germinate quickly?

a beautiful garden is never rushed. big hurry for some color in your life, huh. okay, i'll assume you didn't give any thought to buying some already flowering bedding plants from the neighborhood garden center? couple 6 packs of blooming Pansy's or patunes can be planted in under an hour and there you have it, instant garden. (you could use them as filler while waiting for your seeds to grow?) okay, now that the soil is warming up %26amp; most of Yahoo! country should have little fear from a freeky, late season frost, it's plant'n time. okay, just about any little packed of flower seeds available everywhere this time of year, will grow quickly if you follow the planting instructions. if it tells you to cover the seeds with 1/8 inch of soil but instead you plant them 3 inches under, what do you thing will happen to those seeds? So you want fast. Choose seed packs that feature very short flowering plants. feel free to cop a feel of the seed packet. tiny seeds can also be a tip off that the plant may bloom sooner? planted with care, %26amp; some good luck, most can have some allusum showing color within a week, but the the zinna seeds you put in the ground the same time as the allium won't be putting out much of a show for about 3 to 6 week. So think small, move fast and AlWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS on the lable!!! let me know how things worked out.

What kind of flowers seeds can I plant now that will germinate quickly?
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Reply:marigolds, zinnia's, nasturtiums,cosmos just to name a few

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Do sun flower seeds make parrots blind if thy eat too much, or is that another seed?

if u know the seed that makes parrots blind from vitamin define c, please tell me


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Do sun flower seeds make parrots blind if thy eat too much, or is that another seed?
haven't heard that one.. but it's not sunflower seed. Mine get it freely within their diet, and have lived many many years so far!!
Reply:no I do noth think so however , parrots love them and they get hooked on them but ther are very bad for their liver and can kill him
Reply:Vitamin A is one of the fat-soluble vitamins. It is an antioxidant, helps in the growth and repair of tissues, and is important for proper functioning of the eyes, hearing, skin, bones, and mucus membranes.
Reply:Sunflower seeds will not blind your bird. I think you've heard a false rumor.





The Vitamin I believe you are looking for is Vitamin A, which is good for the eyes. I suppose if you didn't give your bird any Vitamin A or way, way too much, you could blind it, but that would need to be pretty extreme cases (like you were feeding it pills or something).





Here's some info on cockatiel diets (which can pretty much be applied to all small parrots):





http://www.cockatiel.org/articles/nutrit...


What part of the flower is the seeds developed?

It's been a while since I've taken bio, but I think it's actually called an ovary or an ovum.... something along those lines. After a flower is fertilized, the seeds develop in the ovum, which starts to swell up, and the petals fall off. This is technically how we get fruit from apple and orange trees, for example.

What part of the flower is the seeds developed?
depends on the flower for example the sunflower its the centre of the flower and you get lots of black seeds.. some are in pods from the flower once it dies it really depends on the flower but usually the flower head once its died or the centre of the flower when its in bloom
Reply:usually after the flower has bloomed, the petals fall off and walla..there are the seeds...
Reply:In the ovary after pollination has occurred.
Reply:In the middle of the bud.

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I have a flower mix starting to come out! help me?

i have planted a flower seed mix and its starting to come up...





now,





should i start feeding now or later? when?





do they need any fertilizer now or later? when? what kind?





thank you!

I have a flower mix starting to come out! help me?
Not to worry, it's all very easy. The most important thing is to keep it watered. Each morning, stick your finger down into the soil a couple of inches. If it feels dry, you need to water.





Since your flowers are already growing, buy liquid fertilizer and read the directions on the container. You can find many brands at a garden center or nursery. Ask a clerk to help you. But wait until your plants are about six to eight inches tall.





By the way, directions should have come with this mix. Look on the container if you still have it.





Happy gardening.
Reply:i use the pellets which are time release for all purpose fertilizer. i think its made by peterson's. you can use it now. then you can leave it alone the rest of the season. if you use the powder kind make sure you read the instructions carefully. too much can kill your plants/flowers. send me some flowers. lol. good luck.
Reply:If they are just starting to come up, do not feed them yet. You could burn them up. Just keep them damp, watch for snails and slugs (they love young tender growth). Also don't pull out the weeds yet as the flowers might come with them. Wait until the flowers are better established. When they have gotten larger, say about 6 or 8 inches tall give them a light fertilizer. I prefer Miracle Grow. Be sure and buy the one with the middle number (phosphorous) the larger of the three numbers. This will induce flowers and not just green growth. I would fertlize them about every two weeks. Hope you have many beautiful flowers from all your effort. Happy gardening!


I live in zone 4 - Ohio, when can I plant seeds?

I would like to start some annual flower seeds outside, is it to soon? If no, what day can I start planting?

I live in zone 4 - Ohio, when can I plant seeds?
Check the website below for the last frost date for your specific part of Ohio. You can put the seeds down about a week before that date. However, if you are transplanting seedlings, wait until that date or later.





Take another look at a zone map on-line. None of Ohio is in Zone 4. Ohio is Zone 6, Zone 5b, and Zone 5a depending on where you live. You don't reach Zone 4 until you get into central-northern Michigan.
Reply:DitDit is right. I always suggest to clients that you use specific dates for any landscape action. For example, in your zone (same as mine) I never plant an annual from seed or pot before Mother's Day. May 15th is the general last frost for our zone.


Follow the holidays. A preventive Dormant Oil spray is applied to trees and evergreens when the Forsythia blooms and the temp is above freezing for two days. Fert and Crabgrass preventer the weekend after Easter. Fert and Weed Killer six weeks later (Mother"s Day again) and two weeks after Labor Day. Use a basic fert (10-10-10 with minerals) on Father's Day and the weekend before or at Thanksgiving (gives it a jump) Hope this helps. More info if you need it at gjgjobs@yahoo.com.
Reply:My pal Brady has beaten me to the punch... again... ;)





I live in metro Detroit, and we're USDA hardiness zone 5. I'm always jealous of you Ohio-ians, for being in a more mild zone than I am. I looked at a map to confirm that, and I couldn't find any inches of your state in zone 4.





Typically the last frost date in zone 5 is May 15th. You can chance it (I would) a week or so earlier. You could also start the seed inside right now, and get a little head start (I would think about it). If you are in balmy zone 6... the date will be earlier.





I hope that this helps


Good luck-
Reply:I always wait until after the last full Moon in May to be safe- otherwise you have to protect with milk cartoons etc


Are my seeds all dead?

I planted flower seeds last weekend, and two days ago we had a light frost. It specifically said on the package to plant after all danger of frost. Did I plant too soon? Will the seeds not come up? Will I need to plant more?

Are my seeds all dead?
Your seeds are fine. the reason for the warning id not so much for the seed, but for the benefit of the plant, after it comes from the ground. If your plants are up, cover those bad boys if you get another frost. But you already knew that, Hugh.
Reply:did you cover them? what type of seeds? do you have mulch down. Light frost meaning what 30-34 degrees? If so you should be ok
Reply:It depends on how deep the seeds were planted and how long the frost lasted. Chances are it is ok if it warmed up again quickly. If the cold didn't penetrate thru the soil to the seeds you will be ok.
Reply:Yes, you'll be ok as long as they have not come out of the ground.


Sun flower seeds or pumpkin seeds?

Thats easy, sunflower seeds, lol.

Sun flower seeds or pumpkin seeds?
mmmm both.
Reply:I love them both, can's choose.
Reply:pumpkin seeds
Reply:Sunflower, please!!
Reply:sun flower seeds
Reply:depends on what u need them for...to eat?sun flower seeds,definately...to use for pie?pumpkin seeds....hope i helped;)
Reply:Mmm, pumpkin seeds! I love them.
Reply:sunflower seeds
Reply:c'mon!! there's gotta be a hybrid!! that would be awesome!
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What type of flower blooms year after year?

wildflowers? i am thinking of this idea when all the troops in my husbands unit come home each person could get a small bag of seeds....flowers...they could plant them in honor of each soldier that served...it would be a way of honoring each soldiers bravery as the flowers continued to bloom year after year...so i am going to the burpee website to purchase some....i need some help..suggestions of flowers....i think it is annuals i need? is that right?

What type of flower blooms year after year?
No, you want perrenials. Hollyhock, baby's breath, poppies, perrenial bachelor buttoms (mountain bluet), peonies, sweet williams, forget me nots, speedwell, beebalm...
Reply:The way I can remember is~


Annuals have to be planted annually


Perennials come back every year


There usually some perennials in wild flower mixes.


Then there's the weird annual that drops a seed that survives the winter %26amp; comes back that way.


That's a really nice thing you're doing
Reply:Perennials are flowers which bloom year after year. Some spring flowers from bulb generally last only one or two years like most varieties of Tulips.





Below you will find a web site with a list of Perenial flowers. I hope this helps...





Gaby
Reply:wildflowers do come back every year, but the seed you by may include annuals as well as perenials which is the answer to your original question.
Reply:Irses, not sure on the spelling but they do every year and in many differant colors.
Reply:you need to plant perennials.these flowers will come back year after year.





1. black eyed susan


2. peonies


3. beebalm


4. coerapsis


5. gooseneck


they need less water and also rabbit and deer won't eat them
Reply:Almost any perennial flower will come back year after year (flowers are classified as “perennials” when their life cycle is more than two years). Annual flowers will die after one lifecycle, so you would need to replant them each year. I like Bleeding Hearts myself, but I have always purchased young plants and honestly don’t know if you can grow them from seeds?





What you are doing sounds very nice and I hope this was helpful. Good luck!
Reply:Wildflowers dont grow every year, you have to reseed every year. You need a bulb. Bulb flowers: daffadils, tulips, etc.
Reply:daisies
Reply:Anything perinneals is what you want, not annuals-they die after one year.





If they are coming back in the fall I would go with bulbs instead of seeds-day lillies are the best and easiest to grow. You plant them in the fall and they come up in the spring and don't take a lot of effort to grow, just water. With guys this may be best since many of them are not used to caring for plants. They also come in many different colors so you can get them yellow ones or a color that is close to the platoons heart.
Reply:perennials. Annuals blooms only one year.
Reply:perennials.





annuals bloom only once.
Reply:no, it's perennials that grow year after year. Annuals only grow for one year. Try shasta daisies, black eyed susans. Goodluck
Reply:tulips...they would be beautiful and they are usually the first to bloom in the spring.
Reply:tulips....my dad ran them over with the lawnmower and they still grew back


Does anyone buy phlox flower seeds? if so who? i have 35 acers of them.?

Wow. That's a lot. I would like to buy some.


Irises - how do i get the seeds from the flowers?

I got some cut irises from a friend on mother's day and i was thinking that if i can get the seeds from the flowers I can plant them and grow irises in my garden. How do i get the seeds from the flowers and where are they located in the flower? What process do I need to do to grow them? Thanks! :)

Irises - how do i get the seeds from the flowers?
No, forget it. Irisis grow from corms, and only a very experienced - and infinitely patient - horticulturalist would try to grow them from seeds. The corms are inexpensive enough, and after a couple of years you'll start dividing the clumps and you'll have so many you won't know what to do with them.
Reply:you wont be able to get seeds off flowers once they have been cut.
Reply:u cant get seeds from cut flowers you would need to leave them on the plant, die and then cut them