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What Are Root Cuttings: Information On Taking Cuttings From Root Growth
Propagating plants from root cuttings is unfamiliar to many gardeners, so they hesitate to try it. It isn?t hard, but there are a few things you need to know. This article explains the basics of starting plants from root cuttings.
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Growing Five-Color Silverbeet, Rainbow Chard
You know the saying “everything old is new again,†especially if you haunt the local farmer’s market, but even the grocer has started stocking produce that may be less familiar to us. One example of this is chard, specifically Rainbow chard plants.
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Soilless Grow Mix: Information About Making Soilless Mix For Seeds
While seeds may be started in standard garden soil, there are a number of reasons to use a seed starting soilless medium instead. Learn more about using soilless planting mix for seeds in this article.
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What Are Basal Cuttings – Learn About Basal Propagation
Perennial plants reproduce themselves, with new additions each year. That new growth you see around the edges is new to the original growth from the previous year. You can use these basal plant cuttings for entirely new plants. Learn more in this article.
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Seed Storage Containers – Learn About Storing Seeds In Containers
Storing seeds in containers allows you to keep them safely organized until they are ready to be planted in spring. What makes good seed storage containers? Chances are you probably have several of these already lying around the house somewhere. Click here to learn more.
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Sprout Identification Guide: How To Tell Seedlings From Weeds
How can you identify seedlings without mistaking them for weeds? Even for the most seasoned gardeners, this can sometimes be tricky. Learning to identify veggie seedlings is vital for your garden. Click here for some tips and tricks that can help.
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Plants And Budding Propagation – What Plants Can Be Used For Budding
A type of grafting in which a bud of one plant is attached to the rootstock of another plant is budding or bud grafting. The technique is extensively used by commercial growers; however, can be done by home gardeners too. To learn what plants use budding, click here.
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Community Seed Swap Ideas: Learn How To Plan A Seed Swap
Hosting a seed swap provides an opportunity to share seeds from heirloom plants or tried and true favorites with other gardeners in your community. You may even save a little money. How to organize a seed swap? Click this article for seed swap ideas.
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Attractive Seed Pod Plants: Growing Plants That Have Pretty Seeds
In the garden we plant colorful flowers and plants with different heights, colors and textures, but how about plants that have pretty seeds? This can be just as important. Click the following article to learn about plants with interesting seed pods.
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Seed Organization Tips: Space Saving Ways To Organize Seeds
Smart seed storage keeps seed at optimum temperatures and allows you to easily find the variety you need in seconds. Here's where seed organization tips can keep your seed stock well taken care of and in useful array. Click this article for more information.
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Plant Patents And Propagation – Is It Okay To Propagate Patented Plants
One way for plant breeders to protect their new cultivars is to patent them. You are not allowed to propagate patented plants without the permission of the patent holder. For more information on plant patents and propagation, click this article.
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Why Are My Seedlings Leggy? What Causes Leggy Seedlings And How To Prevent It
We watch with excitement as our seedlings grow taller, only to realize that they have gotten floppy. If you are wondering what causes leggy seedlings and how to prevent them, read this article.
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Propagating With Semi-Hardwood Cuttings: How To Do a Snap Test For Semi-Hardwood Cuttings
The cut stems of semi-hardwood should not be too young, yet also not too old. Plant breeders use a process known as a semi-hardwood snap test to select stems for cuttings. In this article, we will discuss testing semi-hardwood cuttings by doing a simple snap test.
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Number Of Seeds Per Hole: How Many Seeds Should I Plant In A Pot
The age-old question from beginning gardeners is often how many seeds should I plant per hole or per container. There is no standard answer. Several factors figure into seed planting numbers. Click this article for more information.
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Growing In Rockwool Cubes – Is Rockwool Safe For Plants
If you're looking for a soilless substrate for seed starting, stem rooting or hydroponics, consider using rockwool growing medium. A wool-like material, rockwool for plants is easy to use and available in cubes and blocks. Learn about rockwool in this article.
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Wet Vs. Dry Stratification: Stratifying Seeds In Wet And Cold Conditions
One of the most frustrating things in the garden is a lack of germination. While some will germinate quite readily, others may need the use of seed stratifying methods to achieve optimal germination rates. This article will help explain the wet vs. dry stratification methods.
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Seed Bomb Sowing Time – When To Sow Seed Balls In The Landscape
Were you disappointed in the germination results when you planted seed balls? Many gardeners are reporting low germination rates when using this method. The solution lies in choosing the correct planting time for seed balls. This article can help with that.
