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Cabbage 10 Mar, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate)
Are you direct sowing (into the garden), or are you sowing indoors in trays? I'll give you the germination temperatures. Germination temperatures vary from plant to plant (even among say tomatoes - the various varieties have different germination temperatures). These are OPTIMAL germination temperatures-- so higher or lower can work, but germination will not be as consistent or Good in non-optimal temps. The germination temperature must be sustained (over several days or more) -- this is the plant's indicator (sustained warm temperature), that spring/summer is here -- and it is time to wake up and get growing. If the germination temperatures are not met, the seeds will remain dormant (most of them), waiting for their ideal growing conditions to occur. Remember - varieties make a difference so I'm giving you GENERAL temperatures. PEPPERS: Soil temperature needs to be at least 75-85 degrees F (24-27 c) for good germination. Peppers won’t germinate in cold soil– with the higher end temps germination may be in 5 days, or may take up to 20 days in the lower temps. Don’t overwater seeds or they may rot. peppers don't like to be overly wet. Your max germination temp is 95F (35c) for peppers. TOMATO : optimum germination temps are : 65-85F (24-30c) days to germinate varies a lot by variety ... so maybe 1- 2 weeks ? Max temp is 95f (35c). Tomato seeds have been know to germinate at temp as low as 40f (4c) -- but expect germination to take a month or more and your germination rate (% of seeds that germinate) will probably be very low. GREENS: way to varied to give an answer -- example: KALE has an optimum germination temp of 65F (18c) and range of 45°F - 85°F (7-30c), while SWISS CHARD's optimum germination is 80°F (27c) with a range of 40°F - 95°F (4-32c). Days to germination vary based on variety and temp. I generally recommend starting peppers and tomatoes indoors -- and with greens it depends on the green -- kale and chard are both tough, and both have a very wide temp range for germination so outdoors is fine. You also have to consider insects... larger plants have a better chance (in general) of survival if you experience pest problems. OF course a lot depends on how long your growing season is-- in a really long and hot growing season, starting tomato seeds outdoors is no problem, in a shorter cooler growing season the optimum germination temps may never be met (sustained) so starting indoors is pretty much a given.
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Cabbage 17 Feb, (USA - Zone 6a climate)
Cabbage does not grow well with cucumber.
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Carrot 17 Feb, Lexi (USA - Zone 6a climate)
Same as on the beetroot page -- I would recommend editing the "avoid" section to not include beets. Carrots and beets grow well together!
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Beetroot (also Beets) 17 Feb, Lexi (USA - Zone 6a climate)
Just wanted to share a correction -- beets and carrots grow great together! I would not say to avoid planting them close.
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Carrot 16 Feb, Sonya (USA - Zone 11a climate)
This guide says carrots are not recommended in zone 11a. But I've grown Nantes carrots many times! Give it a try!
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Leeks 09 Feb, Tracy (USA - Zone 6a climate)
Young shoots of a plant are covered to exclude light to prevent photosynthesis and the production of chlorophyll, and thus remain pale in color. Different methods used include covering with soil (hilling or earthing up) or with solid materials such as board or terracotta pots, or growing the crop indoors in darkened conditions. Refer to — blanch a plant. I have used the leaves such as on cauliflower or dirt or paper from a shopping bag to cover the area.
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Garlic 09 Feb, Ashlyn (USA - Zone 9b climate)
So much garlic is grown in central California, zone 9, I'm so surprised it isn't recommended here! I'm going to give it a shot and see how it goes
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Tomato 04 Feb, (USA - Zone 8a climate)
If I’m in zone 8a, in an high rise with an outdoor patio. After taking cuttings of my cherry tomato plant prior to 1st frost, and putting cuttings in water to grow roots indoors, how long do I keep cuttings in water? Do I plant cuttings into small indoor pots prior to planting in larger outdoor pots for final growth, or keep them in water inside until final outdoor pot planting season?
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French tarragon 03 Feb, (USA - Zone 5a climate)
I live in Hawaii and would like to raisee a pot of French Taragon. Do you have experience with this climate. Please comment freely either way I love it to marinate chicken with taragon and raspberry vinaigrette for grilling on the barby.
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French tarragon 06 Feb, Wendy (USA - Zone 5b climate)
Hi, I have grown French tarragon in California and now in Colorado and have had wonderful luck with it in both states!!! It reproduces nicely. You might want to plant it in a pot if you don't want it spreading to a very large area! DO get a "plant" to start it. French tarragon cannot be started from seed, and any seed you get will most likely be "Russian or Mexican" tarragon, and is not the same as French tarragon!!!! Mine dies back in the winter here in Colorado, but comes back with a vengeance in the spring. I hope you have great luck growing it!!!!
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Mustard greens (also gai choy) 30 Jan, James McKinney (USA - Zone 9a climate)
I don’t understand in your comment, you statement what plants we should avoid planting next to. What does this mean? Avoid the same row, next row over, how far are we talking about?
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Sunflower 29 Jan, Judy McCollom (USA - Zone 9b climate)
The first time I planted SF seeds it was more like a tall bush with multiple branches, not a single stem. Now I can't remember the variety. Can you please recommend the best multiple branch variety, not a single stem. Thank you.
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Sunflower 06 Feb, Celeste Archer (Australia - temperate climate)
--- correction -- the video is at this location https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8qEhh39scA
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Sunflower 03 Feb, Celeste Archer (Australia - temperate climate)
A good video on this topic -- branching verses single stem sunflowers can be found here -- https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/flowers/sunflowers/library-flowers-choose-sunflowers.html THIS PRO SAYS not to pinch single stem because you will not get a bloom --- I imagine the sunflower that I mentioned below was not a single stem (perhaps a not so bushy bush sunflower) -- anyhow I recommended checking out the video.
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Sunflower 03 Feb, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
There are two types of sunflowers: Single Stem and Branching. From the net Lemon Queen is a wonderful, medium tall sunflower with brilliant light lemon yellow flowers that are typically 10-13cm (5-6") wide. with chocolate brown centers. This sunflower develops numerous branches, and each bears multiple flowers. .... other branching sunflower types are: Buttercream, Strawberry Blonde, Florenza Teddy Bear, Firecracker... and there are more. Additionally, I recall when I had some single stem sunflowers, planted together, I snipped the top of some of the outer sunflowers when they were about 7" tall, so they would be shorter then the others and produce SEVERAL flowers (not nearly as many as the branching varieties) - this provided a little fullness/fill and more blooms.
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Pumpkin 28 Jan, Mr pumkin man 696969696969696 (USA - Zone 7b climate)
when should I plant jill be little
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Beetroot (also Beets) 26 Jan, Wendell Nichols (USA - Zone 4b climate)
Best beet variety for zone 4b?
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Beetroot (also Beets) 19 Mar, Raven (USA - Zone 5b climate)
I love Detroit Dark Reds
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Brussels sprouts 25 Jan, Coco's Garden (USA - Zone 8a climate)
It's not you!! Zone 6a is a tricky (difficult?) climate for Brussels IMO. Waiting for the right temp to plant in spring means it will be too hot for them, come harvest time. The reverse is your issue in late summer/fall, although you have a fighting chance. Plant approx 5" starts around 4th of July. Protect from white cabbage butterflies using lightweight floating row covers. Protect them from extreme heat (using shade cloth). Later, monitor fall temps. Cover with blankets if temps go below 20F. They will survive temps as low as the high teens (and even as low as 10 for brief periods). I have moved from your zone to 8A, where I plant my 5" starts mid Sept and I harvest my sprouts in Feb and March. Meanwhile!! You have an ideal hardiness zone for garlic, while I have to do backflips bc it's a bit too warm here. Your hardiness zone makes all the difference!
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Peas 15 Jan, Glenn (USA - Zone 9b climate)
English or snow peas I'm having trouble growing regular English peas please help
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Broccoli 13 Jan, JD (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Why does the guide say to grow in seed trays but the picture says to sow directly?
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Broccoli 19 Jan, Liz (Gardenate) (New Zealand - temperate climate)
It depends which month you are sowing your seeds. When there is a chance of frost, it is best to start them in a seed tray.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 12 Jan, Sharon (USA - Zone 8b climate)
New beginner. I need you to break down t,p,s for me.i want to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage,lettuce, onions,hot peppers, white potatoes .any advice
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Onion 12 Jan, Hubertpenny (USA - Zone 3b climate)
Can I grown texas sweet oinon
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Asparagus 06 Jan, Karon Cook (USA - Zone 8b climate)
What is the size and tenderness difference between the jumbo and regular asparagus
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French tarragon 05 Jan, Susan (USA - Zone 10a climate)
Will French tarragon thrive in Zone 10 Florida especially during the summer months
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French tarragon 06 Feb, Wendy (USA - Zone 5b climate)
Yes, it doesn't mind the heat at all!
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Garlic 02 Jan, Chris (USA - Zone 8a climate)
I live in zone 8A near Atlanta, GA. You can plant garlic here in the fall (October to December) before the ground freezes to harvest between May and July. Just in case someone was wondering - I've actually never planted garlic in the early spring as suggested here.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 31 Dec, Carrie (USA - Zone 8b climate)
What are the best dates to plant sweet corn in zone 8b Alabama?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 06 Jan, (USA - Zone 8b climate)
2-3 weeks after last frost.
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