germinating seeds

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! Recently i just collected some seeds of of my bush lily (Clivia miniata). I have removed them from the pod and taken out the clear, smooth casing around it. I was just wondering when would be a

root depth

Questionwhat would happen if i grew, say, a carrot in a 4 inch deep container? AnswerHi Michael, Thank you for your question. What do YOU think would happen? Using common sense and looking at the avera

changing variety

Questioni know that the carrot was developed from a common european weed. how can one change a plant to be different. im talking about changing variety,... AnswerHi Mishael, Thanx for your question. Im not a biolog

Navel Orange Seed?

QuestionHi Tom, I just opened an Organic Navel Orange I bought at a local Kroger store. To my amazement and surprise I found a seed inside, just one. And so I was wondering: How does that happen? It didnt seem

italian cypress seeds

QuestionYou mentioned getting seeds from non hybrid cypress trees. How do you know which is a hybrid and which is not? Also I would like to have those instructions for the seeds. thanks, Jim AnswerHi Jim, Tha

Breeding cannas?

QuestionQUESTION: Question about cannas! The cannas I have in my yard are 10 years old and are yellow. Theyre some sort of a hybrid that does NOT produce seeds. The cannas I have now are salmon pink cannas and DO p

Iris seed pods

QuestionI was given a pod last fall and hung it by the stem to dry. It became very hard so I broke it with a hammer this morning to get the seeds. Was there a better way to handled it once it was cut fro

Seeding

QuestionHi, about a week ago I planted spring onion, two different spices and some californian pepper. Last week it was quiete warm so I decided to plant them and now it is raining and its been frosty outside for 3

persimmon tree

QuestionAt what age will I know if my persimmon tree started from seeds will bear fruit? Does it have to be a separate sex tree in this type of fruit tree? AnswerHi Jenny, Thanx for your question. Purdu

Germination

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, about a week ago I planted spring onion, two different spices and some californian pepper. Last week it was quiete warm so I decided to plant them and now it is raining and its been frosty outs

Iris Seed Pod

QuestionI read an article on the propogation of the seed pod. After they sprout it instructs to transplant to pots. I am wanting to transplant outside for more iris plants. Is that possible? I live in the Houston, T

cedar seeding

QuestionI have purchased some cedar seeds and am attempting a re forestation of a woodland area to cedar trees. Part is swap land and the remainder is drooling hills surrounding the swamp. Is it

tomato seedlings

QuestionQUESTION: Hi there, I started tomato seedlings indoors under grow lights in March (Im in zone 6a in Prince Edward Island, Canada) The weather warmed up a couple of weeks ago so I put some seedlings into a sm

gardenia seeds

QuestionI have 2 gardenia plants, and would like to try planting from seed, but where are the seeds? When the bloom dries, I dont find any seeds. One plant is a Augusta. AnswerHi Ester, Thanx for your questio

Hummingbird vines

QuestionI just bought a couple of these vines on line. I got no instructions with them. They are dormant. Any suggestions on the proper way to plant them? AnswerYou didnt mention if they were potted or bare root. I

Lilac tree

QuestionWe have a lilac tree that has tipped from the wind and weather this year. I would like to transplant it. It is about 10 years in the same spot. Should I just take cuttings off the establish

Jacaranda trees

QuestionI have a jacaranda tree and the lower two meters is bare of branches. I would like to graft on cuttings from the top to give a better spread of branches. Is this practical? If so how do I do it AnswerHi Dav

avocados from pips

QuestionI have grown a 3ft.high branched Haas avocado from a pip in a sheltered sunny spot in my garden for the past two years. We live in Auckland, N.Island, New Zealand where its possible to grow many sub-tropical

Tangerine trees turning yellow

Question Unhappy Tangerine Hello Mike! My boyfriend was given tangerine seeds from a gardener friend who assured him they would produce fruit-bearing trees. He planted the seeds and grew small trees th

Confederate Jasmine

QuestionMy Jasmine vine has red dots on the leaves. It showed up this year after winter was over. What do I need to do to fix this? Thank you for all your help. Betty AnswerI would need to see a photo, but it is po