Indoor seed starting technique

QuestionHi Tom, I recently tried starting a wide variety of seeds in one of those small plastic greenhouse planters. I used potting soil, watered from the bottom, left the lights on 24 hours, and the temperat

Starting from seed

QuestionHi Gary, I tried starting some flowering perennials from seed but did not have much luck. Only about 1/3 of the seeds sprouted, and within a week or two of sprouting they seemed stunted. My ques

VINCA

QuestionHi! I start a lots of annual seed every year and have great luck with most. But growing annual Vinca is a challenge. I have learned that it needs more warmth than most other plants, so I ha

Annual Vinca

QuestionHi! I start a lots of annual seed every year and have great luck with most. But growing annual Vinca is a challenge. I have learned that it needs more warmth than most other plants, so I ha

In school we are supposed...

QuestionIn school we are supposed to grow a plant in one month. The object is to get the tallest plant and it cannot die. The plant cannot need high maintainence or need to be watered every day. Is

Growing

QuestionWhat are the main things to consider about housing a tropical plant in a controlled environment. How could I increase the rate of growth/yield etc Thanks alot Alex AnswerAlex, You need to maximize light,

greenhouse temp

QuestionHi, Tom, There are no experts listed under greenhouse, so I decided to try the guy with experience. Just built my 10X20 greenhouse with all sliding glass patio door walls, 6mm uv ceiling and 6mm uv roof, al

root nutrition

Question My question perhaps is best to consider as in the terms of how the miracle grow product propegates plant growth, because this may be a silly question. If you are familiar with the hu

lavender and rosemary seeds

QuestionGood Afternoon, Tom, I would love your help with a bit of information I cant seem to find. This is with respect to indoor plants, small containers, grown in a New York City climate.

fruit seed propogation

QuestionHi Gary My daughter is looking to grow a fruit tree from seed. Probably apple or pear seeds. Whats the best way to do this , and what is the easiest seed to propogate? Thanks , Dan AnswerDan, Take the

fruit tree from seed

QuestionHello Tom My daughter is looking to grow a fruit tree from seed. Probably apple or pear seeds. Whats the best way to do this , and what is the easiest seed to propogate? Thanks , Dan AnswerDan, Thanx

seed germination, soil type, prunning to keep tree small.

Questionmy first question is i bought seeds for a palm tree (canary island date palm)(phoenix canariensis) it says to put seeds in deep rich humus/peat mix and use bottom heat, will germinate in 3-12 months. i

propagating crape myrtles in central valley

Questionwhen and how to propagate crape myrtles in central valley? Thanks AnswerHolley, There are central vallies all over the United States to which do you refer? Crape myrtles will grow in the warmer areas

BELL PEPPERS

QuestionHI TOM: MY YOUNG PEPPERS ARE ABOUT THREE INCHES LONG NOW, BUT THEY ARE CLUMPED TOGETHER IN GROUPS OF ABOUT FOUR AND SEEM TO BE SQUEEZING EACH OTHER. DO I PICK OFF THE SMALLER ONES AND JUST LEAVE ONE O

tomato plant question

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - ------------------------- Followup To Question - This is more of a plant question but I thought maybe you can help.I started tomatos from seed indoors,D

alpines/tomatoes in greenhouse

QuestionIs it possible to grow alpines, tomatoes and cucumbers in the same greenhouse? If not,why? AnswerHi Christopher, Thanx for your question. Im not sure what you mean about alpines. Tomatoes and cu

Regrow rainforest

QuestionCan the deforested areas of the rainforest somehow be regrown, and how long do you estimate it would take? AnswerHi Korin, Thanx for your question. I am by no means an expert in ecology, botany or bio

Bacopa [sutera cordata]

QuestionHi, I live in UK and have found this pretty plant readily available in garden centres in white, lilac, and variegated leaf varieties. I havent been able to trace any information about growing from seed, or a

obtaining seeds from a coleus plant

QuestionI am letting my coleus plants bloom so that I may obtain seeds to re-propagate next spring. I dont have room for cuttings indoors. How do I harvest these seeds? I know I can probably just b

alpines in greenhouse

QuestionMike, is it possible to grow alpine plants alongside tomatoes and cucumbers in the greenhouse? I know they have different needs compared to the fruit and veg mentioned above nevertheless is it possible? Ans