Monday, November 28, 2011

Growing Roses From Seed

!±8± Growing Roses From Seed

Congratulations! This is an admirable way of growing roses. Although being able to grow roses from seed can be tricky and requires more patience than most areas of gardening, you can't beat the feeling of seeing something mature successfully from a tiny seed.

The Seed

There are packet varieties and seeds from rosehips, the fruit of the rose plant. If you're going to go down the growing from seed route why not go as natural as possible and use rosehips from a friend's rose or a wild one as you're walking along somewhere, you may be surprised at how many you find. Look for them after blooms have fallen and pick the, 'rosehips', when they look their ripest. Once they start to wrinkle they're beginning to dry out and not at their best. Please be careful as these rosehips itch, treat them like chillies.

Preparation

There are different methods but I've had the most success by using a combination of methods and that's what I'll share with you. Split the rosehips to expose the, 'seeds', they're creamy white and not actually the seed, they're inside but for what we need we will treat them as seeds. Clean these seeds thoroughly removing all the flesh.

Now place them about an inch apart on a damp towel, leaving plenty of towel around the edge of the seeds to be able to fold over without disturbing them. Place this folded damp towel in a sealable plastic bag and place in your fridge. This is the stratification process and is used the trick the seed in sprouting, leave for five or six weeks and check for any root tips that might be emerging. Leave for longer if they're not and check weekly for any changes.

Transfer

Once you have some that have sprouting roots transfer them to a pot or container. This can be real tricky so tweezers may help, damp the towel if you're struggling and that will free them off nicely. The seeds need good drainage, moisture and warmth so black plastic containers are best. Transfer these little sprouting seeds to the soil in your container making sure to leave a space of an inch all around them and about a quarter of an inch deep. Make sure that whatever potting soil you're using that it's sterile before you expose the seeds to it. Water well making sure they drain adequately also. When the seedlings are a few inches high you can transfer them to their own individual pot, they can take a few years to reach maturity by then becoming a big bush but they will flower before then.


Growing Roses From Seed

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Gardening & Lawn Care Tips : How to Control Weeds Organically

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Monday, November 21, 2011

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

How to Germinate Seeds for Growers

!±8± How to Germinate Seeds for Growers

When you start germinating seeds the seed will start to awaken. Water is a must here, as soon as the seed absorbs enough water the seed will start to form a root system. Then the seed will start to break through its shell. You have various options for the process of germinating.

The first option is presoaking. You do this by putting some moist tissues on a plate the place the seeds on top of them and with a layer of moist tissues. Then cover that plate with another upturned plate, so that the seeds are in darkness and this also helps keep the seeds moist. (Keep the seeds in a warm area). You will want to check the seeds every day and sprinkle the tissues if necessary. Carefully transplant the seeds when they sprout and the tip of the root becomes visible. Plant the seed in a growing medium (soil or rock-wool), approximately the size of the seed under the surface about 5 mm.

Your second option is to sow your seed in a medium, place the seeds under the surface in the growing medium approximately the size of the seed. Then position the seeds in soil where they are pointed end up. Regularly sprinkle the growth medium with water, but make sure that the soil or the rock-wool does not become too wet. The seedlings will use spare food present for growing. Air is very important for its metabolism. So you will want to make sure that the soil remains airy. Remove the cover as soon as the seedlings reach above the medium. Both options work very well, we at http://AdvancedNutrientsShop.com find using the wet paper towel method is the easiest. Enjoy gardening!


How to Germinate Seeds for Growers

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Sprouting Basics - Make Sprouts at Home and Add Nutrients to Your Diet

!±8± Sprouting Basics - Make Sprouts at Home and Add Nutrients to Your Diet

Sprouts make for an excellent source of fiber, antioxidants, protein, enzymes and vitamins and the fact that they taste good makes them even better! Sprouts are in actual fact seeds that have started to grow and can be grown in the comfort of your own home from beans, grains and vegetable seeds.

Not only will you save money by growing your own sprouts, but you will also be able to enjoy your sprouts fresh which means that they will contain higher levels of nutrients than the sprouts you buy in the shops.

Start Growing Your Own Sprouts
When planning on growing sprouts at home, try to get organic seeds and make sure you have a spot that receives enough light but not direct sunlight.

1. You will need to soak your seeds prior to planting them in the sprouting container. The amount of time you need to soak the seeds for will depend on the kind of seed you have chosen.
2. After soaking, drain and rinse the seeds and then move them to your sprouting container.
3. Cover your container with either Clingfilm or a lid as this will stop your sprouts from drying out.
4. Rinse and drain the seeds every morning and evening to stop any mold from forming.
5. After a couple of days as indicated on the packet, your seeds will be ready for harvesting.
6. Rinse the sprouts and either eat immediately or store in your fridge.
7. When storing sprouts in the fridge remember to rinse them once a day.

If your sprouting environment is either too hot, too wet or if you do not rinse you sprouts frequently, mould will start to form on the sprouts. Should this happen it is best that you throw away the entire batch, wash the sprouting container, rinse it with vinegar and start over again. If you add a few radish seeds they will assist in the prevention of mould forming on your sprouts.

For the best sprouts you environment needs to be:
* Not too wet or too dry
* Not too cold or too hot (a room temperature of 22 degrees Celsius is ideal)
* Not too dark and not too bright (no direct sunlight)

Seeds You Can Use for Sprouting
* Mung Beans - Soak these for 12 hours and sprout in either a jar or a tray. The sprouts are ready for harvesting when the roots are about 2 inches long.
* Peas - Pea sprouts will grow in about 3 days at which time the roots will be 2 inches long if sprouted in a glass jar.
* Soybeans - Soak the beans for 12 hours and sprout in a glass jar or pot and the sprouts will be ready in about 5 days.
* Lentils - Lentils need to be soaked for 12 hours and then sprouted in a plant pot or glass jar. The sprouts will be ready in about 4 days.
* Broccoli, Radish and Alfalfa - Soak these seeds for between 6 and 12 hours. The seeds can be planted in pot or in flat trays with soil. Sprouts will be ready in about 6 days.

Tip: When buying seeds for sprouting make sure that the seeds are not intended for planting as some planting seeds are treated with insecticides.


Sprouting Basics - Make Sprouts at Home and Add Nutrients to Your Diet

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