Stratification is a way to pre-treat seed in order to help them germinate. Some seed goes dormant and in order to wake them up in spring they need a special treatment before they will germinate. It is basically a trick to make them think that winter is over. The treatment involves eith...
Place stakes around your newly spread grass seed. Tie pieces of Mylar tape to the stakes to create a fence as well as leaving strands of Mylar tape loose to blow in the breeze--which will startle the birds. Tip You can also use a motion detecting sprinkler system to scare away birds, ...
Why didn't my grass seed come up? Don't worry if it's been a few days, or even a week or two, and you don't see sprouts.Many types can take up to three weeks to germinate. However, if nearly a month is gone and there's still no grass, you may need to do some sleuthing...
Eggplant seeds germinate in about 5 to 6 days. Give seedlings started indoors 12 hours of light each day; use a grow light or fluorescent lights. Start seeds on a heat mat then grow seedlings at about 70°F (21°C). Transfer seedlings to 4-inch (10cm) pots when seedlings are 3 to...
Encourage weeds to grow before you plant your garden. Lay sheets of clear plastic over your garden in early spring to warm the soil and encourage weeds to germinate. Once the weeds are several inches above the soil, pull or hoe them out. Then, plant your own crops. ...
Water thoroughly using a gentle spray so that you don't disturb or uncover the seeds. Seeds need moisture to germinate, so it is important to keep the soil evenly moist until the seedlings are sprouted and growing. When the seedlings have emerged and developed their second or third set oftr...
Garlic germinates in soil temperatures of 55°F and grows best in soil temperatures ranging from 55°F to 75°F (13-24°C). Garlic that has established roots will overwinter best. Garlic requires cool air temperatures of 32° to 50°F (0-10°C) during its first two months of growth ...
While local stores may not carry seeds in late summer, mail order seed companies usually maintain their ordering and shipping processes throughout the year. Some seeds are slow to germinate—or won’t sprout at all—when soil is hot.
Peanuts do not need fertilization (and can get fertilization burn). However, it’s recommended to inoculate peanut seeds when planting with a bacterial inoculant found at seed stores. After planting, the plant will germinate in 5 to 10 days. When the plants are six inches high, carefully cult...
You also will not want to spread preen anywhere close to where you are trying to grow grass seed as it also will not germinate. Regular Maintenance is Key: As with all things in life, regular maintenance is the key to long-term success. It might take several months, or even a ...