I'm a newbie - can I put different seeds for different plants in one container - or do I have to buy a system for each vegetable I am trying to grow?
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Yes, you can put different plants under one roof. I did tomatoes, herbs and peppers all in one. 100% germination and I'm a newbie, too.
1957715
If the plants you are putting in require the same condition you can. But if you put one that requires more moisture and one that doesn't you will have one or the other that will not germinate.
1179033
Ah, now that depends on the kind of plant and how big it will get. If you do a web search for the product and go to the GrowBox home page, it tells you how many of various kinds of plants you can fit in one box. Smaller herbs and whatnot can usually number over a dozen, but some larger plants, like eggplants and tomatoes, are going to be down to 2-4.
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I am not sure what you mean but if you want to give the seeds you could divide them up into smaller platic bags or just give them as is. that is what I did last Xmas, put them as is in stockings. worked great!
2005149
The trays are of difference sizes, all depends on what vegetables you are planning on starting. I bought one for tomatoes seeds, and that one measure about 10 x 10 x 3 1/2 with 16 individual compartments in it. Just right for tomatoes seeds.It should say on the package what it's better suited for. Had very good luck with mine, and have been using this product for about 4 years now
1005023
Yeah, I'd say it'd be great with one plant per section. But only if you're very dilligent about watering. They dry out very quickly. Drip irrigation would be helpful.
854041
yes you buy your own seeds, I love this jiffy greenhouse plants start to pop up within days, just make sure it never gets dry.
1135952
No you probably wouldnt put them directly in the pot. Maybe extra large seeds could be done that way but normally you will want to start them in small bio degradable starter pots or jiffy pellets or similar.
768391
Sure you can! You can start any seeds and grow them under the lights. I start my seeds in flats in seeding medium, put them in plastic bags, then onto a cookie sheet with a heating pad on low and another cookie sheet under the pad. Once 50% of the seeds have sprouted, I remove the plastic and put them under the lights. Be sure to keep the lights just 3-4 inches above the plants. When plants have their first set of true leaves, I transplant them into sterile potting medium - either in rows in flats, or in the case of tomatoes, in single small pots. Write me if you need further info. SGS
814796
i planted about 10 seeds in a rectangular pot with regular potting soil. surprisingly i only have about 11 plants out of 40 seeds. cant tell you if i did something wrong or the seeds just didnt grow
779802
It's quite a lot of seeds, you can grow them in just about anything. I grew some in a plant pot for my cat, and got a "seed flat" like this Jiffy TTRAY Plastic Plant Tray, 11" x 22", Black and I still have enough to do another one.
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I don't know how long you can keep the seeds. but seeds doesn't take much space. You need to plant more than 2 or 3 seeds and it depends the size of the flowerpot. I can say plant 2 seeds per inch. If you live in a cold climate, you may need to wait for the summer.
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That's what we did, it was our first time too. (& Our soybeans & cucumbers are growing!) Pay attn to where you place your box if you know what you want to grow check the amount of sun and shade those plants require. Some veggies need full sun, some partial sun and some can be ok in shade. The box itself is simple and super easy to assemble. We were very quickly pouring soil and planting our seeds. Have fun!
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This kit comes with all of the "hardware" you need except for lighting. Here are the items you'd need to buy to 'round out' this system if all you have right now is the seeds you wish to grow:-Lighting system (unless you're growing in sunlight)-Hydroton or Growstone hydroponic media-Hydroponic plant nutrients-pH test and adjust kit
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I believe you can. Dyna Gro is a COMPLETE plant food from what I learned. By complete meaning it goes beyond the basic N-P-K of 7-9-5 as is listed on the package, It contains the micro nutrients also and in correct amounts to for plants to grow and bloom. I learned about it on Gardenweb.com in a thread of container plants by Al Tapla. And just like all the others my testimony is very positive. I could not grow much of anything in a container, now I do it all the time and Dyna-Gro is my plant food.
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Like everything about plants, there are so many variables (season, amt of light, feeding),but I would say for your tiny containers, plant no more than a month before the event. That will give the plants time to become established, but not enough to outgrow the container. Love the idea and so will your guests!
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I don't usually separate out non germinated seeds in a jar or any sprouter. It is up to you if you feel it is necessary then go ahead.
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My husband said yes. It shows on the box how you can do that he said. Great garden and more than enough output for a family just starting a garden. We did lots of tomatoes, wax peppers, cucumbers, 4 different herbs, green beans and small onions.