Do you drop the seeds in the hole and water? I tried this and the seeds seem to float away. I'm not doing something right.
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I soak the cube in water *before* I put the seeds/cuttings inside. Seedlings need to be constantly wet while they germinate so keeping the cube in a small bowl if your best bet. Fill it up from the side though, not over top of the cube or you're seeds will just float away again.Also if I'm planting seeds I'll drop the seed it, push it in some with a pen, then pinch the hole closed a little. It don't have to be perfectly shut, it's more to just make sure the seed stays in place.
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I usually turn them over and make my own hole, then shut that hole by pinching the top of the whole lightly shut.Or put a piece of the rockwool over the top of the hole.( do not stuff the hole) Sounds to me your over watering the rockwool though.
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I agree with the suggestion to water the plant before using the spike (I use a moisture meter to check the soil), and to be sure to soak the spikes for 15 min. before putting them in the pot. Before putting the lid on the spike I blow on it (with the tube in the water) to be sure it's not plugged; then I suck on it to bring the water up to the lid to start the siphoning process. However, the reservoir needs to be below the plant - not above it! I've had other problems with the spikes (tubes getting plugged, probes getting empty and dry for no apparent reason - but haven't had a problem with spikes emptying in a few hours. That mystifies me. Good luck!
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I have had great success with the Moringa seeds I purchased. Just a couple suggestions that may help. I soak the seeds in filtered water (no chlorine) for 24 hours and then I leave the shell on. Some suggest removing the shell but I tried it and not a single one with the shell removed germinated. And finally, this will seem extreme, I actually try to determine which is the top and bottom of the seed (bottom has a slight point) and plant with point down. This is obvious, but I really want some Moringa trees, and the ones selling in my area that are about 12 inches tall are selling for $25 each, so I'm determined to grow my own. I do hope this helps, but it may be that you got a poor batch. Good luck.
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Soak seeds over night in glass container or tea cup. Rinse in the morning and place on drain system. Seeds should cover the bottom of each container and not pile on each other. Rinse 2-3 times a day. Keep away from direct sunlight. Use common pin to clear debris from holes when clogged. Happy Sprouting!
1110860
I think the shell- less sunflower seeds would fall right through. When I fill it with the shelled sunflower seeds, some do come out as I'm filling it.
945509
I hydrated the pellets to full saturation, poked a hole about 1/2 inch down, and put the seed there. These pellets work really well.
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I really would like to know this answer myself. I purchased 100 seeds and planted 40 of them. I soaked them for 2 days, then put them in 4 inch cups and kept them wet for 6 months. Not even a single one came up. I was disappointed.
2080425
I don't see why they wouldn't work for seed starting. What type of seeds are you attempting to grow? Typically plants in net pots either need lots of air at the roots such as orchids or are growing hydroponically with no soil.
98274
I use hulled sunflower seeds and have no problems. I would guess that your mix has items too large to go through the holes. It's designed for birdseed.
1517597
Not a single one of the seeds grew for me, I researched how to grow them online. I soaked them in warm water over night before planting then used a covered seed starter and kept it in sunlight indoors for weeks. Dug up a few, not even a root. So assuming you can even get them to grow at all, who knows?
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Because I was placing my seed in a former garden that had been recently tilled, it came up when I just threw it on the ground. Now, when I have a dandelion, I pull it up and fill the hole with dirt and clover seed. I don't think it would come up if you just put it on top of the ground with weeds, etc.
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I would recommend spacing the seeds at least 1-2 inches apart. Some gardeners put about three seeds per hole and then thin them out later. I tried seeds from Zziggysgal this year for the first time, and I am pleased with the germination. They're doing very well. I also liked the informative pamphlet they provide with the seeds explaining various uses.
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I wonder if the seed would grow in the correct direction. If it would emerge in the hole. If you use young starts or remove the soil from the root ball of mature ones it not hard to put them in the slots. If you plant as you fill the bag it's easier. Also if you lay the bag on its side for a week or so the plants get established and do much better than hanging right after planting
532775
Hi..what i did was let the nuts soak in water for about 20-30 minutes. Afterwards I cut each end of the nut. Hope it works for you!
552725
Nice, I did the same with my smaller pool. I have mine lined up and suspended in the water with plastic screen weighted down with bricks on the pool deck. They will sink to the bottom if you don't secure them somehow. Anyway, if you have enough circulation they work for me lined up. Hope this helps and welcome to the converted pool community!
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I have the same thing here...it is great for squirrels not getting at the food but the seeds will still fall to the ground creating "weeds". I have this in my backyard and there is nothing to prevent it. It drives my husband crazy too because he takes care of the lawn. The seeds fall into the rocks around the pool and create a "weed" type of nuisance.
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I got my seeds from amazon. Planted them in a hanging basket, and nothing came up. So I wrote to Renee's Garden, the lady who provided the seeds. These seeds need to be planted when the temperatures do not go below 50 at night. Renee sent me a new packet of seeds and I planted them in a hanging basket. The temps are warmer now, and they really began to pop up when we got into the 90's. They like moist, humid weather and warm, warm, warm. Mine have not bloomed yet, but they are coming along. If you wish me to contact you when they bloom, just let me know.