Ok here is the updated table. Sorry it is sort of messy. I don't do well with detailed work anymore.
GERMINATION TABLE
1. Watering requirements are moist until the
plant sprouts unless otherwise noted in the special needs section.
2. Interplanting is less stressful to
plants than planting all the same type in a
flower beds.
plant Names Planting Time Days to Germination Soil Temp Light Exposure
Special Needs
Allium 'cernuum'
Sowing Instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good
seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an
optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the
seed with compost.
Sowing Time: February to July. Germination can be slow. After sowing, seal container in a polythene bag and leave
at 60-65F (15-18C) for 2 weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3-6 weeks. After this return to the
recommended germination temperature. If germination does not occur in 6-10 weeks return to the fridge for a further
3-6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the
seeds show signs of germinating.
growing Instructions: Transplant
seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold
frame and
plant out the following
spring 30cm (12in) apart, in full sun.
Aftercare Instructions: Prefers a moist, well drained soil.
Allium 'Sparklers' direct sow in fall dark
Mulch with 3 inches of light mulch after sowing, these are bulbs
companion
plant for
rose bushes repels aphids and enhances the fragrance of the
rose blooms.
Alpine Sea Holly direct sow in fall 83 days light
Doesn't like fertilizer, needs prechill,
Wood's Aster, inside 6 weeks 5 to 10 days 70 light or dark
before last frost
Babies Breath Direct sow
spring 10 to 20 days 70 dark
Has to have alkaline soil,
plant at 1/16 inch deep, does not like to be transplanted
Basil, Sweet Direct sow after 5 to 10 days 70 dark
all danger of frost has passed
enhances the flavor of tomatoes and lettuce, and repels flies and mosquitoes
Bell
peppers inside 8 weeks 6 to 8 days 80 to 85F dark
before last frost
Use a light soil, need good air circulation, peat pots may be to wet for good germination. Wait until the soil temp is
between 70 and 85 degrees before setting out the bell
peppers.
Bells of Ireland direct sow fall light
Start
seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your region's last frost date. They need light to germinate, so place
seeds on top of soil. They may do better if you prechill the
seeds for 30 days. Keep very cool (55 to 60 degrees F) until
plants germinate, then give direct sun supplemented by a grow light if possible.
plant seedlings outdoors in
spring after all danger of frost has passed. Choose a site in full sun with average,
well-drained soil and moderate moisture. Set
plants 8 to 12 inches apart. Self
seedsBlanket
flower direct sow early 15 to 45 days 70 to 75F dark
Gaillardia 'Goblin'
spring thru summer
6 to 10 days life after cutting, drought tolerant, self seeding. Let heads dry completely before harvesting
seeds.
blooms from summer through to first frost.
Cardinal Climber Vine direct sow
after danger of last frost has passed
invasive
Carnations direct sow
spring & dark
summer or inside 6
to 8 weeks before last
frost
likes slightly alkaline soils, do not mulch, use a light
seed starter medium,
Carolina Jasmine Vine
spring indoors 70 dark
Carrots, Nantes coreless direct sow 60 to 70 dark
as early in
spring as possible
Attracts beneficial insects, needs alot of moisture throughout it's
growing season until near the end.
Celosia, 'scarlet' direct sow 5 to 10 days 70 light or dark
these can be started indoors 8 weeks before last frost if you have biodegradeable pots. But if their roots are
disturbed in anyway they will stop
growing. For direct sow wait until the beginning of summer as they are very picky
about temperature.
Chinese Lantern, inside in
spring 21 to 30 days 70F Light
'Physalis alkekengi'
needs a light soil. alkaline ph, sealing in a ziploc baggy after sowing is helpful to keep it moist. When
seedlings are
large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions.
plant out in a reserve spot and move to their
final positions in fall, lanting 24: apart in well drained soil and sun. To dry, cut the stems when the lanterns start to
show color and hang upside down in a light airy shed.
Chives direct sow 5 to 10 days 70F Dark
mid to late
springenhance the flavor of tomatoes, carrots, apples, berries and grapes and repel aphids and japanese beetles.
plant in
clumps and then separate the clumps by 1 to 1 1/2 feet
Chrysanthamums Winter direct sow
Cleome Direct sow
spring 10 to 14 days dark
Spider
flower inside 4 to 6 weeks
before last frost
flower Type: Annual; Height: 3' - 5'; Exposure: Full Sun;
seed Depth: 1/4 " to 1/2";
seed Spacing: 3"; Thinning:
When 1" tall thin to 1.5 feet apart; Great cut
flower, self
seeds, attracts butterflies, blooms late summer early fall
Coleus inside 8 weeks 5 to 10 days 65 light
before last frost
Columbine winter direct sow light
seeds need to chill
Coriander Direct sow
spring 5 to 10 days 65F dark
Attracts beneficial insects,
plant every two weeks to stagger the harvest
Cosmos inside 4 weeks 5 to 10 days 70 light or dark
before last frost
Crepe Myrtle, Dwarf
Crocus outside in fall
Daffodils outside in fall
Daisies
Dianthus
Dill
Attracts beneficial insects
Dusty Miller
This southern European native can be grown as a perennial in
zones 9-10, and as an annual in
zones 3-8. Height is
between 8 and 15 inches as annuals, but in
zones 9-10 some varieties grow 2 to 2 1/2 feet tall, spreading the
blunt-tipped lobes of their 6- to 8-inch leaves equally wide and sending up 2 1/2- to 3-inch flat-topped clusters of tiny
yellow
flowers the second year.
Dusty miller can be sown directly in the garden or rooted from cuttings of the firm central growth.
plants will grow
well in most any soil, but if the soil is poorly drained the roots will rot. Water regularly until the
plants are established,
then restrict to a good soaking once every week to ten days. Side dressing isn't usually necessary, but some bone
meal or pelleted poultry manure can be applied when
plants are 4 to 6 inches high.
The foliage looks good in cut arrangements. Cut and soak the base of the stem before arranging.
Good news for rural gardeners: Dusty Miller is Deer Resistant!
Type: annual (or biennial); Propagation:
seeds, cuttings; Light: full sun;
flower Color: pink,
rose, lavender, white, blue
Bloom Time: summer; Height: 12-18 inches; Width: 12-18 inches; Soil Requirements: well drained; grows as well in
poor soil as rich;
zones: all; Uses: bed, border, cutflowers
Feverfew direct sow
spring 5 to 10 days 65F light
Flamebush just
plant it in a
flower pot about a 1/4 deep in a good garden soil keep it moist till it starts to grow then
just water it as it needs it ok.
Four O'clocks outside in
spring 5 to 10 days dark
after danger of frost has passed.
Named for its habit of blooming after 4:00 PM, Four O'Clocks grow and
flower almost anywhere in the U.S., and
thrive in conditions where some
flowers would languish, including hot, windy areas. Grown close together, they
make an excellent annual hedge. Although grown as an annual in most areas, they can be grown as a perennial in
areas where the ground never freezes. They produce tubers that can be dug in the fall and planted again the
following
spring after the last chance of frost. Four O'Clocks look wonderful in large containers such as tubs and
barrels, and have an outstanding fragrance when open.
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial (Usually grown as an annual); Height: 12" to 24" inches; Bloom Season: Summer/Fall;
Color: Red-Pink-Yellow-White; Exposure: Full Sun
Garlic, Wild outside in fall
garlic tend to repel certain insects
Gay Feathers outside in fall 14 to 21 days after temps warm dark
Liatris
Need a 2 month pre-chill
Green onions direct sow 5 to 10 days 70F Dark
mid to late
springHelleborus x nigers
‘Christmas
rose’
Heuchera americana inside 6 to 8 8 to 10 days 70 to 72F Dark
Coral Bells weeks before last frost
Hibiscus summer 7 to 30 days 75 to 80F Dark
Hollyhocks direct sow winter
Hyacinia Bean Vine outside early summer 7 to 14 days hot dark
Dolichos lablab inside 2 to 3 weeks before summer
in bio-degradeable pots
Neither hyacinth nor a true bean. It is a warm weather loving, fast
growing, ornamental climber. Its fragrant 1 1/2 inch
purple blossoms are borne above its dark veined, green leaves. The
flowers gradually give way to dark, 3 to 4 inch
long beans.
Special Directions for Short Season Climates
SOWING: Sow
seeds indoors in individual peat pots two to three weeks before planting outside.
seeds can be sown
directly outdoors well after last frost and weather has warmed considerably. Cover
seeds with 3/4 inch fine soil
firmed down.
SPACING and TRANSPLANTING: Carefully thin young
seedlings or transplant individual peat pots to about a foot
apart, after hardening off. Individual
seedlings do not transplant well.
Ed's Special Advice
Select a sunny location with fairly rich well drained soil. Provide sturdy trellis support,
plant can climb 10 feet or
more. Water occasionally at base of
plant. Ideal for
growing on arbors or fences. Hyacinth bean combines well with
other annual climbers such as thunbergia, morning glory and canary bird vine. Do not
plant too early, hyacinth bean
is a tropical
plant and will not tolerate cold weather.
Impatiens inside10 weeks 15 to 20 days 70 light
before last frost,
Ipomposis inside 4 to 6 weeks 7 to 14 days
Drought Tolerant before last frost
Jewels of Opar inside 2 to 4 weeks 6 to 10 days 70 dark
before last frost
Kale, Curled inside 10 weeks 10 to 14 days dark
before last frost
can also be planted in the fall for a
spring plant, or in the early fall for a late fall
plantLarkspur inside 12 weeks 5 to 10 days 55 dark
before last frost
Lettuce inside 8 weeks 5 to 10 days 70 light
before last frost
lily, Blackberry Direct sow fall 120 days? light
it likes a period of warmth followed by one on cold to germinate. Self
seedsLobelia indoors in winter
'Cardinal
flower'
use fine soil for
seeds,
plant in trays using the rake method for best results.
Lobelia indoors in winter
'Crystal Palace'
use fine soil for
seeds,
plant in trays using the rake method for best results.
Love Lies Bleeding
Lupine, Arroyo fall or early sping 15 to 75 days 55 - 70 dark
Likes clay
Malva Zebrina inside 12 weeks 15 to 21 days 70 dark
before last frost
Pant 1/16" deep in a good
seed compost. Seal in a ziplock bag or cover with clear plastic wrap until after
germination. Transplant when large enough to handle into 3" pots. Grow cool and later
plant out 18" apart into an
ordinary but not rich soil in sun and some shelter.
Marigolds inside 6 weeks 5 to 10 days 70 light or dark
before last frost
Mexican Hat 20 to 40 days 68 to 75 dark
Ratibida columnaris
Mexican Mint
mint tend to repel certain insects, Attracts beneficial insects
Mexican Tea
Money
plant outdoors late
spring dark
Lunaria Biennis to early summer
In autumn transplant to their flowering site 12" apart. Cut the stems bearing
seed pods the following early autumn
and hang in bunches upside down in a cool airy room to dry. Gently remove the outer
seed casing before using
them for floral decorations.
Morning Glories
Needs scarification, self sows readily
Oregano indoors 6 to 8 5 to 10 days 70 light
weeks before last frost
Par-cel inside in
spring 10 to 21 days 70 dark
to mid-summer
Transplant the
seedlings when large enough to handle into 3" pots. Grow on in cooler conditions, gradually
acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out 12" apart in ordinary garden soil in sun or light
shade. Water regularly in dry weather. Pick the outside leaves off all the
plants regularly to encourage fresh growth.
As a pot
plant final size of pot needed will be 6". Grow in a cool, airy, well lit spot.
Parsley, Curled
parsley tend to repel certain insects
Petunia inside 10 weeks 5 to 10 days 70 light
before last frost
Poppies outside in fall 10 to 15 days dark
seeds need to be chilled
Portulaca inside10 weeks 5 to 10 days 70 dark
before last frost
Pumpkin inside 4 weeks 5 to 10 days 85 light or dark
before last frost
Queen Anne's Lace
Wild
flowerRain lilies
rose, Miniature Red
Royal Poinciana indoors before last frost
scarify
seedsRudberkia indoors 6 to 8 weeks light
Black Eyed Susan before last frost
Salvia 'Blue Queen'
sage tend to repel certain insects, Attracts beneficial insects
Snapdragons inside 10 weeks 5 to 10 days 65 light
before last frost
indoors 4 weeks
Squash, Acorn before last frost, 5 to 10 days 85 light or dark
Squash, Butterbush inside 4 weeks 5 to 10 days 85 light or dark
before last frost
Statice 'Art Form' inside early
spring 3 to 5 days 75F dark
Statice ' Sermon' inside early
spring 3 to 5 days 75F dark
Straw
flowers inside 6 to 8 weeks 60F dark
before last frost
Sweet William 14 to 30 days 60 to 70F dark
Dianthus barbatus (Caryophyllaceae)
A perennial variety which usually performs as an annual. Native to Europe, it has escaped cultivation and adapted to
all regions of the United States. The brilliant little
flowers have fringed petals of red, pink, purple or violet. An ideal
spring flower often blooming 60 to 90 days after planting under ideal environmental conditions. Prefers moist,
well-drained soil in full sun. In areas having extremely hot summers,
plant in partial shade for best results.
Height: 12-18 inches; Sowing depth: 1/16"; Blooms April thru September; Suggested use: Borders, mass plantings,
meadows; Very sweetly scented. Makes a nice cut
flower with a vase life of 7 to 10 days.
Thyme
Thyme is a perennial native to the Mediterranean. It is hardy to
zone five, but is prone to disease and insect
infestation in the Deep South. Southern gardeners may want to grow thyme indoors in containers so that conditions
may be carefully controlled. Most varieties grow to only six to twelve inches in height, and they make an attractive
edging for the perennial border. Leaves are dark gray-green in color, and pale pink
flowers bloom at the tips of the
stems in summer.
You can start thyme from
seeds to get a wider selection of varieties. Most nurseries carry transplants in
spring and
summer. It prefers a sandy, dry soil and plenty of sun. If your soil is acidic, add some lime. If you live in a very cold
climate, protect the
plants in winter by mulching heavily. Once established, the only care will be regular pruning of
the
plants and removal of dead
flowers and pruning to remove old wood.
Harvesting
Leaves can be harvested for fresh use throughout the summer, but the flavor is best just before flowering. To dry,
cut the stems just as the
flowers start to open and hang in small bunches. Harvest sparingly the first year.
Thyme Problems
The only thing that I can find that will kill Thyme is wet roots. A fast draining soil is your best insurance. The worst
place to put Thyme is at the bottom of a hill or wall where all the rain water stands.
growing Thyme Indoors
You can grow Thyme inside as long as it gets a strong southern exposure. Since it is so hardy though, a wonderful
pot with Thyme is great outside all year by the kitchen door.
Attracts beneficial insects
Tomatoes inside 6 weeks 5 to 10 days 80 either
before last frost
Yucca inside in May 2 to 3 weeks 70 dark
loose soil mix, needs to be kept indoors until about 3 years old?
Zinnia inside 6 weeks 5 to 10 days 70 either
before last frost
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