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#5018417 - 12/05/05 02:26 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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With the support of everyone on this site, we can put together some really badass articles on how to grow specific plants. I've posted a few myself in another forum and I'll gladly tweak/edit any submissions so others can enjoy them.
EDITED -------- PLEASE READ -------- EDITED
If you would like to submit a "How to" article on growing your favorite plant, please include as much info as possible. We'll edit it and put it into MS Word format then repost it. Please include a couple of pics if possible. The more aesthetic the photos are, the better the article will look.
Here's the list of "what to include" for those who want to submit a grow guide for their favorite plant:
1. Climate zone (zone 1, etc)
2. Is the plant an Annual, Perennial, Biennial, etc
3. Best way to start from seeds
4. Frost - will it survive a heavy/light/long frost?
5. How much shade/sun?
6. How often does it get watered?
7. How long from the time you plant the seed til its ready for (partial or full?) harvest?
8. Dormancy
9. Ideal soil mix
10. Ideal fertilizer if any
11. Container growing tips
12. Common pests and diseases to watch out for. Also any other sensitivities the plant may have.
13. Health warnings (IE: wear gloves when harvesting tobacco)
14. Ideal propagation methods
15. If indoors, what type of lighting should be used?
See the other articles (which have been added as ATTACHMENTS in MS Word format) throughout the thread.
Edited by Enter (12/10/05 07:11 PM)
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Jaeger
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 Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: World Spirit]
#5018425 - 12/05/05 02:29 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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What plants?
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: Jaeger]
#5018434 - 12/05/05 02:30 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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Anything with spiritual value, medicinal value, or therapuetic value. I've seen the article on the Peganum Harmala - that would be great if it were in one/solid post.
I think the community would be open to "new" plants too, so feel at liberty to post any plant/vine/shrub/tree/fungi/etc.
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: World Spirit]
#5018602 - 12/05/05 03:04 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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Like epimedum sagittum.
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#5018624 - 12/05/05 03:10 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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Yes, that too. Horny Goat Weed -> www.botanical.com
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: World Spirit]
#5019289 - 12/05/05 05:36 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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do you want like a special section? or just a bunch of good threads linked in one "How To" Sticky?
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: neuro]
#5019400 - 12/05/05 06:02 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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Anything's fine, but it would be ideal to have things as organized as possible. The more straight-forward the better I think.
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: World Spirit]
#5020522 - 12/05/05 09:17 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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great idea
maybe u should make a list of q's, and everyone comes in and posts
the name of their plant and fills in the A's...
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: Vertigo6911]
#5020659 - 12/05/05 09:32 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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Articles on the following would be awesome:
1. How do I clone Datura Metel (from start to finish with pictures). Remember pls, that some folks prefer a slow, easy read to absorb everything.
2. How do I clone Lophophora Williamsii?
3. I am brand new to indoor plant cultivation. What is the best, most efficient setup you can recommend?
4. How do I grow San Pedro from seedlings indoors?
5. How do I grow San Pedro from seedlings outdoors?
6. How can I grow Reishi organically indoors?
7. What are a few different ways to germinate seeds indoors?
8. How do I grow Henbane from start to finish?
That's a start.
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#5024644 - 12/06/05 04:13 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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Up to da top ya go....
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#5026294 - 12/06/05 09:33 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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ill try to add something later,
right now i want to add:
9) how to positively Identify M.hostillis
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: Vertigo6911]
#5028280 - 12/07/05 11:06 AM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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8: growing henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)
-sow seeds on top of regular potting soil, do not cover.
henbane seeds are very viable, so use only a few of them.
-a plastic baggie helps germination, but is not neccecery.
-give it lots of light, full sun could be bad in warmer climates
but it can definetly handle it in temperate zones.
the plant can handle shade quite well but will be significantly smaller and produce fewer flowers.
-it will start to flower around may and the pods will be ready to harvest around august.
harvest the pods as they start to turn brown.
-open the pods, take out the seeds (they should be gray when wet, and dark gray when dry. if they are tan they are not ripe yet) and lay them on a piece of paper to dry in the sun.
-ive had all kinds of pest, but none ever came near the henbane
even in cases where the infacted plants were right next to the henbane.
-ive repotted the plants several times and they never gave any indication of being even slightly unconfortable.
there you go, henbane from start to finish.
as you can see its prettymuch effortless and a perfect project
for a botanical newbie.
pics are included in the attachment.
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: Vertigo6911]
#5028813 - 12/07/05 01:23 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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I have been growing Kanna for awhile. Here are some of the things iv learned, Ill also take pictures and upload them to the site asap.
Starting from seed is very easy, but expect many of them not to germinate. Though viability will vary from different suppliers in my experience 50% is a good bet. Treat it like any cactus at first, simply sprinkle the seeds on the top layer cactus soil and place syran wrap or a bag to keep humidity up, I water with a spray bottle but bottom watering will work great too.
After the plant starts growing be sure to not over water. Just watch the plant as it grows if it doesn't seem to be growing very much you may be watering too much. I only water when the top of the soil is dry and they seem to thrive.
Taking a cutting is very easy, but Kanna contains alot of water so you have to be carful not to snap the leaves or stem. Iv rooted cuttings in both water with a fish tank bubbler and in moist soil. With both methods iv used rooting powder, just try to keep the plants from sitting on the water or moist soil. They will rot easily.
For general care I find under watering is much better than over watering. They contain so much moisture they can go long stretches of drought without a big impact in appearance to the plant. They will grow in both full sun and partial light or behind a window. Wherever you choose ot let it grow I like let it be a hanging plant, that way no rot will set in.
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: Legoulash]
#5028896 - 12/07/05 01:40 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: Vertigo6911]
#5029583 - 12/07/05 04:03 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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Vertigo, excellent info. I tried to organize the document a bit more, while only including a couple of pics. Tell me what you think. Also, it would be helpful to know if the plant is an annual, biennial, etc and what zones it grows in. Also, if it can survive a frost.
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#5029893 - 12/07/05 04:57 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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ahh yes, its an annual and it grows in the wild here in holland,
so im guessing its a temperate native.
maybe we should set up checklist for thse kinds of things...
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: Vertigo6911]
#5029926 - 12/07/05 05:09 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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Agreed.
I'll start but pls add some too (and anyone else who wants to)...
1. Climate zone
2. Annual, Perennial, Biennial, etc
3. Best way to start from seeds (indoors, outdoors, what type of soil, etc)
4. Frost - will it survive a heavy/light/long frost?
5. How much shade/sun?
6. How often does it get watered?
7. How long from the time you plant the seed til its ready for (partial or full?) harvest?
etc
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: World Spirit]
#5030113 - 12/07/05 05:56 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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I put the Ethnobotanical FAQ document into MS Word if any wants it. See attachment.
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: World Spirit]
#5032209 - 12/07/05 11:41 PM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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some items that might be added to the checklist:
8: dormancy
9: soil mix
10: fertilising.
11: containers
12: commen pests and diseases.
13: health warnings (IE: wear gloves when harvesting tobacco, stuff like that)
14: propagation methods
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Re: Add a "How to grow..." article here pls [Re: Vertigo6911]
#5032309 - 12/08/05 12:13 AM (6 years, 5 months ago) |
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/high5 
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