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Germinating Difficult Seeds

Germinating Difficult Seeds

Special techniques for nature’s toughest seed coats Not all seeds are ready to sprout the moment they hit the soil. Some—like pawpaw, caper, sea buckthorn, Strelitzia, and jujube—have evolved thick...

Germinating Difficult Seeds

Special techniques for nature’s toughest seed coats Not all seeds are ready to sprout the moment they hit the soil. Some—like pawpaw, caper, sea buckthorn, Strelitzia, and jujube—have evolved thick...

How to Grow Kūmara

How to Grow Kūmara

🌱 How to Grow Kūmara Kūmara is a traditional crop grown by Māori for centuries and remains a beloved fixture in home gardens today. Slips are the small rooted shoots...

How to Grow Kūmara

🌱 How to Grow Kūmara Kūmara is a traditional crop grown by Māori for centuries and remains a beloved fixture in home gardens today. Slips are the small rooted shoots...

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Pepper Species Identifier

Capsicum Species Identification Flowchart There are 5 main domesticated species of Capsicum: Capsicum annuum Capsicum baccatum Capsicum chinense Capsicum frutescens Capsicum pubescens Use this step-by-step guide to help identify your...

Pepper Species Identifier

Capsicum Species Identification Flowchart There are 5 main domesticated species of Capsicum: Capsicum annuum Capsicum baccatum Capsicum chinense Capsicum frutescens Capsicum pubescens Use this step-by-step guide to help identify your...

Caper Seeds Germination Guide

Caper Seeds Germination Guide

How to Germinate Caper Seeds: A Step-by-Step Guide Looking to grow your own caper plants from seed? Caper seeds (Capparis spinosa) can be tricky to germinate, but with the right...

Caper Seeds Germination Guide

How to Germinate Caper Seeds: A Step-by-Step Guide Looking to grow your own caper plants from seed? Caper seeds (Capparis spinosa) can be tricky to germinate, but with the right...

🌿 Soil Hydrophobia: Why Some Pots Stay Dry—and How We Fix It

🌿 Soil Hydrophobia: Why Some Pots Stay Dry—and ...

What is Soil Hydrophobia? We’ve all had a plant that looks sad and no amount of water perks it up. You know it’s not overwatering, but you’re not sure how...

🌿 Soil Hydrophobia: Why Some Pots Stay Dry—and ...

What is Soil Hydrophobia? We’ve all had a plant that looks sad and no amount of water perks it up. You know it’s not overwatering, but you’re not sure how...

Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) Seed Germination Guide

Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) Seed Germination ...

Learn how to germinate Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) seeds step-by-step. Our easy-to-follow guide covers seed prep, soil mix, temperature, and humidity tips to boost germination success. Perfect for NZ gardeners...

Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) Seed Germination ...

Learn how to germinate Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) seeds step-by-step. Our easy-to-follow guide covers seed prep, soil mix, temperature, and humidity tips to boost germination success. Perfect for NZ gardeners...