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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i think it is still feasible to store seeds until the next year .
i haven 't tried storing tomato seeds myself , but i have tried to store pepper seeds ( and they are closely related ) .
sts15-s2tos1-105
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i haven 't tried storing tomato seeds myself , but i have tried to store pepper seeds ( and they are closely related ) .
i think it is still feasible to store seeds until the next year .
sts15-s1tos2-106
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: it is not recommended to use greywater on vegetables that you will eat directly .
adding soap to water allows the water to dissolve oils .
sts15-s2tos1-106
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: adding soap to water allows the water to dissolve oils .
it is not recommended to use greywater on vegetables that you will eat directly .
sts15-s1tos2-107
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: yes , you can add coffee grounds with their filters to your compost pile .
absolutely ok ; we have incorporated coffee grounds into our plant food and many of those grounds included the paper filter .
sts15-s2tos1-107
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: absolutely ok ; we have incorporated coffee grounds into our plant food and many of those grounds included the paper filter .
yes , you can add coffee grounds with their filters to your compost pile .
sts15-s1tos2-108
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: there are no post-emergents that specifically kill crabgrass without killing lawn grass .
i brought an ace product that kla crab grass and you can use it below 90 degrees .
sts15-s2tos1-108
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i brought an ace product that kla crab grass and you can use it below 90 degrees .
there are no post-emergents that specifically kill crabgrass without killing lawn grass .
sts15-s1tos2-109
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: pick them as soon as they are as ripe as you want them .
i live in delaware and have already harvested my jalapeno and chili peppers .
sts15-s2tos1-109
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i live in delaware and have already harvested my jalapeno and chili peppers .
pick them as soon as they are as ripe as you want them .
sts15-s1tos2-110
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: thistle is classified as a noxious weed in most places and must be controlled .
i 've got the same problem , where there are fields of dandelions just beyond the borders of my gardens .
sts15-s2tos1-110
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i 've got the same problem , where there are fields of dandelions just beyond the borders of my gardens .
thistle is classified as a noxious weed in most places and must be controlled .
sts15-s1tos2-111
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: support is good for eggplants as the fruit may become heavy and can even break the branches .
some support won 't hurt , especially if it is a large fruited variety .
sts15-s2tos1-111
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: some support won 't hurt , especially if it is a large fruited variety .
support is good for eggplants as the fruit may become heavy and can even break the branches .
sts15-s1tos2-112
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: to paraphrase a common saying , " one man 's weed is another man 's lawn " .
first , let me say i 've no experience doing battle with bermuda grass .
sts15-s2tos1-112
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: first , let me say i 've no experience doing battle with bermuda grass .
to paraphrase a common saying , " one man 's weed is another man 's lawn " .
sts15-s1tos2-113
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: just about anything can be grown indoors without natural sunlight .
we have quite a few people here who have grown peppers and small tomatoes indoors and in pots .
sts15-s2tos1-113
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: we have quite a few people here who have grown peppers and small tomatoes indoors and in pots .
just about anything can be grown indoors without natural sunlight .
sts15-s1tos2-114
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: chances are picking the seeds once it 's gone to seed isn 't going to actually encourage new growth .
the longer you can leave the seed-heads on the plant the better ( imho ) .
sts15-s2tos1-114
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the longer you can leave the seed-heads on the plant the better ( imho ) .
chances are picking the seeds once it 's gone to seed isn 't going to actually encourage new growth .
sts15-s1tos2-115
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: so you know , i do not have personal experience with this .
since you 've already accepted a nicely sourced answer , i 'll contribute some unsubstatiated tradition ( i.e .
sts15-s2tos1-115
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: since you 've already accepted a nicely sourced answer , i 'll contribute some unsubstatiated tradition ( i.e .
so you know , i do not have personal experience with this .
sts15-s1tos2-116
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: in the past it has grown almost like a weed in our pots on our deck here in north texas .
additional to the other answers , basil famously doesn 't like to be damp overnight .
sts15-s2tos1-116
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: additional to the other answers , basil famously doesn 't like to be damp overnight .
in the past it has grown almost like a weed in our pots on our deck here in north texas .
sts15-s1tos2-117
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: there is a very full description of the various types of hormone rooting compound here .
it is meant to stimulate root growth - in particular to stimulate the creation of roots .
sts15-s2tos1-117
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: it is meant to stimulate root growth - in particular to stimulate the creation of roots .
there is a very full description of the various types of hormone rooting compound here .
sts15-s1tos2-118
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i found it difficult to mark just one answer as correct because all are .
i reccomend " monkey grass " because it is like a slow growing weed that reproduces slowly and looks nice !
sts15-s2tos1-118
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i reccomend " monkey grass " because it is like a slow growing weed that reproduces slowly and looks nice !
i found it difficult to mark just one answer as correct because all are .
sts15-s1tos2-119
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: simple answer is yes , flower shoots on lettuce is a sure sign of bolting .
it appears as though it has likely started to bolt .
sts15-s2tos1-119
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: it appears as though it has likely started to bolt .
simple answer is yes , flower shoots on lettuce is a sure sign of bolting .
sts15-s1tos2-120
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: dirt can mean pretty much anything , from good to poor quality soil .
use coco peat - it 's an organic soil derived from coconut husks for garden vegetables and plants which is eco-friendly .
sts15-s2tos1-120
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: use coco peat - it 's an organic soil derived from coconut husks for garden vegetables and plants which is eco-friendly .
dirt can mean pretty much anything , from good to poor quality soil .
sts15-s1tos2-121
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: if you can get over the " ick factor , " you have an easily-applied source of organic nitrogen fertilizer close at hand .
the npk numbers on the fertilizer represents the percent , by weight , of nitrogen , p2o5 and k2o , respectively .
sts15-s2tos1-121
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the npk numbers on the fertilizer represents the percent , by weight , of nitrogen , p2o5 and k2o , respectively .
if you can get over the " ick factor , " you have an easily-applied source of organic nitrogen fertilizer close at hand .
sts15-s1tos2-122
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the point of aerating your pile is to get oxygen to the microbes that break down the organic matter .
your pile will compost without turning it , but it goes faster if you turn it .
sts15-s2tos1-122
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: your pile will compost without turning it , but it goes faster if you turn it .
the point of aerating your pile is to get oxygen to the microbes that break down the organic matter .
sts15-s1tos2-123
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i bought a book , which talks about this , so here 's an answer to my own question .
well i wouldn 't risk it , not in a cold compost system .
sts15-s2tos1-123
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: well i wouldn 't risk it , not in a cold compost system .
i bought a book , which talks about this , so here 's an answer to my own question .
sts15-s1tos2-124
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: aloes , like most succulents , are very hardy and will withstand considerable neglect .
some of the guys at my office have potted aloe plants .
sts15-s2tos1-124
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: some of the guys at my office have potted aloe plants .
aloes , like most succulents , are very hardy and will withstand considerable neglect .
sts15-s1tos2-125
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: this looks a lot like an invitation to a no true scottsman argument .
i concur with @ t.e.d ; the question is a " no true scotsman " bar bet .
sts15-s2tos1-125
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i concur with @ t.e.d ; the question is a " no true scotsman " bar bet .
this looks a lot like an invitation to a no true scottsman argument .
sts15-s1tos2-126
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: some villages had histories and thus names going back to ancient roman times .
many towns and villages took their name from the ruling family , the owners of the village .
sts15-s2tos1-126
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: many towns and villages took their name from the ruling family , the owners of the village .
some villages had histories and thus names going back to ancient roman times .
sts15-s1tos2-127
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the usa is the world 's strongest country because of its military force .
the united states is one of the five largest countries in the world by area .
sts15-s2tos1-127
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the united states is one of the five largest countries in the world by area .
the usa is the world 's strongest country because of its military force .
sts15-s1tos2-128
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: nearly all countries grew quickly in the 1950s and 1960s for pretty much the same reasons .
the ussr growth rate during the 50 's was not exceptionally high .
sts15-s2tos1-128
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the ussr growth rate during the 50 's was not exceptionally high .
nearly all countries grew quickly in the 1950s and 1960s for pretty much the same reasons .
sts15-s1tos2-129
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: while queen may refer to both queen regent ( sovereign ) or queen consort , the king has always been the sovereign .
there is a very good reason not to refer to the queen 's spouse as " king " - because they aren 't the king .
sts15-s2tos1-129
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: there is a very good reason not to refer to the queen 's spouse as " king " - because they aren 't the king .
while queen may refer to both queen regent ( sovereign ) or queen consort , the king has always been the sovereign .
sts15-s1tos2-130
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: to no extent at all is the wars in the middle east caused by trade making the area heterogeneous .
they had a treaty beginning in 1941 , after a few skirmishes along the area in question .
sts15-s2tos1-130
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: they had a treaty beginning in 1941 , after a few skirmishes along the area in question .
to no extent at all is the wars in the middle east caused by trade making the area heterogeneous .
sts15-s1tos2-131
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: " what i am really looking for is an estimation of the muslim population ... " @ thanosk and @ t.e.d. , an overall , general population estimation f.e .
the following is taken from my dog-eared copy of the new penguin atlas of medieval history .
sts15-s2tos1-131
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the following is taken from my dog-eared copy of the new penguin atlas of medieval history .
" what i am really looking for is an estimation of the muslim population ... " @ thanosk and @ t.e.d. , an overall , general population estimation f.e .
sts15-s1tos2-132
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: in hinduism and buddhism there is message of peace and an encouragement to not be materialistic .
this relates to the " discovery " of asian , and other non-european cultures by americans .
sts15-s2tos1-132
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: this relates to the " discovery " of asian , and other non-european cultures by americans .
in hinduism and buddhism there is message of peace and an encouragement to not be materialistic .
sts15-s1tos2-133
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i guess those are greek tickets ( εισιτηριον ) for excavation sites or museums .
that is indeed greek looks like a ticket to a museum or field .
sts15-s2tos1-133
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: that is indeed greek looks like a ticket to a museum or field .
i guess those are greek tickets ( εισιτηριον ) for excavation sites or museums .
sts15-s1tos2-134
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: these are tickets to the archaeological sites of epidaurus ( which includes the still in use theatre ) and mycenae .
i guess those are greek tickets ( εισιτηριον ) for excavation sites or museums .
sts15-s2tos1-134
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i guess those are greek tickets ( εισιτηριον ) for excavation sites or museums .
these are tickets to the archaeological sites of epidaurus ( which includes the still in use theatre ) and mycenae .
sts15-s1tos2-135
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: looks like you 've rediscovered jaspers 's concept of the axial age .
there was no influence from china to the culture of greece .
sts15-s2tos1-135
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: there was no influence from china to the culture of greece .
looks like you 've rediscovered jaspers 's concept of the axial age .
sts15-s1tos2-136
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: yes , i can tell you from personal experience that they certainly did whistle .
it is true that bombs in world war ii would make a whistling sound as they fell .
sts15-s2tos1-136
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: it is true that bombs in world war ii would make a whistling sound as they fell .
yes , i can tell you from personal experience that they certainly did whistle .
sts15-s1tos2-137
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: by the time that qin had totally collapsed , xiang yu was china 's hegemon .
the han dynasty came after the qin dyansty , after the government under shi huang di collapsed .
sts15-s2tos1-137
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the han dynasty came after the qin dyansty , after the government under shi huang di collapsed .
by the time that qin had totally collapsed , xiang yu was china 's hegemon .
sts15-s1tos2-138
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: there were indeed some serious issues surrounding kennedy 's election in 1960 , one of the closest elections in history .
as per your original question : the wikipedia section does not claim that joseph p kennedy bought john f kennedy 's victory .
sts15-s2tos1-138
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: as per your original question : the wikipedia section does not claim that joseph p kennedy bought john f kennedy 's victory .
there were indeed some serious issues surrounding kennedy 's election in 1960 , one of the closest elections in history .
sts15-s1tos2-139
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: " the grass family is one of the most widely distributed and abundant groups of plants on earth .
as noted on the wiki page , grass seed was imported to the new world to improve pasturage for livestock .
sts15-s2tos1-139
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: as noted on the wiki page , grass seed was imported to the new world to improve pasturage for livestock .
" the grass family is one of the most widely distributed and abundant groups of plants on earth .
sts15-s1tos2-140
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: http : / / en.wikipedia.org / wiki / history _ of _ delhi # early _ history shows that the city was called delhi ( or dilli ) at least since the 12 / 13th century .
i am not exactly sure but i remember the media ( in india ) addressing delhi as " hasthina " .
sts15-s2tos1-140
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i am not exactly sure but i remember the media ( in india ) addressing delhi as " hasthina " .
http : / / en.wikipedia.org / wiki / history _ of _ delhi # early _ history shows that the city was called delhi ( or dilli ) at least since the 12 / 13th century .
sts15-s1tos2-141
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: dominus , plural domini , in ancient rome , “ master , ” or “ owner , ” particularly of slaves .
a greek-speaking slave ( δούλος , doulos ) i think would call his master κύριος ( translit : kurios ; lord , master , sir ; vocative form : κύριε ) .
sts15-s2tos1-141
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: a greek-speaking slave ( δούλος , doulos ) i think would call his master κύριος ( translit : kurios ; lord , master , sir ; vocative form : κύριε ) .
dominus , plural domini , in ancient rome , “ master , ” or “ owner , ” particularly of slaves .
sts15-s1tos2-142
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the bulk of india then was not controlled by porus , but by the nanda dynasty , centered at pataliputra .
i believe alexander lost heart after his horse , bucephelus , died from a wound received in the battle against porus .
sts15-s2tos1-142
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i believe alexander lost heart after his horse , bucephelus , died from a wound received in the battle against porus .
the bulk of india then was not controlled by porus , but by the nanda dynasty , centered at pataliputra .
sts15-s1tos2-143
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: yes , this is true and yes , in most cases indefinite articles indeed developed from numerals , as @ mgn already said .
indefinite articles developed from numerals , and the definite articles developed from demonstratives .
sts15-s2tos1-143
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: indefinite articles developed from numerals , and the definite articles developed from demonstratives .
yes , this is true and yes , in most cases indefinite articles indeed developed from numerals , as @ mgn already said .
sts15-s1tos2-144
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: preserving grammaticality and preserving meaning of the sentence are two different things .
in fact , you can remove pretty much and preserve grammaticality if you don 't care about preserving meaning .
sts15-s2tos1-144
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: in fact , you can remove pretty much and preserve grammaticality if you don 't care about preserving meaning .
preserving grammaticality and preserving meaning of the sentence are two different things .
sts15-s1tos2-145
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: in some nowadays indo-european languages you can still see rests of base-20 numeral systems .
modern englishes , and many other well-known languages , use base 10 ( ie decimal ) systems of numerals .
sts15-s2tos1-145
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: modern englishes , and many other well-known languages , use base 10 ( ie decimal ) systems of numerals .
in some nowadays indo-european languages you can still see rests of base-20 numeral systems .
sts15-s1tos2-146
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the difficulty arises not from the various linguistic properties of the language pair as many here suggest .
it depends on generally syntactic structure of two languages and -yes- some pragmatic issues .
sts15-s2tos1-146
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: it depends on generally syntactic structure of two languages and -yes- some pragmatic issues .
the difficulty arises not from the various linguistic properties of the language pair as many here suggest .
sts15-s1tos2-147
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: in english , certainly the most common use of do is do-support .
in traditional grammar , the word doing is a participle in all your examples .
sts15-s2tos1-147
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: in traditional grammar , the word doing is a participle in all your examples .
in english , certainly the most common use of do is do-support .
sts15-s1tos2-148
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: a caveat : i 'm experiencing the tail end of a three day migraine .
i agree with the commentators that your question is a little confusing .
sts15-s2tos1-148
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i agree with the commentators that your question is a little confusing .
a caveat : i 'm experiencing the tail end of a three day migraine .
sts15-s1tos2-149
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the reason for this is that russian is a much more tonal language than english .
although i am quite fluent in russian , i wouldn 't say english sound particularly ' cold ' to me .
sts15-s2tos1-149
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: although i am quite fluent in russian , i wouldn 't say english sound particularly ' cold ' to me .
the reason for this is that russian is a much more tonal language than english .
sts15-s1tos2-150
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: palatalisation of / k / before front vowels happens all over the place : russian , greek , turkish , persian etc .
sinhala , one of the languages spoken in sri lanka has a four way deixis system .
sts15-s2tos1-150
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: sinhala , one of the languages spoken in sri lanka has a four way deixis system .
palatalisation of / k / before front vowels happens all over the place : russian , greek , turkish , persian etc .
sts15-s1tos2-151
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: all the same methods of analysis that are used with spoken languages apply successfully to signed languages .
one idea that 's been going around at least since the 80s is that you can distinguish between holds and moves .
sts15-s2tos1-151
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: one idea that 's been going around at least since the 80s is that you can distinguish between holds and moves .
all the same methods of analysis that are used with spoken languages apply successfully to signed languages .
sts15-s1tos2-152
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: newspeak , a " deliberately impoverished " language designed to prevent people from communicating and thinking about subversive ideas .
every language is permeated by the cultural values in which it is immersed .
sts15-s2tos1-152
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: every language is permeated by the cultural values in which it is immersed .
newspeak , a " deliberately impoverished " language designed to prevent people from communicating and thinking about subversive ideas .
sts15-s1tos2-153
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: in russian , for example , animacy is not clear-cut in the distinction animate / inanimate .
as in russian , polish marks animate masculine nouns by having a genitive-accusative vs. the nominative-accusative of inanimate masculines .
sts15-s2tos1-153
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: as in russian , polish marks animate masculine nouns by having a genitive-accusative vs. the nominative-accusative of inanimate masculines .
in russian , for example , animacy is not clear-cut in the distinction animate / inanimate .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: as you can see from this map on the wals.info site , there are many .
this is an example i always find is helpful for first year .
sts15-s2tos1-154
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: this is an example i always find is helpful for first year .
as you can see from this map on the wals.info site , there are many .