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| I direct sowed cosmos last week and I made sure they get watered daily. I think after 4 or 5 days, the sprouted. It is so easy like the calendulas. Looks like cosmos are even faster than calendulas! Do they need dead heading if I want it to have more blooms?
Also, I have a question on cleome. I saw sprouts on the front bed. I am so happy. I think I direct sowed them like 20 days ago. I remember last year, I indoor sowed cleome on a pot surround by christmas lights. After 4 days, it sprouted. Am I correct that it doesn't really need stratification for it to sprout? If so, I can still direct sow tomorrow, correct? Thanks! |
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- Posted by yiorges-z5il (My Page) on Sun, May 24, 09 at 16:15
| You are correct that cleome dose NOT require a cold period (stratification) |
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- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sun, May 24, 09 at 16:34
| I did more like 10 days ago. I see all the tiny seedlings! I did more yesterday. :D I'm thinking of doing more! Hehehe! Do you know of other annual plants that can be direct sowed and sometimes considered by others as showy, show stopper? |
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- Posted by token28001 zone7 NC (My Page) on Sun, May 24, 09 at 21:55
| zinnias are good for direct sowing. |
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- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sun, May 24, 09 at 23:21
| I have 2 zinnia envy seedlings growing in pots. :D I've never seen them in person. It's my first time to have this annual. I'm glad that it was one of your choice. I also have marigold seedlings. I forgot which type it was. Thanks! |
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