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Mon, Jun 1, 09 at 12:27
| out of the 30 I planted... eaten clean by a hungry rabbit :(
any tips that have worked well for you in growing Morning Glory's are greatly appreciated!!
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- Posted by started_with_bean Zone 5--MA (My Page) on Tue, Jun 2, 09 at 11:47
| I usually soak the seeds in water overnight and then nick the pointed ends with a nail clipper before planting. They pretty much all germinate the next day or so, as long as I keep the soil moist. My brother-in-law lives in LA, and his morning glory has taken over his pergola and back wall, so if you really love 'em that much, I'd plant them. Otherwise, they are quite invasive in your zone. I recommend planting them in a big pot with a trellis and then cutting off the spent blooms before they get a chance to reseed themselves everywhere! Have you considered convolvulus? They are dwarf morning glories that aren't as invasive or as large, maybe a couple of feet tall. Good luck with the plant and the rabbit! |
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- Posted by karyn1 MD 7 (bhkalen@aol.com) on Thu, Jun 4, 09 at 6:36
| I just soak them overnight. I don't bother nicking the seed coat. I plant them in seed trays and transplant after they get a couple sets of leaves which doesn't take long. Some seeds will sprout a day after planting and pretty much all are up within 4 days. If you need anymore MG seeds I have plenty. |
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