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Cosmos Seeds

Posted by firsttimebldr Central CA (My Page) on
Sun, Sep 18, 11 at 1:58

I have cosmos that reseeded themself this year and I had cosmos from h____. They were 48" tall and thick. I pulled them all out and I'm sure thousands of seeds are in the soil. I want to put some winter flowers in now and wonder how to keep the cosmos from germinating. Is there a certain preemergent that will work? Thanks for any help on this. Betsy.


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RE: Cosmos Seeds

If the flowers you are going to plant are not being grown from seed, you can use a pre-emergent. You will still get some seedlings, but only a small percentage. Al


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RE: Cosmos Seeds

Next time, it's easier to deadhead than deal with tons of seedlings you don't want (or chemicals.)


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RE: Cosmos Seeds

The weather here in CA is very warm, no hot, right now so there are hundreds of little cosmos coming up already. I am pulling each one out by hand. Then a pre-emergent. Thanks.


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