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Tue, Oct 2, 12 at 22:53
| I've got all my info on soil acidity, nicking/soaking seeds and all that. My one question... when do I sow these seeds (directly in the ground)? Or is it best to start them indoors and transfer to the outside. I'm in SE Michigan. Any advise would be appreciated
Thanks! |
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| You could either nick, soak, sow outdoors in early Spring, or sow indoors but you'll want to handle them carefully when transplanting. Germination approx 14-60 days - at temps ranging from 55-70F will work. |
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- Posted by beautifulreddahlias 6a (My Page) on Thu, Oct 4, 12 at 8:05
| I would also plant the seeds in those six packs you get with annuals. They tend to rot out really easy if sown too close together. Also keep a good amount of air flow where you sow them. If in a green house use a small fan on the lowest setting. Do not over water them, that also will contribute to them rotting. They usually have the hardest time with rot when they first start to germinate. When they get their first leaves. After they get to be about 2-3 inches and they have their true leaves they seem to be ok. They do not like to be transplanted so try to keep them in the six packs as long as you can until they need to go outside. I hope all this helps. Oh, when you water them, if your using a sprayer, try to water the soil only. Wetting the plant itself also contributes to the rot. |
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| Thanks to you both. I think I am going to try to stick them in the ground and see how it goes. If they dont do anything by next spring I'll try the indoor sowing. Thanks again! |
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