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| I live near Cinci. I am in Indiana, just outside the city. I am wondering if it is too late to WS. I know it is for several things, but...
What kinds of things can I still sow now??? I got a late start this year, after some family issues, and focused on getting part of the garden in and cleaning out flower beds (between monsoon rain showers). So not sure what I can still plant and enjoy. I am looking more for things I can plant and enjoy blooms and still harvest seed for next year. So can I still do zinnia, marigolds, 4 oclocks ??? What else can I do ??? Thanks |
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| It's not too late for zinnias, marigolds or 4 o'clocks. Get them sown. There's a list of perennials/biennials for spring an summer sowing in the FAQs - check here. You could get some decent growth this year and a headstart on next year. Nasturtiums, cosmos, snaps, calendula, petunias, MGS are all fast-growing annuals. Try googling "fast growing plants"; you'll find a lot, and not only annuals. PV |
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| I live in Cinti, too. Plenty of time for zinnia, marigolds, 4 oclocks. PV summed it up well. I might add, you might just avoid things that need cold stratification. Karen |
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| Good perennials to sow now include gaillardia, helenium, and agastache. All will bloom in their first year and germinate very easily. Lynda |
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- Posted by gardenmom2 IN Zone 6 (My Page) on Tue, May 3, 11 at 13:46
| Thank you. I knew it was too late for petunias and impatiens from seed. Columbines need cold strat. right?? What about coleus. I am going through my bins. SO will probably ask a lot. LOL Thanks you so much !! |
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- Posted by gardenmom2 IN Zone 6 (My Page) on Tue, May 3, 11 at 14:00
| OK. So I just read through the link above (the lists). I guess maybe I should ask this: Is there anything that I should NOT sow now. What is too late? What are the things that need cold strat. off the top of your head to not do now?? Maybe that would be easier??? Thanks so much for your help. OH, should any of these things just be direct sown?? Poppies?? I could sow and put a pot over them for a few days while they germinate??? If I direct sow seeds, I have to remove the mulch right?? I can't just sprinkle seeds over the mulch??? Thanks so much for your help. Nichol |
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| Most columbines are supposed to need cold strat, unless they're very fresh. They reseed like crazy here, but no surprise there. I don't think the origami need cold strat, but not sure. Karen |
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- Posted by gardenmom2 IN Zone 6 (My Page) on Tue, May 3, 11 at 14:38
| I thought so. One more ??. What kinds of pots/containers can I get relatively cheaply, since I need a lot, fast. LOL I know I can get smaller roasting tray type things at Big Lots, but I was wondering if anyone had any other ideas as I will be going tonight or tomorrow to get a boat load of these. Also, I did this a few years ago, but now cant remember. Do you WS in normal potting soil, or seed mix or compost/peat mix or ???? Thanks |
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| Use potting mix Can probably get container during recycle day if you have one in your area |
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| Starbucks for milk jugs (if you have one close by). Grab some coffee grounds for your compost pile while you're in there, too! I'll be doing my Morning Glories this week, and I always do at batch of Cosmos for one bed that I have going all season. Iris |
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- Posted by gardenmom2 IN Zone 6 (My Page) on Wed, May 4, 11 at 11:35
| So it's too late for direct sowing poppies, right?? |
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| Not sure about the poppies, but I'll direct sow my cosmos later this month, and just did marigolds a couple weeks ago and they're nice and big already. And no, you really can't just sprinkle seeds on mulch. They might sprout, but their roots won't be able to get a firm hold. As others have said, hit the recycling bins for 2L soda bottles and milk jugs. Both work great for seed starting. I don't get the lasagna/roasting tray thing. Why buy what you can get for free? |
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