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Remove lid as it can promote damping off (not a good thing) & yes may continue to grow insid if container is large enough for the size of the plant. May need /does need GOOD light. to grow ewell. (Basil + all others) Still time to start herbs for fall/winter use.
I don't grow it, but looked it up and the information is a little confusing. I find the site you mention, another that says isolated plants may be self sterile, yet another that states 'self sows' but with more restraint than c. radicans (missouri botanical gardens).
Then this from the Clothiers site - blooming 17 months from seed after pruning, his information is reliable....
Here is a link that might be useful: Campsis x tagliabuana
Thanks morz8 for the reply. Much appreciated. Can you tell me more about this Cornell soil mix recipe? Do you know what it consists of?
The local garden centers in my area sell all the brand name potting mixes, and there are a ton of different types of mixes, so I just want to make sure I get the best one for growing pine, spruce and fir seedlings.
The first time I ever tried growing conifer seeds I used ordinary garden soil from my back yard and all the seedlings died from damping off, so I obviously want to avoid that.
Thanks
Dave
Dave, the mix is peat, pumice, fine grade perlite, a wetting agent, tweaked with a bit of dolomite lime specifically for my location - months of copious mildly acidic rain.
That garden soil that can grow beautiful plants somehow never works in containers, either for seeds or plants.
Basically all commercial potting/container mixes are soilless and many would serve your purpose. I'd avoid the store's own generic brand or cheapest variety on the shelf, anything made for a specific type of plant like tropical, cactus, and skip all under the Hyponex brand name.
Cherry also almond, nectarine, peach, apricot, plum. Store seed at 40F for 12 weeks then lightly cover soil temp 65-70 for germination taking 120-365 days. Used primarly for grafting stock as fruit will NOT!!! be exactly like the parent and will be slow to flower (The cherry seed will give a cherry tree BUT!!!
Jollyrd, you can try your public library. I found books like Gardening in Michigan, Annuals for Michigan Gardens, Perennials for Michigan Gardens, etc. I am sure you can find similar books for VA.
And I don't think you need to buy them either. Unless you live in a very extreme place like zone 2 or something, most annuals and perennials will work anyway. You only need to read the front few chapters or section that cover specific conditions of you area (like the soil type or when to start your seeds).
Redrumed, I think you are trying to find a simple way that doesn't require transplanting. What you can do is to simply loosen the top of the soil a little bit (as long it is not heavy clay underneath), then sow the seeds, and since the soil is loose, you can easily "rub" it back to cover the seeds thinly, then firm a little.
That would be similar to what happened in nature. As for covering with 1/4" or 1/8" of soil. Don't worry about it. It doesn't have to be that precise. It is just a suggestion. You only need to check if the seeds need deep burying like sweet pea needs to be sowed 2" under the soil becuase it requires darkness to germinate.
I did a lot of seeds about the same time you asked the question, and I am seeing a lot of seedlings now. :-)
I think your perennials should be fine for next year. Cleome I believe is an annual, so you might or might not see it bloom, given you are in zone 5. Perhaps you can sow half of the packet and save the other half for next year.
It may be a little warm right not to start this plant. It could not hurt to try to start a few. I find them to grow like weeks in my garden. The plants are taller than I am.
http://www.complete-herbal.com/details/eveningprimrose.htm
"If planting by seed it requires light to germinate so they should be scattered on the soil surface and tamped lightly. Watering and freezing the seeds may help in germination by cracking the seed coats. It should be kept free from weeds as it doesn't compete well with other plants. The roots grow deep into the ground and care should be taken not to break them in removing. It takes 15-30 days for propogation. Seeds may also be sown in cold frames in autumn for planting out the following year."
sounds like a fungal growth 1-2 DROPS of "Chlorox" will help. Should transplant ASAP since water roots do not last in soil. will have to be replaced bu new roots. I ALWAYS transplant at the FIRST sign of a water root.