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Post by ladygardener on Apr 20, 2009 15:06:39 GMT 1
Do you have them in the ground now BM? I find once they're in they often just romp away.  I've planted into the ground the tops which I pinched out a few weeks ago. I thought I'd try growing them on instead of just dumping them. I will have to wait and see how they get on when flowering time arrives. |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 20, 2009 16:01:28 GMT 1
Mine are only slow B.M. but at least they havent died on me !!yet!! I wish they were as lush and green as L.G. and F.Bs Ive seen they plant the pinching outs on the bigger board LadyG I hope yours grow for you not all take by the sound of it Good Luck with yours  |
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Post by emseypop on Apr 20, 2009 16:04:45 GMT 1
Mine are only slow B.M. but at least they havent died on me !!yet!! I wish they were as lush and green as L.G. and F.Bs Ive seen they plant the pinching outs on the bigger board LadyG I hope yours grow for you not all take by the sound of it Good Luck with yours I put mine in yesterday but they look really small and feeble now they're in, but I needed the room in the GH, I had them in some of that peat free compost and they looked so dry all the time, so I didn't want them hanging around. |
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 20, 2009 20:14:05 GMT 1
Hopefully now they'll get going then Em. |
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 20, 2009 20:23:21 GMT 1
I dont bother to nip the tops out of mine,i just le them do their own thing  i think feeding gets them strong and lush |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 21, 2009 8:44:26 GMT 1
I think it's the feeding that I don't do enough of or in some case any of, however, for the last three weeks, my little seedlings have been given some weak feed! They'll be ok when they go in the ground - she says!
I have noticed FB that you do keep mentioning feeding you see!
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 21, 2009 20:52:03 GMT 1
Im glad that you are paying attention,BM ;D
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Post by maggyd on Apr 21, 2009 21:18:51 GMT 1
I dont bother to nip the tops out of mine,i just le them do their own thing i think feeding gets them strong and lush I didnt want to nip he tops F.B  I thought you had to or they only would produce the one stem!! Id have had nice big ones now if I hadnt.  |
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 21, 2009 22:05:28 GMT 1
You dont have to Maggy,the experts tell you to so as to get bushier plants,but i never do.
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Post by farmersboy on May 23, 2009 20:24:28 GMT 1
My first of the year   |
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Post by Biggles on May 23, 2009 21:51:03 GMT 1
Gosh they are lovely and so early to flower.
I think it would be a good idea if you could help some of us to grow sweet peas like you starting with the Autumn sowing (like you do)
Can I remind you nearer the time if you are willing to help us FB?
Thanks -you are a Treasure--Bigs
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Post by farmersboy on May 23, 2009 22:17:37 GMT 1
Be only to pleased to help,Biggs,if i can
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Post by jennywren on May 23, 2009 22:18:00 GMT 1
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Post by farmersboy on May 23, 2009 22:20:31 GMT 1
You had some nice ones the year before last Jen,so whats gone wrong
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Post by jennywren on May 24, 2009 6:05:56 GMT 1
Nothing really they is just not in flower yet - rampaging up the canes tho Should be quite a mixture. Some of yours and some I bought |
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Post by farmersboy on May 24, 2009 7:15:44 GMT 1
If they not out in 3 weeks,ill bring you some ;D
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Post by ladygardener on May 24, 2009 8:59:27 GMT 1
They look smashing FB well done, yours are weeks ahead of mine although mine were sown at the same time. Have you picked them yet? |
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Post by bogmyrtle on May 24, 2009 12:02:03 GMT 1
Lovely FB. I've gone for for later flowering ones   Must do better next year and follow your instructions. |
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Post by farmersboy on May 24, 2009 16:52:00 GMT 1
Better late than never,BM we have some indoors,LG,wish i could let you smell them,
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Post by ladygardener on Jun 1, 2009 7:47:49 GMT 1
I'm sure you've been picking tons of sp by now FB after all this lovely warm weather we've been having. I see some of my sp have flower buds on them. All are looking strong and healthy and the tops which I grew on are really starting to get going too. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jun 1, 2009 12:27:08 GMT 1
Some of mine aren't doing so well - it's those I planted in toilet rolls, the later ones planted in pots seem to be doing much better. They are different varieties though. I will keep an eye on them.
I'm going to copy FB's method for next year, this year - with his help of course!
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Post by farmersboy on Jun 3, 2009 6:51:57 GMT 1
Wonder if i could sell my method,so many now want to copy me,could be a nice little earner |
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Post by ladygardener on Jun 3, 2009 14:11:11 GMT 1
FB I've got my first bloom today, I'm delighted and although it's only one it's got a strong scent.
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Post by farmersboy on Jun 3, 2009 16:31:15 GMT 1
Well done LG,and dont they smell divine,ive got a huge vase full next to my puter,so im taking in the perfume as i write ;D
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Post by jasmine on Jun 3, 2009 20:42:19 GMT 1
How fantastic FB . There is nothing quite like the scent of sweetpeas. Mine won't be out for a while yet. |
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i think feeding gets them strong and lush
I thought you had to or they only would produce the one stem!! Id have had nice big ones now if I hadnt. 
