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Post by ladygardener on Apr 13, 2009 9:33:39 GMT 1
That happens to me too BM. Even really reliable things that everyone sows direct can fail miserably for me.
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Post by maggyd on Apr 13, 2009 21:09:29 GMT 1
Does anyone know why the stem on my BIGGEST sunflower should have split near the bottom?? its about 2" long!! the plant is about 15" I hope it can survive I promised tulip the other one these two are the best for some reason I hope since Ive repotted them the others can catch up!!
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 15, 2009 19:09:00 GMT 1
Sorry Maggie I've no idea, perhaps it was nicked and the cut is spreading as it gets bigger, kind of like a scar does in a person.  You could try putting paper tape around it, I've done that with tomatoes and it can stop it getting worse and keep infection out.  |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 15, 2009 20:50:50 GMT 1
Sorry Maggie I've no idea, perhaps it was nicked and the cut is spreading as it gets bigger, kind of like a scar does in a person. You could try putting paper tape around it, I've done that with tomatoes and it can stop it getting worse and keep infection out. Good idea L.G. I had wondered about that I have some that I made button holes with ! anything is worth a try isnt it. |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 23, 2009 22:33:13 GMT 1
When do you think it will be safe to plant them out Im very tempted to put them out?  |
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Post by emseypop on Apr 24, 2009 9:26:36 GMT 1
Maggy I think they will be sowing them out doors on GW tonight, so as long as you harden them off I think they'd be fine.
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 24, 2009 9:32:18 GMT 1
I agree with Em Maggie, harden them off for a couple of days they should be fine. It gets to the stage where you just need the room does'nt it. |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 24, 2009 9:38:05 GMT 1
Ive been leaving the G.H. door open for the last couple of days Ill stand thm out now and plant at the week-end thanks.
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 24, 2009 11:58:48 GMT 1
Mine have now come through (as usual late with the planting inside), anyway, I've sown 3 different varieties - Russian Giant, Giant Single and Velvet Queen. Two of the Russian Giant are totally different from each other - the one has bright green leaves and the other has dark leaves with dark stripes on This will be a trial within a trial! |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 24, 2009 18:08:14 GMT 1
Mine have now come through (as usual late with the planting inside), anyway, I've sown 3 different varieties - Russian Giant, Giant Single and Velvet Queen. Two of the Russian Giant are totally different from each other - the one has bright green leaves and the other has dark leaves with dark stripes on This will be a trial within a trial! Well thats good B.M. it will be interesting to see what they are like. ;D |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 26, 2009 22:36:06 GMT 1
Ive put my first one in to-day I tried to dig a deep hole in a sunny position but couldnt get down very far before hitting concrete! I managed to put some G.C. in and a bit of B.F.B. I hope it doesnt get windy Ive tied it up on a cane so fingers crossed.  |
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