HYB:seedlings

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• Subject: [iris]HYB:seedlings
• From: A*@aol.com
• Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 12:29:04 EDT
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First bloom as related to planting time was recently mentioned/discussed on 
the list.  Early planting has always been recommended as a way to get a high 
percentage of first bloom.  In the past, for a variety of reasons, I've found 
myself planting in June or July.  

Here is MY plan for the future.  Prepare soil in the fall.  (Inability to 
prepare soil has been ONE of my problems) Determine your normal latest freeze 
date.  (In the past 20 years, the latest we've had a hard freeze was April 19. . 
. . but, there were the 3 days in 2002 that I forgot to record.)  Begin 
planting on the latest freeze date.  Watching local weather forecast can make this 
more precise.  Try to complete by May 15!!  I have row cover to apply if 
needed.  

This brings us back to an earlier question of how to get the seedlings big 
enough to transplant at such an early date.  I don't have a screened in area to 
nurture the seedlings like Linda M. does.  Personally?  I'm moving my cold 
frames to a location near an electrical outlet and laying in a stock of miracle 
grow!! 

Betty W. in South-central KY Zone 6
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