PCN Seedlings
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- Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 11:43:33 -0500
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From: Sharon McAllister <73372.1745@compuserve.com>
Dennis Kramb wrote:
> But since the soil is so cold (like, frozen), they're literally heaving
> themselves up out of the ground! In a panic I brought them inside. It
> appears only about 25% of them have germinated. But most of those will
> likely die because the roots, fans, and seed covers are completley above
> ground. One or two is growing "normally."
> First of all, should I try to replant the exposed ones? Or is it too
> delicate a process?
If there's room in the pot, the easier solution is to add a bit more soil.
Otherwise, let the soil thaw out completely then use a small object such as
a pencil to lift each seedling out of the original pot and move it to a new
one. As long as you don't break off the growing tip or knock the seed off,
it should be O.K.
> Second of all, doesn't it freeze in the Pacific Northwest??? I'm
surprised
> these seedlings picked such a awful time to try to germinate. It's like
a
> mass suicide pact, or something.
For all of the species I've tested, the CHANGE in temperature serves as a
germination trigger. My guess is that these poor babies thought they were
facing nice fall weather instead of tull-fledged winter.
Sharon McAllister
73372.1745@compuserve.com
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