Re: HYB:Seed starting
iris@hort.net
  • Subject: Re: HYB:Seed starting
  • From: &* G* <m*@cinci.rr.com>
  • Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 21:09:26 -0500
My seeds don't germinate till April as they are planted in pots in the ground in November. 50% t0 70% bloom the next year after germination (first year). About 10% bloom 3rd year. I have had SDBs from rebloomes bloom the fall after spring germination.
This happens using this method for pushing seedlings: http://www.home.roadrunner.com/~irisinohio/tipps.htm 
I now use slow release fertilizer and 20 oz Styrofoam cups.

Mike Greenfield
----- Original Message ----- From: "Christy Hensler" <hensler@povn.com> 
To: <iris@hort.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: [iris] HYB:Seed starting



---- Original Message -----
 From: ds
 How long is typical from sprout to 1st bloom in z5 gardens? (of course I
 know that depends somewhat on culture & how early they are transplanted
too)


 Debra,
We're a warm zone 4 and a true zone 5 is only a few miles away. Most irises 
(bearded and otherwise) should show bloom in 2-3 years after germinating.
Unless it's something very special, most will hit the compost if they don't 
show me something at 3 years.

 Christy Hensler

 Newport, WA
 http://www.povn.com/rock/

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