Re: PCN: seedlings
I've got some SIGNA PCN seedlings that I transplanted in spring 10 per 14"
pot in acid potting mix. They're in full sun, get watered with our fairly
salty bore water about twice a week and are thriving despite the very hot
weather we're having
Colleen Modra
South Aust
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From: Jan's Hotmail <janclarx@hotmail.com>
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Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: [iris-talk] PCN: seedlings
> I have three PCN seedlings that have just germinated. I live in alkaline
NM
> so any suggestions on how I now care for these acid loving babies? Has
> anyone received their seed from SIGNA yet?
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> I put mine in pots, with a mixture of acid loving plant potting mix, and
peat moss. I add 'raindrops' which is a gelatinous water retaining
substance, and a bit of camelia food.
> I have also been known to mince well rotted leaves, in my food processor,
to add to the mix. These days I don't bother, but a few pine needles or leaf
mould for a mulch on top would help.
> I keep mine under a tree in a north (towards the sun) facing aspect, where
they get filtered light most of the day. I am in zone 9, and full sun seems
to kill them off fairly quickly, unless they are in the garden, with a cool
root run.
> Black poly pots absorb a lot of heat.
> Hope that helps,
> Cheers, Jan Clark, Australia
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