Re: Re: HYB: successes & failures

In a message dated 1/7/2006 6:45:11 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
lmann@volfirst.net writes:

<<But it still hurts to lose some of these  crosses.>>
Linda, I understand the reasons behind your methods. I also  understand the 
heart break when something goes wrong.  
 
For me it happens when a cross I really want to see doesn't sprout even  ONE 
seedling!  Most seasons I have at least one cross that doesn't sprout  
anything.  Made a cross both ways with Returning Chameleon and Light  Rebuff.  Not a 
seedling in either pot.  (They've had two springs now  and nothing) .  Hope 
nothing does it this year!  I NEED them  all!  <vbg>
 
With these extra special crosses, try dividing up the seed?  Put  half, or at 
least some of them, in a pot outside?  This way you have a  chance either 
way.  Early germination if they survive, but later plants in  case something goes 
wrong.  

 




Betty W. in  South-central KY Zone 6
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