Re: CULT: Iris in pots - PCN
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: Iris in pots - PCN
- From: J* C*
- Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 15:27:54 PDT
>This is in relationship to growing Pacific Coast Native irises in the
>hot/humid conditions of central U.S.:
>
>I suggest planting the seeds in pots, AFTER STORING THEM IN DAMP PEAT IN
>THE REFRIGERATOR FOR THREE MONTHS. That will give them the cool period
>they might need to insure good germination. I usually "stratify" all my
>iris seeds that way.
PCI's are tho only ones I don't stratify. I soak them for around 7 days,
changing the water daily. Then I plant them in peat pellets, and sit them on
a window sill, which recieves plenty of light, but not direct sun. They come
up after 6 weeks or so, without fail, unless I try to grow them over summer.
I find the best time is now (Autumn) or Sept - Oct (Spring)
This is a particularly hot area, but the humidity is not terribly high in
summer. I did find that growing PCI's in pots, on the west side of the house
and watering them in the evenings, with the sun on them, is a sure fire way
to kill them.
Cheers, Jan
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