Triple sockets
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- Subject: Triple sockets
- From: S* M* <7*@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 14:37:36 -0600 (MDT)
John I. Jones wrote:
> Seems to me that I am seeing a large number of triple socketing this
year.
> (meaning 3 flowers out of one socket instead of the usual 1 or 2)
> Anybody know if this is a genetic trait, cultural, or weather related?=
I
don't
> remember seeing any last year, but then I might not have been noticing=
it.
> (Takes a long time for some of us to become observant)
> I have seen it in a number of terminal points and a few side branches.=
First, the genetic potential must be present.
Then, well-grown plants are most apt to fulfill their potential. So give=
yourself some credit for good culture.
Finally, good weather doesn't hurt.
Sharon McAllister
73372.1745@compuserve.com
