Re: CULT: Proper Seed Planting
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: Proper Seed Planting
- From: J* C*
- Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 23:10:52 PDT
From: "Jan Clark" <janclarx@hotmail.com>
>I have played around with it in two hot climates (TX, MS) and
>still see it practiced by a few and note their poor germination and
>the struggle for survival of the seedlings from the few seeds that do
>germinate after being planted in the intense heat of July. Most of
>the seeds are steamed or sour in the ground. So, if you have
>made a good cross, treat the seed with TLC and give them a good
>start. Wait until November and give them a home in a pot!
> Walter Moores
> Enid Lake, MS 7/8
How about planting in pots, kept in the shade, and close to a tap?
Our climate here is like you describe, and keeps one inside during the worst
months.
Cheers, Jan, in Australia
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