Re: CULT: fall seedlings
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: fall seedlings
- From: s*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2001 08:24:24 EST
In a message dated 11/2/01 6:43:08 PM Central Standard Time,
donald@eastland.net writes:
<< cover with straw/leaves etc., to a depth
of
>6 inches or more. >>
Don, a 6+ inch layer of light weight mulching material will protect most
anything. I've used it to winter over glads, cannas, and dahlias in the
ground. At that depth, it keeps the ground from freezing. Put it on before
the first freeze, and take it off after the last. I've found new iris
seedlings growing under it in the spring. They're always a bit white and
"leggy" since the seeds nutrients are pushing them. But, you wouldn't be
feeding your fall seedling and most should have used up stored nutrients.
(Of course, I suspect this might provide more of a rodent problem in warmer
climates?)
Burying the pots would be good, too, but just protecting them from the early
morning sun may be enough in your more moderate climate. Since several pots
are involved you might want to split them up, taking the opportunity to
conduct experiments on wintering young seedlings in pots! Oh, yes, it's not
uncommon to have additional seedlings sprout when you hold the pots over.
Good Luck
Betty in BG KY
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