Re: HYB: tall bearded seed to bloom time?

In a message dated 11/27/2005 6:11:32 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
s_j_mahlberg@yahoo.com writes:

<<Steve M. zone 4b northeast MN>>
Steve, I'm in zone 6B, so what works for me might not work for you.   But I 
will tell you my experiences and you might be able to adapt some things  for 
your location. 
 
My seedlings are all planted in mum pots, approx 25 to the pot, and left  
outside to germinate. They sprout around April 1.  I water with  miracle grow 
until planting time. 
 
1) Plant as early as possible.  Anything past the end of TB bloom  season may 
not bloom the next year.
 
2) Push the seedlings as much as possible.  Water deep on a regular  basis, 
every 10 days to 2 weeks.  I use one soaker hose for every two  rows.  
 
3) Feed the seedlings with miracle grow.  I use an in-line  container, but 
keep a watch on leaks as too much can cause rot.  
 
Good growth by the end of the growing season will usually give good spring  
bloom.  
 
In 2004 several seedlings planted in May bloomed in Oct & Nov.  
 
This summer's seedlings were NOT pushed.  High heat and  humidity were a 
problem.  Still, five seedlings, planted in May and  June, put up stalks toward 
the end of the season.  They were given enough  water, early in the day with 
soaker hoses, to keep them alive, but not much more  until Mother Nature kicked 
in.  Plants are looking good and I'll be curious  to see how much bloom I get.  
 
My seedlings are heavy on rebloom.
 
Planting late usually means no bloom the first year for me.  

 
Betty W. in  South-central KY Zone 6
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