Re: Re: CULT: HYB: Poppers & greenhouses

Okay everyone.  Here's my verdict.

Since I've probably watered the seeds enough for this fall (twice daily for about 5 or so days,)  I'll just keep the pots barely moist 'till fall (mid-October.)  I'll then bury them, outside the greenhouse, and mulch them with leaves or pine-needles.  

In the spring, I'll uncover them (mostly) and if they're dry I'll water.  Hopefully by May 15 or June 1, I'll see some life!!

For the record, I don't plan on dividing up my pots and experimenting with more/less water per groups.  Whatever survives, survives, since my main goal is winter/abuse hardy iris.  

Next year, depending on what germination looks like this upcoming spring, I'll plant a little later, about mid-October instead of this years' September 1.  But here's the glitch.  I planted the 2004 seedlings in November, and watered them almost daily for 2 weeks, and then frost set in.  This spring, I watered them almost daily again.  After the list members' input, I believe that my watering was in excess, and rotted the seeds either last fall, or quite possibly this spring.  

Thanks, everyone again for your help.  Let me know what you think of my verdict!

Sincerely,

 

Adam Cordes

Region 6

Zone 4 (and a half . . . :-)

President, Mio Irisarians

Hillman, Michigan

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