Re: Moonflowers

Valerie,

I'm in either Zone 4 or 5 (my frost free date is Memorial Day).  I didn't
realize that Moonflowers need heat.  That is probably the biggest limiting
factor.  I have started mine indoors in the APS grow systems available
through Gardeners Supply.  The capillary matting makes the watering easy
and I always have wonderful luck with starting my seeds.  But this year I
may try starting them in a larger peat pot so that I don't have to disturb
them when I plant them out.

Thanks for the helpful hints!!

Lynara

At 08:57 AM 3/3/99 -0500, you wrote:
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>Valerie Lowery@ZEON
>03/03/99 08:57 AM
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>Lynara,
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>what zone are you in?  My moonflowers will sulk if the temps are not high
>enough.  Once the soil warms up, they will usually take off.  This isn't
>until about mid to late June when the night temps are above 60.  If you're
>not careful, you may run out of warm days before the vine decides to bloom.
>It does take a while.
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>For these reasons, I always start my moonflowers indoors in deep pots.  I
>understand that they don't like to be disturbed so if I plant them this way
>and allow about 3 to 4" of top growth, they usually do better for me.
>They're extremely easy from seed; soak them overnight in water and plant
>the next day.
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>Try planting morning glories on the same support.  This way you'll have
>continuous blooms all day and night.  In early cloudy mornings, I would
>have both open at the same time.  Beautiful to behold with the true blue
>and luminous white together.
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>Val in KY
>zone 6a
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