Re: Rudbeckia
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Rudbeckia
- From: W*@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 02:45:40 EDT
In a message dated 5/10/99 10:24:25 AM CST, SSaxton@Schwabe.com writes:
<< Does anyone know, generally speaking, how to germinate/grow these from seed
ON PURPOSE? >> Hi, Susan --
I've tried to grow Rudbeckia from commercial seed pkts 2-3 times with
no success. Apparently what they put on the back of the pkts Is more or less
"generic" to planting all seed in general. I have discovered this last year
that there is more to starting seed, esp. perennials. This year I found a
couple seed starting databases on the Net.
http://www.eskimo.com/~mcalpin/tm.html
http://home.sol.no/~asles/sowing.htm
http://www.anet-chi.com/~manytimes/
http://hardyplants.com/master.htm
http://www.gardenweb.com/forums/seed/
http://www.hort.net/propagation/
And then there is the Propagation List's Archives:
http://www.mallorn.com/lists/seeds-list/search.cgi
When wanting info, I start with the first one and work my way down.
I don't remember when I've last used the last 3.
I was successful this year, I believe, because of info I found on the McAlpin
site.
I have nearly approx. 64 seedlings to show for my "homework" so am very happy!
According to the McAlpin site Rudbeckia should germinate in 14-21 days at
65-70 deg. F. in peaty soil. SURFACE sow and light is required.
You probably did all that. BUT I think the clincher was the
Pre-chilling for 2 weeks! That bit of info is never included on any pkgs. I
simply put the seed pkt in a zip-lock in the crisper of my Frig. That was
the only thing different I did this year.
Now that is my HO. I am always eager to hear what the experts/expereinced
"growers" have to say. I frequently don't respond because I don't feed
qualified.
Best Wishes to you all --
Barb
USDA Zone 5, Rock Island, IL
"What this country needs is dirtier fingernails & cleaner minds." Will Rogers
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