Re: Languishing Seedlings

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• Subject: Re: Languishing Seedlings
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• Date: Sat, 19 Jul 1997 11:22:59 -0400
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The method of using straw bales on all sides and top as a cold frame gives
excellent winter protections and will not heat up from winter sun.

At 07:14 AM 7/19/97 -0500, Gwen Trebish wrote:
>LNCrispell wrote:
>> 
>> This Spring I started a number of species of Draba and Gentiana.
>> The germination was very good (Thanks, Rocky Mountain Rare Plants) and
>> they were transplanted into cell packs with no problem.  Since that
>> time, however, they simply have not taken off.
>> 
>> I've given them quarter strength Peters on a periodic basis with little
>> noticeable results.  Now I'm afraid that they won't be large enough to
>> take through the winter in a coldframe.  Any ideas??
>
>
>You don't say what zone you are in.  If in a really cold area, try lots
>of mulch once winter sets in.  Keep the cold frame covered with snow. 
>It's the change in temperature and wind that does the most harm.  Don't
>allow the sun to heat up your cold frame in the winter with the cover. 
>I'm not an expert on these things, but it seem the sensible thing to do. 
>Good luck! :-)
>
>
Wilddog  AKA Butch Ragland Zn 5 supposed to be 6  Depauw, IN
Remember man is a compulsive collector subject to anxiety attacks.

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