Re: codonopsis
- To: propagation@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: codonopsis
- From: C* S*
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 15:13:48 -0800 (PST)
Doris,
I grew the codonopsis from seed about 3 years ago.
The germination was very easy. I had so many
seedlings, I gave some away and threw out the ones I
couldn't fit anywhere. BUT...They were a slug
delicacy!!! I have lost all but one of my plants to
the nasty creatures, and my last one probably won't
come back due to how badly it was skeletonized last
year. I tried all kinds of organic baits, crushed sea
shells and beer traps without luck. I am just telling
you this so when you do transplant your seedlings, you
keep a good eye out for the pests and hopefully you'll
have better luck than I did.
They're a lovely plant!
Good Luck, Cathy Smith
--- Dave & Doris Roberts <ddroberts@sat-a-link.com>
wrote:
> Hi,
> I ordered the seeds for codonopsis (bellflower) with
> little directins on propagating it. The package
> only said: "start indoors; plant on surface; needs
> light to germ." I would like to know how warm/cold
> the soil temp. needs to be and also how long to
> allow for germination so I can decide when to sow
> and have ready for planting...
> I'm guessing that since it is a perennial, that it
> would probably only need 55 to 60 degrees soil to
> germinate. I have noticed that annuals need warmer
> soil. Am I correct?
> Thanks for any help!
> Sincerely,
> Doris Roberts
> Perennial Pleasures
>
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