Re: what are you starting now?

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celiam wrote:

hi all....i'm interested to know what you kiddies in zone 6ish-7ish are starting inside...seems i always start the wrong things, too early, ACK..... thanks!celia(in grubby grey new jersey)

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From: d*@olympus.net

To: propagation@mallorn.com

Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 9:30 AM

Subject: Re: codonopsis

 I've grown codonopsis clematifolia (spell check, please).Sow as directed and just wait.  I don't recall how long it took, but I got good germination.I have a flat of it currently sowed, but along with all the primulas, verbenas, and *even the seed from China*, nothing has come up yet.  This is certainly not the norm here as it's been a month since sowing.I think I know what's up, but it's such an asinine error that I choose to not disclose it. Diana PolitikaThe Greenhouse NurseryPort Angeles, WA  ----- Original Message -----

From: d*@sat-a-link.com

To: propagation@mallorn.com

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 6:38 PM

Subject: codonopsis

 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 RobertsPerennial Pleasures