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Re: Rhododendron Propagation

Rhododendrons grow easily from seed - the real trick is to grow them on to
the transplant stage. Sow the seeds thinly on top of a fine-textured
peat-based acidic soil or soil mix. (I just use Pro-Mix) The seeds need to
be exposed to light to germinate. They also require constant moisture, so
mist them regularly or cover with a clear  plastic lid or tent.  They will
germinate in three to four weeks. If they have come up rather thickly,
which they tend to do, thin them out with tweezers to prevent damping off. 
The seedlings will grow very slowly, but will still need to be kept moist.
Start fertilizing lightly (fish emulsion, etc.) when the first true leaves
appear. If you are going to put them outside, in a cold frame or
greenhouse, leave them in the pots or flats they were started in - they
don't transplant well at this stage.  Keep a close eye on them and never
never let them dry out. In several more months they can be moved to larger
pots, or a nursery bed. Again, make sure they don't dry out. (This is when
I usually lose a few of mine!) It is often recommended that they spend
their first winter indoors under lights or in a greenhouse. 
Good luck!          
                         Bernadette

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> From: Duncan McAlpine <mcalpin@eskimo.com>
> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Rhododendron Propagtion
> Date: March 1, 1997 1:32 AM
> 
> Any advise on  Rhododendron propagation by seed? I will be workin on
> this homepage for a while. The draft form is
> http://www.eskimo.com/~mcalpin/rsbg.html  Rhododendron Species Botanical
> Garden
> -- 
> Duncan McAlpine, Federal Way, WA
> Why buy plants when you can grow them yourself.....?
> http://www.eskimo.com/~mcalpin/
> http://www.eskimo.com/~mcalpin/pumkin.html
> 
>
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