Re: Peat Pots

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• Date: Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:35:48 -0800 (PST)
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At 08:36 PM 2/28/98 -0500, Tim & Christa wrote:
>After my seedlings have developed a true set of leaves and have been moved
into individual peat pots, is it still necessary to keep them on the heat
mat?  I am quickly running out of room!


If you are growing perennial seedlings, I think you will find that they do
better off the heating mat.  They tend to put out soft succulent growth that
aphids love to attack when they are on the heat too long.  Cool temps, 50-60
F, will make thicker stems and shorter internodes.
Marilyn Dube'
NATURAL DESIGN PLANTS
Hardy Perennials, Choice Tropicals
Portland, Oregon

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