Re: Impatiens capensis

Judy Sullivan wrote:

> fresh seed sown in buried flats out of doors and covered with
> water permeable material (slipping the market packs in large panty hose
> before burying to top of pack allowed air and water circulation without
> allowing contamination by dispersed seeds).

By "market packs" do you mean the clear, flimsy plastic boxes that
tomatoes, grapes, and other fruits are sold in?

I have used these successfully as mini greenhouses for some time. I place
small pots or peat cubes in one box, then place another box upside-down on
top. I fasten the two together with spring clips from an office-supply
store.

Currently I have rooted cuttings of myrtles (myrtus communis) in these
boxes, and am starting my autumn seeds in this way.

The idea of using panty hose as a shade/protection cover for these is
interesting. My guess is that the elastic fabric would stabilize the rather
flimsy plastic, as well. If I slip a single plastic pack into a stocking
leg, without a cover, can I water through the mesh?

Joshua
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