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Re: Alstroemeria

Ccopuntia@aol.com wrote:
> 
> On 10-16-97, Diana Politika wrote:
> 
> >Do NOT put them in small plug trays. The roots are very brittle, and not at
> all >fiberous.  More like the texture of bean sprouts....crisp and easy to
> snap.
> 
> Diana, this was the very reason why I was going to start them in plug trays,
> as I'd read that the roots hated disturbance (like poppies).  My intention
> was to "bypass" the early moving-up stage and let the seedlings develop some
> height & root mass before moving them up.  Have I gone haywire?  Could you
> share your method of sowing/moving up seedlings that have roots like these --
> a regular seed flat?
> 
> Thank you very much for any comments.   C. Carter, CA/Z9

Well, maybe my personal nomenclature clouds the issue here....the "plug
trays" that I refer to, are the cell flats that containg 36 or more
individual cells, that require 'popping out' from underneath when you
wish to remove the plant.
I do alstromeria in the 3.4" Dura-pot size.  1.  The roots can run freer
into more space.  2.  You don't have to disturb the roots too much to
get them out of the pot.  3.  Due to the larger size, you can allow the
plants to get MUCH more established before you have to move them.

Hope this clears up my intentions.

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81 S. Bagley Creek Road & Hwy 101
Port Angeles, WA  98362
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