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Re: Lavandula spica

YODA16166@aol.com wrote:

> The simplicity of seedof all gardening pleasures,few can top the
> satisfaction
> that comes from growing your own plants from seed.the easiest way is
> tostart
> things
> from seed is to plant them directly in the garden of course if you
> have the
> right weather conditions to do so and after any frosts,rain.windy days
> ,all
> it takes is a heavy rain to wash them away the hot,baking sun to dry
> them
> outwould be a disadvantage,so lavender seeds need extra  seed concern,
> here
> is three simple rules to follow
> providing sufficient light
> using the right seed starting mixture
> how you plant the seeds
>
> if needed please e-mail me again will give more information
> h. e. r. heaven earth reality garden design and plant care
>   YODA16166@aol.com
> 9-2-97

As you say "few can top the satisfaction that comes from growing your
own plants from seed".  So why do I use stem cutting propagation with
perennials.
Three major reasons:
1.  The plants always come true, i.e., they are identical to the
parent--same flower, same growth pattern (seeds aren't always true
especially with the excellent modern hybrids)
2.  They will produce flowers in the first year.  From seed, many
gorgeous plants wait for 3-5 years before they produce flowers.  I
propagate a lot of roses for my friends who want an exemplar when they
see my roses--I can only do it vegetatively.
3.  The technique is very simple.  I have mastered it right away and
then I got better.

But, I use a lot of seeds too.  All my annualsand biennials come from
seeds.  All my vegetables come from seeds also.  That is a very happy
marriage, between the two methods.  Happy gardening!

--
Alex Teller
109 Fernwood Drive
Moraga, CA 94556-2315
E-mail: alextell@pacbell.net
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