Re: [SHADEGARDENS] New variety of Impatients

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• To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
• Subject: Re: [SHADEGARDENS] New variety of Impatients
• From: B* B* J* <B*@AOL.COM>
• Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 16:25:52 EST

In a message dated 98-01-16 06:26:53 EST, you write:

<<  Does
 anyone have experience with these or even growing regular impatiens from
 seed.  I think these will brighten up my shade garden and be something
 different from the impatients grown by most of my neighbors.  They're only >>

Use only sterile medium when planting impatiens seed. They are very
susceptable to fungal diseases. Do not cover seeds. Paper over pot OK for few
days. Give underneath heat. They germinate rapidly. If disease starts use a
fungicide. Are rapid growers. Do not know the new Burpee one, but have seen it
at the Nursery where I work.

BBROWNJ@AOL.COM

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