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Re: [SG] Aconitum heterophyllum/ Kristl

Hello Kristl,
        I received seeds of this Aconitum from Sweden some years back in early
fall. Planted and they germinated almost immediately. Rare indeed for a
Monkshood. I thought perhaps it was a fluke caused by moving around the
world so quickly and it got confused. Occasionally that does happen with
seeds. I was fortunate enough to be leasing a hoop house at the time and
they wintered over just fine with no heat. If I were planing again this
fall I would leave outside just to see what happens. Think they must be
pretty rugged if they are fall germinators. Most plants that pick this time
to germinate are prepared to winter over on the small side. Many Corydalis
will do this. You, of course, do live in a zone much more cold than mine,
so it is a judgement call.
        Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com

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> From: Kristl Walek <garnorth@ISTAR.CA>
> To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Subject: [SG] Aconitum heterophyllum
> Date: Thursday, October 29, 1998 11:54 PM
>
> Just a note to all those folks to whom I sent fresh seed of Aconitum
> heterophyllum. The batch I sowed in the past few weeks and kept in a
> cool situation (unheated basement conditions) has actually started
> germinating, much to my surprise.
>
> Although this may be a pain if you do not have the proper contitions
> to keep the seedlings going through the winter, please do try!!!! This
> is an unusual Monkshood, fairly rare in the trade and getting good
> germination this easily is not something to scoff at when dealing with
> an Aconitum...which are normally extremely challenging, even with
> fresh seed and high rates are not to be expected.
>
> If possible, pot them up and keep them under lights, or in a bright
> spot over winter. They will be too small and vulnerable to overwinter
> in a cold frame, even if the early signs of winter have not yet hit
> your area.
>
> I for one, am in heaven....
>
> Kristl
> Gardens North Seeds
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