Re: Germination
- Subject: Re: [sibrob] Germination
- From: H*
- Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 11:11:22 -0700
----- Original Message -----
From: "Al Glanzberg" <alglanz@bestweb.net>
> Should I try growing them from seeds?
Hi Al,
Definitely!
>How long would it take to get a
> decent, mature size plant?
One to three years (usually) depending on how early a seedling matures.
>And what are the chances of success?
In getting a Siberian? 100% Germination rate depends on so many conditions
it's hard to calculate.
Getting something worth registering? Depends on the parents... ;-)
> How does growing them from seed compare to simply dividing them...and
giving
> the cuttings good, new growing conditions...... which I have done in the
> past with good results?
Dividing a clump will give you more of the same. Dependable approach to
getting a named variety of proven value.
Starting your own crosses is frustrating, exciting, and always interesting.
Though most seedlings will probably be good only for the compost pile,
there's always a chance that you'll come up with something wonderful.
Christy
Skip & Christy Hensler
THE ROCK GARDEN
Newport, WA
http://www.povn.com/rock/
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