Rooted Leaves Won't Grow Babies
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Comments (2)You didn't say what the root was growing in. Is it in water or dirt? My avocado are planted outside - but even then, they are very picky trees to get to production, especially in cooler climates. If you started the seed in water - toothpick method, it probably would be wise to consider it a short-term interest. I find avocado to be the most difficult trees to grow here. Although - if you noted a root, perhaps planting it in compost mixed with a bit of peat moss and perlite in a pot - may contribute some help to the root growth. I would allow the top of the seed to protrude above the soil. Then water with dilute fertilizer once established. I have heard tales of avocado seeds started that way going on to be fairly decent producers, but as a rule, avocado trees are grafted --- and babied. They prefer much warmer climates as well, dislike too much water, like heavy mulch, and heavy feedings during months of greatest growth. Just my 2 c's. Bejay...See MoreWho's a watermelon guru (they won't grow in MN??)
Comments (5)I can definately stand to learn a few tricks. I've planted mine at the same time you mentioned, in what seemed a large enough space with loose soil. This year was some established plants from Gertens. In the past I've tried fast maturing, northern climate varieties. What would you say are the critical aspects to having success with watermelons in MN? I've heard conflicting things regarding root disturbance, the conventional wisdom is to not start them too soon lest they roots are disturbed and yet I've had other successful growers tell me not to worry about it at all. I've seen a grower in WI have success with small varieties such as sugar baby, planted in large grow bags and I think I've give that a shot next year since I can start them in April w/o distubing anything. What do you think about that approach? I also contemplated cold framing them (which sounds similar to the effect you're getting with the row covers) since they seem to require so much heat to get them going. When you said that you put then in black sheeting you mean in the ground with the landscape poly covering or something different? Thanks for your advice, I need to get melons to work or next year I'll be fit to be tied! Scott...See MoreMy Baby Won't Go To Sleep
Comments (4)My experience is yes, some don't go dormant as readily...especially seedlings or newly-rooted cuttings. For the ones that retain their leaves (and even try to grow a few new ones) I give them a bit more water periodically. If it eventually drops leaves, it will still come back in the Spring. I think the more light and warmth they get over winter, the more reluctant they are to drop leaves....See MoreBaby leaves not growing out, not blooming, brown along edges?
Comments (12)I'm carefully monitoring the plumies for any bugs but not seeing more than maybe a couple of scale here and there (not enough to be doing this for sure. I did see some black spots developing on a couple of the Aztec Gold leaves, but that's it. One of the inflos is still completely green so I'm hopeful! If the Penang peach leaves are not typical Penang peach leaves, can you post a photo of a Penang peach leaf?...See MoreKarenPA_6b
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