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Comments (3)I didn't know that, thanks for that tidbit of information (very cool!). The pot of 'Mamas' has been producing stolons for awhile now, but to see one of the babies produce a stolon while still connected to a 'Mama' is interesting! Planto...See MoreVintage babies arrived today
Comments (20)you are using good potting mix, not the cheap junky stuff so I think there should be some goodies in there to get them going at first. I like to add just a little pumice in the soil I buy. I don't know why but they seem to like it. A grower at the farmers market in Orange grows his plants on pumice + peat moss + a wee bit of sand. He says it lasts longer in the pot and keeps the roots healthy because the materials break down slower so more oxygen is available to the roots. I had super results with gardenias and strawberries on this mixture. So now I put about 1/4 of it and 3/4 a high quality mix in 1 gal. pots for bands. He also says redwood compost will do the same as peat for keeping oxygen rich conditions longer. The other thing I learned is that the commercial nsys use a mix that is only designed to last 6-8 months. Long enough to push the plants to bloom and be sold. After that, the mix degrades to muck and kills off the roots. He suggests that this is the reason that so many planted 1 and 5 gallon plants fail to establish or do poorly when you plant them in the landscape. He suggests removing the mix for plants that go dormant and planting them bareroot for the best results. We talked almost an hour about this topic. His dad was a farmer and nurseryman for the majority of the last century. He said that nurseries used to sell in native soils or dig up plants to sell in burlap or in bare root in fall and winter. He said he has grown plants in 90% sand with constant irrigation and feeding and because the soil has excellent oxygen capacity, the plants thrive. Redwood compost is also slow to degrade but because of it's expense, it stopped being used for commercial potting on a large scale. Sorry to go on so long but I wanted to share so you could try for yourself if you want to. With the bagged mix + the 1/4 peat/pumice/sand formula, I get good results and the plants are ready to get out of the 1 gal pots before the soil wears out. The roots grow pretty fast and I don't worry about overwatering because the mix has plenty of oxygen and stays fluffy....See MoreFinally - My Birthday Baby Has Arrived! :))
Comments (13)Mike, I am so glad you finally received your much awaited for datura! Love the variegation! It looks like it is a single white flower??? Please keep us updated on its growth with lots of pictures. Are the brugs you planted outside in sunken pots or in the dirt? That is a LOT of brugs to get planted! I am glad Tehya is doing well!!! I wonder if we will recognize her since she is growing so fast? Looking forward to the pics of her! Keep up the good work & it is always great hearing from you! Joyce...See MoreA baby Cayenne has arrived
Comments (5)peppermike, knowing now that you will be potting your peppers, I would recommend amending the soil you're about to use w/ composted cow manure. Wally World amongst other gardening centers and hardware stores carry bags of the product. Mix it 50/50 w/ the soil you plan to use in your pots. You will soon notice a remarkable difference in your plants. Mist them occassionally w/ an Epsom salt solution and you will be well on your way to some very healthy and prolific potted plants. IMO, don't be tempted to purchase dehydrated cow manure as it can cost as much as 3x the price of composted manure. Although it is lighter in weight, the process used can lead to destroying some beneficial micro-organisms / protozoans. Paul B....See Morestacey_mb
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