Can any seed be wintersown?
Chey - 6b Massachusetts
3 years ago
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Comments (5)You should wait for true leaves before transplanting. Until then, leave them in their containers with the vented lids on; as the temps warm, you might want to put some more ventilation slits/holes in the lids. When you have more slits/holes than actual covers, it would be time to remove the covers completely. For more protection as the weather heats up, you might want to move the containers to a more shaded area, particularly if you're not around during the day to watch them like a hawk (smile). There's really no need to transplant them to cups; once they have one or two sets of true leaves, you could plant them into their permanent homes. Petunias can take a good bit of cold; marigolds (I think) might need a bit more watching in case of sudden frosts. With that said, I do tend to pot my seedlings up to allow them to grow on until their permanent homes are ready for them - mainly because I'm never ready early to plant out (not as early as the seedlings, anyway). That would be your choice - depending on your weather variations and your own personal level of comfort. Hope this helps ... And congrats on your sprouts! PV Here is a link that might be useful: Winter Swing FAQs...See Morehave any of you ever wintersown.......
Comments (1)Sybil, I've sown the hardier Fuchsia magellanica and those germinate well, but the recommended temp for sowing them is 40. I think the two Fuchsia triphylla you mention are more tender than the magellanicas, and both are hybrids, not sure what colors/types you might get from seed - but why don't you try, then let us know how they germinate....See MoreWintersown Alyssum the Old Fashioned Way, going crazy
Comments (7)They should if they're white, but I hang onto these because they do so well, got the seed from American Meadows about 4 years ago now, didn't save any the first year, just a few came back, then I WS'ed that seed, didn't last winter. They should work nicely in a container, depends on what else is in there, but it will take them awhile to trail. They WS easily. If you end up not liking yours, I can collect and send you some seeds if you like so you can try both kinds, don't need anything in trade. I planted some pretty pastel ones last year in a porch box I line up in difficult areas, but they didn't last as long or spread well at all, nice while they lasted. Those didn't self sow, no great loss. I'm moving those boxes elsewhere. Geraniums look really great in those and winter inside easily and well. I don't have to let the alyssum get that out of control but I liked it this year so left it alone. I've got three pretty Veronica border plants I'm trying as well in the back, will see how those work, but I think the alyssum is easier once you get it where you want it. If you mulch heavily, it may not self sow well. They seem to have done the best of all in that one clump, not sure why with no more sun than it gets. And thank you. Suggestions for shaping up the rest of it welcome, hate to dig out my expensive roses but most aren't right for there and look unkempt and gangly even though I tried to prune them right and feed them....See MoreCan these be wintersown?
Comments (2)Thanks Sharon! I'm planning to wait until early-mid March give or take for most of my stuff anyways. I was thinking that if I had to do these inside I would need another table infront of the window! LOL Ang...See MoreChey - 6b Massachusetts
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