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Newtothisgame Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 24 Feb 2011 Posts: 28 Location: North of Ireland
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:26 am Post subject: Busy lizzies/petunias |
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Hi
How hard is it to grow busy lizzies/petunias from seed? I have a cold greenhouse but am not experienced at this sort of thing.
Thanks for your help. |
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michelle M Rank attained: Rowan Tree

Joined: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 145 Location: Limerick
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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I'm new to it all too, but I have petunia and lobelia seeds started on my kitchen window sill since the 14th and they are up now. its a south facing window so very warm. I don't know anything about a greenhouse though. I have never sown such tiny seeds so they are very close together and I don't know how they are going to be seperated and potted later. |
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Newtothisgame Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 24 Feb 2011 Posts: 28 Location: North of Ireland
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Good for you. That is great that they have germinated - well done. It will be well worth it when you have flowers all spring/summer. I know what you mean about small seeds - I was sowing poppies yesterday and I am convinced the packet was empty! |
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newdawn47 Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Posts: 22 Location: Kerry
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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: Busy lizzies/petunias |
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Newtothisgame wrote: | Hi
How hard is it to grow busy lizzies/petunias from seed? I have a cold greenhouse but am not experienced at this sort of thing.
Thanks for your help. |
You could purchase a heated propagator, hope this helps |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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it is quite possible to grow petunias and impatiens from seed in a cold glasshouse from late march onwards, i have often done it but dont sow too early. Cover with glass or plastic and harden off.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) |
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