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Old 24-06-2006, 05:37 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Planting flowers in July? With dark clouds in the sky?

Vivek.M writes
Hello, I got a whole bunch of seeds ( not very expensive; paid Rupees
120; that's USD 2.6 approxi. ). The seeds a Chrysanthimum,
Antirrhinum, Cockscomb, Candytuft,
Sunflower, Aster, Salvia, Larkspur and Hollyhock - 1 packet each.

I plan to plant them directly in bed's that are well dug up and well
aereated; I'll dig to maybe 1/2 a foot depth and keep the soil soft.
Temperature is between 17 and 32 but the sky is cloudy with monsoon
clouds and Chrysanthimum's don't like too much water. I'll keep the bed
sheltered but that will cut down on the light and the flowers i've got
need lots of light and sunshine.


Can you erect a cover with clear plastic a few feet off the ground?
You'll get a lot more light than we do, so the impact of clear plastic
wouldn't be a problem.



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Kay