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Old 21-12-2007, 01:52 AM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Plant propagation for industry

On Dec 20, 6:49*am, steven1307
wrote:
Hello to everyone!

I'm pretty new to gardening but have been given the task at work to
raise about 2000 plants for next summer in a heated poly tunnel.
The site is a coal fired coastal power station on the North-East
coast.
We have a big problem with rabbits so I thought growing something like
pelargoniums or/and Begonia from seed.
Do I stand a chance as a newbie!? I have grown my own plants before at
home in unheated greenhouses,but I've never took on the task on a scale
like this before.I'd be most grateful for any hints tips advice that
anyone can give me.
which pelargonium type *would give the easist/biggest success rate for
plants per seed? how many seeds would I need to raise about 1500-2000
plants?

thanks!
steven.

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steven1307


Are you attempting to do this organically or with chemical inputs?
It's not really very "green" if you're using chemicals to sustain the
plants and promote growth. If you want to do this organically, it is
possible, but you'll need to do a bit of reseach and establish a
program.

~tad