On 1/4/09 22:45, in article ,
"Rusty_Hinge" wrote:

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from Paul Luton contains these words:

A RHS Review of (real) geranium trials stated that the plants
established very badly if the roots were not washed free of the peat
growing medium before planting. Having lost several plants in the past
that seemed to dry out and not absorb water I wonder if this should be
applied to other less vigorous perennials. ( I can see that this is a
nice little earner for the trade, repeat selling the same perennials )
I have shaken most of the peat from the auriculas I put in today - so
will see how well they establish.

I never do, and I can't say I lose many - if any.

And if I may say so as one married to someone in the Nursery trade, good
Nurserymen don't want their plants to die when sold to the customer. It's
not a reputation-enhancer and is roughly on a par with a restaurateur giving
his customers food that makes them vomit, so as to ensure they return to buy
more food!
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
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