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Flask and Compot Question
OK, I broke down and bought a flask. It's supposed to have instructions on
how to de-flask and all that when it gets here. Question I have is what size should the compot be or can I put each seedling in its own 2 1/2 inch pot? If they really need to be in the same pot how long are they left there? Shell |
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Flask and Compot Question
This is what we do -- your mileage may vary G.
We buy quart flasks estimated to contain 50+ seedlings. We break the bottle with a hammer and slide the plantlets, agar and all, into 2 prepared compots [usually 6" plastic pots] with our seedling mix, which is 50% OFE Seedling Mix and 50% extrafine charcoal. Fill around the sides and put the compots back out on the benches. The compots grow on for anywhere from 6 to 18 months, a year is about average, before we pot them out into 2" net pots, same mix. If you bought a "hobby" flask, one of those little ones with 10-12 plants, a 4" compot should be ample, a 3" would probably be better. Unless they are really _huge_, I wouldn't pot them out individually. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Shell" wrote in message . .. OK, I broke down and bought a flask. It's supposed to have instructions on how to de-flask and all that when it gets here. Question I have is what size should the compot be or can I put each seedling in its own 2 1/2 inch pot? If they really need to be in the same pot how long are they left there? Shell |
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Flask and Compot Question
Thanks for the help. The flask I bought is indeed a small hobby flask of
10-15 seedlings. I have a small plastic tub which came from the Chinese take-out place that I've cut holes in the bottom and a few in the sides. Would this be an acceptable orchid pot? I have several larger orchids on the way also and I'm running out of pots since I've started seeds in everything that I could find. I will have to take a trip to a nursury to get seedling mix and charcoal and anything else I might need. I appreciate any advice and help Shell "Kenni Judd" wrote in message ... This is what we do -- your mileage may vary G. We buy quart flasks estimated to contain 50+ seedlings. We break the bottle with a hammer and slide the plantlets, agar and all, into 2 prepared compots [usually 6" plastic pots] with our seedling mix, which is 50% OFE Seedling Mix and 50% extrafine charcoal. Fill around the sides and put the compots back out on the benches. The compots grow on for anywhere from 6 to 18 months, a year is about average, before we pot them out into 2" net pots, same mix. If you bought a "hobby" flask, one of those little ones with 10-12 plants, a 4" compot should be ample, a 3" would probably be better. Unless they are really _huge_, I wouldn't pot them out individually. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Shell" wrote in message . .. OK, I broke down and bought a flask. It's supposed to have instructions on how to de-flask and all that when it gets here. Question I have is what size should the compot be or can I put each seedling in its own 2 1/2 inch pot? If they really need to be in the same pot how long are they left there? Shell |
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Flask and Compot Question
I noticed, five days ago on a post you said you will have to grow orchids
well in a pot before you buy a flask!Have you learnt a lot in five days or have the orchids won again ;-).They are devils for that. happy growing kenty "Shell" wrote in message . .. OK, I broke down and bought a flask. It's supposed to have instructions on how to de-flask and all that when it gets here. Question I have is what size should the compot be or can I put each seedling in its own 2 1/2 inch pot? If they really need to be in the same pot how long are they left there? Shell |
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Flask and Compot Question
LOL It was the new growth on the orchids that got doused with miracle grow
that did it I figured if I managed to keep them alive I would just go for it. Besides it was fairly cheap Shell (whose motto is "cheap is good but free is better") "kenty ;-)" wrote in message ... I noticed, five days ago on a post you said you will have to grow orchids well in a pot before you buy a flask!Have you learnt a lot in five days or have the orchids won again ;-).They are devils for that. happy growing kenty "Shell" wrote in message . .. OK, I broke down and bought a flask. It's supposed to have instructions on how to de-flask and all that when it gets here. Question I have is what size should the compot be or can I put each seedling in its own 2 1/2 inch pot? If they really need to be in the same pot how long are they left there? Shell |
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Flask and Compot Question
Should be fine if it's not too big. Little seedlings have little roots, and
therefore shouldn't be put in too large of a container. You want something just slightly larger in diameter than the bottom of the flask [I'm assuming it's a standup]. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Shell" wrote in message y.com... Thanks for the help. The flask I bought is indeed a small hobby flask of 10-15 seedlings. I have a small plastic tub which came from the Chinese take-out place that I've cut holes in the bottom and a few in the sides. Would this be an acceptable orchid pot? I have several larger orchids on the way also and I'm running out of pots since I've started seeds in everything that I could find. I will have to take a trip to a nursury to get seedling mix and charcoal and anything else I might need. I appreciate any advice and help Shell "Kenni Judd" wrote in message ... This is what we do -- your mileage may vary G. We buy quart flasks estimated to contain 50+ seedlings. We break the bottle with a hammer and slide the plantlets, agar and all, into 2 prepared compots [usually 6" plastic pots] with our seedling mix, which is 50% OFE Seedling Mix and 50% extrafine charcoal. Fill around the sides and put the compots back out on the benches. The compots grow on for anywhere from 6 to 18 months, a year is about average, before we pot them out into 2" net pots, same mix. If you bought a "hobby" flask, one of those little ones with 10-12 plants, a 4" compot should be ample, a 3" would probably be better. Unless they are really _huge_, I wouldn't pot them out individually. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Shell" wrote in message . .. OK, I broke down and bought a flask. It's supposed to have instructions on how to de-flask and all that when it gets here. Question I have is what size should the compot be or can I put each seedling in its own 2 1/2 inch pot? If they really need to be in the same pot how long are they left there? Shell |
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Flask and Compot Question
The ad says the flask is a babyfood jar. I have several small pots that
should work. I plan to leave the flask alone until I can get everything together to open it up. Shell "Kenni Judd" wrote in message ... Should be fine if it's not too big. Little seedlings have little roots, and therefore shouldn't be put in too large of a container. You want something just slightly larger in diameter than the bottom of the flask [I'm assuming it's a standup]. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Shell" wrote in message y.com... Thanks for the help. The flask I bought is indeed a small hobby flask of 10-15 seedlings. I have a small plastic tub which came from the Chinese take-out place that I've cut holes in the bottom and a few in the sides. Would this be an acceptable orchid pot? I have several larger orchids on the way also and I'm running out of pots since I've started seeds in everything that I could find. I will have to take a trip to a nursury to get seedling mix and charcoal and anything else I might need. I appreciate any advice and help Shell "Kenni Judd" wrote in message ... This is what we do -- your mileage may vary G. We buy quart flasks estimated to contain 50+ seedlings. We break the bottle with a hammer and slide the plantlets, agar and all, into 2 prepared compots [usually 6" plastic pots] with our seedling mix, which is 50% OFE Seedling Mix and 50% extrafine charcoal. Fill around the sides and put the compots back out on the benches. The compots grow on for anywhere from 6 to 18 months, a year is about average, before we pot them out into 2" net pots, same mix. If you bought a "hobby" flask, one of those little ones with 10-12 plants, a 4" compot should be ample, a 3" would probably be better. Unless they are really _huge_, I wouldn't pot them out individually. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Shell" wrote in message . .. OK, I broke down and bought a flask. It's supposed to have instructions on how to de-flask and all that when it gets here. Question I have is what size should the compot be or can I put each seedling in its own 2 1/2 inch pot? If they really need to be in the same pot how long are they left there? Shell |
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Flask and Compot Question
Xref: kermit rec.gardens.orchids:52485
Shell, you're a piece of work, you are! And brave as a Green Beret! I've been growing our beasties for about 4 years, and last year bought a compot. The babies are doing well, but it will be years more before they bloom. Wonder if I have time??? Diana |
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Flask and Compot Question
LOL Thanks I'll try almost anything at least twice (have to be sure I
like it or not) as long as it's not illegal, immoral, or fattening...Well, I cheat a bit on the fattening part Shell "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message hlink.net... Shell, you're a piece of work, you are! And brave as a Green Beret! I've been growing our beasties for about 4 years, and last year bought a compot. The babies are doing well, but it will be years more before they bloom. Wonder if I have time??? Diana |
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Flask and Compot Question
On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 04:20:56 GMT, "Shell" wrote
in Message-Id: : I broke down and bought a flask. It's supposed to have instructions on how to de-flask and all that when it gets here. You'll find very detailed instruction he http://lab.troymeyers.com/flasking/F...ecid=15&-find= |
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Flask and Compot Question
Thanks I will check it out
Shell "Larry Dighera" wrote in message ... On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 04:20:56 GMT, "Shell" wrote in Message-Id: : I broke down and bought a flask. It's supposed to have instructions on how to de-flask and all that when it gets here. You'll find very detailed instruction he http://lab.troymeyers.com/flasking/F...ecid=15&-find= |
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