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Plant / Weed ID Please
Anyone know what these seedlings are? They are around 4 inches high and
growing rapidly. We've had lots come up in seed trays, plant pots etc. They look vaguely familiar somehow so I pricked these three out into a pot of their own. The seeds must have originated in the multi purpose compost. My first thought was tomato seedlings but we've lost all ours (and the potatoes too) to blight and whatever these are seem to be blight resistant, they were thriving next to the dying and blighted toms. http://www.avisoft.co.uk/SharedPhotos/Hpim5556a.jpg David. |
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"David (Normandy)" wrote in message ... Anyone know what these seedlings are? They are around 4 inches high and growing rapidly. We've had lots come up in seed trays, plant pots etc. They look vaguely familiar somehow so I pricked these three out into a pot of their own. The seeds must have originated in the multi purpose compost. My first thought was tomato seedlings but we've lost all ours (and the potatoes too) to blight and whatever these are seem to be blight resistant, they were thriving next to the dying and blighted toms. http://www.avisoft.co.uk/SharedPhotos/Hpim5556a.jpg David. You are right they do look like a solanum of some sort but what they are I will leave to someone else. -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collections of Clematis viticella (cvs) and Lapageria rosea |
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David (Normandy) wrote:
Anyone know what these seedlings are? They are around 4 inches high and growing rapidly. We've had lots come up in seed trays, plant pots etc. They look vaguely familiar somehow so I pricked these three out into a pot of their own. The seeds must have originated in the multi purpose compost. My first thought was tomato seedlings but we've lost all ours (and the potatoes too) to blight and whatever these are seem to be blight resistant, they were thriving next to the dying and blighted toms. http://www.avisoft.co.uk/SharedPhotos/Hpim5556a.jpg Um. From the leaves they look like tomato seedlings except these have reddish brown stems. If you rub your fingers on a leaf, that familiar tomato leaf smell should confirm it otherwise I'd guess a solanum of some kind. |
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"Frank Booth Snr" wrote in message ... David (Normandy) wrote: Anyone know what these seedlings are? They are around 4 inches high and growing rapidly. We've had lots come up in seed trays, plant pots etc. They look vaguely familiar somehow so I pricked these three out into a pot of their own. The seeds must have originated in the multi purpose compost. My first thought was tomato seedlings but we've lost all ours (and the potatoes too) to blight and whatever these are seem to be blight resistant, they were thriving next to the dying and blighted toms. http://www.avisoft.co.uk/SharedPhotos/Hpim5556a.jpg Um. From the leaves they look like tomato seedlings except these have reddish brown stems. If you rub your fingers on a leaf, that familiar tomato leaf smell should confirm it otherwise I'd guess a solanum of some kind. I just rubbed a leaf to a pulp between my fingers and there was no smell of tomato, in fact there was barely any smell at all. David. |
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"David (Normandy)" wrote in message ... Anyone know what these seedlings are? They are around 4 inches high and growing rapidly. We've had lots come up in seed trays, plant pots etc. They look vaguely familiar somehow so I pricked these three out into a pot of their own. The seeds must have originated in the multi purpose compost. My first thought was tomato seedlings but we've lost all ours (and the potatoes too) to blight and whatever these are seem to be blight resistant, they were thriving next to the dying and blighted toms. http://www.avisoft.co.uk/SharedPhotos/Hpim5556a.jpg David. Hmm - nothing like tomatoes. They almost look like tree seeds ... Mary |
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"Mary Fisher" wrote in message . net... "David (Normandy)" wrote in message ... Anyone know what these seedlings are? They are around 4 inches high and growing rapidly. We've had lots come up in seed trays, plant pots etc. They look vaguely familiar somehow so I pricked these three out into a pot of their own. The seeds must have originated in the multi purpose compost. My first thought was tomato seedlings but we've lost all ours (and the potatoes too) to blight and whatever these are seem to be blight resistant, they were thriving next to the dying and blighted toms. http://www.avisoft.co.uk/SharedPhotos/Hpim5556a.jpg David. Hmm - nothing like tomatoes. They almost look like tree seeds ... Mary May have to just leave them growing and see what they become. I like mystery plants. Except when it turns out I'm cultivating a monster such as deadly nightshade! You should see the cute little wildflower I carefully transplanted from the veg plot to the orchard. It has grown to over six feet with several yellow flower spikes and lots of big furry silvery leaves which have been largely destroyed by caterpillars - I may post of photo of it tomorrow for identification. David. |
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In message , "David
(Normandy)" writes "Mary Fisher" wrote in message .net... "David (Normandy)" wrote in message ... Anyone know what these seedlings are? They are around 4 inches high and growing rapidly. We've had lots come up in seed trays, plant pots etc. They look vaguely familiar somehow so I pricked these three out into a pot of their own. The seeds must have originated in the multi purpose compost. My first thought was tomato seedlings but we've lost all ours (and the potatoes too) to blight and whatever these are seem to be blight resistant, they were thriving next to the dying and blighted toms. http://www.avisoft.co.uk/SharedPhotos/Hpim5556a.jpg David. Hmm - nothing like tomatoes. They almost look like tree seeds ... Mary May have to just leave them growing and see what they become. I like mystery plants. Except when it turns out I'm cultivating a monster such as deadly nightshade! You should see the cute little wildflower I carefully transplanted from the veg plot to the orchard. It has grown to over six feet with several yellow flower spikes and lots of big furry silvery leaves which have been largely destroyed by caterpillars - I may post of photo of it tomorrow for identification. David. You probably don't need a photo - that sounds like a mullein. In the UK it would mostly likely be Verbascum thapsus, but perhaps things are different in Normandy. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley |
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"Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message ... In message , "David (Normandy)" writes "Mary Fisher" wrote in message t.net... "David (Normandy)" wrote in message ... Anyone know what these seedlings are? They are around 4 inches high and growing rapidly. We've had lots come up in seed trays, plant pots etc. They look vaguely familiar somehow so I pricked these three out into a pot of their own. The seeds must have originated in the multi purpose compost. My first thought was tomato seedlings but we've lost all ours (and the potatoes too) to blight and whatever these are seem to be blight resistant, they were thriving next to the dying and blighted toms. http://www.avisoft.co.uk/SharedPhotos/Hpim5556a.jpg David. Hmm - nothing like tomatoes. They almost look like tree seeds ... Mary May have to just leave them growing and see what they become. I like mystery plants. Except when it turns out I'm cultivating a monster such as deadly nightshade! You should see the cute little wildflower I carefully transplanted from the veg plot to the orchard. It has grown to over six feet with several yellow flower spikes and lots of big furry silvery leaves which have been largely destroyed by caterpillars - I may post of photo of it tomorrow for identification. David. You probably don't need a photo - that sounds like a mullein. In the UK it would mostly likely be Verbascum thapsus, but perhaps things are different in Normandy. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley I'm impressed! I googled Verbascum thapsus and the photos of "Great Mullein" look just like the plant! Does that mean I can't post of photo of it :-( ( It is quite a spectacular plant size wise. I'm six feet and it is now taller than me. The upper part of the flower spike seems to curl and track the sun during the day bending towards it. On cloudy days it points straight up. David. |
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On 6 Jul, 22:04, "David \(Normandy\)"
wrote: I'm impressed! I googled Verbascum thapsus and the photos of "Great Mullein" look just like the plant! Does that mean I can't post of photo of it :-( ( It is quite a spectacular plant size wise. I'm six feet and it is now taller than me. The upper part of the flower spike seems to curl and track the sun during the day bending towards it. On cloudy days it points straight up. Damned! Get rid of it I tell you!! g It's so much more fun going through the posts one by one. Still, our verbascum was shaded under the lilac, hence it's crooked appearance and slug devastasion. |
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"David (Normandy)" wrote You probably don't need a photo - that sounds like a mullein. In the UK it would mostly likely be Verbascum thapsus, but perhaps things are different in Normandy. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley I'm impressed! I googled Verbascum thapsus and the photos of "Great Mullein" look just like the plant! Does that mean I can't post of photo of it :-( ( No - photo's are awlays fun :~) Jenny It is quite a spectacular plant size wise. I'm six feet and it is now taller than me. The upper part of the flower spike seems to curl and track the sun during the day bending towards it. On cloudy days it points straight up. David. |
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"David (Normandy)" writes
"Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message ... In message , "David (Normandy)" writes May have to just leave them growing and see what they become. I like mystery plants. Except when it turns out I'm cultivating a monster such as deadly nightshade! You should see the cute little wildflower I carefully transplanted from the veg plot to the orchard. It has grown to over six feet with several yellow flower spikes and lots of big furry silvery leaves which have been largely destroyed by caterpillars - I may post of photo of it tomorrow for identification. You probably don't need a photo - that sounds like a mullein. In the UK it would mostly likely be Verbascum thapsus, but perhaps things are different in Normandy. -- I'm impressed! I googled Verbascum thapsus and the photos of "Great Mullein" look just like the plant! Does that mean I can't post of photo of it :-( ( Course you can - photos are for sharing successes as well as problems :-) It is quite a spectacular plant size wise. I'm six feet and it is now taller than me. The upper part of the flower spike seems to curl and track the sun during the day bending towards it. On cloudy days it points straight up. It seems to be a biennial, tends to die after flowering, but the seeds will give plants that flower in the second year. So look out this year for last year's seedlings to give you flowers next year. Mine only grow to about 4ft. In the UK, it has it's own special moth, the mullein moth, don't know about France. Google and see if that's what your caterpillars are. -- Kay |
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"Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message You probably don't need a photo - that sounds like a mullein. In the UK it would mostly likely be Verbascum thapsus, but perhaps things are different in Normandy. That's what I thought too. Mary -- Stewart Robert Hinsley |
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On 6 Jul, 21:42, Stewart Robert Hinsley
wrote: You probably don't need a photo - that sounds like a mullein. In the UK it would mostly likely be Verbascum thapsus, but perhaps things are different in Normandy. My thought entirely! I grew one once but not twice. I didn't like it at all. Slugs loved it too. My father in law help in the autumn to rake some leaves and raked it with great vigour. Bless him ;o) |
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"David (Normandy)" writes
"Mary Fisher" wrote in message .net... "David (Normandy)" wrote in message ... Anyone know what these seedlings are? They are around 4 inches high and growing rapidly. We've had lots come up in seed trays, plant pots etc. They look vaguely familiar somehow so I pricked these three out into a pot of their own. The seeds must have originated in the multi purpose compost. My first thought was tomato seedlings but we've lost all ours (and the potatoes too) to blight and whatever these are seem to be blight resistant, they were thriving next to the dying and blighted toms. http://www.avisoft.co.uk/SharedPhotos/Hpim5556a.jpg David. Hmm - nothing like tomatoes. They almost look like tree seeds ... Mary May have to just leave them growing and see what they become. I like mystery plants. Except when it turns out I'm cultivating a monster such as deadly nightshade! You should see the cute little wildflower I carefully transplanted from the veg plot to the orchard. It has grown to over six feet with several yellow flower spikes and lots of big furry silvery leaves which have been largely destroyed by caterpillars - I may post of photo of it tomorrow for identification. Tagetes? -- Kay |
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"K" wrote in message ... "David (Normandy)" writes "Mary Fisher" wrote in message t.net... "David (Normandy)" wrote in message ... Anyone know what these seedlings are? They are around 4 inches high and growing rapidly. We've had lots come up in seed trays, plant pots etc. They look vaguely familiar somehow so I pricked these three out into a pot of their own. The seeds must have originated in the multi purpose compost. My first thought was tomato seedlings but we've lost all ours (and the potatoes too) to blight and whatever these are seem to be blight resistant, they were thriving next to the dying and blighted toms. http://www.avisoft.co.uk/SharedPhotos/Hpim5556a.jpg David. Hmm - nothing like tomatoes. They almost look like tree seeds ... Mary May have to just leave them growing and see what they become. I like mystery plants. Except when it turns out I'm cultivating a monster such as deadly nightshade! You should see the cute little wildflower I carefully transplanted from the veg plot to the orchard. It has grown to over six feet with several yellow flower spikes and lots of big furry silvery leaves which have been largely destroyed by caterpillars - I may post of photo of it tomorrow for identification. Tagetes? -- Kay The leaves are similar (but slightly different) to some French marigolds (Tagetes) we've got in the garden. Time will tell as they grow on :-) these seedlings look like they will make larger plants though. If the source of the compost is other people's garden waste, or from last years municipal bedding plants, composted, then a few mystery garden plants (and weeds or diseases) may sneak on to the buyer of the compost. David. |
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