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A trip to Woolies
On sunday 2/3rds of the family went out to Woolworths, the main reason for
the outing was to get a Freeview box. Then we discovered that the Sale was still on, so I mananged to pick up a Heated Propagator at half price, so I was pleased. I also noticed they had received their supply of boxed plants. These are mostly Roses and shrubs, but the prices they are charging seem impossible to beat. I have a plan to take up propagating trees and shrubs for a living if I ever get made redundant from my "day job". But at £2.99 for an Acer Palmatum, I am thinking I need to re work my plans. At that rate I will need to sell about 100000 shrubs per annum to even make it worth my while. I did noy buy any of their stuff because its hard to see the roots on most of them, in fact on some its hard to see what shape the top of the plant is in. So its a bit like buying blind. I guess I could get a tenners worth grow them on until the shape and colour becoumes apparent, keep the ones that look OK and sell the remainder at the summer school fairs. After that ramble back to the point. My Heated Propagator, can anyone recommend and good books on propagation or alternatively, instant uses for my new toy. |
A trip to Woolies
Janet Tweedy wrote in message ...
In article , Philip writes After that ramble back to the point. My Heated Propagator, can anyone recommend and good books on propagation or alternatively, instant uses for my new toy. The two books I have are The gardening Which guide to Successful propagation and The Complete Book of Propagation (Mitchell Beazley pub.). Garden news says to delay sowing most things at the moment but to try tiny seeds such as geraniums and begonias etc as they need a longer growing period. Don't forget though that you then have to grow them on in some heat! Janet Janet I sprouted a Satsuma pip in compost in the airing cupboard. Took about 3 weeks to a month for anything to happen. There were 3 white shoots each 2 - 3 mm long. About 2 weeks ago I potted it up and put it on the windowcill. If I am reading your last sentence correctly, I think I should have continued with the warm conditions for my sprouted pip. Is that correct ? Phil |
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from (jane) contains these words: Instant use: ok, almost instant. Grow carnations. They need 60-70 degree temperatures between Feb and April to germinate, according to the back of the packet I just got. My propagator will be coming out shortly... In the days when you could buy an eclectic Blunkett in a charity shop, I made a vast propagator by sandwiching said Blunkett between two layers of steel sheet from the backs of old Dexion shelving and glueing the edges and cable exit with silicone, then squeezed the edges together with Dexion bolts and nuts through the holes along the edges. The cable was ducted through thin hosepipe. Then I dug a hole, planted a thick piece of expanded polystyerine sealed into a plastic bag in it, with the 'hotplate' on top, replaced soil and constructed a coldframe over it. It worked for years. Then I moved..... -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
A trip to Woolies
In article , Philip
writes I sprouted a Satsuma pip in compost in the airing cupboard. Took about 3 weeks to a month for anything to happen. There were 3 white shoots each 2 - 3 mm long. About 2 weeks ago I potted it up and put it on the windowcill. If I am reading your last sentence correctly, I think I should have continued with the warm conditions for my sprouted pip. Is that correct ? Phil I was referring to the geraniums and begonias Phil, not so sure about the satsuma pip. I wouldn't have thought it had to be VERY hot for it to now get going, light levels are what are crucial usually to growth. -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
A trip to Woolies
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from Janet Tweedy contains these words: I was referring to the geraniums and begonias Phil, not so sure about the satsuma pip. I wouldn't have thought it had to be VERY hot for it to now get going, light levels are what are crucial usually to growth. Two of my nine month old lemon trees have put on six inches since November, standing on an east-facing windowsill in an unheated room. The satsuma hasn't grown much in the last three months, but it's in an even colder position. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
A trip to Woolies
The message
from Janet Tweedy contains these words: I was referring to the geraniums and begonias Phil, not so sure about the satsuma pip. I wouldn't have thought it had to be VERY hot for it to now get going, light levels are what are crucial usually to growth. Two of my nine month old lemon trees have put on six inches since November, standing on an east-facing windowsill in an unheated room. The satsuma hasn't grown much in the last three months, but it's in an even colder position. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
A trip to Woolies
On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:33:54 -0000, "Philip"
wrote: ~On sunday 2/3rds of the family went out to Woolworths, the main reason for ~the outing was to get a Freeview box. Then we discovered that the Sale was ~still on, so I mananged to pick up a Heated Propagator at half price, so I ~was pleased. ~ ~I also noticed they had received their supply of boxed plants. These are ~mostly Roses and shrubs, but the prices they are charging seem impossible to ~beat. ~ ~I have a plan to take up propagating trees and shrubs for a living if I ever ~get made redundant from my "day job". But at £2.99 for an Acer Palmatum, I ~am thinking I need to re work my plans. At that rate I will need to sell ~about 100000 shrubs per annum to even make it worth my while. ~ ~I did noy buy any of their stuff because its hard to see the roots on most ~of them, in fact on some its hard to see what shape the top of the plant is ~in. So its a bit like buying blind. I guess I could get a tenners worth ~grow them on until the shape and colour becoumes apparent, keep the ones ~that look OK and sell the remainder at the summer school fairs. ~ ~After that ramble back to the point. My Heated Propagator, can anyone ~recommend and good books on propagation or alternatively, instant uses for ~my new toy. ~ Instant use: ok, almost instant. Grow carnations. They need 60-70 degree temperatures between Feb and April to germinate, according to the back of the packet I just got. My propagator will be coming out shortly... They are very very good for germinating things like courgettes, beans sweetcorn and the like. I had a much better germination rate last season thanks to having a cheapie propagator (cost me a tenner from B&Q) rather than relying on the greenhouse heater. With the corn it was near 100% where the previous year (unheated) it was 65%. You do have to watch out for temperatures though - best thing I can advise is popping a thermometer into the thing - lay it over the top of the pot or tray - so you know if it's getting too hot. I have a book called Propagation Basics (by Steven Bradley) at home. Publisher: Hamlyn; ISBN: 0806988517 (Amazon is useful sometimes!) It's quite clear in its layout and costs around 7 quid. Amazon has it, but it's on a 2 week order. -- jane Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you may still exist but you have ceased to live. Mark Twain Please remove onmaps from replies, thanks! |
A trip to Woolies
Jaques d'Alltrades wrote in message ...
The message from Janet Tweedy contains these words: I was referring to the geraniums and begonias Phil, not so sure about the satsuma pip. I wouldn't have thought it had to be VERY hot for it to now get going, light levels are what are crucial usually to growth. The satsuma hasn't grown much in the last three months, but it's in an even colder position. My Satsuma is still completely below ground. Did I get it out of the airing cupboard too soon ? I sprouted it in a grit/compost mix a plastic bag. Then once i saw evidence of growth I moved it to a pot. I think I may put future attempts in the same mix, but in a pot in a plastic bag. Saves on the risk of damage during the bag opening discovery process. |
A trip to Woolies
Jaques d'Alltrades wrote in message ...
The message from Janet Tweedy contains these words: I was referring to the geraniums and begonias Phil, not so sure about the satsuma pip. I wouldn't have thought it had to be VERY hot for it to now get going, light levels are what are crucial usually to growth. The satsuma hasn't grown much in the last three months, but it's in an even colder position. My Satsuma is still completely below ground. Did I get it out of the airing cupboard too soon ? I sprouted it in a grit/compost mix a plastic bag. Then once i saw evidence of growth I moved it to a pot. I think I may put future attempts in the same mix, but in a pot in a plastic bag. Saves on the risk of damage during the bag opening discovery process. |
A trip to Woolies
The message
from (Philip) contains these words: The satsuma hasn't grown much in the last three months, but it's in an even colder position. My Satsuma is still completely below ground. Did I get it out of the airing cupboard too soon ? I sprouted it in a grit/compost mix a plastic bag. Then once i saw evidence of growth I moved it to a pot. I think I may put future attempts in the same mix, but in a pot in a plastic bag. Saves on the risk of damage during the bag opening discovery process. Ah. give it a watering with an anti-mould/fungal solution ASAP. Citrus seedlings are notorious for rotting and/or damping-off. I hope you're not too late. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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