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New subscriber and a geranium question
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Just to say hello to all, having just subscribed. I have an immediate question regarding geraniums. Having had about 50 germinate from seed and being short of space, could I ask how I now should grow them on? 30 are quite advanced with about 3-4 true leaves and 2 inches high. Is an unheated greenhouse okay for all but the coldest nights (I live in North Leeds)? Feeding? And finally at what stage should I pinch out? Many thanks |
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New subscriber and a geranium question
In article , Eugene Gilmartin
writes Hi Just to say hello to all, having just subscribed. I have an immediate question regarding geraniums. Having had about 50 germinate from seed and being short of space, could I ask how I now should grow them on? 30 are quite advanced with about 3-4 true leaves and 2 inches high. Is an unheated greenhouse okay for all but the coldest nights (I live in North Leeds)? Feeding? And finally at what stage should I pinch out? Presumably you mean pelargonium - as in bright red and pink flowers - rather than hardy geranium - subdued pinks and blues? I have a pelargonium which lives happily all year round in an unheated porch in NW Leeds. Your greenhouse will be a bit colder, because it won't get the heat from the house. And the pelargoniums won't like the frost. And of course mine is a tough old plant, not a tender young seedling. They'll appreciate the extra light. But don't just put them straight out there - take several days of putting them out for longer periods and harden them off. Don't feel you need to grow on *all* of those which have germinated, if you won't have use for 50 plants in the future. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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New subscriber and a geranium question
"Eugene Gilmartin" wrote in message ... Hi Just to say hello to all, having just subscribed. I have an immediate question regarding geraniums. Having had about 50 germinate from seed and being short of space, could I ask how I now should grow them on? 30 are quite advanced with about 3-4 true leaves and 2 inches high. Is an unheated greenhouse okay for all but the coldest nights (I live in North Leeds)? Feeding? And finally at what stage should I pinch out? Hello Eugene, and welcome to urg. The word "geranium" is a little overworked. Are you really talking about geraniums, or about pelargoniums? Most of the true geraniums are quite hardy. and all the pelargoniums are not at all hardy. Franz |
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New subscriber and a geranium question
In article , Eugene Gilmartin
writes Hi Just to say hello to all, having just subscribed. I have an immediate question regarding geraniums. Having had about 50 germinate from seed and being short of space, could I ask how I now should grow them on? 30 are quite advanced with about 3-4 true leaves and 2 inches high. Is an unheated greenhouse okay for all but the coldest nights (I live in North Leeds)? Feeding? And finally at what stage should I pinch out? Presumably you mean pelargonium - as in bright red and pink flowers - rather than hardy geranium - subdued pinks and blues? I have a pelargonium which lives happily all year round in an unheated porch in NW Leeds. Your greenhouse will be a bit colder, because it won't get the heat from the house. And the pelargoniums won't like the frost. And of course mine is a tough old plant, not a tender young seedling. They'll appreciate the extra light. But don't just put them straight out there - take several days of putting them out for longer periods and harden them off. Don't feel you need to grow on *all* of those which have germinated, if you won't have use for 50 plants in the future. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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New subscriber and a geranium question
"Eugene Gilmartin" wrote in message ... Hi Just to say hello to all, having just subscribed. I have an immediate question regarding geraniums. Having had about 50 germinate from seed and being short of space, could I ask how I now should grow them on? 30 are quite advanced with about 3-4 true leaves and 2 inches high. Is an unheated greenhouse okay for all but the coldest nights (I live in North Leeds)? Feeding? And finally at what stage should I pinch out? Hello Eugene, and welcome to urg. The word "geranium" is a little overworked. Are you really talking about geraniums, or about pelargoniums? Most of the true geraniums are quite hardy. and all the pelargoniums are not at all hardy. Franz |
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New subscriber and a geranium question
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from Kay Easton contains these words: Don't feel you need to grow on *all* of those which have germinated, if you won't have use for 50 plants in the future. Quite. Pot them on and either sell them or give them to a competent charity shop to sell. Welcome to the madho^^^^garden, BTW. -- 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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New subscriber and a geranium question
The message
from Kay Easton contains these words: Don't feel you need to grow on *all* of those which have germinated, if you won't have use for 50 plants in the future. Quite. Pot them on and either sell them or give them to a competent charity shop to sell. Welcome to the madho^^^^garden, BTW. -- 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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New subscriber and a geranium question
The message
from Kay Easton contains these words: Don't feel you need to grow on *all* of those which have germinated, if you won't have use for 50 plants in the future. Quite. Pot them on and either sell them or give them to a competent charity shop to sell. Welcome to the madho^^^^garden, BTW. -- 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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New subscriber and a geranium question
The message
from Kay Easton contains these words: Don't feel you need to grow on *all* of those which have germinated, if you won't have use for 50 plants in the future. Quite. Pot them on and either sell them or give them to a competent charity shop to sell. Welcome to the madho^^^^garden, BTW. -- 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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New subscriber and a geranium question
Thanks but the key question is/was - Is an unheated greenhouse okay for all
but the coldest nights (I live in North Leeds)? Feeding? "Jaques d'Alltrades" wrote in message ... The message from Kay Easton contains these words: Don't feel you need to grow on *all* of those which have germinated, if you won't have use for 50 plants in the future. Quite. Pot them on and either sell them or give them to a competent charity shop to sell. Welcome to the madho^^^^garden, BTW. -- 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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New subscriber and a geranium question
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from "Eugene Gilmartin" contains these words: Thanks but the key question is/was - Is an unheated greenhouse okay for all but the coldest nights (I live in North Leeds)? Feeding? I thought that bit had been answered. Well, I know it was answered. If the reply doesn't turn up, remind us and Kay (I think it was) will likely repost. -- 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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New subscriber and a geranium question
In article , Eugene Gilmartin
writes Thanks but the key question is/was - Is an unheated greenhouse okay for all but the coldest nights (I live in North Leeds)? Feeding? I think I answered that by g9iving you my experience in an unheated porch. And since I live within 10 miles of you, I think it was probably as good an answer as you could reasonably expect. "Jaques d'Alltrades" wrote in message ... The message from Kay Easton contains these words: Don't feel you need to grow on *all* of those which have germinated, if you won't have use for 50 plants in the future. Quite. Pot them on and either sell them or give them to a competent charity shop to sell. Welcome to the madho^^^^garden, BTW. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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New subscriber and a geranium question
Kay Easton wrote in
: In article , Eugene Gilmartin writes Thanks but the key question is/was - Is an unheated greenhouse okay for all but the coldest nights (I live in North Leeds)? Feeding? I think I answered that by g9iving you my experience in an unheated porch. And since I live within 10 miles of you, I think it was probably as good an answer as you could reasonably expect. Um, I think it may also depends on what pelargoniums he is growing. I have 6 'barbe bleu' (ivyleaved, dark purple flowers) in my greenhouse which have definitely suffered badly this (relatively warm, mild) winter. I am not sure I'm going to be able to save them, but they will definitely have to be cut right back to remove the cold damage. If they make it, next winter they are going in my utility room. I have a couple of scented pels in the greenhouse that have overwintered happily for years, and still look perfectly cheerful, and I had previously believed that an unheated greenhouse would be more than enough protection for pelargoniums. Victoria -- gardening on a north-facing hill in South-East Cornwall -- |
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New subscriber and a geranium question
Kay Easton wrote in
: In article , Eugene Gilmartin writes Thanks but the key question is/was - Is an unheated greenhouse okay for all but the coldest nights (I live in North Leeds)? Feeding? I think I answered that by g9iving you my experience in an unheated porch. And since I live within 10 miles of you, I think it was probably as good an answer as you could reasonably expect. Um, I think it may also depends on what pelargoniums he is growing. I have 6 'barbe bleu' (ivyleaved, dark purple flowers) in my greenhouse which have definitely suffered badly this (relatively warm, mild) winter. I am not sure I'm going to be able to save them, but they will definitely have to be cut right back to remove the cold damage. If they make it, next winter they are going in my utility room. I have a couple of scented pels in the greenhouse that have overwintered happily for years, and still look perfectly cheerful, and I had previously believed that an unheated greenhouse would be more than enough protection for pelargoniums. Victoria -- gardening on a north-facing hill in South-East Cornwall -- |
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New subscriber and a geranium question
Kay Easton wrote in
: In article , Eugene Gilmartin writes Thanks but the key question is/was - Is an unheated greenhouse okay for all but the coldest nights (I live in North Leeds)? Feeding? I think I answered that by g9iving you my experience in an unheated porch. And since I live within 10 miles of you, I think it was probably as good an answer as you could reasonably expect. Um, I think it may also depends on what pelargoniums he is growing. I have 6 'barbe bleu' (ivyleaved, dark purple flowers) in my greenhouse which have definitely suffered badly this (relatively warm, mild) winter. I am not sure I'm going to be able to save them, but they will definitely have to be cut right back to remove the cold damage. If they make it, next winter they are going in my utility room. I have a couple of scented pels in the greenhouse that have overwintered happily for years, and still look perfectly cheerful, and I had previously believed that an unheated greenhouse would be more than enough protection for pelargoniums. Victoria -- gardening on a north-facing hill in South-East Cornwall -- |
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