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Wednesday February 24, 2010 |
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) | Today's Featured Plant
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
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Q&A: Flower Seedlings are Small Question: I started several kinds of annuals and perennials this year for the first time from seed. After the time they were to be moved outdoors (mostly 6 to 8 weeks), they were still so tiny I didn't feel comfortable planting them out. How far in advance do nurseries start seeds, and is there a way to start them in the fall and care for them until spring so they get bigger? I'm in zone 6.
Answer: When you start seeds for the first time, it can be kind of startling how small these babies look. The typical head-start for flowers is 6 to 8 weeks; 12 weeks would be about the maximum. If you try to keep them longer than that indoors, they may become potbound or get leggy (though some flower seedlings, such as petunias, benefit from pinching back that helps them form dense, bushy growth). Do you have your seedling flats under fluorescent lights? Light and judicious fertilization should help them become sturdy and ready for transplant within the recommended time period. They may look small, but once they have become acclimated to the garden, they will grow quickly. |
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Q&A: Transplanting Daylilies Question: Will it harm my daylilies to transplant them once they have grown two or three inches? Amy McClary Ft. Knox, KY
Answer: Assuming you're growing your daylilies from seed, I'd let them get larger, with more leaves, before I'd transplant them. They are tough plants, but any seedling is more sensitive to transplant shock than older plants. Wait until they are at least 6-8" tall. |
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Tip: Feed Cool-Season Lawns As new growth appears on your bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass lawns, feed them with a complete fertilizer such as 16-8-4 applying about 1 pound of actual nitrogen fertilizer per 1000 square feet of lawn. |
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