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caroline7758
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Posts: 7,267
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Should I start again?
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March 26, 2007, 10:08:21 »
I sowed some sunflowers inside a few weeks ago (maybe even late Feb :-[)- Claret and Key lime pie. They are now about 6" tall and starting to keel over. Having read through some threads on here, I'm guessing I satrted too early, and they've probably had too much direct sun, too. Is it worth trying to support them and keep them going, or should i start again next month or even May?
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manicscousers
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www.golborne-allotments.co.uk
Re: Should I start again?
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March 26, 2007, 15:32:50 »
mine are the same size, I've buried them a bit deeper, not going to throw them away..just planted my giant seeds, 6 out of the last 7 germinated at the mo ;D
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potterfanpete
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Re: Should I start again?
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March 26, 2007, 16:30:33 »
I soed mine about 3/4 weeks ago - they are about 4 inches tall. I had them inside the house to germinate, and assoon as they had, I put them outside. If you have a coldframe, you could perhaps put them in there as they are hardy. This would check their growth, and make them into more sturdy plants :)
Pete
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caroline7758
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Berwick-upon-Tweed
Re: Should I start again?
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March 26, 2007, 17:42:05 »
Thanks. have put them in a cold frame and put some little sticks in to stop them toppling any more. Fingers crossed!
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saddad
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Derby, Derbyshire (Strange, but true!)
Re: Should I start again?
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March 26, 2007, 20:13:44 »
Haven't even started mine yet!
:-\
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okra
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Grow your own its much safer
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March 26, 2007, 20:16:00 »
Only put mine into a cold g/house last week
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manicscousers
Hectare
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www.golborne-allotments.co.uk
Re: Should I start again?
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March 26, 2007, 20:54:30 »
just read an article in gardeners world mag, by sarah raven..pinch out the sunflowers when they're about 6" tall, you get lots more flowers but the plant doesn't grow as tall..mind you, she's planting for a cutting garden :)
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shirlton
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west midlands
Re: Should I start again?
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March 27, 2007, 17:10:31 »
Only planted the grandkiddies at the weekend.
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dtw
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What grows, You decide!
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March 27, 2007, 21:48:38 »
I must get mine sown asap then. :D
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Marymary
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Norwich
Re: Should I start again?
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March 28, 2007, 21:41:15 »
Quote from: shirlton on March 27, 2007, 17:10:31
Only planted the grandkiddies at the weekend.
Hope no one phones the NSPCC :)
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Jeannine
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Mapleridge BC Canada
Re: Should I start again?
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April 23, 2007, 18:29:00 »
Mine are not planted is it too late please??? XX Jeannine
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carolinej
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Posts: 1,939
Re: Should I start again?
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Reply #11 on:
April 23, 2007, 20:39:35 »
I planted mine yesterday. They are in the unheated greenhouse. Here's hoping!
cj :)
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saddad
Hectare
Posts: 17,894
Derby, Derbyshire (Strange, but true!)
Re: Should I start again?
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April 24, 2007, 21:12:27 »
Still not started ours Jeannine... on the list for this weekend..
;D
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Deb P
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Still digging it....
Re: Should I start again?
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April 24, 2007, 21:19:18 »
I've planted some out..bit of an experiment, and ran out of room! :-[
Still have a second batch in reserve though... ;D
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