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Started by Georgie, May 19, 2008, 20:25:14

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Georgie

May 19, 2008, 20:25:14
Has anyone else tried growing these plants from seed?  I got mine free with a gardening magazine and decided to give them a go.  They were sown on 5 April on a sunny window sill and they are still only about 2" (5cm) tall.  I've never know an anuual to be so slow.  Is it me?

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

Georgie

May 19, 2008, 20:25:14
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

star

#1
May 19, 2008, 20:51:10
I tried them many years ago, if I remember I had no success at all  :(
I was born with nothing and have most of it left.

Georgie

#2
May 19, 2008, 20:56:21
oh :(

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

Amazin

#3
May 19, 2008, 23:49:43
I've found many of my seedlings to be slow this year - I put it down to nerves.

;D
Lesson for life:
1. Breathe in     2. Breathe out     3. Repeat

Georgie

#4
May 20, 2008, 10:56:21
LOL.   ;D

I must admit that the Heliotrope seeds you sent me are also on the slow side but I expect that with perennials. 

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

Tee Gee

#5
May 20, 2008, 13:30:15
I haven't grown them for a bit but this is how I grew them when I did; http://tinyurl.com/692rgs

I think the 'slowness' of growth is mainly down to light levels, they have been somewhat low up until recently.

I have noticed mine have grown more in the last 7-10 days with the sunlight and longer days.

So it is a fairly natural thing, the only cure is putting them where they get the best light, but there lies the problem!! all plants want this so it is a case of priorities.

Georgie

#6
May 20, 2008, 16:36:38
Thanks for that TG.  They have a prime spot so I guess I'll just have to be patient.

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

greenstar

#7
May 20, 2008, 20:40:07
I'm growing them for the first time this year too, Georgie, and yes, mine are still tiny.

Hey ho...

Georgie

#8
May 20, 2008, 20:53:33
Shall we have a race then Greenstar?  First one to get a flower gets to choose the forfeit.   ;D

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

flowerofshona2007

#9
May 20, 2008, 21:49:31
Snap im growing them  for the first time, dad grew them evey year so fingers crossed they do well, there about 3" so far  ;D

ninnyscrops

#10
May 20, 2008, 21:56:01
Having a go too for the first time. Mine have just got first true leaves appearing. They're in the greenhouse in a pottery pot.  :)
If I ever get it all right - then that's the time to quit.

Amazin

#11
May 21, 2008, 00:10:14
Count me in, though mine are only around 2" tall.  :'(
Lesson for life:
1. Breathe in     2. Breathe out     3. Repeat

Georgie

#12
May 21, 2008, 17:20:00
Oooh,  this is going to be so exciting.   ;D

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

greenstar

#13
May 21, 2008, 20:43:15
Mine aren't even that big, Amazin.  Think I might be about to lose out here...That's assuming they're still there and haven't been eaten by the slimey ones.  Must go and check them in the morning.

Georgie

#14
June 20, 2008, 20:44:54
Progress report time.  Mine have been moved into the mini greenhouse.  The biggest is now about 4" tall I guess and I have just pinched it out.  At this rate I reckon they might be in flower at Christmas.   ;)

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

greenstar

#15
June 22, 2008, 20:34:29
Ooh - mine have got buds!  But then they seem to have had buds for a wee while now...so we'll wait and see if they ever flower.

This has got to be the slowest race ever!

Georgie

#16
July 05, 2008, 22:47:07
Well, Greenstar, any news?

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

ninnyscrops

#17
July 06, 2008, 22:18:16
Lots of lovely frilly leaves here, but no buds yet  :'(

If I ever get it all right - then that's the time to quit.

Georgie

#18
July 06, 2008, 22:27:52
Quote from: ninnyscrops on July 06, 2008, 22:18:16
Lots of lovely frilly leaves here, but no buds yet  :'(



Same here Nins.

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

greenstar

#19
July 07, 2008, 21:55:55
Just back from the plot, and I have a flower - nearly.  It's sort of half unfurled - looks pretty, but not really very remarkable yet.  I'm hoping they'll be a bit more noticeable when they're properly out.  The ones that are flowering are in pots - the plants that I put in the border are still at the budding stage.

Do I win?  :)
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