Need advice re: seedlings

17 years ago

I'm planting out my rooted cuttings. Most survived my rooting method which involves periods of neglect.

Now, I have just a few seedlings. (Still have seeds that haven't germinated but I'm patient.)

I potted the first two seedlings in 4" pots. Put the pots outside to get some sun but shade during most of the day.

Should I be fertilizing in the small pots? My gut tells me I should be giving them 1/2 strength fertilizer.

How long should they remain potted? Should I just pot up when needed for the first year ? Or, two? Or, can they be planted in ground the first year? If so, at what stage/size?

Obviously, I let my obsession get the better of me. I probably needed more research and experience.

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karyn1
17 years ago
You can start giving them a diluted fertilizer. They can go in the yard but I'd wait until they are 12-18" tall. That won't take very long and I'd switch to full strength feedings around the same time.
rosepedal
17 years ago
Yes I am no expert..I am following Karyns advice and have a quite a few in the yard planted... Nothing like growing a brug from seed..:))) Gosh it really is a exciting adventure... I have one that has really dark leaves... I love them...

Good luck Amelia...I cant wait to share our pics together... Isnt it great!
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givelittle_getlots
17 years ago
Amelia good luck with your babies. It sure is exiting and boy if I just thing about Edna's gorgeous brug grown from seed. I am all for it lol

I put mine out in the ground while the stem was still to green, in my opinion. That is why Karyn is right. I had some snail casualties and them and I are at war. Lucky me I can throw them real far over the fence lol

Lucy
napdognewfie
17 years ago
My seedlings were about 6" tall when I put them out in the garden bed last year. I fed the heck out of them & a few of them bloomed in spite of the cold nights all summer. I didn't get the seeds started until the end of March because I don't have room inside for plants that are bigger than that. Yours should grow pretty fast since you are in a warmer Zone.

Linda