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Plume Grass Seedlings

stlouisgardener

21 years ago

I started some plume grass from seed a few months ago.

Right now they're just about an inch tall.

I'd like to transplant them outside. I'm in zone 6 and have a nice sunny spot for them.

I'm wondering if I should transplant them now or wait until the seedlings are more developed.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

Ann

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donn_
21 years ago
Hi Ann...I would start hardening them off now. Put them outside for an increasing amount of time each day, and after a couple of weeks, stick 'em in the ground. Ravenna Grass (Plume Grass) is a very sturdy plant, and will probably do just fine for you.

I have 16 cells of it in one of the coldframes, but it hasn't started to sprout yet. Warm season grasses are just starting to germinate for me now. I've got a few Miscanthus and 2 Carex sprouting in the past couple of days.
stlouisgardener
Original Author
21 years ago
Thanks for the advice Don!
I hardened the seedling last week and planted outside Saturday. As of this mornging it looks like they are still doing well. =)
Thanks again,
Ann
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