Trying again after 10 years..

11 years ago

Hollyhocks, hibiscus, yarrow, delphinium, lychinis, castor beans, hyacinth beans, etc.

It's in the single digits out there, so they're sitting here in my living room.
Am I too late for this?
Should I take them out anyway, since they're not sprouted?

I was a miserable failure 10 years ago. The dog stepped on them. They fried on a hot spring day. I agonized and I can't handle that stress anymore! LOL!

We'll see what happens!

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docmom_gw

11 years ago

When did you sow the seeds? How long have they been in your living room? I ask, because I want to make sure you have the best chance of success this time. If the containers have been sitting in a warm living room with moist soil and seeds inside them, the seeds may have been stimulated to germinate. It depends how long they've been there. If they've started to germinate and you put them outside in the cold, it could kill/freeze the sprouts. A few hours, or even a day or so isn't a problem. But, if they have been sown inside longer than that, you might not get good results.

You've got a fantastic list of plants! Good luck.

Martha

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Herbal
11 years ago
Yay! Definitely set them outside. Put them in part shade so they don't get fried. Which lychnis are you doing? I'm doing Maltese cross.
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CEFreeman_GW DC/MD Burbs 7b/8a
Original Author
11 years ago
When: Today
How Long: a couple of hours
Sprouted: I mentioned they'd not sprouted. Not a worry.
List: That's only the ones I could remember. I've got 14 milk jugs and 3 of those $ store cake pans with TP rolls cut to form little plugs of dirt.

I have 'Vesuvius' but once they're all into summer, we can trade. I'm trying 'Black Knight' delphinium and all KIDS of red things! The world needs more red.
diggerdee zone 6 CT
11 years ago
Yes, put them outside! :)
PVick
11 years ago
I agree, put them out! BUT .... the castor beans and hyacinth beans might not like it too much! They would do better, I think, if you had waited a bit to sow them. If you have more of those seeds, maybe you can take the chance - put the sown ones out now and if they fail, sow the rest in late March?

Good luck!

PV
terrene
11 years ago
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I haven't started sowing anything yet this year, didn't get it together to start anything in January, and now there is literally 5 feet of snow where the containers usually go! (Some of that came down from shoveling the roof) The snow is unbelievable the past month.

But normally I put the perennials, trees/shrubs, etc. that need some cold stratification on the east side of the house under the shrubbery and they get morning sun only. They usually need little care in that location.

The annuals, veggies, heat-lovers, etc. which I usually sow in late March/early April go on the south side of the house along the foundation. They get more sun and warmth there, but I have to be more careful they don't dry out and fry.

Hopefully most of the snow will have melted by that time!
CEFreeman_GW DC/MD Burbs 7b/8a
Original Author
11 years ago
Oops.
docmom_gw
11 years ago
Why "Oops"? If you have put your containers outside, your seeds should do just fine. Please keep us informed of how things are going. And check back for reassurance, if you need it. That's what we're here for. And if you don't have the great results we're all expecting for you, let us know and we'll send you more seeds or extra seedlings that we planted too many of. All of us want you to be happy with your gardening experience and will do whatever it takes to help out.

Martha
pugetsoundgardener
11 years ago
God knows we're going to have extra seedlings. The germination rate I'm getting is ridiculous :)