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Are some just happier in pots?

9 years ago

As some of you know I have all of my plumies planted in the ground. Most of them are coming along nicely and I have several loaded up with inflos. But I have a few that literally have not grown all year. In fact they grew better in my garage in the winter under heat lamps. J105, CS3, Tobas Fire, and intense rainbow have been stagnant since I planted them like 6 months ago. They look healthy, just not growing. I don't understand. I am considering digging and potting them up. Maybe I have them planted too high. Still probably 2 1/2 months in the season here in Texas, think I should just leave am? Has anyone came across some that are better in pots?

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the_first_kms2
9 years ago
It may not be related to being in ground if some are coming along nicely as you said. You still have got 2 or maybe up to 3 months to go. I say leave them and at the end of the season look at the roots when you dig them up to see what you can find.
Chris Harkey
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9 years ago
I'm wondering if maybe they aren't planted deep enough... root line is even with the mulch around them. Think maybe I should add some soil? But then again that's how all of them are. Hmmmm.
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kcandmilo
9 years ago
Do keep up posted on what you find, Chris! I would love to know the answer too, while I contemplate the pros and cons of potting vs in the ground!

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