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Posted by bunny6 7 AR (My Page) on Sun, Oct 5, 08 at 15:19
This is the first year I have grown Cannas, and they were given to me, so I don't know a good source to get virus free Cannas. I have read that some people are buying virus plants, so is there a good source on line to buy them? I would like some dwarf ones for a tropical garden I am planting in spring. Any suggested would be appreciated.
Thanks
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RE: Buying Cannas
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| google Karchesky and Harris. A bit pricey, but virus free for the most part. Horn is virus ridden. If you can find a retailer that sources from San Marcos, they will also likely be virus free. For now, I'm only growing species type that I can grow from seed in order to minimize the chance of virus infestation. |
RE: Buying Cannas
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| Thank you for the suggestions. Where do you get the seeds from? |
RE: Buying Cannas
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| I've bought some from Karchesky and Harris, traded other growers for some. After I get my collection re-built, I'll offer seeds for trade and postage. |
RE: Buying Cannas
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| Some web sites sell seeds. Keep in mind two things,, canna seeds are a bit of work to get going. They must be scratched, to notch the outer shell. Also, some won't grow true from seed, so those plants won't be available to you. I grow most of mine from seed. It's a lot of fun and the price is right, free. In my case I'm not too particular about what I get. Hey,, I like suprises and I never met a canna I didn't like. So some time during the year I find some lonely roadside canna, on public property and gather a handfull or two of seed. Now with that, there are plenty of people who want to swap seeds for free right here in the seed/exhange forum. Good luck. |
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