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tips of starting/growing Carnations from seed ?
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Posted by kvbch Zone6 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 5, 07 at 10:39
I planted some Carnation seeds yesterday indoors under
my grow lights.....I have observed that, sometimes, starting and maintaining seedlings of perennials can be more trick than annuals.
Although, from my reading so far, every authority says that carnations are very easy to grow from seed.
Any hints/tips/recommendations ?
Kevin/Zone 6
Southern Illinois |
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RE: tips of starting/growing Carnations from seed ?
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I have started a lot of carnations and have never had a problem with germination. In fact they are very easy to grow and I love them. This is what I do-I use Miracle grow potting mix to start all my seeds. I have done this for many years and have a very good success rate. In one season I start over 75 trays of flowers. Most times you cover the seed as thick as the seed is, very small seed do not get covered. I use vermiculite to cover my seed it's light and they can pop right through. Unless it notes otherwise I put my trays in a clear plastic bag and put on a heated bed in the green house, as soon a few seed have popped through I take the tray out of the bag and off the heating bed.
Best of Luck,
Kathleen |
RE: tips of starting/growing Carnations from seed ?
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| Great Advice! Thanks for the write up, I can't wait to get these started then! I'm still just not used to Perrenials being as easy as annuals.
Kevin |
RE: tips of starting/growing Carnations from seed ?
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- Posted by pudge 2/3 Sask (My Page) on
Tue, Mar 6, 07 at 11:35
| I find that perennials, once germinated, are better grown in cooler conditions (around 60-65F). Some are harder to germinate but overall, perennials are no harder to start from seed than annuals. |
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