Recieved with thanks here, but what's this about refrigerating them?
Received with thanks. Cheers peter.
but what's this about refrigerating them?
It's just a hunch. They're from the Himalayas which I'd expect would be a lot colder than here. It may be that they need the cold to help trick them into thinking they are back home. I've heard a similar thing with Himalayan Poppies, Meconopsis, Try some in the fridge and the freezer for a couple of weeks, label which went where and see if it makes any difference.
Found some growing tips whilst browsing, maybe this will help, yep the fridge is a good call
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Swelper that's a great find.
Got mine! many thanks McMoonter, most kind. They will be very happily received where they're going.
Mr Mcmoonter, Seeds received with thanks, already got them on the way (well hopefully, as have more than plenty) 🙂 🙂 🙂
Seeds arrived today thanks. This will be a nice little project over Christmas to get them started. Although that will prob just entail watching the video posted earlier and popping half in the fridge/ freezer 😉
Cheers again!
Folks delighted with seeds, and plans to distribute some amongst their friends. Thank you for your horticultural generosity 🙂
You are welcome.
Don't suppose you still have any spate seed left do you? I missed this thread first time around
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"Don't suppose you still have any spate seed left do you? I missed this thread first time around"
Email me your address and I will pop some in the post.
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Planted with what I had spare in the greenhouse. I'll leave them there over the weekend then find a home for them in the garden next week.
Something is showing it's little green head, one can only wait and see.
Something is showing it's little green head, one can only wait and see.
Sounds promising.
"Don't suppose you still have any spate seed left do you? I missed this thread first time around"Email me your address and I will pop some in the post.
Sorry just seen this thread... Appreciate very late..Mrs Eyepic V enthusiastic any chance?
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Eyepic - send me your address and I will fire you some in the post.
I've had a closer look at the 'green' bits and I'm pretty certain they are weeds, going to let them grow a little longer just to be sure.
Just an update: I have failed in my mission 🙁
Refrigerated, potted out, but no shoots. Hope someone else has had better luck. Thanks for letting me try Mcm.
So, at last! Something is growing that isn't weed like. Fingers are crossed and a daily inspection in on.
An update if anyone's interested... After a year in a mix of grit and wool bracken compost mine have just germinated on a heated potting bench. Fingers crossed!
Excellent news. It will be well worth your patience.
It's coming up like cress now!
Wow! The green bits that I planted look suspiciously like bamboo shoots. Only time will tell.
If I get the going and potted up and anyone would like one feel free to pick one up if you're passing Swaledale in the future!
FFJA - my friend lives in Gunnerside, if you're near, I might send her round, thanks.
Bunnyhop, were your shoots anything like these?
These are ours. A quick google suggests that these are the real deal. The excitement at Moont Towers is off the scale.
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No mcmoonter. They turned out to be bamboo. Where it's come from I don't know.
Really excited for you though. Keep up informed. can't wait for photos.
