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scubadoobie
Chicago, IL

March 30, 2008
10:33 PM

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Hi - a couple quick questions from someone trying WS'ing for the first time (only 10 containers, not up there in the hundreds yet!)...

1. It looks like my foxglove seeds might be starting to sprout! If I have densely-growing little seedlings, will they self-select or will I need to thin them out? I was hoping that later, I could transplant small clumps of the seedlings.

2. I was nervous to WS my delphinium seeds because the packet only had 5 of them and I hadn't realized that cold was important to their sprouting. Given that I've probably missed the coldest temp window, can I do something like freeze the seeds for a short time (in the freezer) and then plant them outside in a WS-type container?
Appreciate any tips - thanks!

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