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Milestones

  • On Feb 18, 2008, "Sown" occurred.
  • 6 days later, on Feb 24, 2008, "Germination" occured.
  • 1 days later, on Feb 25, 2008, "Under Lights" occured.
  • 110 days later, on Jun 14, 2008, "Planted" occured.

    Initial Notes:

    Surprise from Shirley1 (Pack says shades of red, yellow, orange & bronze - this is cool because I have the straight orange type - so maybe I will get another color too)
    1)Sow at -4 to +4ºC (24-39ºF) for 4 wks in moistened sand, move to 20ºC (68ºF) for germination
    2) Cold Stratify 30 days

    Entries and Updates

      Feb 13, 2008  

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      Feb 18, 2008  
    Sowed in a 9 pk with 3 seeds per cell except one has 2. Lightly covered; firmed; misted. Total 34 seeds.

      Feb 25, 2008  
    Was planning on cold treatment for these but they germinated before I got them in cold.

      Apr 1, 2008  

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      May 20, 2008  
    I counted15 seedlings in there today.

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