dahliadave
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"Chocolate" red seedling 5 plants in a 70cm pot in July.
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Post by dahliadave on Feb 12, 2015 0:05:14 GMT
Really enjoying the discussion and the sharing of ideas and information. Having a job keeping up with you all!
Taken a 1000 or so cuttings over the last couple of days. First batch for orders due to be taken next week. Roughly 4000 or so to take. Some varieties as usual a little bit shy which makes life a bit awkward for our early orders but the signs are there thank goodness!
Started sending chrysanthemums out this week (dare I mention them!)
interested reading the different methods used to encourage growth on tubers. We have tried most and also covered tubers with pots or put trays under the bench. This draws the cuttings but the smaller leaves made them easier to insert and prepare. They very soon green back up again.
Happy propagating and may all your cuttings root well!
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Post by Raymond on Feb 12, 2015 0:14:26 GMT
dahliadave hope your dad is feeling better. Need to send you another order for bedding dahlias and I have a credit to use so I shall be trying a moonlight. I ordered sues kilmorie and Tom mcclelland already.
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Post by Cat on Feb 12, 2015 18:31:33 GMT
The heat goes on this weekend. Cuttings will be cold rooted as no choice. Into the unknown we go. Cuttings virgin ! Hahaha I will be too next year with luck so look forward to hearing how its going  |
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dahliadave
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"Chocolate" red seedling 5 plants in a 70cm pot in July.
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Post by dahliadave on Feb 12, 2015 20:32:11 GMT
dahliadave hope your dad is feeling better. Need to send you another order for bedding dahlias and I have a credit to use so I shall be trying a moonlight. I ordered sues kilmorie and Tom mcclelland already. Thanks Raymond. He is not doing too badly. Got him home from hospital last week (Thursday) after he had been in since early November. He had pneumonia twice whilst he was in there. At least popping in on the way home from work is a lot easier than the numerous trips too hospital almost every night. |
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Post by Raymond on Feb 12, 2015 21:12:15 GMT
Glad he is at home dahliadave . Best place for him nothing like home comforts to assist a recovery. I bet he can't wait to see how things are progressing with the tubers. All the best |
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Post by Raymond on Feb 13, 2015 14:05:21 GMT
My jiffy 7 delivered today weird looking things. Those garland titan trays are enormous but very useful. I might use one for the pot tubers Plunge the pots into them will need to add some drainage though.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2015 17:20:54 GMT
Really enjoying the discussion and the sharing of ideas and information. Having a job keeping up with you all! Taken a 1000 or so cuttings over the last couple of days. First batch for orders due to be taken next week. Roughly 4000 or so to take. Some varieties as usual a little bit shy which makes life a bit awkward for our early orders but the signs are there thank goodness! Started sending chrysanthemums out this week (dare I mention them!) interested reading the different methods used to encourage growth on tubers. We have tried most and also covered tubers with pots or put trays under the bench. This draws the cuttings but the smaller leaves made them easier to insert and prepare. They very soon green back up again. Happy propagating and may all your cuttings root well! That's good news David. Bet your Dad's happy to be home with the family. Did he enjoy the book? |
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Post by MarkE on Feb 14, 2015 12:32:26 GMT
What's everyone up to today? , im stuck at work would love to be out in the garden in this milder weather!
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Post by Lou78W on Feb 14, 2015 12:59:45 GMT
Work?  ...wots that!!...lol Got my tubers set on the heated bench...one or two of their labels are missing tho!! will be a guessing game in a month or so.....tomorrow I will start sowing the seed I collected last year... |
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Post by Raymond on Feb 14, 2015 13:16:26 GMT
Tubers set up on heat bar some bedding one's I need to sort through. Had to split Stillwater brilliant into chicken legs have tried to keep a piece of the stem rot was fairly bad. All others look good. Will post picture later In beginners thread.
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Post by Raymond on Feb 14, 2015 13:17:41 GMT
I must label mine better next year Lou78W some of the ones from last year label fallen off. |
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Post by Lou78W on Feb 14, 2015 15:39:26 GMT
I must label mine better next year Lou78W some of the ones from last year label fallen off. I usually tie the label on with strong string...or well tucked down the side of the pot...it was unfortunate that they got tipped over and the labels mixed up...  |
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Post by Moonlight on Feb 14, 2015 16:13:11 GMT
One of the frustrating things we have found are permanent marker / garden labelling pens fading. Not wishing to be a posting advert but last year my Dad ordered some from Halls which didn't fade. Funnily enough we ordered some from Halls yesterday, Dad another couple and I bought a couple for myself.
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Post by Raymond on Feb 14, 2015 18:19:36 GMT
Moonlight there is a marker specifically for garden labels . Artline garden marker you can get them on eBay. I will be ordering them was recommended them.
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Post by Lou78W on Feb 14, 2015 19:54:28 GMT
One of the frustrating things we have found are permanent marker / garden labelling pens fading. Not wishing to be a posting advert but last year my Dad ordered some from Halls which didn't fade. Funnily enough we ordered some from Halls yesterday, Dad another couple and I bought a couple for myself. I must remember to buy some when I go to collect my mini plants...... |
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...wots that!!...lol
