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Post by Cat on Feb 6, 2016 19:16:12 GMT
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Post by jay65 on Feb 6, 2016 19:38:08 GMT
I agree Cat, Daves' set up looks great. And is always informative. I'll be ordering some more plants from him on Tuesday as it happens (Sheval Megan, Sir Alf Ramsey, Hillcrest delight and Bryn Terfel), but thy will be just for my own garden, then I'll use the tubers from them next year for cuttings. But I already have 76 Mother plants that have rooted and been potted on now, and about another 100 cuttings in the vitopod, and plenty of shoots showing on most of the tubers that I set up a bit later. So all is looking pretty good my end. I'm a bit worried about Daves' Choice this year, but apart from that, I have very little worries or stresses at the moment (touch wood).
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Post by Cat on Feb 6, 2016 23:35:17 GMT
jay65 good to hear some positivity long may it last  Tonight I reread A plantsmans guide to Dahlias by Philip Damp. OH was impressed because I read it all from tea until now, I'm impressed because I'm understanding what he's saying this time round lol.
I want to try and take some seed this year and maybe try splitting a tuber for legs too. All depends on whether my set up is ready in time,as OH is doing some carpentry in the shed and we are trying to improve my layout, storage etc which will then free up shelving for the greenhouse, not perfect as black plastic solid shelving but strong and as the rest were lost to storm damage its better than nothing for the start of the season. I must stay patient lol On a good note we have agreed that because I am not growing veg on the v plot this season if I need to utilise a small area of the space for dahlias I can (small- hahahaha)
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Post by jay65 on Feb 7, 2016 17:57:15 GMT
Sir Alf Ramsey has finally decided to wake up. Hallelujah!! And some nice shoots forming on Harriet G and Karen G too.
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Post by ste b on Feb 7, 2016 20:15:35 GMT
Nice set up DahliaDave it's good to see the birthplace of some of my stock , only wish I was working for you it would be like being in paradise hehe .
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Post by ste b on Feb 7, 2016 22:22:04 GMT
Dug some tubers up Thursday afternoon put them on heat Thursday evening and some are shooting this morning, am I going to be to early again ? Don't panic Don't panic !!
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Post by Cat on Feb 7, 2016 22:23:32 GMT
It's a tricky one ste b isn't it, all I can say is...with a little bit of luck  |
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Post by ste b on Feb 7, 2016 22:32:46 GMT
It's a tricky one ste b isn't it, all I can say is...with a little bit of luck It will be ok cat if needs be I will let them grow 18 inch if need be , then take them off and take the next cuttings . |
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Post by Lou78W on Feb 8, 2016 8:31:12 GMT
Nice set up DahliaDave it's good to see the birthplace of some of my stock , only wish I was working for you it would be like being in paradise hehe . Its a fascinating place ste b. I've been lucky enough to have "the grand tour"... |
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Post by jay65 on Feb 9, 2016 14:40:13 GMT
Just a few pics of cuttings already rooted, that will be used as some 'Mother Plants'. I have around 5 trays of these at the moment.  Avoca Amanda  |
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Post by ian on Feb 9, 2016 14:51:49 GMT
Hi Jay, Just a question (please do not take it the wrong way) why do you feel you need so many cuttings at this time. Most varieties are ok taken in mid April or at the beginning of May and they will still be fine for the early shows if needed. For eg Trelyn Kiwi are ok taken at the back end of April and the young plants will get away very quickly when planted in the open ground at the end of May first week in June, as will most others with the exception of some varieties & Giants.
I love to propagate cuttings and do indeed take early cuttings if I know I will be short so as these can be butchered to increase stock.
Good luck Ian
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Post by Raymond on Feb 9, 2016 14:56:08 GMT
Looking good dahliadave jay65 Not taken any cuttings yet coming through nicely but a little on the pale side for my liking. I am going to let these grow on and take out the tip. Will try and root that and then hopefully the side shoots that follow. I won't start so early again. Mid Feb is early enough. Staleen condessa throwing some fantastic growth 10 shoots coming on one tuber. Had heard a poor cuttings provider and that a why I started it early . All Michelle alive and with growth , all jersie with growth . Nothing on cherwell goldcrest or wittemans superba. Spoke to my friend and wyns favourite has woken up as well as narrows Sonia and kiwi Gloria I sent him. He has massive greenhouses so is kindly propagating some for me. Still do not know what I will grow hahaha Have not put heat on the others yet they are waking up on there own had a check on them and zoe throwing roots all over the place as well as many others they are not boxed up still in trays of dry peat. Must get them sorted. |
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Post by jay65 on Feb 9, 2016 15:04:38 GMT
Hi Jay, Just a question (please do not take it the wrong way) why do you feel you need so many cuttings at this time. Most varieties are ok taken in mid April or at the beginning of May and they will still be fine for the early shows if needed. For eg Trelyn Kiwi are ok taken at the back end of April and the young plants will get away very quickly when planted in the open ground at the end of May first week in June, as will most others with the exception of some varieties & Giants. I love to propagate cuttings and do indeed take early cuttings if I know I will be short so as these can be butchered to increase stock. Good luck Ian I think I have already mentioned earlier in this thread, I donate plants and blooms to my local Church and Church Fete in the Summer, and I'll also give away and sell a few too. I also have a decent size allotment that I like to fill both for the blooms for my local Church and for my own pleasure. If I want or think I need 1000 plants then that's what I will do. And if I think I want or need that number, then I have to mother plant and hence take cuttings early. In addition to all that, I have had some interest in my plants from a local gentleman who has his own nursery literally just down the road from me. If I have any left over, then it will simply mean that I will pot tuber them and generally keep them for back up stock for next season. With my fingers in so many pies, you would be very surprised just how quickly I can get through 1000 plants. |
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Post by ian on Feb 9, 2016 15:22:56 GMT
Hi Jay, Well that's fantastic and if you can make the odd few pounds then why not and more power to your elbow, well done that man.
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Post by jay65 on Feb 9, 2016 15:45:34 GMT
Hi Jay, Well that's fantastic and if you can make the odd few pounds then why not and more power to your elbow, well done that man. To be honest, the amount that I sell (unless the Nursery man mentioned wants 500!!) is barely enough to pay for compost throughout the year, but we take a few to BootSales in the Summer too when we feel the house needs a clear out too, but as I said a couple of hundred pounds just about pays for pots and compost throughout the year. But the Church is always grateful for any blooms I give them in the Summer, and if that buys myself into a better place when I kick the bucket then....... |
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