[pbs] winter, summer and South Africa seedlings
ConroeJoe at aol.com
ConroeJoe at aol.com
Thu Dec 30 20:20:34 EST 2004
Hi,
Temperatures have warmed up a bit, days 70-75 F (22.5 C), and nights around
50-62 F (ca. 15 C). My South African winter-type bulbs are happy, and the same
for winter-type germinating seeds. I hope the seedlings will grow well and
gain mass, so that when I put them away for a few summer months they will have
enough reserves.
I do have some 6-10 month-old seedlings of summer growers (South African),
and (I've been letting them grow this winter by giving 15-hour days inside under
lights. They don't know it is winter. However, they enjoy the warm days
and, as seedlings, don't seem to worry about the day length.
I'm wondering if winter-growing plants from don't prefer Spring and Fall
here, as do some summer growers from high altitudes.
Perhaps they don't care about day length so much as temperature, humidity,
and soil wetness. Time will tell; I need to grow more and experiment more.
Cordially,
Conroe Joe
Forecast is for 61 F tonight and 76 F tomorrow. Rain is possible and
humidity is high.
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