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Here are some Washy filifera that are 8 1/2 months old. They will be planted next spring with protection come winter. These things are bullet proof to grow from seed. 😀
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John
Okanagan Palms and Tropicals
6b-7a
Posted : 08/07/2006 3:00 pm
I have about 14 Robusta from seed and about 20 Filifera from seed, then about 10 Filibusta from seed. They are all about 3 months old and look nowhere near being ready to look like those at 8 months.
Is there a secret?
My Robusta are the oldest and are on the third leaf. It is wider and heavier than the other two which I guess is normal, but is there a secret?
Posted : 08/07/2006 3:30 pm
Well grown and impressive size for their age 8)
What are you using for a soil mix?
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Posted : 08/07/2006 10:01 pm
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Kansas and Knnn the seedlings from the beggining are grown under florescent lights 24/7 until their 2 nd strap leaf. They are then transplanted into one gallon pots using " Pro mix hp" brand soil. The seedlings then are placed under 1000 watt bulbs because it was in Dec and they love all the light to grow . I fertilized with 20/20/20 with micro nutrients and "Superthrive" and "Thrive alive b1 vitamin". Filiferas have been outside since May they were just transplanted into 2 gal pots as they were very root bound.
John 🙂
Okanagan Palms and Tropicals
6b-7a
Posted : 09/07/2006 11:45 pm
Thanks for sharing your regimen.
No one within 50 miles of me seems to carry ProMix, I've heard nothing but good about it, HP = High Porosity?
I guess it's time to track down an online distributor...... 😆
-Steve
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Posted : 10/07/2006 10:44 am
Those look 8) 8) 8) Nice job 😉
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Here's to all the global warming pushers, may your winters be -30 below and four feet of snow in your driveway. Because I want you happy.
-Aaron-
Posted : 10/07/2006 2:35 pm
