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johnw

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Galanthus from seed
« on: August 31, 2011, 03:20:18 PM »
I have just been re-potting snowdrops.   Two batches of nivalis were sown in June 2009 and both came up immediately; one was from a local collection and the other from Jelitto.  When de-potted there is a marked difference in the youngsters.  The locals are spherical with tunics which is a bit curious as the mothers are tunic-less, differing soil conditions no doubt.  The Jelittos are tunic-less and extremely long and very, very narrow, almost bullet-shaped.  Soil mixes were identical.  Has anyone seen this before?

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Re: Galanthus from seed
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2011, 07:17:52 PM »
Possibly sown too shallowly John? I'm fairly sure I've read in the Bulb Log that narrow shaped bulbs are as a result of them needing to be sown deeper?
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Re: Galanthus from seed
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2011, 08:28:58 PM »
David - Both lots were sown halfway down the 6" pots.  ???

johnw -  +26c & low humidity.
« Last Edit: August 31, 2011, 08:34:57 PM by johnw »
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