Fertilizing Hepatica

[Maggi Young]

I think that was a different thread (or so far back on this one that I couldn't find it).
The fruit were most likely "Cornelian Cherries" - Cornus mas
cheers
fermi

Indeed it was in the Tree peony thread - where fermi gave an answer too.

 https://www.srgc.org.uk/forum/index.php?topic=19087.msg429227#msg429227

[Guff]

Anyone know whats eating the seed leaves? These four seedlings, their seed leaves were all eaten but one. A first true leaf on one of the seedlings was also eaten( where the arrow is pointing). I did see a horned leaf hopper on the flowering plants during the Summer and those have also been chewed in spots.

Notice the difference in the size of the buds between the seedlings. No seed leaf and they don't grow as big.



Chewed leaves

[ashley]

Small rodents? 
Here accidentally introduced bank voles (Clethrionomys glareolus) do a lot of damage, especially in the colder months.

[Guff]

Diane

It's interesting that she doesn't have her boots tied.


Or you can collect your own......

[Guff]

Ashley, think it's some type of insect. Problaby won't be able to prevent it. I do have rose powder, that would kill the bugs when they eat, but with the fertilizing it would just wash off

[Diane Whitehead]

I don't know why she didn't fall out of those boots.  And then, after saying how dangerous it would be to have any skin exposed in the cave, she left her eyes and her hands uncovered.

I'm glad I had a safe clean job.

[Guff]

September 16th 2022 was the first day that I had started fertilizing.

This was the oldest picture I  could find, that I took of this seedling
9/28/2022



Today 12/17/2022



Cropped



12/29/2022

[MarcR]

Guff

I wouldn't concern myself with the seed leaves. You have a good growth tip.

Marc

[Guff]

Marc, thanks. Spring is 2.5 months away, won't be long now.

It's been between 40-50 during the day the past few days. Suppose to be 60 tomorrow with rain.

Still growing
12/29/2022




1/2/2023



1/6/2023
Since the weather has been warm for a week(40-55 day time), fertilized the seedlings and seed bed Monday(1/2/2023).

[Guff]

Well, it's disappointing. Ground upheaval and ice crystals popped these seedling tops off. Above post, won't be able to do updates. You wouldn't believe how many seedlings of other plants I lose each year because of this......

[Starking007]

I never had this!

[Guff]

I think it's caused by rain, then rapid freezing. Happens 3-5 times a winter here. Was going to post this in my cyclamen thread, but will here. These coum seedlings were planted 2 inches deep into the soil(seed sown), now they sit out of the ground on top of ice crystals that are 4 inches high up from the soil level. I had mentioned in the Cyclamen Bioag Ful-Power experiment thread, this is what happens.....very disappointing.

[Jeffnz]

An unfortunate outcome for the seedlings, after all the work put in to prepping the beds for seed sowing.

[MarcR]

I think it's caused by rain, then rapid freezing. Happens 3-5 times a winter here. Was going to post this in my cyclamen thread, but will here. These coum seedlings were planted 2 inches deep into the soil(seed sown), now they sit out of the ground on top of ice crystals that are 4 inches high up from the soil level. I had mentioned in the Cyclamen Bioag Ful-Power experiment thread, this is what happens.....very disappointing.

Guff,

The seedlings are likely still viable.  Try planting them in a flat under lights till spring.

[Starking007]

I'm a beginner, but I sow very minerally, no freezing like this.