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Seedy Subjects! => Grow From Seed => Topic started by: Ulla Hansson on February 21, 2009, 01:04:57 PM

Title: Sowing Ourisia caespitosa
Post by: Ulla Hansson on February 21, 2009, 01:04:57 PM

Hey, is there someone who knows about Ourisia caespitosa need cold to germinate?
Ulla

Title: Re: Sowing Ourisia caespitosa
Post by: Lesley Cox on February 21, 2009, 08:41:50 PM

I really don't know whether it NEEDS cold or not but I've had success with seed sown late winter so if you sow it now it should be OK. All my seeds are left out in whatever weather happens. The real problem with the Ourisias is dryness when the seedlings are growing a little larger. They can be lost very quickly. Keep them damp at all times. A gritty, humusy mix seems to suit well.

Title: Re: Sowing Ourisia caespitosa
Post by: Ulla Hansson on February 21, 2009, 09:47:09 PM

Thank you Lesley for your reply. I think I keep the seed pot on inside for a week, there after I put it on outside. It was good to know that Ourisia is sensitive to drought.
Ulla