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Bulbs => Galanthus => Topic started by: johnw on August 31, 2011, 03:20:18 PM

Title: Galanthus from seed
Post by: johnw 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?

johnw

Title: Re: Galanthus from seed
Post by: David Nicholson 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?

Title: Re: Galanthus from seed
Post by: johnw on August 31, 2011, 08:28:58 PM

David - Both lots were sown halfway down the 6" pots.  ???

johnw -  +26c & low humidity.