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Norton, MA

Hi all. I got some Large Blue and Large Yellow Columbine seeds from a grower this year, and I'd like to grow some for my Mom and Grandma. I don't know how or when though. Any help will help! Thanks, AleX Noel.

2/24/2006 11:55:32 PM

Indiana

Get them started now if you can give them the light. They probably wont flower this year but will put on a show next spring.

2/25/2006 11:09:15 AM

Norton, MA

Start now, in AG type conditions? Then how long until they're up? Then under flourescents? Until when? Transplant outdoors? Protect next winter? Thanks, AleX Noel.

2/25/2006 2:08:09 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Have the seeds been subjuect to cold yet...Columbine need like 30 days below freezing weather to help germination. A couple of weeks of freezing and thawing help also.

2/25/2006 5:30:48 PM

Norton, MA

Freezing? I have no idea, not with me. I'll try to germ. some tonight, put some in the freezer. How long should I expect it to take for them to germ. if they are good? Thanks, AleX.

2/25/2006 5:51:03 PM

Indiana

I have some started in the basement that I didn't subject to the cold. They took about 2 to 3 weeks to start in a cool basement they probably would have started faster with a cold spell first. I just put them on top of the soil and water them in, and wait. I wouldn't start them as warm as AG's, Plant them outside after frost time and they should grow fine they don't care for full sun and they will re-seed outside if your lucky. a light mulch in the winter cant hurt i usually just let them go on their own.
Do a google search on them and you will find more than you want to know.

2/25/2006 6:43:05 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Stratify is the word I am looking for I believe..

2/25/2006 10:27:45 PM

Norton, MA

Hmmm, O.K., Thanks all. I'll just wait till spring. AleX Noel.

2/26/2006 8:08:38 PM