Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 20:09:12 -0800 From: Russell Elliott <relliott@geocities.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg582$foo@default> Subject: Re: Drosera planting times
Christopher Walkden wrote:
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> I have just purchased some Drosera seeds, and was wondering when to plant
> them. I have a book that tells me to plant non tuberous species in early
> spring, but doesn't say when to plant tuberous ones. The one tuberous type
> that I have is erythrorhiza. I also have some D.indica seeds, but my book
> doesn't mention this species - is it tuberous?
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> Thanks,
> Christopher Walkden
> Tasmania, Australia.
Chris,
Hi! How did your seed arrive? Anyway, D.indica is non tuberous (At least
none of mine ever grow tubers!) and should be sown in early spring on very
wet peat. Your Drosera erythrorhiza should be sown in about April. This specie
can be quite difficult to germinate, but I suspect the seed would respond
to smoke treating. You should get some dry grass and eucalyptus leaves, and
make a loose pile on top of the pot where you have sown your seed. The fire
should only burn for a brief period. Once the fire has gone out, gently blow
most of the ash off the surface, and keep the seed mosit.
Hope this helps,
Russell
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