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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2021 20:53:19 GMT -5
campingcorgis Sorry!! I should have mentioned. The pelleted seeds seem to have more than one seed per pellet. I had to thin out a ton of them.
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 10, 2021 21:24:36 GMT -5
campingcorgis Sorry!! I should have mentioned. The pelleted seeds seem to have more than one seed per pellet. I had to thin out a ton of them. Thanks!!! I'll think on that, but they are still too tiny. Big fingers, tiny seedlings...do so appreciate the input! |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 11, 2021 4:47:01 GMT -5
Were they pelleted seeds? If so then yes you will get many in there.  |
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 11, 2021 11:17:30 GMT -5
Were they pelleted seeds? If so then yes you will get many in there.  Yes, apparently so. The seeds are so tiny, it is hard to imagine each one contains many! So...thin to one per pod, when they are a little bit larger?  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2021 12:17:08 GMT -5
This video gives an indicator of seed size for one variety of portulaca. I did a little browsing and it looks like the sizes for the different varieties can vary from .5-1mm. Which is quite small indeed.
campingcorgis I double checked my thread and I didn't mention when I thinned them. I think just waiting until they are a size where you can grip them well would work. Too big and their roots may have entangled and you risk pulling up more than you mean too. I'm trying to think back and remember. I think I may have left 2-3 seedlings per pod. |
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 11, 2021 12:31:57 GMT -5
This video gives an indicator of seed size for one variety of portulaca. I did a little browsing and it looks like the sizes for the different varieties can vary from .5-1mm. Which is quite small indeed.
campingcorgis I double checked my thread and I didn't mention when I thinned them. I think just waiting until they are a size where you can grip them well would work. Too big and their roots may have entangled and you risk pulling up more than you mean too. I'm trying to think back and remember. I think I may have left 2-3 seedlings per pod. Thank you! Off to the VA for a bit, I'll check out the video later! I'll proceed with thinning, when I can get a grip on them with tweezers or something. |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 21, 2021 11:01:39 GMT -5
How are your Happy Hours growing?
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 21, 2021 12:51:06 GMT -5
How are your Happy Hours growing? They are growing, but taking their time! Thanks for asking...Day 21, see pictures below. Yesterday, Mikey pointed out how slow to grow they are, compared to the herbs and veggies. They popped right up, but then clicked into "Hawaii Time" as we like to call it. No rush, no worries.    While I can't wait to see them in their complete splendor, I'm not worried to rush them either! They will do their thing, on their own schedule. |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 21, 2021 13:40:34 GMT -5
If they are like the ones I grew, once they start to bud, things will speed up.
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Post by campingcorgis on Mar 3, 2021 18:31:09 GMT -5
Here's an update photo at 31 days:  Everybody seems happy and healthy. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2021 18:36:32 GMT -5
Hey, Hey, looking good! It's so weird. I just grew these. I know what they look like. But I'm still excited for you!  |
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Post by Sher on Mar 3, 2021 19:39:04 GMT -5
Awww. They are such cute little plants!
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Post by campingcorgis on Mar 4, 2021 10:38:33 GMT -5
Thanks @zyphax and Sher! I agree totally! Exciting and they are cute! Unique kind of fun!? |
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Post by Shawn on Mar 4, 2021 11:50:34 GMT -5
I loved growing Portulacas. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did
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Post by campingcorgis on Mar 4, 2021 13:10:12 GMT -5
Thanks Shawn! I'm enjoying them very much and I know it only gets better! |
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Post by campingcorgis on Mar 8, 2021 17:30:36 GMT -5
Mikey commented that it looks like they will grow into one big ball! LOL. I told him I don't think so, but we'll see.
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Post by campingcorgis on Mar 11, 2021 19:25:27 GMT -5
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Post by maskedsonnet on Mar 11, 2021 19:58:52 GMT -5
They’ve gotten so big!! Looking forward to the colors!  |
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Post by Sher on Mar 12, 2021 2:42:43 GMT -5
The plants look wonderful! And a bud to boot! WooHoo!  |
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Post by Shawn on Mar 12, 2021 4:39:12 GMT -5
Flowers will be happening soon.
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