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Sep 17, 2016 3:45 PM CST
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Name: S.g.b

I do have a question though. At what point are they ready to be planted in the ground? What should I look for? And how will I know?
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Sep 17, 2016 10:38 PM CST
Name: Daniel Erdy
Catawba SC (Zone 7b)
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the ones in the small seed tray will need to be put in larger pots soon. The main goal is waiting until the seedlings are large enough to not get lost in weeds once planted in ground. Next spring when you are ready to plant your seedlings that are 5 or 6 to a pot you'll want to take the clump of soil with the plants and bump it on the ground to loosen the roots, then get in there with your hands and gently separate them. After they are separated cut the foliage back about half way and plant them out. If there is too much foliage on top and the roots are disturbed it won't be able to supply enough water to sustain itself so trimming the foliage helps keep everything balanced. With the seed trays you won't have to do that but you may want to only put one plant per pot when you transplant them in larger pots so you wont have to separate a bunch later. starting several seeds per pot is fine but if you already have single plants separated like the ones in the seed tray it will make life easier to keep them one to a pot. Hope this helps and I'm sorry if I was all over the place with my suggestions. I seen this before I was about to crash for the night and figured I'd help ya out. Good luck and keep us updated.
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Sep 18, 2016 11:36 AM CST
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Name: S.g.b

Thank you so much for your info Edible. I really appreciate all of it. I'll get started on that and I will definitely keep you and the others posted.
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Sep 18, 2016 5:40 PM CST
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Name: S.g.b

Thank you so much for your info Edible. I really appreciate all of it. I'll get started on that and I will definitely keep you and the others posted.
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Sep 25, 2016 12:37 PM CST
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Name: S.g.b

When you say " cut back the foliage," what do you mean?
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Sep 25, 2016 2:50 PM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
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Cut all the leaves down by half. Just snip them across--a haircut won't hurt them a bit. Smiling
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Sep 25, 2016 3:05 PM CST
Name: Vickie
southern Indiana (Zone 6b)
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I have been cutting back my daylilies for a few weeks now. I need to do this so I can weed and mulch if needed. It sure makes the flower bed look much more tidy
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Sep 25, 2016 9:10 PM CST
Name: Becky
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)
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Whistling Hilarious! Hilarious! Hilarious! Hilarious! I have to agree, Vickie! Thumbs up
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Sep 27, 2016 8:37 PM CST
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Name: S.g.b

Even the new seedlings?
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Sep 27, 2016 9:08 PM CST
Name: Vickie
southern Indiana (Zone 6b)
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I don't think I would cut the new seedlings back if they are only 8 or 10 inches tall and only have a few leaves. Some seedlings grow faster than others, so it just depends on the individual plant.
May all your weeds be wildflowers. ~Author Unknown
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Sep 28, 2016 10:00 PM CST
Name: Becky
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)
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Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Birds Ponds
I agree
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us.
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Oct 4, 2016 11:28 AM CST
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Name: S.g.b

Ok guys. Y'all said I would get hooked. New additions to the collection. Clifford The Big Red Dog!!!😄😄😄
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Oct 4, 2016 11:29 AM CST
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Name: S.g.b

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Oct 4, 2016 11:31 AM CST
Name: Vickie
southern Indiana (Zone 6b)
Bee Lover Garden Photography Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Daylilies Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Region: United States of America
Region: Indiana Garden Art Annuals Clematis Cottage Gardener Garden Ideas: Level 2
Those fans look great!! It definitely is an addiction nodding
May all your weeds be wildflowers. ~Author Unknown
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Oct 4, 2016 11:54 AM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi
Dragonflies Dog Lover Bookworm I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Photography Bee Lover
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I love that name!!!
Big Grin Lovey dubby Big Grin
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Oct 4, 2016 6:53 PM CST
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