Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 21-02-2011
Tags: germinating snapdragon seeds
Snapdragons are not germinating?
I live in Sacramento California and i have planted snap dragons, it gets very hot in the evenings so i planted them to get all the morning sun and sun up till 1pm. after that the sun is behind the house and the area startes to shade over.
I might just be impatient, its been almost 3 weeks! I water them every day, provide fertilizer every now and again, i havent disturbed the area, no traffic in it and i planted them in potting soil on top of the dirt. The dirt is not of very good quality so i figured outside in potting soil would work.
Are these hard to start flowers? I am very new at this game, but i like starting from seeds, just planting a already started flower isn’t as much fun.
please tell me about your experience, i have looked at tones of websites.
Step 1
“Growing snapdragons from seed requires an early start, as germination can take three weeks or more. For spring planting, seeds should be started indoors approximately 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Seedlings can be transplanted 8 to 9 weeks after sprouting. If you use seedlings purchased from a garden center, choose plants that are healthy looking, with vibrant green leaves and strong stems. If possible, avoid plants that have developed buds or blossoms, as transplanting is often more stressful on plants that have begun the blooming process.
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Step 2
Planting snapdragon seedlings should be done in soil that is rich in organic matter and light enough for good drainage. Snapdragons grow best in a soil with a negative pH and prefer full sunlight, although they will tolerate light shade. Place your seedlings six to eight inches apart for shorter snapdragon varieties, or twelve inches apart for the taller ones. Keep the soil moist around snapdragons, but not soggy, and fertilize every 4 to 6 weeks.
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Blooming season for snapdragons begins in the late spring. As these plants prefer cool temperatures, flowers generally wilt away with the approach of the summer heat. However, don’t be in a hurry to pull your snapdragon plants from the garden after those spring blooms have faded, as snapdragons often will bloom again in the early fall as the cooler temperatures return. Be sure to deadhead snapdragons during the blooming season to encourage maximum flower production.”
Flower Seedlings