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tony williams2tony williams2 Posts: 288
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Hi there my african marigolds have have been really good this year and have a lot of young seedlings spread around. My question is if I kept these over winter in a cold greenhouse would they survive ?
Cheers Tony.

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Depends where you are. If they are kept fairly warm, they might, but here they would die.
    Always helpful if people tell us where they are, makes a big difference to the answers to questions.
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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Looks like he might be in Wales🤔
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    You may be better off saving some seed and sow them next Spring.
    As punkdoc says, they may survive over winter - but they'll not be happy with such conditions, and by the time spring arrives and slugs etc have had a nibble they may not be in the best condition.

    Billericay - Essex

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    You could try potting some up and see how they get on, but don't be too disappointed if they don't make it. They might be better in a porch or conservatory if you have one.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • tony williams2tony williams2 Posts: 288
    B3 said:
    Looks like he might be in Wales🤔
    B3 said:
    Looks like he might be in Wales🤔
    Ex Wales I'm afraid, Scunthorpe now and very happy😊

  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Not very far from me then :) (OH was born in sunny Scunny and I worked there for 25 years). I don't think they'd survive outside unless we get an exceptionally mild winter.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
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