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Nicotiana affinis seedlings

The_Lazy_GardenerThe_Lazy_Gardener Posts: 165
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Hi, I’m not sure what to do with these seedlings. Should I put them outside under cover during the day? Will they go leggy if I don’t? They’re in a room at the moment with no heating on. I don’t have a green house or cold frame. Can I use a clear plastic box to put over them?

 Thanks for your help

 

Fred

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    I think I'd get those into individual pots now, keep them where they are until they've settled in and then start hardening offimage



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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039

    Bit early, I would think Edd. They are not hardy where I am, I don't put them out till mid May.

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    They've been indoors Edd.

    N. affinis are almost hardy, mine came through 14/15 winter and I expect to see them this year. But not at this stage of growth.



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    They look like nice healthy little seedlings Fred image

    But yes, get them split into their own little pots and grow them on for a good bit before letting them loose in the big outdoors  -  gradually! 

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    I find this year's seedlings flower before the ones that are perennial Edd. Just like some of the salvias, eg patens.

    Not as huge as N, sylvestris image affinis more reliable for me. The evening scent, fantastic



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • The_Lazy_GardenerThe_Lazy_Gardener Posts: 165

    Thank you all for your advice. I have put them in their own pots now. Will leave them to settle for a while and then start to take them outside. So is it ok to leave them out under a clear plastic container? Or should Ii increase the time spent outside gradually?

  • The_Lazy_GardenerThe_Lazy_Gardener Posts: 165

    Yes I've grown them before but not from seed. Haven't been able to find them in the garden centres for years.

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    You don't often see the plants for sale, well, I don'timage

    I've no experience of hardening off from growing indoors, I use a cold GH.



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • The_Lazy_GardenerThe_Lazy_Gardener Posts: 165

    Hi, these Nicotiana are growing back. Will they flower as well though? 

    Thanks 

    Fres

    Last edited: 19 May 2017 20:49:29

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