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Post by txdirtdog on Jan 16, 2011 18:14:12 GMT -5
I have some Aunt Molly's that I am growing for the first time. I am starting in peat pellets, then will move into a container to hold them for about 2 to 2 1/2 months before planting. How big of a container will I need for this period. First two just sprouted - cute little delicate looking things. Will cool but not freezing temps shock them into inactivity like a pepper, or will they continue growing (more slowly but hardier) like a tomato?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2011 19:37:01 GMT -5
Well, I found them to be slow growing at first, with warm spring and cool nights, but when it got hot, BANG they grew like gangbusters. They're sensitive to frost. Cool weather in the fall compromises their flavor, they go bland and nasty, in my experience. I think a one gallon pot will do them just fine until you can plant. Keep them watered but not soaked and you should do just fine.
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Post by txdirtdog on Jan 16, 2011 19:47:59 GMT -5
Thank you quinnbee. Interesting about the temp affecting flavor.
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Post by nolika on Jan 17, 2011 16:16:55 GMT -5
I don't even move them out of the pots, they grow great that way. The plants do start slowly but then grow vigorously...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2011 15:54:18 GMT -5
yea, I grew them first year in pots then second year in an area I happened to have free. They do well both ways, but planted in the ground my groundcherry plants got laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarge!!! I had a huge harvest, but it cooled off here too quickly and I missed a harvest of good sweet ones by 2 weeks. arggh.
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Post by nolika on Jan 20, 2011 1:42:21 GMT -5
That is what happened to me, so I just plant them in pots and don't get disappointed...
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