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- Fri Nov 03, 2017 3:30 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: This may be a silly question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2567
Re: This may be a silly question
Thank you Lithos,Paul and Rod for your comments. My wife will be pleased as cucumbers are her favourite salad veg. and she wasn't at all happy when I indicated that in future the greenhouse will be a cucumber free zone. I will be growing my tomatoes outside so the only other candidate for greenhouse...
- Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:03 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: This may be a silly question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2567
This may be a silly question
Has anyone been successful in growing cucumbers in a greenhouse housing cacti and if so how? Cucumbers prefer a more humid environment which is the opposite requirement for cacti.
John
John
- Tue Oct 31, 2017 7:28 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Are my seeds progressing as they should?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2732
Re: Are my seeds progressing as they should?
Thanks for your comments. Yes, as they are indoors the amount of light they get at this time of year will be key. I am getting a bit obsessive about this and spend an inordinate amount of time moving them from window to window to maximise their light exposure. Hopefully I will remember where I left ...
- Tue Oct 31, 2017 2:23 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Are my seeds progressing as they should?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2732
Re: Are my seeds progressing as they should?
Hi Ragamala,
I have provided the images of my September sown seedlings - the prominent one on the left edge of the tray is just over 10mm - I didn't want to poke about too much in case I disturbed the roots Thanks for taking the time to respond.
John
I have provided the images of my September sown seedlings - the prominent one on the left edge of the tray is just over 10mm - I didn't want to poke about too much in case I disturbed the roots Thanks for taking the time to respond.
John
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:01 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Are my seeds progressing as they should?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2732
Re: Are my seeds progressing as they should?
Thanks Chris and Brian - I will stick with it.
I just thought I would give it a go in September to see what transpired - I have a few packets of seeds that I am keeping until spring.
John
I just thought I would give it a go in September to see what transpired - I have a few packets of seeds that I am keeping until spring.
John
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:11 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Are my seeds progressing as they should?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2732
Re: Are my seeds progressing as they should?
Thanks Habanerocat, It was on the temperature basis that I decided to keep them in the house as the temperature variation is between 18C and 22C - I suppose my concern is whether they are getting enough light. Although I have heating in my greenhouse it is set to keep the temperature above 5C so the...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:46 am
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Are my seeds progressing as they should?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2732
Are my seeds progressing as they should?
I planted mixed variety cacti seeds (about 50) on the 10th September and I am pleased the the germination rate has been quite good at greater than 50%. They were sown in cactus compost in a little perspex covered propagator which I keep on a window sill (I thought that the greenhouse would be to coo...
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:15 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Help with ID Please
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2589
Re: Help with ID Please
Not at all Liz. The IDs from you and ESP have pointed me in the right direction and I can now utilize online resources to form a view. I am a complete novice and the help is very much appreciated. I am pleased to say my knowledge of genera (I am learning latin as well!!) is improving though species ...
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:28 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Help with ID Please
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2589
Re: Help with ID Please
Thank you very much ESP and Liz for taking the time to ID my plants - it is really helpful and much appreciated.
John
John
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:47 am
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Help with ID Please
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2589
Help with ID Please
The plants in the images below are the last unidentified plants I have from my recently purchased batch. Can anyone help with their identification?
Many thanks,
John
Many thanks,
John