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by Patricias_herbs
Oct 18, 2007 8:49 pm
Forum: Vines
Topic: Akebia finally fruited (pics) - anyone start seeds?
Replies: 7
Views: 3262

Akebia Seeds For SASE

I'm going to have some extra seeds available. If anyone would like some, I'll share with you for a SASE. I'm thinking of the small bubble padded envelopes with 2 stamps on them. These are large seeds. I'd hate to have them crushed. I haven't sent seeds for awhile, so I'm open to suggestions on this....
by Patricias_herbs
Oct 12, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: Vines
Topic: Lemon Lace Vine (pics)
Replies: 2
Views: 2361

Lemon Lace Vine (pics)

This year my vines jumped into gear. I hate to think it was because I wasn't home as much. So I'm leaning toward they finally "became of age". This is a 5 year old- Lemon Lace Vine, it's the gold version of the Silver Leaf Vine.
by Patricias_herbs
Oct 12, 2007 6:42 pm
Forum: Vines
Topic: Akebia finally fruited (pics) - anyone start seeds?
Replies: 7
Views: 3262

Akebia finally fruited (pics) - anyone start seeds?

After about 8 years, my Akebia Vine finally brought on the fruit. My husband was actually startled, it stopped him in his tracks. We spent a lot of time out at the lake place so we unfortunately missed the fruit stage to taste. On the other corner of the building is a white flowering variety for cro...
by Patricias_herbs
Feb 04, 2003 12:49 pm
Forum: Greenhouse & Propagation Forum
Topic: Wattage of light bulbs
Replies: 6
Views: 10764

Hi Connie, You don't have to worry about making too much light. My set up uses 4' x 4 bulb fixtures, with 40 watt grow tubes alternating wide spectrum & low spectrum. So I can place 4 flats side by side. I agree, it is important to keep them just a couple of inches above the plants & height ajustabl...