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These are the very first hosta that I have grown from seed. This is great. These seedlings are "Niagra Falls" from Gary Pepper2 Thanks Gary!! BEV
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I am growing these in an aquarium and they are doing great. I keep the light on them 24_7 BEV :beer:
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I forgot to post pics. I am so excited!!! :bd:
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I apologize that is Pepper1 Sorry Gary and all the seeds of yours are sprouting. Bev
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Chris, I owe you an apology. The Niagra Falls I got from you. All are doing great. Sorry for the two mistakes. I do not look br=efore I leap. BEV :oops:
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We're just glad to see how excited you are :lol:

It looks like they are germinating great! From the look of them it might be safe for me to say that they are War Paint seedlings. I couldn't remember if the plants I got the seeds from were Niagara Falls or War Paint since a couple of my War Paint ended up just being solid green Niagara Falls, but seeing some yellow seedlings in there tells me they are War Paint seed. They will likely turn solid green later, so kind of interesting to watch :)

Have fun ;)

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There cute! :)
Spider's Hosta List There are photos there too :)

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Congratulations! :bd:
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Congratulations, Bev! Looks like you are on your way...to the same addiction the rest of us have! :lol: :lol:

Seriously, though, congrats....I know it's alot of fun! Hope you keep us posted on the 'children's' progress.
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Here are my kids again. BEV
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close ups
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more warpaint
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more babies
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these last two are streackies
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Way to go, Bev!!!! :D
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Thanks Charla. I have Gone Fishin, Mr. Watson, And Taquilla Sunshine I will post later. BEV
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Congrats Bev. My Gone Fishin didn't germinate. How'd your do?
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Looks good Bev. :D

I have a question that maybe someone can answer. At what point should seedings like these be transferred to their own pots?
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Chris, From what I have read, I could do it now. I planted them on the 6th of Jan. Most of them have a third leaf, but I will let some get four maybe another two weeks and then because I do not have room will put two each in 3x3 inch peat squares in a tray and then when they get bigger and the weather gets warmer, I will pot them up in thier own cups. BEV
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