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Post by joeelliott on Jun 27, 2015 11:37:56 GMT -5
For those of you that winter your Sarrs in the fridge, when you are growing them in very large pots that are not fridge friendly do you store them bare root for the winter or do you try to find a compatible fridge? A walk in cooler would be nice but I can't afford that lol.
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Post by H2O on Jun 27, 2015 12:32:31 GMT -5
Typically they would be mostly bare rooted with a little bit of media or some sphagnum moss covering the roots. The roots would be wrapped up but the top growth should be able to breath. Fungicides are often important although some people have had success without them. Make sure the check them regularly for fungus and be very proactive if you find any.
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Post by H2O on Jun 27, 2015 12:42:47 GMT -5
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Post by joeelliott on Jun 27, 2015 13:23:14 GMT -5
Thank you It is good to know that I will not have to find a walk in cooler ..... yet; although judging by those pictures and the fact that they are from 2009 Labine may have one or two already.
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Post by H2O on Jun 27, 2015 13:29:17 GMT -5
Where are you located? With a little preparation you would be shocked at how far north you can grow Sarracenia. Carl is a pioneer in the world of growing Sarracenia outside and has a blog about it.
zone6b.wordpress.com
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Post by joeelliott on Jun 27, 2015 16:30:08 GMT -5
I am in Glendon, AB; north-east of Edmonton.
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Sept 7, 2015 22:04:47 GMT -5
I am in Glendon, AB; north-east of Edmonton. Did you ever find out if you could overwinter yours in edmonton? I feel like it's probably too cold.
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Post by joeelliott on Sept 11, 2015 15:12:42 GMT -5
I haven't tried it yet Edward, I don't intend to risk what I already have on a trial that will likely fail. That said, I am waiting for fall to come around and the people with S. purpurea to post seeds for sale. I will grow them and then try them outdoors for our winters.
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Sept 11, 2015 15:18:09 GMT -5
Do you want a purpurea???
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Post by hal on Sept 11, 2015 15:45:46 GMT -5
I kept my sarrs bare root in plastic containers in the fridge last winter. I washed them off, trimmed the dead leaves and roots and sprayed them with No Damp. Took them out once in early February and trimmed and washed them and re-sprayed with No Damp. The only one I lost was a purp! It looked fine but didn't wake up after I planted it outside in the spring.
I just found some Newfie Sarr seeds I collected last fall that I thought I'd lost. They've been sitting unrefrigerated for 6 months, but you are welcome to have some if you want to try them.
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Post by joeelliott on Sept 12, 2015 0:57:00 GMT -5
That is similar to what i did last year Hal, except i left mine potted and put the pots in plastic bags in the fridge. This year I will be trying the bare root method in the fridge. And yes I would love the chance to try germinating some of those seeds' pm me with details please Thanks for the offer Edward but I will start some from seed since I haven't made a bog space outside yet.
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Sept 12, 2015 8:16:20 GMT -5
That is similar to what i did last year Hal, except i left mine potted and put the pots in plastic bags in the fridge. This year I will be trying the bare root method in the fridge. And yes I would love the chance to try germinating some of those seeds' pm me with details please Thanks for the offer Edward but I will start some from seed since I haven't made a bog space outside yet. Okay. If you ever want some purpurea I can get you some.
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Post by ontariotraps on Sept 13, 2015 14:11:38 GMT -5
Anyone have a AF Purpurea for sale ?
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Post by joeelliott on Sept 28, 2015 12:43:04 GMT -5
Well i put the kids to bed. Now it will be a long 8 months before they can eat bugs again.
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Post by lloyd on Sept 28, 2015 14:24:29 GMT -5
Early but should be Ok. I wait until 3 consecutive nights forecast to be less than 3 deg. C. They actually like the cool, wet fall weather. Mine are still eating wasps.
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