Alstroemeria from seed

Alstroemeria from seed
Alberto Castillo (Thu, 14 Apr 2005 09:03:38 PDT)

"I am growing some ex alstroemeria ligtu hybrid from seed, and would like

advice on at what stage I should prick out, in view of the high losses
from trying to divide the brittle roots of adult hybrid plants. At
present I have ~12 seedlings in a 2 1/2" pot varying from just emerging
to 2" tall with 3 leaves. They are outside but protected from rain, so
are not too soft."

Hi Brian:
Better not to prick out. Sow individually in cells and transplant
with the whole rootball. Planting in shallow containers Alstroemerias do
not develop the fragile "threads" that connect the tuberous roots to the
rhizome. Hence, a more solid "bulb".
Regards
Alberto

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