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anyone growing Vigna caracolla?
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Posted by jscanlin z7NY (My Page) on Sun, Apr 24, 05 at 18:09
| Hi, all,
Last year, bought 3 plants of Vigna caracolla. Finally got a bloom in October, but the scent was so lovely that I was determined to keep them. Managed to winter them over (dormant) in my basement. About a month ago they started to bud out, so I began to water them and moved them under grow lights. They're really taking off, and I'm wondering if I can move them outside yet, or better to wait another few weeks? They didn't seem to mind the chill much in the autumn... Does anyone have experience with this plant?
Thanks!
Best,
Jen |
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RE: anyone growing Vigna caracolla?
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| Well they were led into the cooler temps in the fall... here they will be going from the warmth into the cold in a day.. I'd leave mine inside till it was warmer... if you can keep the spider mites at bay for awhile longer .. I had one that bloomed wonderfully... and gave it to a friend after a few years... great growing plant for me... Gordon |
RE: anyone growing Vigna caracolla?
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| Thanks, Gordon! I'll give them a few more weeks indoors. No spider mites so far - fingers crossed :) Best,
Jen |
RE: anyone growing Vigna caracolla?
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- Posted by JimShy z7 Brooklyn, NY (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 25, 05 at 17:17
| Logees sells, or used to sell this plant, and has a hotline that you can call for further info, but I think Gordon's right -- this one really isn't happy with night temps much below 60. Jim |
RE: anyone growing Vigna caracolla?
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| Hmmm...at the rate these are going, I'll have to set up some taller lamps ;) |
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