I liked that plant too. but everything had to be lifted out of the bed. This immediatly wilted and looks sickly. I looked it up and read it's a plant that does not like to be disturbed.
Anyone have any nursing hints, besides the definate water, water, water?
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I've read pros and cons on whether or not vitamin B-1 helps plants resist transplant shock. When I (finally) finished my previous container of B-1, I did not buy another.
What I like to do when transplanting a good-sized plant (potting up, moving from pot to ground or raised bed, etc.) is to prepare the planting hole or larger pot with my 50/50 potting soil/compost mix, then water the plant in with a very dilute (1/4 strength or less) solution of liquid kelp, followed by a little more planting mix patted into a slight mound, so that compaction won't create a "well" near the stem of the plant.
I can't say I've had 100% successful results, but I've definitely had over 75% success, perhaps 80%, over many years. Recently (from March 2008 to now), it's been more like 90%.
Cynthia H.
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What I like to do when transplanting a good-sized plant (potting up, moving from pot to ground or raised bed, etc.) is to prepare the planting hole or larger pot with my 50/50 potting soil/compost mix, then water the plant in with a very dilute (1/4 strength or less) solution of liquid kelp, followed by a little more planting mix patted into a slight mound, so that compaction won't create a "well" near the stem of the plant.
I can't say I've had 100% successful results, but I've definitely had over 75% success, perhaps 80%, over many years. Recently (from March 2008 to now), it's been more like 90%.
Cynthia H.
Sunset Zone 17, USDA Zone 9
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Thanks for the advice. I don't think I could have used this tecnic for the whole bed (which was huge & took over 40 hours to do). But, It will be great to try if I need to move these tempermental plants again.
I think I will hold off buying this plant again until I know that the invasive weed is totally gone just incase I need to lift the entire garden again. But, when I feel the garden is clean, I definatly will want to try this plant again.
I think I will hold off buying this plant again until I know that the invasive weed is totally gone just incase I need to lift the entire garden again. But, when I feel the garden is clean, I definatly will want to try this plant again.
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