Anyone give me some basic starter points on growing these? If I wanted to grow them indoors in pots (10" deep 10" wide) What kinda soil would I need?
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I used a homemade blend of Espoma organic potting mix, Leaf-gro compost, vermiculite and Holly-tone to pot mine and they're growing like mad - but any well-drained, slightly acidic media will do fine.
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I used coco coir. It holds moisture very well, but it is loose and doesn't compact.
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I have started them indoors in miracle gro potting soil. They're doing well.
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Just regular soil. You can get some soil out of the yard or just buy some. No specific steps. Just plant it in the pot with the soil and water.
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Go for organic soil. You can also save space with tiered pots, as the plants need more sun and less soil. Just a tip, fertilize during their "fall". So at planting, then again before you help them hibernate to initiate blooming. Don't have to freeze, but a cool month helps rush the cycle if you don't want to wait over a year for your first harvestJust an edit, I say organic soil because you don't really want to eat some of the additives intended for house plants. Plus a lot of organic soils are actually cheaper than pesticide crazy fancy ones lol.
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I planted mine in a sandy mixture and they are doing great and have several blooms on them already, they are outside in an area that gets 6-8 hours of sun.
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They just come in small black greenhouse production pots. Not too attractive. You could replant them into nicer 2" to 3" planters, but it would probably be easier to make a decorative wrap with foil or paper using the existing planter, and tie with some nice ribbon. A nice wide decorative ribbon might work all by itself. Your florist could probably give you some good ideas.
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They came, but already sprouted. I have not put them in yet. At this time of the year pots may be the best way to go. Good luck.
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Pretty simple....just put them in the soil and cover with dirt. I don't think you will have any trouble. They came up and are thriving. I have some planted with a spider plant and the contrast is very nice.
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There were instructions with the seeds on how to plant them but I don't remember if there were any instructions on how to grow them inside. sorry
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I've had mine approx. 2 months. Planted in small pots. 6" d x 6"h. I will transplant to bigger pots later. I have three that are leafing out very well already, at this point I think the fourth still will. Planted them in Miracle Gro cactus, palm and citrus soil. We are still having signs of winter where I live so they have not been outside.
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I have them in a pot but you can plant them in the ground but you need something they can climb up on to as they are climbers.
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Wish I could help you about growing inside. I planted mine outside, in the sun. They create a vine, just like regular cucumbers. But they are burpless and taste like you've sprinkled them with lemon juice. I'd certainly try it.
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I planted the lavender plants in a container in a mixture of topsoil and some compost. They are in a greenhouse at about 75F. I water them only when the soil feels dry and so far they are growing vigorously. I'm impressed with the company and will buy from them again.
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I have mine in raised beds - basic potting soil. They are growing like weeds. However, I only have runners and very few flowers - could be the time of year. Good luck.
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I live in Massachusetts. The first year I grow them in a pot inside. The next spring I plant them outside and they do great! Once they are in the ground they are very hearty. This past winter they were completely buried in the snow. After the snow melted away they just bounced back up as if nothing happened.
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Distilled water - indirect bright light - good soil - a bit of food once in a while.. not to much. Pot to size you want it to grow to. I would wait till well developed before planting in the ground tho? So far seems like the working combination for me "-) Hope this helps...
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More depth is always better, up till about a foot (these plants are not that large, and I think this is about where max root depth would be.) Larger pots also contain more water, so you have to ask yourself how often does it rain or do I want to water them? I used 5 inches for horizontal spacing. Got a decent number of berries.
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I don't see why they wouldn't work for seed starting. What type of seeds are you attempting to grow? Typically plants in net pots either need lots of air at the roots such as orchids or are growing hydroponically with no soil.
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I'm going to have a pot in the garage filled with some potting soil/dirt combo and add it to that over the winter. Don't know if it will work, but worth a shot! I have been using the "tea" for the indoor plants. I guess it will be a lot of trial and error!
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I live in middle TN & our weather is similar. Put in a large pot , leave it on a porch out of direct light in the summer, and bring it in when the temp starts getting cold (about 45F). It should be okay. I had surgery & wasn't able to bring mine in this winter & it died-my fault. I will get another one in the spring. Also, they are not very big plants. Be sure to google search for the right amount of different soil: high grade potting soil, mulch & I think at least one other. You can buy these at any place that specializes with plants. Just mix them up & plant- DO NOT OVER WATER. Good Luck!
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I am not sure. This, also, is my first year growing them. Not all of mine even came up, although I followed instructions carefully. Mine are only about 3' tall at this time. They are in the ground in very well prepared, fertile soil. I agree that you have to wait until after the first frost to harvest them, and that they may get 10' tall by then. I suggest that you contact Mother Earth News, which has lots of great information on ALL growing things! Otherwise, you may contact your nearest Agriculture County Extension Office for advice. I wish you the very best gardening! lbj