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Post by hop2 on Mar 29, 2015 14:51:12 GMT
I got my live spring planting shipment this past week. I'm not sure why, in past years it has always come the last week of April when I have an actual chance of maybe planting them and having them survive. This are has always always had a frost danger up thru the first week of May here, this is nothing new. This year there is still a foot of snow in some places (my garden). WTF am I supposed to do with these for 5-6 weeks. If I wanted to raised seedlings for 5-6 weeks I would have ordered seeds. (DUH!) But I don't because I suck at that. I always kill them. THE GROUND IS STILL FROZEN for pete's sake. How would I even go about planting? Dig away the foot of snow and hack at the frozen ground for awhile? Geez
I've never had them send stuff this early before I have no idea why they did it.
Wish me luck keeping this stuff alive for the next several weeks.
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Post by akathy on Mar 29, 2015 15:36:40 GMT
I'd call the company and see if you can return them for a later shipment.
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Post by Rainbow on Mar 29, 2015 15:44:28 GMT
Good luck, sorry they came so early.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Mar 29, 2015 16:08:18 GMT
Sounds like an error. Call the company. if they say they ship for planting time in your area, they should stand by it.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Mar 29, 2015 16:48:09 GMT
I'm anxious to start planting, but even here, it's too early. It can't hurt to call the company and see what they say.
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Post by lindas on Mar 29, 2015 17:07:15 GMT
Sorry your plants came too early. I know it's going to be at least another few weeks here before anything can go in the ground. Now, what did you buy and who do you buy from? Inquiring minds what to know.  |
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Post by MichyM on Mar 29, 2015 17:26:15 GMT
I agree, I'd call the company and ask for a fresh shipment sent at the correct time for planting in your area.
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Post by Belle on Mar 29, 2015 17:44:37 GMT
I would call....in my experience those plant/nursery companies have always had excellent customer service. I bet they will just send you a 2nd shipment in a few weeks, if you ask.
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Post by hop2 on Mar 29, 2015 18:29:17 GMT
I bought a white lavender plant and some lilies. 'White' lavender sells out every year so I had to purchase it early I never thought they'd mail it so soon. I've wanted one for a dew years since lavender grows so well here and the rabbits and deer leave it alone. Oh and I love the smell!
I bought it from burpee and they claim this is the right time to mail out perennials to northern NJ! I doubt any new plant would survive the still below 30 nights though. I guess I need a new mail order company for next year.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Mar 29, 2015 18:41:09 GMT
They ship by agricultural zone, not for unusual years. If your area averages higher temps, that may be it. I think lavendar is cooler, but not that cold. Look it up. You may be able to put them in soon. Do your best to keep them going in a tray by a cool window. Still worth a call. Burpee is a good one.
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Post by mlana on Mar 29, 2015 18:47:52 GMT
Are the plants frost hardy? Most perennials are, especially if they are going to be planted in an area with snow or frosts. Whether they can survive the cold this year would depend on whether they had been raised in a greenhouse or outside. Perennials are usually planted as soon as the ground can be worked, while the plant is still in some sort of dormant state.
I would call the company and find out how the plant was grown - greenhouse or field - and, depending on the answer, ask for a second shipment at the appropriate time. In the meantime, put the plants in a cool sunny spot during the day, turning them daily to keep their growth even.
I live in GA and this year we have had some really cold (for us!) days and nights. I have peonies, clematis, gardenias, and berry bushes in pots that have been out above ground all winter. They are doing great and will go in the ground as soon as my aching back will allow. If I had ordered these plants from an online seller, they would have been shipped to me last month so that they would travel in their dormant state.
Marcy
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Post by hop2 on Mar 29, 2015 18:55:00 GMT
They ship by agricultural zone, not for unusual years. If your area averages higher temps, that may be it. I think lavendar is cooler, but not that cold. Look it up. You may be able to put them in soon. Do your best to keep them going in a tray by a cool window. Still worth a call. Burpee is a good one. while this year is somewhat unusual it is NOT unusual for frost to happen thru the first week of May. I always have to protect my new plants thru Mother's Day! End of March would always be unplantable here. Maybe tax day planting with frost protection, vigilance and TLC but even that's not for sure. |
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Post by hop2 on Mar 29, 2015 18:57:05 GMT
mlana even frost hardy plants are vulnerable when small and brand new with small roots. A developed lavender would survive winter but I doubt a new one would survive a multipke below freezing nights.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Mar 29, 2015 20:04:19 GMT
Sounds like you are zone 5 like chicago then. I would wait too. I have started cool weather crops from seed with plastic cover in early April. I would wait on lavendar plants for a bit though.
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Post by hennybutton on Mar 29, 2015 20:16:51 GMT
Can you put them in containers with potting soil until the ground is ready? I agree that they are shipped based on normal planting times in you zone. I'm in zone 9 or 10, so I don't have much experience with frost, but the gardening books say to protect your plants if you are expecting it.
I would just keep the plants in pots until the ground is ready to work.
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Post by gale w on Mar 29, 2015 22:54:24 GMT
I'm glad I didn't order early. I want some lavender but we had snow yesterday so I think it's a bit early still. I may go with a different company and order when it's planting time and risk them running out of certain varieties.
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