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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
Join Date: Apr-2004
Location: Nr Halifax
Country: England
Posts: 857
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Originally Posted by Cordon
Well after one month in the free growing soil I was forced to dig my seedlings up again. I placed them in large pots in good free draining soil. They never responded well in the bed they were planted in. there was only limited root growth. I assume that both the soil and the amount of sun were not condusive to the growth of this species.
I hope they survive their ordeal and respond with new growth.
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Dude, after a month the seedlings were probably just starting to grow again, seedlings dont grow instantly when you put them in the ground, it can take an entire season for them to recover fully and start to put on real growth. This time the deed is done and i wouldn't touch them again for a couple of years, they need a rest now, but next time just give them a little/lot more time  Your looking at a month after them going in the ground as almost a semi-dormancy where they are just trying to conserve energy and water, rebuilding their strength, after this they should take off. You'll need to keep a close eye on them now, they wont like being dug up again so soon after settling in, but just keep an eye on them, really dont touch them for the next year at least!!
Hope they survive.
Rowan
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