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When should i plant out PSB?

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When should i plant out PSB?
« on: June 02, 2011, 08:54 »
Hi all,
Ok, i've got 6 PSB plants around 3" tall in pots which i grew from seed, when should i be planting them out.

I tried them a few years back and they all bolted so i don't want a repeat of that.
Is there anything i can do to minimise the chances of bolting too?
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Re: When should i plant out PSB?
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2011, 09:01 »
Are they spring producing ones?

I'd wait until they're 6" tall, then put them out.

I don't like sowing spring PSB too early, it gives them a change to bolt late summer/autumn. They always used to be on the market here during the first weeks in July, the former traditional "July Fortnight" holiday around these parts.
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Re: When should i plant out PSB?
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2011, 09:05 »
Hmmmm, not sure if their summer or winter DD
I'll have to check the packet when i get home tonight.

Should i have sowed winter ones yet?
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Re: When should i plant out PSB?
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2011, 09:09 »
Mine get sown late April.
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Re: When should i plant out PSB?
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2011, 09:11 »
My summer ones are planted out and about 6" high and the winter (spring flowering) ones are about an inch high and they're staying in their deep seed tray for a while yet!!
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Re: When should i plant out PSB?
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2011, 09:11 »
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Mine get sown late April.

Thats when i sowed mine, but they took a bit of time to get their heads up.

I'll keep an eye on them and pot on untill July then, that'll suit me just right to be honest as i get back off holiday the end of June.
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Re: When should i plant out PSB?
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2011, 23:34 »
Just sowed my purple and white sprouting seeds today.       

Already picking the summer sprouting.
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