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The importance of light

drc726

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About 3 weeks ago these Petunias were all the same size plugs when I repotted them.
The large ones were on the top shelf in direct light and are now much bigger than the smaller ones which were lower down and had less direct light since repotting.

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That's a huge difference. No wonder my garden doesn't do so well!
Perhaps I should take photos like these to the council who own the trees behind our garden. There are several hollies and a lot of ivy!

31 Mar, 2012

 

Interesting ...

31 Mar, 2012

 

I have noticed this too Drc as I have staging in my window and those plants higher up do much better;0)

31 Mar, 2012

 

Oh yes it makes a lot of difference, I`m forever moving the trays around in my g`house to try and give them the light as they are growing, if I didn`t some would end up being quite leggy, I had to pull the end shade across this week to save mine from being scorched in the sun, today it was so dull and grey I tied it back again to allow the light back in...

31 Mar, 2012

 

I do feel for you Stickitoffee as the one benefit from the trees we lost in the storm is the amount of light we now have on the second patio area and those plants are doing so much better.

31 Mar, 2012

 

Thanks Drc, some are lovely trees but maybe I will try again with the council??

31 Mar, 2012

 

yes things really moving forward - if we could just get rid of this frost - grrrr - still a natural slug killer

1 Apr, 2012

 

I agree,Denise..mine are constantly on the move...and this past week,have all been outside on the patio table,during the day..and back in at night..Yours are looking very healthy...by the way,one of those day lilies you sent me..that I stood on..is recovering nicely ! :o)

White frost here this morning too,Paul...very chilly,but sunny..

1 Apr, 2012

 

Very cold again here Paul, Glad to hear your Lily is ok Bloomer mine are so far on I suspect its going to be a good year for them.

1 Apr, 2012

 

What a difference !

1 Apr, 2012

 

Very interesting what a difference.Something to remember!!!:))))

1 Apr, 2012

 

Certainly will make me more careful about the amount of light reaching seedlings in the future.

1 Apr, 2012

 

It's an interesting point. I am very limited with space in full sun, though.

3 Apr, 2012

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