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Package received not new, opened and resealed. . . . .Aug 03, 2010
By A Research It Maven
"Just the facts please"
These Lobelia seeds had been previously opened and resealed before they were sent to me. There definately were NOT 350 seeds in the package (as stated) but the hundred or so remaining are plenty for a nice, full hanging basket. Seller was SCS Collectibles, Inc, so perhaps they are previously owned seeds collected by them - however the package says "350 new seeds." We planted these seeds this month (August) for a Fall and Winter hanging basket to brighten the back porch until late Spring, because we live in an area of the Southwest Desert that has relatively mild weather all Winter. (It just gets too hot too fast here in the SPRING for planting anything, so we enjoy Fall gardens that usually add color way into the Spring.) Be sure to add a protective cover (plastic berry baskets are great!) to these sprouts because they are IRRESISTIBLE TO BIRDS. Press the basket into the soil a little as the larger birds will try to move it, or lay a oven or cooling rack on top of the berry baskets, til the sprouts are established.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Seedless PackageApr 06, 2011
By snail_mail48
My package of seeds had nothing in it! No tears! No Holes! Sealed and empty! Unless they were imaginary seeds! Plus, I sent a few emails to the company and I received one reply saying they were sorry and they were sending out another...than they replied to another email I sent telling me they were sending me out another 2 packages of seeds..total of 3.. I only ordered one! I wouldn't waste my time!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Yay!May 05, 2011
By LazyChick
Well, this is the first year that I've actually tried planting or gardening anything, so I'm definitely new to things. I was very nervous that I wouldn't be able to get the lobelia to grow, especially indoors, but things started sprouting in under 2 weeks, which is far sooner than the package said. Quite pleased!
I've purchased several different types of seeds, from flowers to herbs to veg, and this one has been showing me the most luck. While they're still tiny, I do feel that there's almost full germination and without using mats and all the rest (which I was worried about, even being in So. Cal with the cool weather we're having).
I wanted to try them in some professional Jiffy peat pellets, and they seem to be thriving well in them so far. They're far too small to count, but I would say there is at least close to what is advertised on here, seed-wise, and I'm seeing about as much as I added to each pellet sprouting. They're continue to grow larger and still look green, vibrant and healthy, but I'll try to to remember to update when they're more mature.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 I grew these last year - tips for those struggling to grow themFeb 09, 2012
By Mary Ingold
This was one of the seed packets I bought last year in a gift shop. I don't see where it says how many seeds are in it, but my seed packet is marked at 125mg, like the current product photo. Instead of planting the whole packet, I planted a few and used as the edges on my container plantings. They were a success and lasted for a while, even a bit after the first frost.
These are some things that helped me. I hope they help you as well. The seeds are very tiny, like a grain of sand. It's easy to mistake them for dust.
- start indoors as soon as possible (like anytime in February if you live in zone 4a)
- Water the soil first (Watering too hard can splash the seeds out)
- can be started in peat pellets
- use some folded paper to pour the seeds into if it helps.
- Don't burry the seeds. Sprinkle them on the top of the soil and leave them. (some tiny seeds require light to germinate. I treat these the same way regardless.)
- use a clear cover over the container until sprouts are big enough to see clearly.
- lighting:
- they need LOTS of light - Full sun. Indoors in the North by a window is not enough. Plants will grow leggy, get weak and die.
- Additional light is required. Use a fluorescent grow bulb, or even a compact fluorescent desk lamp hovered just a few inches from the seedlings. Keep the light as close as possible without touching.
- keep the light on most of the day.
Temperature:
- Warmer the better, especially right after planting. A warmer environment hastens germination. Mine sprouted within a week or two.
Watering:
- Don't let the soil dry out when they are small.
- Once grown keep the soil moist, but not soaking. Don't let it dry out completely. Leaves will wilt and turn yellow.
- Treat it like an African violet. Grown indoors they like the soil moist, but not soaking.
Pruning: Pinch off tips to encourage branching. This also keeps leggy plants manageable until spring. Pinch off flowers if it starts blooming before spring. (mine started to bloom rather early.) This will encourage leaf and stem growth.
Then after the danger of frost is gone, you can start the process of hardening them off and planting them outdoors.
I hope this helps. I'm trying them again this year with about the same set-up.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Heirloom LobeliaApr 25, 2011
By Connie
I wasn't very happy with this product. I don't feel that their were 350 seeds in the package. You would need to buy more of this product to actually get the look of a full basket. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.
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