Lupin Seedlings Overwinter ?

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  1. HarryS

    HarryS Eternally Optimistic Gardener

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    I have just grown some Russel Crown Lupins from seed , they will be ready for pricking out into 3" pots in about a week. Now I have never grown from seed so late in the year , so what is the best way to overwinter them ? Do I leave them outside in a sheltered spot , or put them in the Green House . I plan to plant them in my flower bed next spring.

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    I am going to watch this thread closely, as I have the same dilemma - I have around half a dozen lupins that are now about 8 weeks old sitting in plant pots waiting for winter to pass
     
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    Bit late in the day but some of the plug plants that got sent out late last year by T&M survived so I'd pot them on and overwinter in the greenhouse if possible. And cross your fingers.
     
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      I keep all my "hardy" seedlings in a sheltered spot over the winter on a mini greenhouse stand, no cover, they do as normal die back over winter and reappear in spring, the main problems I encounter is, as the pots are so small they dry out quickly in dry spells, so need to be kept an eye on when the weather starts to warm again.
       
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        Thanks Pam , I'll do it that way .:dbgrtmb: I have a nice sheltered spot behind my shed , where they can go . I also now put a watering reminder on my calender so I check GH plants etc every 2 weeks through winter . Lost too many plants by forgetting !
         
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