I am disappointed
@allknowing (130066)
India
December 18, 2018 5:17am CST
With great interest I sowed those flowering seeds that I was told needed just around 60 days to flower. There are well over 20 varieties and all have germinated. I have transplanted most of the seedlings but sad to say the growth is extremely slow.
I wanted my garden to have colour in readiness for that party on January 6 but all I will have is more greenery
I do not know if I should blame the seeds supplier, the climate or the soil where they are growing.
I need flowers. I have the usual but I was hoping for seasonal flowers. I am tempted to buy some plants with flowers already in bloom. Every Sunday we see them being sold in the market close by.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
I cannot say they are problems but a disappointment no doubt.
@marguicha (215428)
• Chile
18 Dec 18
If you want seasonal flowers for a certain day, the best thing is to buy them in bloom, in containers. They are more expensive but then you can wait for your own plants to grow at their pace.
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@marguicha (215428)
• Chile
18 Dec 18
@allknowing I love to garden, but Luna has made me hide all my plants in containers.
@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
I am a gardener and I never buy ready made plants but this time I might have to
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
@marguicha That will be for a short while. She will grow out of all what she does now.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
18 Dec 18
@allknowing May be, climate or soil has its own contribution.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
If the quality of seeds was poor they would not have germinated. I have had that bad experience sometime ago. It could be climate
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
I may have to do it this time, I get a lot of joy when I get to see those blooms on plants that I have worked on
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
19 Dec 18
@DianneN Eventually yes may be when my classmates come over around February.
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@DianneN (246849)
• United States
19 Dec 18
@allknowing I’m sure they will eventually bloom for you..
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
18 Dec 18
Time yet for a spurt in growth before 6th jan ,maybe it's the weather.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
I have seen the growth pattern of these flowers and by the look of it I doubt if they will be ready by then.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
@responsiveme Not the best alternative but I have no other choice
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
18 Dec 18
@allknowing then you have those ready made flower pots
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@Acefun (1220)
• Malaysia
19 Dec 18
Relax @Always smiling.
If your first attempt to plant a flower does not succeed then try again.
You will learn the technic on how to plant a nice plant.
For the seed problem, you may need to check before you buy from your supplier.
with the experience, you can help and advise other friends who have the interest on gardening.
Stay positive and look forward for your good result soon. Stay connect.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
19 Dec 18
Thanks for the advice I will take it even though gardening is my passion and have been in it for years now. I also had business designing and executing landscaped gardens. My concern was about the delay as I also believed they take about 60 days but this time they are taking much too long.
@allknowing (130066)
• India
19 Dec 18
@Acefun This time I am not sure what advice this is. These flowers aught to grow in my garden before I have that party. Obviously you have not read my discussion
@Acefun (1220)
• Malaysia
19 Dec 18
@allknowing
try to talk to your customers and offers some compensations such as discounts or coupon for next services, etc.
Hope they will understand about your situation.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
18 Dec 18
The season or soil can be the reason. I hope you`ll find some good seeds 
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
I feel it is the climate as the soil is good as we have our own compost and seeds germinated well.
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@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
18 Dec 18
just buy the grown ones that will bloom in January.
but you know I have seen somewhere I forgot that another way of planting the seeds is through toilet paper... so that when you transfer or transplant it will not be problem. I have never tried that though
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
I know what you mean. Mine had germinated but they are growing ever so slowly.
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@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
19 Dec 18
@allknowing just buy a grown ones if you needed to have them in January, than to stress yourself. if they make it in January then that's better you have more flowers.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
19 Dec 18
Next Sunday I shall visit the shandy and make a choice. Probably I will go for Mums as they are in season here and they will stay for a longer period.
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@sofssu (23662)
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20 Dec 18
@allknowing Mums are colorful and are a great choice.
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@wolfgirl569 (95190)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Dec 18
They could just be slow to get going right now. Hope they take a growth spurt soon.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
19 Dec 18
@wolfgirl569 I may not sing myself but the carols are blasting from my computer for the world to hear
@wolfgirl569 (95190)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Dec 18
@allknowing Have you tried singing to them. Many swear it helps.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
19 Dec 18
A party for the less privileged - seniors from an old age and kids from an institute.
@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
They are supposed to yield within their respective time. Radish for example should be ready in 45 days and so on.
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@JudyEv (325793)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Dec 18
@allknowing Plants are like people in that respect. What they are SUPPOSED to do and what they do are two totally different things.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
@JudyEv Most unpredictable too just like people (lol)
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
I was keen on adding more colour to my garden in readiness to that party
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
19 Dec 18
@allknowing Oh the people will come to your place there?
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Dec 18
The seeds appeared good, and I know our soil is good.
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