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Trays Of Plants Vary:
Trays of plants vary in quality enormously. Seedlings may be dried out and dying, they may be thin and spindly, they may have yellowing leaves, or they may be so far advanced that the roots are actually growing out through the base of the tray. Pick sturdy, compact plants that are growing evenly. Always select a full tray or a section of a tray, rather than loosely wrapped plants.Both will split if water is allowed to freeze in them in winter Spray heads or "roses" are supplied with most cans and these vary from fine to coarse. Use a fine rose on seeds and seedlings. When using a can fitted with a rose to water trays of seedlings, begin pouring to one side of the plants then pass the can over them, maintaining a steady flow. Move the can awa from the plants before stopping the flow of water This technique avoids any sudden surges of water which can bort damage tender plants and displace compost.
Chinese lanterns (Physalis Alkekengi) are old-fashioned flowers whose orange, inflated pods are often seen in paintings on old tea trays from the '20s. They are hardy perennials but will bloom from seed the first year if started early. Put plants about 2 feet apart.
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