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On 27 Oct 2009 10:04, Sandra Streifel wrote

> there's a shop light at Home Depot that takes 32 watt T8 tubes.
> Is that enough? I read that one cool white and one warm white was
> good, and there are different brands of plant tubes.

The T-8 bulbs are fine. One each of cool and warm gives a good
approximation of sunlight. The "full spectrum" plant lights are about 5
times the price and no better.

-John

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#41289

From: "brnadne70" <brnadne70@...>
Date: Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:26 am
Subject: Re: AVC Senk's Beanstalk

brnadne70

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Thanks for the reply, Jim.....but it is listed in First Class
as a semimini trailer, I wonder why?  What is the best way to
prop it up when it gets tall?
Bernadine in CA

--- In avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, "Smith, Jeffrey L." <jsmith4@...> wrote:
>
> I wouldn't call this plant a trailer so much as it does tend to produce
suckers once the main stem gets long enough.  I think it is best kept as a
single crowned plant, propped upright to show off the lengthened stem.
>
> Jeff Smith
>
> From: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com [mailto:avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of brnadne70
> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 8:10 PM
> To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: AVC Senk's Beanstalk
>
>
>
> Hello violet friends:
> I have a Senk's Beanstalk plant that is now in a 3" pot and getting
> tall, as described. However, there is no indication of trailing
> branches on this beauty.
> Anyone experienced in growing this plant? Do I have to pinch the
> crown in order to get it to trail?
> How should it be propped up?
> TIA,
> Bernadine in CA
>

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#41290

From: "zcatmom" <znailady1@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:38 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Senk's Beanstalk

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Jeff, would they ever do a re-definition on it since the FC2 says it is a
trailer?  Or why did they call it a trailer?
Mary n Ca


> I wouldn't call this plant a trailer so much as it does tend to produce
suckers once the main stem gets long enough.  I think it is best kept as a
single crowned plant, propped upright to show off the lengthened stem.
>
> Jeff Smith
>
> From: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com [mailto:avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of brnadne70
> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 8:10 PM
> To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: AVC Senk's Beanstalk
>
>
>
> Hello violet friends:
> I have a Senk's Beanstalk plant that is now in a 3" pot and getting
> tall, as described. However, there is no indication of trailing
> branches on this beauty.
> Anyone experienced in growing this plant? Do I have to pinch the
> crown in order to get it to trail?
> How should it be propped up?
> TIA,
> Bernadine in CA
>

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#41291

From: "Smith, Jeffrey L." <jsmith4@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:59 pm
Subject: RE: AVC Senk's Beanstalk

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Mary,

The description in FC2 is based on the registration description given by the hybridizer (or in this case the co-registration person Rich Follett). Changes can be made, but they have to be done by the person(s) who registered the plant.

I’m not sure why they called the plant a trailer, but then again, we don’t have a vocabulary to describe the growth form as “beanstalk”. Perhaps trailer was a compromise term?

Jeff Smith

From: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com [mailto:avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of zcatmom
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 11:38 AM
To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: AVC Senk's Beanstalk

Jeff, would they ever do a re-definition on it since the FC2 says it is a trailer? Or why did they call it a trailer?
Mary n Ca

> I wouldn't call this plant a trailer so much as it does tend to produce suckers once the main stem gets long enough. I think it is best kept as a single crowned plant, propped upright to show off the lengthened stem.
>
> Jeff Smith
>
> From: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com [mailto:avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of brnadne70
> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 8:10 PM
> To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: AVC Senk's Beanstalk
>
>
>
> Hello violet friends:
> I have a Senk's Beanstalk plant that is now in a 3" pot and getting
> tall, as described. However, there is no indication of trailing
> branches on this beauty.
> Anyone experienced in growing this plant? Do I have to pinch the
> crown in order to get it to trail?
> How should it be propped up?
> TIA,
> Bernadine in CA
>

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#41292

From: "Ruth Coulson" <mrcoulson@...>
Date: Tue Nov 3, 2009 4:53 am
Subject: Central Coast African Violet Club (Australia)

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Our Club's Annual Show was held on 24 and 25 October.

Results were:

Best in Show: Rodeo Country grown by Ros Woods,

Runner up to Best: Rainbow's Quiet Riot grown by J&J White,

Best miniature/semiminiature African violet: RD's Dorothy grown by Ros Woods

Best trailing African violet: Teeny Bopper grown by Ros Woods

Best other gesneriad: Sinningia hybrid grown by Ruth Coulson

Best Intermediate African violet: Rainbow's Crystal Riot grown by M&F Ledwina

Best Novice African violet: Ness' Blue Wave grown by Serge Yardin

There were many lovely entries, not all of which were photographed, unfortunately. But to see photos of the above list and many others, visit our club website at www.centralcoastafricanviolet.org.au and follow the Annual African Violet Show link on the right hand side.

Ruth Coulson

#41293

From: Vivianne Kay <ahhigiveup@...>
Date: Tue Nov 3, 2009 11:03 am
Subject: African Violet Show in Australia -photos and results

ahhigiveup

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Hi everyone,
The African Violet Society of Qld (Brisbane, Australia) show was held on the 24th and 25th of Oct - a very successful show by the amount of people through the doors and the speed in which the plant sales area emptied of plants!
I have just got the results in so here they are

Queen of the Show – Optimara Samoa

Runner-up to Queen of the Show – Heinz’s Good Vibrations

Best Miniature of the Show – Wishful Teen

Best Trailer of the Show – Cirelda

Best Gesneriad of the Show –Episcia ‘Checkerboard’

Photos are on our webshots album here http://community.webshots.com/user/avsqld
(yahoo will probably add spaces so you cant directly click on the link so just copy and paste and then remove any spaces so you can get to the page - or just go to webshots and search on user avsqld )
Hope you enjoy them!
Viv

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#41294

From: Mildred Denney <mdenney@...>
Date: Tue Nov 3, 2009 8:25 pm
Subject: Re: AVC African Violet Show in Australia -photos and results

ciskederat

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O my.... Beautiful, what an inspiration!

Kind regards,

Milli.

On Nov 3, 2009, at 6:03 AM, Vivianne Kay wrote:

Queen of the Show � Optimara Samoa

Runner-up to Queen of the Show � Heinz�s Good Vibrations

Best Miniature of the Show � Wishful Teen

Best Trailer of the Show � Cirelda

Best Gesneriad of the Show �Episcia �Checkerboard�

#41295

From: "smokybanditfroggy" <davidsharp56@...>
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 10:25 pm
Subject: Hi I am new and live in Brisbane. I would like to buy some Av's

smokybanditf...

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Can anyone tell me where is the best place to get some?? thanks Jean

#41296

From: Vivianne Kay <ahhigiveup@...>
Date: Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:16 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Hi I am new and live in Brisbane. I would like to buy some Av's

ahhigiveup

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Hi Jean, contact the African Violet Society of Qld and get details about meetings. We meet next Monday (9th Nov) at the Mt Coot-tha botanical gardens (Brisbane) at 9am - you just missed our show on Oct 24 & 25 - you could have bought a heap of plants there! Contact me at africanvioletsocietyqld@... for more details or check our website http://www.africanvioletsocietyqld.happyo.com/

Viv
Brisbane Australia

ANYTHING PURPLE IS MINE! (EVERYTHING ELSE CAN BE DYED OR PAINTED)

From: smokybanditfroggy <davidsharp56@...>
To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, 5 November, 2009 8:25:41 AM
Subject: AVC Hi I am new and live in Brisbane. I would like to buy some Av's

Can anyone tell me where is the best place to get some?? thanks Jean

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#41297

From: "srosenzw2002" <srosenzw@...>
Date: Sat Nov 7, 2009 6:16 pm
Subject: Entries 2 Program

srosenzw2002

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I have a few questions about the new Entries Program from AVSA.  Do you have to
have the older version installed on your computer?  Or do you have to remove the
older version before installing the new version?

#41298

From: Joe Bruns <jbruns@...>
Date: Sat Nov 7, 2009 7:01 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Entries 2 Program

swdstudios

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srosenzw2002 wrote:

I have a few questions about the new Entries Program from AVSA. Do you have to have the older version installed on your computer? Or do you have to remove the older version before installing the new version?

You don't need the older version installed on your computer, and if it is installed, you don't need to remove the older version.

Joe Bruns

#41299

From: Christel Collier <collierc1@...>
Date: Sat Nov 7, 2009 7:16 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Entries 2 Program

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On Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:16:10 -0000 "srosenzw2002" <srosenzw@...> writes:

I have a few questions about the new Entries Program from AVSA. Do you have to have the older version installed on your computer? Or do you have to remove the older version before installing the new version?

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#41300

From: "Margaret Eaton" <peg_crawford@...>
Date: Sat Nov 7, 2009 9:31 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Entries 2 Program

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Hi Sharon -- I saw your post and that reminded me that I wanted to contact you about tomorrow's board meeting. I'm bringing lasagna tomorrow for lunch, so I may need to warm it up a bit in your oven, if that's ok. I'm going to bake it tomorrow before I leave, so it should still be warm, but I wanted to let you know what I was bringing. Joanne Pazanno is going to bring a green salad and some bread or rolls.

See you around Noon! -- Peg

----- Original Message -----

From: srosenzw2002

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 1:16 PM

Subject: AVC Entries 2 Program

I have a few questions about the new Entries Program from AVSA. Do you have to have the older version installed on your computer? Or do you have to remove the older version before installing the new version?

#41301

From: "Margaret Eaton" <peg_crawford@...>
Date: Sat Nov 7, 2009 9:33 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Entries 2 Program

peg_crawfrd

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Whoops! Sorry everyone -- that was supposed to be private to Sharon!!

----- Original Message -----

From: Margaret Eaton

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 4:31 PM

Subject: Re: AVC Entries 2 Program

Hi Sharon -- I saw your post and that reminded me that I wanted to contact you about tomorrow's board meeting. I'm bringing lasagna tomorrow for lunch, so I may need to warm it up a bit in your oven, if that's ok. I'm going to bake it tomorrow before I leave, so it should still be warm, but I wanted to let you know what I was bringing. Joanne Pazanno is going to bring a green salad and some bread or rolls.

See you around Noon! -- Peg

----- Original Message -----

From: srosenzw2002

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 1:16 PM

Subject: AVC Entries 2 Program

I have a few questions about the new Entries Program from AVSA. Do you have to have the older version installed on your computer? Or do you have to remove the older version before installing the new version?

#41302

From: "Jessie Dennis" <j.dennis@...>
Date: Sat Nov 7, 2009 8:06 pm
Subject: RE: AVC Entries 2 Program

violets125

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is renewal still $10 and paid to AVSA office? J. dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com [mailto:avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bruns
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 2:01 PM
To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: AVC Entries 2 Program

srosenzw2002 wrote:

I have a few questions about the new Entries Program from AVSA. Do you have to have the older version installed on your computer? Or do you have to remove the older version before installing the new version?

You don't need the older version installed on your computer, and if it is installed, you don't need to remove the older version.

Joe Bruns

#41303

From: Joe Bruns <jbruns@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 8:50 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Entries 2 Program

swdstudios

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Jessie Dennis wrote:

is renewal still $10 and paid to AVSA office? J. dennis

You're probably thinking about First Class, not the Entries program. A one-year database update subscription for First Class is now $11, and you arrange for it through the AVSA office.

Joe Bruns

#41304

From: "jemara320" <jemara320@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 5:56 am
Subject: Broken links and just really old information

jemara320

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Hi

I couldn't email the group moderator because I couldn't find any indication
there was one here.

I wonder what we can do about all the broken links and just plain old obsolete
info in the FILES, LINKS, and DATABASE sections. Its very frustrating to look
for information only to be locked into a webpage that no longer exists, and be
unable to use the back button to return here.

Is it possible to purge the leaf trade section at least once a year? There are
some really old dates there.


Thanks
Jeanne

#41305

From: "lcrwelchel" <LWelchel@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:16 am
Subject: Everyone Please Read

lcrwelchel

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If you have a file on the web page such as a leaf trading list or other files,
please update it and put on a new date one time per year.  I wlll be deleting
all old files that are not updated after Jan 1, 2009.  In the future when
putting a file on the AVC please put a posting date on anything entered on this
group page.

Any questions, please email me at TXSun@....

Thanks and happy growing and showing.

Lynda Welchel
AVC Manager

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#41306

From: "Aneita" <aneitanfred@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:02 pm
Subject: I'm baaaaaak

aneita_s

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Dear List;
I've been checking in from time to time, but want/need to get my feet wet again.
I'm now recovered from an illness that I had to deal with.  I've lost a great
deal of my violets, but am gradually getting back a nice small collection.
In going over my plants, I found a clump of plantlets labeled Ramblin' Rose.  I
got this from winnings on another list.  The name listed in FC2 is for a trailer
with no variegation.  Mine has crown variegation.  I'm wondering if anyone has
any experience with a variegated Ramblin' Rose (perhaps one that hasn't been
listed)
It hasn't bloomed yet and I'll know more when it does.
I'll be keeping up better with my lists now...
Aneita in SO CAL, USA

#41307

From: "mckitlk" <mckitlk@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:47 am
Subject: Question about leaves

mckitlk

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Hi, all,

I have several violets with leaves that have developed a waxy, slightly rough
texture instead of feeling velvety. Some look OK otherwise, some not so much.
Moving these where they get less light seems to have helped some, but it's
taking an awfully long time for them to change. I'm beginning to wonder if this
is natural for them, or I should just be patient, or if I should discard them.

These include Ness' Twinkle Pink, Opera's il Straniero, Whirligig Star, and
Rob's Hot Chocolate. Some were like this when I got them.

Any idea what causes this and what to do about it?

Thanks,
Laura

#41308

From: "cindy" <cindy.barrett@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:17 pm
Subject: Broken links

cindynvb

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Hello All,
I've been going thru the files looking for some info on what the white fuzzy
stuff on top of the potting soil is and have come across some broken links.

African Violets on the Cheap
Money saving ideas for growing violets
http://www.netusa1.net/~klanham/

African Voilet Care
By Virginia Coop Extension.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/envirohort/factsheets2/indoor/jan92pr4.html
African Violets-An Owner's Manual
Oregon State University Extension bulletin
http://eesc.orst.edu/agcomwebfile/Garden/Houseplant/afvio.html

#41309

From: "Vicki Carr" <vikkibc@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:53 pm
Subject: RE: AVC systemic insecticide

vikkibc

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I picked up a lot of plants at the MAAVS convention but I can not find description for only two. Does anyone here have the descriptions for Shirl’s Bright Lights or Princess Blue Eyes.

Thanks in advance

Vicki

(Central VA)

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#41310

From: "Linda Rowe" <bloominjungle@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:06 am
Subject: Re: AVC systemic insecticide

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Vicki,

Princess Blue Eyes is a darling lavender-blue single with a darker eye, on variegated girl foliage, and I believe it is a mini, it has never gotten larger for me. Actually, I have grown in it a 1" pot as a micro mini and it did very well.

Linda

----- Original Message -----

From: Vicki Carr

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:53 PM

Subject: RE: AVC systemic insecticide

I picked up a lot of plants at the MAAVS convention but I can not find description for only two. Does anyone here have the descriptions for Shirl�s Bright Lights or Princess Blue Eyes.

Thanks in advance

Vicki

(Central VA)

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#41311

From: Vivianne Kay <ahhigiveup@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:57 am
Subject: Re: Vicki - plant names

ahhigiveup

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Hi Vicki (I changed the subject title as it had nothing to do with what you were asking)
I cant find either plant in the latest First Class but there is a Bright Lights and a Shirl's Blue Eyes - perhaps the names were mixed up?
Bright Lights (Volkmann) Single white large star/purple streaks. Light green, quilted. Standard (TX Hyb)
Shirl's Blue Eyes (9370) 09/30/2004 (S. Sanders) Single pale blue pansy. Variegated dark green, white and pink, pointed. Semiminiature (TX Hyb)
They may also be just new varieties that havent been registered yet - best to ask someone from the MAAVS if they have the descriptions.
Viv
Australia

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From: Vicki Carr <vikkibc@...>
To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 23 November, 2009 9:53:31 AM
Subject: RE: AVC systemic insecticide

I picked up a lot of plants at the MAAVS convention but I can not find description for only two. Does anyone here have the descriptions for Shirl’s Bright Lights or Princess Blue Eyes.

Thanks in advance

Vicki

(Central VA)

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#41312

From: Joe Bruns <jbruns@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:27 am
Subject: Re: Descriptions

swdstudios

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Princess Blue Eyes (unknown) Semidouble lavender-blue pansy/darker blue eye. Variegated girl. Miniature

Shirl's Bright Sky (S. Sanders) White pansy/random light purple touches. Variegated light green and white. Semiminiature

#41313

From: "Vicki Carr" <vikkibc@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:53 am
Subject: RE: AVC Re: Vicki - plant names

vikkibc

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Thanks for changing the title. I receive post via email and clicked on an older one. Joe Bruns graciously sent descriptions. They must be newer varieties.

Vicki

From: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com [mailto:avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vivianne Kay
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:57 PM
To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
Subject: AVC Re: Vicki - plant names

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From: Vicki Carr <vikkibc@comcast.net>
To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 23 November, 2009 9:53:31 AM
Subject: RE: AVC systemic insecticide

I picked up a lot of plants at the MAAVS convention but I can not find description for only two. Does anyone here have the descriptions for Shirl’s Bright Lights or Princess Blue Eyes.

Thanks in advance

Vicki

(Central VA)

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#41314

From: "Vicki Carr" <vikkibc@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:53 am
Subject: RE: AVC systemic insecticide

vikkibc

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Thanks for the tip, Linda. I’ll be sure to repot in a smaller pot.

Vicki

From: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com [mailto:avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Linda Rowe
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:06 PM
To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: AVC systemic insecticide

Vicki,

Linda

----- Original Message -----

From: Vicki Carr

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:53 PM

Subject: RE: AVC systemic insecticide

I picked up a lot of plants at the MAAVS convention but I can not find description for only two. Does anyone here have the descriptions for Shirl’s Bright Lights or Princess Blue Eyes.

Thanks in advance

Vicki

(Central VA)

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#41315

From: "Vicki Carr" <vikkibc@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:53 am
Subject: RE: AVC Re: Descriptions

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Thank you, Joe! I really appreciate the descriptions.

Vicki

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#41316

From: Dena Brent <kenyaviolet@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:00 pm
Subject: Basement growing

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Greetings all,

We are in the process of moving to our very first "own"house. We bought it specifically for the great sunroom- as a good place for my violets.

However, it seems the sunroom is quite chilly now. So the question is for those who grow their violets in cold rooms (i.e. basements?) what is the minimum night temperature for your violets? 60 F? 65 F?

Thanks
Dena
(formerly Kenya, now NM)

#41317

From: SAFarnum@...
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:18 am
Subject: Re: AVC Basement growing

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In a message dated 11/23/2009 9:01:16 A.M. Central Standard Time, kenyaviolet@... writes:

Greetings all,

We are in the process of moving to our very first "own"house. We bought it specifically for the great sunroom- as a good place for my violets.

However, it seems the sunroom is quite chilly now. So the question is for those who grow their violets in cold rooms (i.e. basements?) what is the minimum night temperature for your violets? 60 F? 65 F?

Thanks
Dena
(formerly Kenya, now NM)

Hello, Dena,

Welcome to the US! I live in Minnesota, so our winters are much colder than those you will have in NM. I keep the heat in the basement, where I grow 300 African violets on 4 lighted stands, at a temperature of 65 degrees. It is a little warmer during the day, because the lights heat the stands. They do well at that temperature.

My mother, who used to grow violets in her basement in North Dakota, sometimes could not keep the temperature down there above 55 degrees. It gets to be -25 degrees F in North Dakota. Her violets survived and bloomed. I think you should try for a temperature around 65, if you can manage it.

Sylvia