richard hines

Yes thanks for the update.My crop reached the changing colour and slower growth stage then stopped,went crispy and died.Perhaps at this point sunlight levelsand waterering need to be right.As you say the plant is a native of the Gobi desert but is this a hot or cold desert when the native plants reach this stage in their development? Very interested in this project as the price of "Forest in a box" for a big layout is expensive.

I got about as far as you have last year.I was meticulous with preparation before sowing and I did put the seeds in the fridge before sowing.The plants were watered sparingly but then mysteriously I lost the lot.I think adequate sunlight is the key but like you I couldn't find any specific information.At the time a contributer to the forum was growing them outside with apparent great success but that was in southern France I think.Please keep us posted with information regarding your "crop".

I don't think that there is much wrong with becoming a rivet counter but restrict it to your own efforts.Since my recent sojourn into this wonderful hobby I have gained so much knowledge of the subject mainly because it is so easy to research.However the obvious vast knowledge and standards attained by others on here and elsewhere always keeps me in my place.I would never criticise the efforts of anyone else.

What a fantastic thread this is,compulsive daily viewing.As a Nottingham resident these images of the times of my early childhood are quite enthaling.Keep up the good work Dave.