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OK - I’ve bought three “bare root” physalis or Chinese lanterns for £7.99.

What do you think are my chances of any of these growing??

Look like root cuttings. I think I'll grow some if I can sell cuttings at that price. Rip off!!

(31-01-2022, 01:52 PM)Farendwoman Wrote: [ -> ]OK - I’ve bought three “bare root” physalis or Chinese lanterns for £7.99.

What do you think are my chances of any of these growing??

I found physalis quite easy to start from seed a couple of years ago - I killed them all later by not watering them, but they did germinate. 

Your sticks look like my plants did after I killed them 

That's disgusting. I hope you have complained?

Were they from Dobies, FEW?
https://www.dobies.co.uk/flowers/flower-...8863434%5D
Read the reviews!!

(31-01-2022, 11:10 PM)Veggie Wrote: [ -> ]Were they from Dobies, FEW?
https://www.dobies.co.uk/flowers/flower-...8863434%5D
Read the reviews!!

Correct!

Hope they compensate you, FEW.

I've been refunded for the potting bench from B&Q. It did sound too good to be true....

(01-02-2022, 12:04 PM)Veggie Wrote: [ -> ]Hope they compensate you, FEW.

They haven’t yet! But I don’t intend to forget. I’ve put a reminder in my diary.
 “Thank you for your email. 

We would advise you 
to allow up to 4-6 weeks after planting to see signs of growth. If after this time there are no signs of growth, please let us know”. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

Incidentally - five bigger and better root cuttings that are already “showing signs of growth” in Wilko today for just £2.50.