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Caudex Seedling & Fattening Course
An intermediate course on growing caudex plants from seed and fattening the caudex, covering seedling care, growing-season feeding, and dormancy timing.
1
Starting from Seed
20分Sowing media, securing temperature and humidity, and light management to prevent post-germination stretching.
2
Fattening the Caudex in the Growing Season
20分Balancing watering and feeding in the growing season, and pot/soil choices that develop roots and fatten the caudex.
3
Identifying Summer vs Winter Growers
15分Understanding growth cycles of common species so you don't mistime watering and dormancy switches.
4
Dormancy & Withholding Water
15分Signs of leaf drop, when to start and end withholding water, and minimum overwintering temperatures.
5
Repotting & Refreshing Soil
15分Why soil needs refreshing every few years, root maintenance, and planting to expose the caudex.