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hlnw

By Hlnw

United Kingdom Gb

Is it possible I was sold black nightshade seeds instead of foxgloves? I bought the seeds and sowed them directly into the ground and black nightshade plants are growing exactly where I sowed them.



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Hi Hinw and welcome to GoY well, it certainly looks like it but the foxgloves may have failed and the black nightshade appeared from elsewhere.

19 Aug, 2017

 

Black nightshade is frequently a gift from the birds, so it may have nothing to do with the seed company. I don't know anyone who deliberately grows or sells seeds for Black Nightshade, which is considered a weed in most places.

19 Aug, 2017

 

I've never known foxgloves not to germinate. Perhaps birds or something ate them & gave you nightshade in return. Best sow some more in a tray & prick out.

19 Aug, 2017

 

And, I would suggest you remove the black nightshade!

19 Aug, 2017

 

Thanks for comments I have tried to remove all the nightshade but I think I might have left some roots. really disappointed that the foxgloves have failed they should have been peach and cream. I know that they don't flower until the second year but I don't see any leaves.

19 Aug, 2017

 

Did you sow the seed directly into the ground or into a seed tray an then transplant? In either case how did you look after once you'd got the seedlings in the ground - water etc.

19 Aug, 2017

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