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| Briza | Common name; Quaking Grass |
A slow growing creeping perennial grass that grows to around 300mm (12") high.
Spiky flower heads appear from May to September, these can be cut and dried for flower arrangements etc.
Week 15; Sow seed in trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 8°- 10°C (45°- 50°F).
Transplant small clumps rather than individual seedlings, into cell trays or boxes of potting compost, and grow on at around 10°C (50°F).
Cover with fleece if frost is forecast.
Gradually increase ventilation and harden off plants, standing them outside under a warm wall during the day and returning them indoors at night.
Alternatively grow on in a coldframe until planting out time.
Week 20; Plant out 150-200mm (6"-8") apart in a sunny position.
Established plants can be divided at the same time.
Week 35; Seeds can be sown directly into there planting positions and thinned out the following May
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