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Bob3 · 02-06-2011, 05:42 PM

Yep, I concur. It's still way too early (in the Sacramento area) to be seeing much, if any, action with your Ice Creams.
This area in particular is going to have a HUGE difference in growth just by a matter as "small" as elevation / altitude.
Our elevation is pretty low & our ice Creams are barely surviving at ground level; tallest is under 3', well trimmed & inside a little mulched "house".

Mean while at my buddy's house a few miles to the North & a couple hundred feet higher, his are going gangbusters which is the typical difference in growth we've been seeing over the past 6 years or so since they've been planted.

I planted both his & mine at the same time, & they're from the same batch of plants, so everything else except for location, is all the same.

If you have some open area next to a South facing wall on your house you may want to consider moving part of your stand to that location; that little bit of difference might be all it takes to keep your ICs happy & healthy.

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Bob3 Bob3's Photo Gallery Location: Sacramento, Luxemburg Find me on the map! Zone: 9 & Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 466 BananaBucks : 59,054 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 128 Times Was Thanked 513 Times in 265 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 97 Times	Re: Mat regrowth issues.. Please help!! Yep, I concur. It's still way too early (in the Sacramento area) to be seeing much, if any, action with your Ice Creams. This area in particular is going to have a HUGE difference in growth just by a matter as "small" as elevation / altitude. Our elevation is pretty low & our ice Creams are barely surviving at ground level; tallest is under 3', well trimmed & inside a little mulched "house". Mean while at my buddy's house a few miles to the North & a couple hundred feet higher, his are going gangbusters which is the typical difference in growth we've been seeing over the past 6 years or so since they've been planted. I planted both his & mine at the same time, & they're from the same batch of plants, so everything else except for location, is all the same. If you have some open area next to a South facing wall on your house you may want to consider moving part of your stand to that location; that little bit of difference might be all it takes to keep your ICs happy & healthy. __________________ Recipes & links for Cajun, Creole, & other goodies.