Planting Help!

Momof4

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I just bought these seeds but wanted to make sure I plant them properly. I have a couple of ideas, but didn't know how big they actually get.
I can block off part of the enclosure and just put them in the ground or maybe in a raised garden bed that only has about 16" of height because it has a lid.
These are for my RF's and they are not big grazers/bulldozers. I wasn't even sure if this is something to plant in an enclosure or somewhere else and cut has needed. I really have no idea what type of plants they are, but ordered them when I bought grazing seeds.

Would anyone like to share their pics of these plants/weeds? I'm in San Diego so our weather is nice, but do get a few frosty nights.

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Rose of Sharon will be a very slow-growing shrub from seed. I would sow in pots. Be patient; you will not be using them any time soon.
The Mallow I would sow in the ground sparsely (they get big), in a half-sun position, and water and fertilize freely. They will be very useful this year.
 

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Rose of Sharon is like hibiscus, right? Ok, that helps me plan. I don't have a green thumb but will give it a shot.
 

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I looked up the rose mallow. I like that one. If it survives in AZ, it will survive here too. The seeds look very similar to my African Hibiscus seeds.

Hey Andy...
 

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Rose of Sharon is like hibiscus, right? Ok, that helps me plan. I don't have a green thumb but will give it a shot.

Right. RoS is a hardy hibiscus.
In San Diego, you could grow a number of more tropical types.

I also like the "blue hibiscus" Alyogyne - much more drought-resistant than the rest. Not a favorite of the tortoises tho'.
 

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