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Post by speedyturtle on Oct 5, 2019 12:23:40 GMT -5
After germinated a lot of seeds lately. I realized some methods are better and faster germination over the other. That is my conclusion: Citrus seeds: wrapped a paper towel, soaked it with water and lay the seeds on top of it.  Annonaceae/Longan seeds: putted the seeds in a ziplock bag filled with moist coconut Coir and placed them in a warm and shaded area.  Pear/apple: ziplock bag with wraped in a moist paper towel, and placed it in a refrigerator.  Please feel free to add any. Thx,. Al |
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Post by Laaz on Oct 5, 2019 14:18:43 GMT -5
I always use a 1 gallon pot full of soil. I let them grow to 8-12 inches & then seperate them. I don't use baggies. Once the seedlings are about half the diameter of a pencil I top them, which forces them to branch.
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Post by david on Oct 5, 2019 15:12:02 GMT -5
I too prefer a soil base, transplant and top. Its old school but it works every time. You can prune too. Nothing wrong with other forms of sprouting......
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Post by speedyturtle on Oct 5, 2019 17:39:39 GMT -5
Pot with soil work,but it is the fastest and best germination rate. I don't think there is a issue with citrus seeds, but when come to Tropical seeds, it make a difference. Pot with soil doesn't work well for me when it come to Tropical seeds.
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Post by ilya11 on Oct 7, 2019 10:18:41 GMT -5
Barely moist perlite in ziplock packets at 25C is giving almost 100% germination rate with fresh citrus seeds.
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Post by speedyturtle on Oct 7, 2019 11:00:43 GMT -5
Barely moist perlite in ziplock packets at 25C is giving almost 100% germination rate with fresh citrus seeds. I haven't try perlite before. I am going try this weekend. I am hoping for one best method to fit all. Thx, Al |
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Post by millet on Oct 7, 2019 21:46:58 GMT -5
I don't start citrus seed very often, so I'm not the expert. However, the few seed I have sown, I first remove the seed coating and plant in a pot with a seedling mix. Set the pot on a heating try and germination is almost 100 percent. I realize if one was germinating 100s of seed at a time the moist paper, perlite method would be a much easier and quicker method.
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Post by Laaz on Oct 8, 2019 4:58:24 GMT -5
Use what works best for you. My method is throw a handful of seed in a container & let them go.  |
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Post by david on Oct 8, 2019 5:20:41 GMT -5
Me too. I take the easy way. Let the seed dictate time and opportunity to sprout and grow. I speak of citrus seed...as I am not well versed with other  seeds. |
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Post by zap on Oct 14, 2019 14:51:31 GMT -5
I guess this excludes all the fossilized seed -being foisted upon us by unscrupulous Ebay sellers. B######S!
(there are good guys out there @@ ... somewhere)
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Post by lia on Oct 14, 2019 16:28:30 GMT -5
What do you guys do to prevent and or stop damping off?
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Post by david on Oct 14, 2019 16:47:22 GMT -5
I have no problem with damping off. If you have a fast draining potting mixture it works aginst damping off. I let the top inch of soil dry out before I water again. Have never had a damping off problem. Damping off is spread by several pathogens but....they live and are spread by wet conditions. When I water I try to water from the bottom, let it drain off and let the soil dry out. Never spray water on top of your seedlings. They do not need to absorb water via leaves at this point. Use good hygene with your seedbed....use new and sterile potting soil. Throw out any soil you have had a problem with. There is no cure for damping off once it hits seedlings. Sometimes you have to start over with good new soil, water less and do it from the bottom, make sure you have good air circulation....even put a fan blowing on your seed bed. Damping off only does in seedlings. Once you get them past the two leaf stage you should not have a problem.
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Post by lia on Oct 15, 2019 7:22:07 GMT -5
I have no problem with damping off. If you have a fast draining potting mixture it works aginst damping off. I let the top inch of soil dry out before I water again. Have never had a damping off problem. Damping off is spread by several pathogens but....they live and are spread by wet conditions. When I water I try to water from the bottom, let it drain off and let the soil dry out. Never spray water on top of your seedlings. They do not need to absorb water via leaves at this point. Use good hygene with your seedbed....use new and sterile potting soil. Throw out any soil you have had a problem with. There is no cure for damping off once it hits seedlings. Sometimes you have to start over with good new soil, water less and do it from the bottom, make sure you have good air circulation....even put a fan blowing on your seed bed. Damping off only does in seedlings. Once you get them past the two leaf stage you should not have a problem. Thank you, David that really helps a lot. |
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Post by david on Oct 15, 2019 8:08:57 GMT -5
Thank you Lia. I am glad you can use the information.
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Post by speedyturtle on Oct 15, 2019 10:35:39 GMT -5
Hi David,
I saw the seedlings are big enough.
When is the best time and size to transplant the seedlings to pot?
Thx,
Al
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