chris
New Member
NYC Zone 7b
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Post by chris on Jul 10, 2020 19:46:14 GMT -5
Hi All,
I'm wondering what methods people have used to germinate Poncirus Trifoliata seeds and advice for getting the best success rate. Any input is appreciated.
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Post by millet on Jul 10, 2020 21:25:36 GMT -5
With all kinds of citrus seed I peel off the testa (outer coating) and plant directly into the medium at 85 F. I have also used the wet paper method with equal success.
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kumin
Full Member
SE Pennsylvania, 45 miles north of Chesapeake Bay, Zone 6b
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Post by kumin on Jul 10, 2020 21:56:53 GMT -5
I've used several methods, all of which were successful. The simplest was to gather the fruits in March after overwintering under the parent tree. The fruits were soaked in moderately chlorinated water until soft, then manipulated by hand until the seeds separated from the pulp. At this point the seeds were very thoroughly, repeatedly rinsed.
The seeds were sown into a seedbed of finely prepared soil amended with perlite in the upper 2 inches. The seeds were evenly sown on the surface. The seeds were covered with an inch of clean sand to prevent crusting and prevent weed germination.
By planting at adequate density, the seedlings will grow tall with no low branching, making budding/grafting considerable faster and easier.
Upon reaching approximately a foot of height the seedlings were individually potted into deep pots. The potting of the plants should not be performed while the plants are flushing, to prevent stunting/wilting.
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Post by sanguinho on Jul 11, 2020 3:58:01 GMT -5
I bought seeds on ebay from two different vendors, put some on wet paper and some in a coconut fiber container near a heat source because it was in winter. I don't know if it was the time or the method, but it was a failure, neither was born. Later I received fresh yuzu and sudachi seeds, and I tried again with the coconut fiber and the heat source, just as I managed to germinate one. Finally I used some planters like this one www.solostocks.com/venta-productos/macetas-jardineras/jardineras/jardinera-plastico-13992481where I scattered seeds anyway, some of which were not even completely buried. After a few months of leaving them outside in the shade, in May/June many poncirus, yuzu and sudachi have sprouted. The only problem I had was that the snails or slugs devoured a few until I saw what was happening.
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Post by citradia on Jul 11, 2020 19:03:10 GMT -5
I just wash the seeds in a colander with dish soap and rise them good, then plant a smattering of seeds about an inch to half inch in small pots of miracle grow potting soil, Cover each pot with plastic cling wrap and poke holes in it to vent, and set them in a south facing window in winter/ after harvesting fruit and making marmalade. Almost every seed sprouts within a month, having watered the pots once a week.
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