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Cfred72

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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #780 on: February 15, 2017, 05:28:56 PM »
In the outer frame, some seeds begin to germinate.

I just saw 1) Tulipa sylvestris, sown in September 2016

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2) and 3) Fritillaria raddeana in September as well.

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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #781 on: February 16, 2017, 12:26:38 PM »
Romulea sabulosa from the 2016 seedex were sown on Feb 14th 2016 and one germinated that summer.  The seedling to the left emerged on Feb 14th 2017, one year later. 

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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #782 on: February 26, 2017, 04:23:23 PM »
New species I'm trying just to test the germination on small lots:
Primula zambalensis and Dianthus superbus ssp. sajanense (after 1 month of cold)
Gentiana uchiyamae (GA3)

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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #783 on: March 03, 2017, 08:21:31 AM »
Some lilies which have appeared in the last week:

Lilium primulinum var. ochraceum (seedlings up after 20 days at 20 °C)
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Lilium concolor var. coridion (seedlings up after 29 days at 20 °C)
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Lilium pyrenaicum ssp. carniolicum var. bosniacum (first, of many I hope, seedling up after 353 days which included two cycles of cold-cool)
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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #784 on: March 04, 2017, 02:08:17 PM »
After successful flowering last year, I thought I'd try it ... it worked
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Alstomeria patagonica
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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #785 on: March 10, 2017, 09:33:22 PM »
Some photos of today ...

Calceolaria biflora sown 23.12.16
Tropaeolum incissum sown 5.1.16
Paraquilegia microphylla sown 5.1.16
Dracocephalum (from ebbi) sown 27.12.16
Townsendia nuttallii sown 23.12.16

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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #786 on: March 10, 2017, 10:26:05 PM »
Hi Leucogenes
Are the paraquilegia seeds fresh?
I always have problem germinating the seeds. Only once I got fresh seeds which germinated well but the seedlings died after transplanting.
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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #787 on: March 11, 2017, 06:11:34 AM »
Hi Leucogenes
Are the paraquilegia seeds fresh?
I always have problem germinating the seeds. Only once I got fresh seeds which germinated well but the seedlings died after transplanting.
Krish


Hello Krish,

... the seeds are from Vojtech Holubec from the year 2015. I got them in winter and have them at 5.1.16. sown. But I have no experience with the species. It is my first attempt ... wish me luck.

Thomas

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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #788 on: March 11, 2017, 03:03:13 PM »
Thanks Leucogenes.
My experience growing the plant only one time was not successful. That year I germinated fresh seeds.
Stephanie Ferguson from Calgary grows it like a weed.
Needs very good drainage,full sun.
good luck
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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #789 on: March 16, 2017, 08:08:20 PM »
Some seedlings of today ...

Epilobium latifolium sown 11.2.17
Saussurea gnaphalodes sown 14.1.17
Leontopodium nivale "Gran Sasso" form  sown 23.12.16
Clematis scottii sown 19.02.16
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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #790 on: March 16, 2017, 09:13:32 PM »
Due to my poor results of seed germination, about 10%, I have tried the Norman Deno method of sowing on damp kitchen towel. So far, out of 38 different species, only one has germinated. Not having sterile laboratory conditions most seem to be infected with "mould."  I followed the instructions regarding folding the tissues lightly and only dampening the towels. Have others been more successful? My sowings took place indoors in the kitchen and are placed away from direct sunlight. Perhaps this shows the amount of spores in my kitchen during winter. Maybe they come in out of the cold.

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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #791 on: March 17, 2017, 05:31:23 AM »
Which species are you talking about?

The seeds of many plant species from temperate regions need a cold period before they will germinate. We call this stratification.

Simply sow the seeds in pots and place them outside over winter. Many start to germinate in spring but if there is no germination you'll have to wait another year. Just as in nature not all seeds will germinate in the first spring after sowing. Furthermore, the seeds of some species first need a warm period and then a cold period before they will germinate. Lastly, the seed of some species has a short term viability and should be sown as soon as it  is ripe or stored adequately (moist and usually cold).

Now that winter is behind us (at least where I live 8)) you can artificially stratify the seeds in the fridge. Very fine seeds can be put between folded  moist paper towel and put in a ziplock bag and placed for 2-3 months in the fridge at 5 degrees C. Bigger seeds can be put with slightly moist sowing compost directly in a ziplock bag. After 2-3 months you can sow the seeds and hopefully germination takes place. For some species this artificial stratification method does not work properly as they need alternating temperatures in order to germinate.

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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #792 on: March 17, 2017, 07:43:56 PM »
Over about 50 years I have tried all methods I could think of, including stratification, delayed sowing, sowing in various composts, including my own mixes. I keep pots of seeds for 3 years and if they do not germinate by then they are thrown onto the garden. The species I try to grow are mostly native (UK). 10% germination is about normal. The Norman Deno method was the last chance.

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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #793 on: March 18, 2017, 06:21:36 AM »
If a 10% germination rate is about 'normal' and you get a 10% germination rate I think you cannot complain. I wonder if the seeds were sown under sterile lab conditions the germination rate would improve significantly. Some species need soil mycorrhiza to be able to germinate and a sterile lab would be of no use.

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Re: Germinating now- - photos of seedlings
« Reply #794 on: March 23, 2017, 05:42:31 PM »
I was trying to post pictures and only after that I read about the updates ::)

We can live without pictures for a while ;D I can say it without them - my first ever Galanthus and Crocus banaticus are germinating!
Galanthus - mix and G. plicatus (outside and the pot is frozen!) - many thanks and kisses Leena :-*
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