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Title: germinating australian native plant seed?
Post by: pontus on October 16, 2013, 04:51:01 PM

Hello Everyone,

I have a few bags of interesting native australian plant seeds, Kennedia nigricans, acacia balyena, eucalyptus citriodora, banksia ericifolia, actinotus helianthi, and calistimon viminalis.

What is the best way to grow these? I imagine most are tender plants. Do they need a simulation of fire like some south african plants that tend to germinate better following a bush fire? I have read that soaking in warm water for 24 hrs before planting may be needed.

I also imagine it may be best to sow in spring, so they can begin growth when light and heat levels are better?

and a final question, is the kennedia an annual plant, or perrennial climber?

Pontus

Title: Re: germinating australian native plant seed?
Post by: fermi de Sousa on October 17, 2013, 01:31:14 AM

Hi Pontus,
The Kennedia is a perennial vine/creeper - its seeds and the acacia's can best be germinated by soaking overnight and then sowing or pouring very hot (just boiled) water over them and leaving it to cool down before sowing.
cheers
fermi