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Seedy Subjects! => Grow From Seed => Topic started by: Ulla Hansson on January 25, 2010, 07:21:41 PM

Title: Rheum alexandrae seeds.
Post by: Ulla Hansson on January 25, 2010, 07:21:41 PM

I need advice how to germinate Rheum alexandrae seeds.  Need they a cold period, or can I have them inside at 20°C.
Grateful for the help.
Ulla

Title: Re: Rheum alexandrae seeds.
Post by: ian mcenery on January 25, 2010, 10:26:28 PM

Ulla I have raised this from Society seed and didn't give it any special  treatment though I am still waiting for it to flower 3 years on
 :-\ . I sowed as normal with a grit covering and put it outside until they germinated

Title: Re: Rheum alexandrae seeds.
Post by: Susan Band on January 26, 2010, 08:37:47 AM

Ulla, they will germinate immediately if kept inside. They will need pricking out in about 5-6wks from sowing.
Susan

Title: Re: Rheum alexandrae seeds.
Post by: Ulla Hansson on January 26, 2010, 11:55:42 AM

Thank you very much Susan and Ian for advice and instruction.
Ulla

Title: Re: Rheum alexandrae seeds.
Post by: arisaema on May 21, 2010, 07:31:55 AM

How many years until they flower from seeds?