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Great Germination
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cajunbelle
Daylily Diva
Joined: 04 Jun 2006
Location: zone 8b Louisiana (Map)
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| Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 3:08 am Post subject: Great Germination |
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The last time I reported on a good germination rate my seedlings dampened off. I hope I am not jinxing these new ones.
I had 12 Brazilian Fireworks seeds in a pack and did them according to the directions. So far 11 have germinated. I am amazed, talk about viable seed. Can't wait to see them in bloom.
Between dampening off, the seedling rack being blown over and Basil's attack on the remaining 7 seedlings, 3 of my Yellow Hibiscus have survived. That is out of 24 seedlings. I have 6 seeds left and will put them to soak to see if I can't get a few more.
I have 2 Snail Vine seedlings, with possibly one more germinating. I messed up on those also. I had 6 seeds, I lost one while clipping them, never to be found. I put the other 5 to soak. The next night I put 3 in peat pellets and the other 2 on wet paper towels in a baggie. The two in the baggie germinated, and are up and doing fine. I am waiting on the others, hope I didn't loose them.
Now I have to get busy and germinate the other 5,000 seeds I have. LOL
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glendann
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Joined: 19 May 2006
Location: Texas (Map)
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Oh sounds like yours are doing good.I planted a bunch I got from you and Dooley.Now on my next days off .I will start on the others.I'm thinking of making a Garden Stew bed of Friendship
Plants.
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eileen
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| Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:24 am Post subject: |
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So glad you managed to save a few of the seeds that Basil attacked Sharon.  Sounds as though your greenfingers are working well. Best of luck with the other 5000!!!! 
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bethie
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Joined: 08 Jun 2006
Location: WestTennessee (Map)
Posts: 1594
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| Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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It sounds like they are doing well. They always seem such fragile and delicate things at the beginning, don't they?
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Netty
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Joined: 04 Nov 2006
Location: Southern Ontario zone 5
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| Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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Today is the day for me! I'm going to go through my seed stash and get some planted. Finally!
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