Re: Amorphophallus seed germination
- Subject: Re: Amorphophallus seed germination
- From: m*@mindspring.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:39:13 -0500 (CDT)
I guess I am lucky....they really are always about the same for me... I soak seeds (all) in a solution of GA3, superthrive and burnt paper.....(although I am not sure if any of it is neces.)
aroid-l@mobot.org wrote:
> This is the quickest turn-around from seed to seedlings I've ever
experienced...comments please?
Amorphophallus konjac:
2 June 01 seed harvested, cleaned and sown
16 June 01 seed germinates
3 Aug. 01 seedlings transplanted
10 Sept. 01 seedlings are 15 cm tall with robust petioles and ready to
transplant to individual pots
Amorphophallus swynnertonii:
8 Aug. 01 seeds cleaned and sown
20 Aug. 01 seeds germinate
10 Sept. 01 seedlings are 9 cm tall with robust petioles and ready to
transplant to individual pots
Petra Schmidt
Research/Special Projects
Juniper Level Botanic Garden @ Plant Delights Nursery
9241 Sauls Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
petra@plantdelights.com
919-772-4794 phone
919-662-0370 fax
