Re: Callicarpa
- To: Jean Carpenter <b*@scan.missouri.org>, s*@eskimo.com
- Subject: Re: Callicarpa
- From: "* <g*@MCI2000.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 09:34:16 -0500
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Hi Jean,
The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation by Dirr says Callicarpa
seeds need no pretreatment. Seeds may be removed from pulp, but it is not
needed. The author has sown whole seeds in fall and had germination in
spring. I find seedlings that the birds have sown in the woods and in my
own yard. (zone 8) I transplant them to proper spots and thank the birds.
Dirr also says that softwood cuttings can be taken anytime between June and
September. 1000 ppm IBA-solution hastens and unifies rooting. Mist is
necessary. 7 to 14 days for root initiation. Sounds like sowing seeds is
far less work.
Good luck. Glenda
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> From: Jean Carpenter <backhoe@scan.missouri.org>
> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Callicarpa
> Date: Saturday, November 28, 1998 3:17 PM
>
> I am interested in starting Callicarpa from seed. Does anyone have any
> germination information that would mind to share with me? I picked the
> berries and am allowing them to dry. What else do I need to do with them?
> TIA
> Jean Carpenter backhoe@scan.missouri.org
