2020 From seed!
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Orion_metalhead
Masterpiece
Added some Camel Thorn, Honey Locust, Mountain Ebony, and Kei Apple seeds to my germination trays the other day... looks like at least some of the camel thorn are sprouting. Pics in a few days.
Camel thorn sounds like an ingredient in a witch's potion. I'm going to have to google that.
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
Looks like some sort of problem but not something I'm familiar with.
Too early for nutrient deficiency. Seedlings rely on seed reserves for a while after germination.
Possible nutrient overdose if you've been fertilizing or have too much in the mix.
Possible fungal infection, maybe even inside the seed as it germinated.
I assume you have used a fungicide because you suspect that could be a cause but if used according to instructions it should not hurt seedlings. May even have saved this one from further damage.
The fact that next door is OK probably indicates an isolated problem.
Monitor closer and see what happens. Hopefully it will recover and thrive.
cmeg1
Imperial Masterpiece
Soaking the Korean hornbeam
All the seed sank,so that is a good sign.The most expensive seed I have ever bought lol.$70 about for an ounce.Over 80% more cost than rest of their seed prices!
Thought I would soak in some Kelp.Also added some fulvic acid to maybe transport some gibberellins into the seed coat more effectively.Kelp alone is great for dryer seed.Gibberellins are fundamental in some of the first chemical reactions that start in the seed embryos to initiate germination.
Few Schumacher states to keep a lookout for germination in warm stratification.That would be nice.I’ll probably do 30/60.
All the seed sank,so that is a good sign.The most expensive seed I have ever bought lol.$70 about for an ounce.Over 80% more cost than rest of their seed prices!
Thought I would soak in some Kelp.Also added some fulvic acid to maybe transport some gibberellins into the seed coat more effectively.Kelp alone is great for dryer seed.Gibberellins are fundamental in some of the first chemical reactions that start in the seed embryos to initiate germination.
Few Schumacher states to keep a lookout for germination in warm stratification.That would be nice.I’ll probably do 30/60.
Forrestford
Shohin
Quick question. When do you plan to move them outside? I have a couple hundred Japanese and trident maples that have started open in the fridge. I have no room or set up inside so was going to move them outside in my unheated greenhouse. The 10 day forecast doesn’t show any temps below freezing, is it too early to move these outside?
I figure, keep an eye on the temps and if it looks like it’s going to get too cold move them in.
thanks.
I figure, keep an eye on the temps and if it looks like it’s going to get too cold move them in.
thanks.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Plant them. Put them outside. It is what nature does.
It's Kev
Omono
Some topsoil got washed away by heavy rain, but it got me to notice a sign of life.
I know it’s still early days, but I have an oak tree
I know it’s still early days, but I have an oak tree
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
Great to see seed germinate but I think it will be while before that's an actual oak tree
Oak roots tend to grow quite long before a shoot goes upward so don't get too worried if you don't see any more movement for a few weeks or so. I actually prefer to nip the end of the root off at about this stage so i can get better lateral root system but maybe you should just let this one grow naturally.
It's Kev
Omono
@Shibui I've got them in shallow pots just because I’m at home now and can watch them, thought I’ll put them in a deeper container after some time then I’ll put them in a bigger deeper pot just before the heat settles in. I’ll see if I’m brave enough to nip some tips by that time, since I have to travel 10 000km to get another one I might not be.
GGB
Masterpiece
I took "small batch" to a comical level this year. I have 3 JWP seeds (in the fridge) , 1 JM mikawa yatsubusa (sprouting), a handful of green JM seeds to experiment with seedling cutting techniques on and a handful of Amur maple seedlings. Didn't feel like spending cash on seeds this year, or taking up any real space for them.
Starfox
Masterpiece
This has sprung up in one of my pots, no idea what it is or what those little ball like stipule thingies are.
If any one can shed some light that would be great.
If any one can shed some light that would be great.
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
If that came up here I would say willow herb and pull it out. Small white flowers on a long ovary that matures in less than a few weeks and splits to release fluffy, wind blown seeds.
it is still a little early to say for sure though
it is still a little early to say for sure though
Starfox
Masterpiece
Well sure enough just on cue it looks like tomorrow will see a small white flower emerge, I'll wait to see what the flower looks like but I was hoping it would be a freebie tree of some kind.
Oh well, can't win them all.
Oh well, can't win them all.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Trident maples are the first ones to show i nthis mixed tray with crapemyrtle, trident and birch!
BuckeyeOne
Chumono
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
Correct. Even when the seed comes from a named variety the new gene combinations caused by pollination means that even if some look a bit like the parent there will still be other, possibly unseen differences in the seedlings. every seedling is a new and unique individual and if you really need to name them give a completely new name so there's no confusion.
BuckeyeOne
Chumono
Yes, this is something that @Leo in N E Illinois and I have discussed in the past. The seeds may be referenced as from Mikawa region (Can't remember the correct term), but not 'Mikawa'. It can only be referred to if a cutting or clone of the mother.
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