Viridis seeds

[slayertat]

So I was looking at my Viridis plants the other day and it occured to me that People may like the seed s that come from the berries of the plants. My question is when is the optimal time to remove the berries and what is the best procedure. Please note seeds wil be given away freely

[rockomsockomrobots]

I have a few Viridis seeds. I couldn't get them to germinate

[planthelper]

So I was looking at my Viridis plants the other day and it occured to me that People may like the seed s that come from the berries of the plants. My question is when is the optimal time to remove the berries and what is the best procedure. Please note seeds wil be given away freely

they lose there viability after a while, so you are best of, to germinate them when they are ultra fresh! most people remove the red seed coat and than just, place the seed 3 or 4 times deeper into the potting mix, as the seeds diameter. they need it pretty warm to germinate fast, the colder the longer it will take till they poke there embryonic leaves out. old seed, and too cold are the main factors, if germination fails.

the optimal time to remove the seeds is, when there colour turned deep red, AND when you need them.

I mean the seeds will stay on the plant fresh for months, but once you remove them, the clock starts ticking, in short only pick them once you will lay them down or trade them.

use a dome, for viridis to keep the moisture high, once they "are up", remove the dome.

bright aspect but only save morning sun.

they grow quite true to type from seed. a good method is as well to germinate them, in a coinbag (or plastic container) filled with moist (not soggy wet!!) sphagnum moss.

once you see they germed, open the coin bag and plant them into soil. the same method enables you as well to send out seeds which have been picked already a while ago, because you started germination right away after picking (means the clock will not start ticking), hehehe, comprende?

Edited April 2, 2014 by planthelper

[endorfinder]

Growing plants by seed which are usually grown vegetatively is fantastic as it increases genetic diversity and sustainability of the plant. However just remember that it won't follow the traits of the mother plant anywhere near as closely as a cutting.

Viridis seems to seed almost year round up north. I've never bothered to grow psychotria seed myself but I've seen it self-seed at least once.

[zelly]

As long as the seeds remain inside the ripe berries, they should remain fertile for an extended period of time; it also helps if the berries are kept refrigerated.

Once the berries dry out or the seeds are removed from the berry, then as ph says, the clock starts ticking.

[slayertat]

awsome thanks for the replies, yes one of my trees is covered in berrires all year round (lots) ,

[Brendo]

Would that be the same for all Psychotria spp?

I have a few dried out Alba seeds , they're over a year old lol. I'm guessing they're non-viable at this point.

[endorfinder]

Not necessarily Brendo, depends on your patience. If your climate is warm enough or you have a controlled environment and can spray them at least daily and water weekly or as needed, then you're more than free to wait out the 2-4-6(?) month germination time.

If you want some leaf cuts just let me know, they're easier of any Psych. sp people here are interested in. (Pleeease correct me if I'm wrong, this is very underexplored genus).

[zelly]

fwiw- a lab analysis (GCMS) report over at the nook has alba / carthagenensis as completely devoid of goodies

[Brendo]

Thanks for the offer EF! I have little room in my greenhouse at the moment so I'll pass. I was just curious as these were given to me just as seeds, no berries or anything.

I've also read they're easy to grow, with not being so demanding of humid environments etc..