sholto Posted August 30, 2000 does anyone have any tips on growing calamus from seed- germination time, temp., conditions, etc ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted August 31, 2000 Al;l my previous attempts have failed, but this could be due to old seed. Several of my plants are flowering at the moment, so they should produce some fresh seed soon and I will try again. Swampy would probably be the best bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted August 31, 2000 Al;l my previous attempts have failed, but this could be due to old seed. Several of my plants are flowering at the moment, so they should produce some fresh seed soon and I will try again. Swampy would probably be the best bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest theobromus Posted September 2, 2000 Two inch deep tray in one inch of water. Water changed regularly. Warm room. Came up very well, from Horizon Herbs seed (of the native American variety) which was probably fresh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sholto Posted September 5, 2000 Originally posted by theobromus:Two inch deep tray in one inch of water. -are the seeds just floating around in the water, resting on perlite or what? from Horizon Herbs seed (of the native American variety) which was probably fresh. -have you had problems getting seed in the mail in Australia from this company? thanks for your help Sholto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest theobromus Posted September 6, 2000 I am sorry, but I am in England. I had a great-great-uncle who was transported to Australia for murdering his housekeeper, if that is any help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindmelt Posted September 14, 2000 KILLED THE HOUSE KEEPER,OH COME ON MAN,YOU HAVE TO DO BETTER THAN THAT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest theobromus Posted September 14, 2000 I've never killed anyone as far as I know. Not even servants. So I believe I have done better than he did. I have just remembered my other connection to Australia. An Australian introduced me to the fipple flute, for which I will be grateful all my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earthalchemist Posted September 20, 2000 sholto, i managed one successful germination from about 20 seed from Allies ... sown in sterile seed raising mix in a terrarium ... kept moist and under lights 16/24 hours at about 25 deg C happy with that one germination since it's been readily propogated by division since ... happiness ea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earthalchemist Posted September 25, 2000 12 days germination - wide lateral root growth - treat as Iris, but heavier watering and sun - frost-hardy when established beautiful plant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sholto Posted September 26, 2000 thanks EA! managed to germinate a couple of seeds just by soaking them in water for a week- transfered to seed mix, but they haven't broken the surface yet(1 week). I've been doing a lot of seed raising lately, but it's been fairly hit and miss- should get myself a heating pad and a propagation chamber. How neccessary is light to germination- seeds don't photosynthesise underground, surely? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earthalchemist Posted September 27, 2000 don't quote me but generally it is temperature and moisture that are critical to a seed's germination. light becomes a factor as soon as the seedling breaks the soil, the seed is designed (?) to supply enough nutrients to the new shoot to get it to the surface, once there photosynthesis becomes the main source of energy for the plant. this is why depth is so important to seed raising, because if the food stores of the seed run out before the seedling reaches the surface, and therefore light, then it will die. did the calamus actually sprout while soaking in the water? interesting ... be careful that you didn't plant them to deep for the above reasons happiness ea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sholto Posted September 27, 2000 yeah, in the water- thought i'd try that seeing it's an aquatic plant and all. so how deep is too deep for a seed? i usually put them <5mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest theobromus Posted September 28, 2000 It depends on the habit of the plant. Many poppies are weeds that colonise newly turned earth so will only germinate when lying on top of the soil. They determine this by detecting light levels. I have just noticed the question disguised as a quote from me. I soaked the seeds in room temperature water for 2 days first then put them in compost standing in water. Coir compost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earthalchemist Posted September 28, 2000 so how deep is too deep for a seed? as a general rule, seed should be sown at a depth equal to 2 times their diameter ... any deeper and they may not make it. if they've sprouted already before sowing, use your own judgement depending on the stage of growth of the sprout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
