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some other seed do require light for germination so do not make a all inclusive statement. I usually spread the seed on top of a flat/or pot. then vover with a light layer of sand or medium vermiculite.
I also mix very small seed with dry sand then sow on the surface of.....
Since no one has answered this I'll just ask a couple of questions. Firstly, is this the right time of year to sow cauliflower in your zone and have you chosen a variety designed for autumn sowing? Secondly are you sowing straight into the ground? If so are you watching for slugs etc? All brassicas usually have very high germination rates and 3 out of 20 is not a good yield. I'd suspect something going fairly wrong somewhere. Before worrying about phosphorus I'd check I was growing suitable varieties for my climate at the correct season of the year. Germination shouldn't really be affected by minerals - only subsequent growth.
"I started them in early June/late May in the area where they were to be grown permanently, but not a one germinated"
---- I believe poppy seeds need stratification, they need to go through a cold period to break the dormancy and then germinate.
Here is a link that might be useful: poppy flower pictures
Honey Locust is a rather dangerous tree to have around. The common ones grow thorns up to a foot long, which are perhaps the nastiest thorns of any North American tree. I have been told that some of the African Acacias are worse, but don't know that for a fact. Not something I'd care to have on my property. The so-called Moraine locust is a thornless form, so just hope you have that variety.
George
I found a tree fruit(actually it almost hit me when a squirrel knocked it off the tree) and it looks like a small potato, a light brown. The inside is a very pale tan, almost white color. The seed is like that of a kidney bean, but has a small white patch on its upper section. Can you help me?
I think you should put them in the ground too - wait until the weather has moderated just a little if its been warm, dry there. The roots will continue to grow and establish as long as the ground isn't frozen, in this zone that is most/all of winter.
I don't see any white in the background of either of your plants that would make it reasonable to hope for white flowered seedlings.
I googled T & M Germination Guide and found there site.
http://www.thompson-morgan.com/en. I emailed them about how to collect seeds and how to sow them. when I get the info. I'll be happy to email it to you. Happy weeding.
I found this link
Here is a link that might be useful: Propagating Gloriosa Lily
IF YOU >>> soak seed in water for 24 hours then store at 40F for 13 weeks then lightly cover the seed soil temp 65-70F with germination in 30-60 days. & if the yogurt maker maintains that temp the go ahead & give it a try...later let us know if it did work...