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Oaks are usually started in deep,about 9 inches, pots that are open on the bottom, only enough bottom to keep the soil in the pot. When the tap root gets to the air is stops growing down and fills out the pot. Al

You are right. They are crocus seeds. I gathered some this morning. I had noticed the crocus seed pod when it was green and today there were a few left all withered and white. I have never tried them before either so I have no idea how they will do. Oh, I do know that they are from the dutch crocus though.

I have never collected the seed BUT store the see at 65F for 3 months (aafter ripe) then nick the seed & soak in water for 24 hours then store at 40F for 3 months..... THEN lightly cover the seed soil temp 55-65F & takes 30-365 days to germinate.

trancegemini_wa thank you for your long and very informative post. It clears up much of the mystery for me.

I wish I'd have known about this before buying seed, as it is likely I'd have bought only heirloom seeds. The idea of growing heirloom varieties appeals to me since I'd be growing something I probably can't get in the store. Also, I'm gardening partly to get the freshest and best tasting vegetable flavors possible, and it sounds like heirloom varieties might be best for that.

In some cases I'll get to compare, as I have heirloom and hybrid varieties of a couple of different vegetables.

I'm looking forward to learning all that I can about gardening. Thank you again.

no problem yrdling :)

"The idea of growing heirloom varieties appeals to me since I'd be growing something I probably can't get in the store."

absolutely, there are literally hundreds of heirloom tomato varieties out there for instance you could spend a lifetime just trying them all out, and you realise that not all tomatoes even taste the same, the different heirlooms varieties have different flavour characteristics to each other. when you next buy seeds do some searching online for heirloom vegetable seeds and you'll see just how much variety is out there that you wont find on the shelf at the shops. good luck with your garden :)

Mine's in a jar of water on the windowsill with toothpicks. I even moved it to a bigger jar because the roots are getting so long. I just noticed a second one is starting to sprout from the top and the roots are pretty short. When I do decide to plant these things, I will have to keep them indoors since I'm in southern AZ and I doubt the heat and dryness would do them well. Not like I can even plant an avocado tree -- homeowners association wouldn't allow it. But it's oddly fascinating and fun. If I can get one to grow, I figure I can get a friend to take it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pictures

I would surely take any seeds anyone was willing to give out, i dont have much room, but a backyard is empty for anything i can grow, so i've started every seed i can pick up. I hear that you want to plant them half way in soil. I tried to get one going in the water, but now i just throw all my seeds in the compost, good nutrients, adequate water, and bottom heat, all free : )

All i can think of is, is it benificial to the orchid you think?

Post your pic over on the Mushrooms forum. They are the most likely ones to ID if for you.

Most commercial potting mixes contain a variety of fungi which under the right humidity conditions, will sprout. Same thing happen s in compost piles all the time. Just remove them and toss or mix them back into the soil if you wish. They can be hazardous to pets but they pose no hazards to the plants themselves.

Dave

Here is a link that might be useful: Mushroom forum

they were fiberous. i got the seeds from park seed.everything the same. the seeds are fresh. the only thing i did different this year was i did'nt wash the pots with a ammonia mix before planting.

Fibrous Begonias can sometimes take a long time to germinate (up to 30 days, especially if the soil is cool) Could you have given up too soon?
Or, could you have covered the seeds or accidently washed them down into the starting medium?