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Apple trees grown from seed may take anywhere from 6 - 10 years to bear fruit, or at least enough fruit to pick. Fuji apples do not come true from seed - you may get an apple you enjoy eating, but don't expect it to be identical to the fruit you took your seed from.
This is the old T&M Germination Database, free for the using.
Clothiers is also very informative, be sure to read through the seed sowing articles there. In fact, I'd save my money and bookmark both. http://tomclothier.hort.net/
Here is a link that might be useful: Thompson and Morgan Database
LadyLotus, if you buy enough from T&M to get a copy free, don't say no to it, but I wouldn't pay for one. I have received copies in the past when they gave them away, and unless they've really enlarged them recently, you're likely to get more specific information about growing the seeds you buy from them on their Web site. Find the seed you ordered and click the More Info link--that contains more specific cultural information than on their seed packs or in their little booklet.
General Info not specific:the plant is not hardy in zone 7 so.... will need to bring into a heated area. Light requirements length of exposure should be 12hrs. intensity ?. keep soil damp not wet. LIGHTLY fertilize ever 4-6 weeks. keep good air circulation around the plant. This tree is deciduous but not sure if temperture sensitive or light sensitive.... so the plant may loose its leaves do not give up but then treat as any other plant that has lost its leaves.
That sounds perfect for their requirements - they grow great in the Sierra foothills here in CA. If it gets really cold, you might need cloud cover or use Xmas lights (like we do here for citrus). Pistachio trees are sexed, so you need a male and female for nuts.
While they are seedlings, I would keep them warm and well drained and not overwatered. They get verticulum wilt if too wet.
Much of my seed starting begins in January with the more challenging and longer-germinating seeds. It really depends upon which seed you are interested in starting. You may get frustrated in sowing annuals indoors so early, even if they bloom because they will quickly outgrow their tiny pots and will need more space. You also have to watch out for insects and disease with growing/crowding seedlings. Vines and tall plants might drive you nuts if started too early. I tend to start early perennials like potentilla, lavender, ferns (from spores), penstemon, butterfly weed, as some of these need a brief cold period first. I also try sowing tropicals early on. Some annuals for early sowing are ivy geranium vine, salvia, dusty miller, petuna, lobelia (loved the cobalt blue flowering inside!). You can also try propagating dormant cuttings and forcing bulbs to bloom. A good winter blues activity is to order seed catalogs (search google catalogs) and plan your upcoming garden, as you'll have plenty of information and seed choices from those catalogs.
hello there! i was browsing and i saw this and im curious... where are the bougainvillea seeds? i have a kick ass looking one at my house, but i see no seeds whatsoever. ive asked, but still no answers... please let me know! and if you have photos thatd be cool too. not too sure what kind of bougainvillea it is thou.
My stevia seeds germinated under indoor grow lights, and the seeds were started in January. I used Promix BX as the soil. I received the seeds in a trade and there was a lot of chaff with them. I did cover the seed tray with a clear piece of loose plastic while under lights to keep up the humidity. Within a couple of months, I had some healthy plants which were given away.
Lotus seeds germinate easily and grow fast! I had blooms the second season. Once they germinated I planted them in those wooden barrels because our pond hadn't been completed. They were outgrowing the barrel within a few months. This is the info I used.
Karyn
Here is a link that might be useful: Lotus from seed
Thanks for the lotus growing tips. I get to start all over with new lotus seeds because my cats got into my lotus pot and pretty much had a grand time dragging it all over the basement. What a mess!! It was supposed to be a double white one and didn't even get to see it flower. :( Oh, and the year before that my mom planted my first lotus in the garden LOL
I have always used cuttings for the reason stated. SO>>> If you like a chalange set up a expermint 1/2 seed cold period 3 months then sow some in the light & others in dard. Other 1/2 seed sow some in light & remainder in dark THEN let us know the results.
I planted these seeds under a very small amount of potting soil about a month ago. I planted about 10 seeds. I used a growlight over the pot. Keep soil moist with plastic bag over the pot. I've had 2 seeds germinate.
John