Bamboo seed germination
caribbean_joe
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Comments (7)I brought in a batch of 300 moso seeds last year. I have detailed my expermentation with germination on my website trying various recommended techniques, including a table with the variables. You may find it a good read. Check previous entries to read the entire experiment. http://www.hardyoutdoorexotics.com/?cat=11 To make things easier for you, I germinated them directly in soil. I had a 75% germination rate by soaking the seeds in a 10% saltwater solution for 10 minutes, and rinsing off with water before sowing. 67% germination rate with a batch that had an overnight soak in a 20-20-20 solution. And 67% germination rate with a batch that had a soak in a 10-52-10 solution. Those two 67% germination rates were ranked in the top 3 for breaking through the soil the quickest at 21 days. A water soak also broke through at 21 days but only netted me a 58% germination rate. For those that recommend a brief refridgeration for these seeds, germination was delayed, and the success wasn't that great. Here is a link that might be useful: My exotic plants blog...See MoreMOSO Seed Germination!
Comments (3)Bad news!!! The container I had them in fell off the window ledge and all the dirt/seedlings flopped onto my carpet and computer monitor last night. I fixed up a tub of new potting soil and transplanted them into it as fast as possible, but I know they're not supposed to be moved while they're young. This morning, I checked to see how they were doing. Out of the 3 seedlings, one of them has its single leaf drying up. It's not brown, but it's leaf is accumulating crinkles! I need help guys :(! What should I do?...See Morequestions about bamboo
Comments (19)High temperature are harder to predict than cold temperatures because you have a larger effect from the sun exposure, soil moisture and humidity. Most of my plants have been exposed to 110 degF temperatures with less than 10% humidity and some plants have had some leaf curling but no long term damage. I do keep the ground mulched and during the high temps I irrigate every day with drip irrigation. The temperature is also normally at least 30 degrees cooler at night so that helps with mountain clumpers. Bill...See Morepropagation
Comments (3)Seed Treatment: 1. Rinse seeds with clean water. 2. Soak seeds for 5 minutes in 10% salt water solution. Rinse. 3. Soak seeds for 15 minutes in clean water. Sowing: 1. Use a 50/50 mix of perlite and peat/sphagnum moss, moistened to the point where you can barely squeeze water out of it. You can either mix this yourself or buy it pre-mixed at any local garden center. Do not use all your mix. 2. Place soil mixture in either a 1020 flat w/ humidity dome or I have also used a plastic Tupperware style sweater box with lid. 3. Scatter seeds randomly or place them in rows in the mixÂit's up to you. 4. Cover lightly with remaining soil mix and place cover on flat. 5. Lid should keep moisture high. Open once or twice a week to allow fresh air in and check soil moisture. If dry, gently mist with clean water. Germination and seedling care: 1. You should begin seeing germination occur within 2 to 3 weeks. 2. Keep cover on for another week to keep humidity up and enhance seed germination. Once seedlings begin to reach the top of the cover remove cover. 3. Seeds will continue to germinate for upwards to 4 weeks after you see the first seed germinate. 4. Your new moso seedlings will grow to approximately 4 inches in the first month. 5. After the first month you can begin applications of an all purpose fertilizer. For this I mix Miracle Grow plant food into spray bottle and gently mist them thoroughly. 6. Depending on what container you used to germinate your seeds in, you can transplant the new seedlings safely after the first month. I have been putting all mine into 4" round pots. 7. When new seedlings are about 2 to 3 months old they will begin to send up new shoots. 8. 1 year old seedlings will vary in height between 1 to 2 feet. http://www.gator-ventures.com/bamboo/bamboo-propagation/bamboo-seed-germination.htm...See Morecaribbean_joe
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