Pics of my 1st Brug seedling!

16 years ago

I received a few seeds in a trade with Theresa. Thank you Theresa!! I've never done brug seeds before & this is the first one to 'pop' up! It's Versicolor Peach x German Double Peach. I'm hoping it survives or I'll cry like a baby! :) Please excuse the glare of the camera! I still haven't figured out how to turn that darn flash off! lol!

Mike

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oxmyx
16 years ago
I personally would water that with a sprayer, set to penetrate just around the immediate stem, until it gets its 2nd pair of true leaves, or you think the root system has developed throughout.

Good luck, that is going to be a monster at spring time :)
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sibhskylvr
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16 years ago
oxmyx

That's how I do it - a sprayer! :) A monster?? I hope so! lol!

Mike
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wildflower
16 years ago
Congrats Mike, your baby is beautiful!
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sibhskylvr
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16 years ago
wildflower

Grandma Theresa will be pleased! :)

Mike
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maemae0312
16 years ago
awww isn't it cute!!!

Mary
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greylady_gardener
16 years ago
congratulations! :)
details please LOL! When did you plant it, when did it "arrive", what special things did you do or not do?

very curious! :)
Lois
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lovelyiris
16 years ago
Boy I was worried for a minute, I thought Mike had a BABY, and then I find out it's just a brug seedling. Well that's pretty close to having a baby. Congrats Mr. Mom, looks like both you and the baby seedling are doing well. (grin)

Why didn't I get any seeds? (frown)
Happy Gardening, Marian
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sibhskylvr
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16 years ago
Lois

I planted the seed on 11-04-07. It was one of 16 different seeds. Hoping some of them 'pop' up also! This was the first & hopefully not the only one. lol! It 'arrived' several days ago. :) Just waiting to see how it would do before I shared the joyous news! (in lieu of cigars - please send more seeds!) ha! I received an email from a friend of mine on another forum suggesting I cover it with saran wrap. This bit of information came slightly too late as you can tell. lol! But - I'll keep it in mind for next time. I just misted it enough to keep the potting mixture moist & that was it. And wah-la! lol! I've not done this before - so I can tell you, if I can do it, anyone can! lol! And the fun of growing your own brug is quite a rewarding feeling too! :)

Mike
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sibhskylvr
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16 years ago
lol@Marian! You stinker! lol! Now I wish I had more seeds - I'd send some your way!

Mike
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threas
16 years ago
Hey Mike, what's the big idea making me a "GRAND"mother.I was thinking Mother or maybe an Aunt!LOL I feel very proud, it is very exciting! I want a cutting,I would be kind of like a babysitter!Thanks for sharing!
Theresa
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greylady_gardener
16 years ago
Mike, I wish that I could send you some seeds, but you will just have to settle for my congrats for now!! LOL
I have two seeds that I am holding off planting until after Christmas, so that I can give them my undivided attention.
I was considering using the paper towel/coffee filter method, but really hadn't made up my mind. I am so nervous and want them to do well!
Were your seeds fresh? did they have a corky covering? Mine do so I will probably soak them and then peel that off.

Let us know when the rest of your 'brood' arrives. ;-)

Lois
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sibhskylvr
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16 years ago
lol@Theresa! Ok - an aunt you are! A cutting?? What?? I don't think it's quite ready yet! lol! I have you down on my list for next year "Aunt Theresa, the babysitter - one cutting of......." A name - I have to have a name!! lol! Suggestions welcome! Seriously though - if it were all that simple - right? :)

Mike
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sibhskylvr
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16 years ago
Lois

I'm not sure if they were fresh or not. I never asked Theresa. I'm sure she'll 'chime' in with that info if she reads this post. She's an 'aunt' now - you know? :) I did soak the seeds overnight - though I didn't scratch off the corky exterior. It fell off after a couple of days on it's own. I wondered about the corky part though. Seems Karma & I think Karyn, also had mentioned different ways of planting brug seeds concerning the corky exterior part of the seed. Seems some leave it & some don't. You plant your seeds & good luck with them. You'll have that 'proud' feeling too once they sprout! :)

Mike
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jeep461
16 years ago
I need to try some Brug seeds. Mine flower but no pods. I may need to get a paint brush and do it myself. Only thing blooming now is CG and Dr. Seuss. I might have to try the cross. Both very hardy.

Jim
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karyn1
16 years ago
This is too funny. It's like a new baby. lol Congrats on your seedling Mike. I hope it grows big and strong and gives you lots of pretty flowers : )
Karyn

PS: Once my seeds have germinated I water from the bottom.
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threas
16 years ago
Lois & Mike, I don't know how old the seeds were. I got them on Ebay.I think it did say harvested 2007. I might have to get moving on giving "MONSTER MIKEY" (how's that for a name)a couple of cousins.LOL

Theresa
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fool4flowers
16 years ago
That sounds like it will be a pretty cross. I like peach a lot. Good luck on your baby it looks great!
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gardenpaw
16 years ago
Mike, congratulations on your new baby!!!
It`s very cute!
Im also growing some I got from ebay.
Karen
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sibhskylvr
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16 years ago
Karyn

I hope it grows big & strong too! lol! I'll try to remember that - water from the bottom! Thanks!

Theresa

'Monster Mikey' lol! No way! I think if I ever had to name one - it would be called 'Special Friends' Don't ask me why - long story! And yes - a few cousins would be nice. Are you having any luck with yours yet?

Karen

Thanks! Yes - cute! :) But will it live?? That's my big question to myself! I don't want to end up being a bad brug daddy! lol! Let me know how your little ones are doing?

Mike
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gottahosta
16 years ago
Boy, Mike, I'm glad you're not excited about this! LOL!!!!!

What a thrill, I know! And you have 15 more thrills waiting in the wings, er, in the pot, there!

Congratulations, daddy!!!

This is making it really hard to wait to start my own brugs seeds- I'll be starting 48 fresh and 8 from 2005, to see how they do compared to the fresh. Arrgh!!!!!!!!!! Only 5 more weeks!

Brenda
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janice_gardener
16 years ago
Congratulations Mike, Hubby and I are so happy for you. We are wishing many blessings for you and your newborn.

But!!! get rid of the blowdryer!!! LOL
Janice
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sibhskylvr
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16 years ago
Brenda

I'm very excited! Does it show? lol! And make that 13 in the wings! Two more are 'popping' through! :) Noticed them this afternoon before I left for work. Pics, pics - lots of pics! I can't wait to get my new camera for Christmas! lol!

Janice

Blow dryer is staying! ha! :)
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threas
16 years ago
Mike
13 more! There will be no living with you!LOL
I haven't started mine (cousins)yet! I was a little leary to start the others after killing the first one! I only have one seed left of"SPECIAL FRIENDS", same as your little guy(my nephew or niece(chest puffing out). I also have 2 each left of the same crosses as yours,except for the Rothkirch(sp?) cross. I will start them soon though,you have inspired me!LOL
THERESA
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chena
16 years ago
WOW!!! How did I miss all this excitment??? LOL Congrats!! I am very excited for you... I have a handful here to get started.. I hope I have as much success as you have...
Chena
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