camellia seeds

21 years ago

hi ,just wondering if someone could tell me when to plant camellia seeds and what is the best way to do it

thanks

lorraine

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lomatia
21 years ago
Lorraine, sow immediately after harvest as they deteriorate with age. Some people soak the seeds for a day then sow them. If they float then they have lost some viability. I expect that they will germinate as the weather warms up although I have read that germination might be fast. Store them at 5C in moist peat in a ziplock bag if you can't sow them straight away. Good luck but remember they may not be the same as the parent. Sometimes they germinate under the parent as well so have a look in a few months!
lorraine_b
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21 years ago
thanks Lomatia ,will give them a try as I have nothing to lose and I am hoping they will be different from the parent plant ,nothing ventured nothing gained
thanks
lorraine
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