Citrus seeds in a Zip-lock baggy
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Comments (17)LOL Both of you. I'm still trying to figure out "ALL THE CLUES" LOL I have no idea the what any of the answers to any of the clues are, Oh one was "Heart." Still trying. Dorothy...See Morehelp with rooting citrus
Comments (2)I am thinking that lemons are the only citrus you can root from cuttings. I would just stick them in a good moist medium and set them out of the sun. Don't let them dry out, not even once. You can always try the propagation chamber. Also, have you tried any Dip 'n' Grow liquid hormone? You can mix it to various strengths. Just a thought. Another thought is to ask George. He knows everything! Janie Here is a link that might be useful: Easy Propagation Chamber...See MoreBaggie method for root cutting.
Comments (5)I know there are many folks who have had good luck with rooting roses in baggies, but I'm not one of them. The trick with rooting using any method is to keep the environment in your rooting container (in this case, a baggie) moist, but not putrid and swampy. If you have to periodically open the bag to get this to happen, then I guess opening the bag is a good idea. If things appear to be going well with the bag closed, I'd keep it closed. Rooting is a bit of a trial and error process. Once you hit on a method that works reliably, it makes you feel like Mother Nature herself. When I first started, my luck was awful. A friend told me how she uses milk jugs and soda bottles to root roses, and my life changed as I got reliably better at rooting. I put this method on my web site, so others can get the same feeling of accomplishment. Good luck with your cuttings. Here is a link that might be useful: Click on How To...See Moreseeds and ziplock baggies
Comments (7)I'll add my voice to those above. Zip lock bags do not kill seed. This is a very persistent rumor, caused in most cases by improper drying & storage techniques. Many seed companies mail seed in air-tight foil or plastic; and I have successfully stored a broad selection of seed in zip locks for many years, with great germination rates. If seed is dried properly - the big "if" - sealing in airtight containers is not harmful. The problem is that for most home seed savers, proper drying is hit-or-miss. There are several methods that can work; I use a natural method, which I posted in this forum under the "Where do you dry your seeds" thread. Others use a dehydrator, or desiccant, to dry seeds down to the proper moisture level. Any of these methods might work, but the environmental conditions in your area could influence your choices. What works for me in the North may not work in the hot & humid South. Once the seed is properly dried, it still must be properly stored to remain viable. If zip lock bags have one drawback, it is that they act as mini greenhouses, retaining heat & moisture... so if exposed to strong light (including infra-red), the temperature inside can rise rapidly. For example, if the bag of seed were placed in the sun during planting, this could very quickly weaken or destroy the remaining seed. And for some seeds, any light penetration can increase seed metabolism, which causes the seed to use up its energy stores, reducing storage life. Zip lock bags should be stored in the dark, and seed to be planted in the current year should be transfered to other envelopes. And of course, seeds should be stored in cool temperatures wherever possible. Each degree of temperature reduction increases seed longevity. At the very least, seeds should be stored in an area where the temperature is fairly constant. Given the proper drying & storage mentioned above, zip locks are a safe, economical way to store seeds....See Moreponcirusguy6b452xx
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