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Post by snapperhead51 on Jun 2, 2015 5:56:19 GMT -5
A number of you have asked for ceph seed, I have sent some out already , but really didn't know how much I had till I got them all out of there flower heads properly to day . as is 100% all I have , 1 time end of stock sell off . I have 2 peoples bay x Gull Rock Rd , 4 pks only of 10-11 seed in each for $20.00 AU a packet ,normally $35 a packet mikes super fast ,, 7 pks only of 10-11 seed in each for $20.00 AU packet normally $35 a packet if no body wants them will be offered to the EU & UK forums , these are not available any where else in the world as there my own hybrids so are all one of a kind ! all so have a bit of Roridula gorgonias seed available too if any one is interested probly only 20 seed left and Drosophyllum lusitanicum as well if any one is interested have probably 40 odd seed in stock paypal payment only ,payment in AU dollars only , Am willing to swap or trade for any seed above , has to be good though or some thing I want thanks john
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Post by H2O on Jun 2, 2015 11:11:14 GMT -5
Would love to get some stuff! I'll PM you!
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Post by snapperhead51 on Jun 9, 2015 9:11:03 GMT -5
all seed sold people thanks john
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Post by lloyd on Jun 9, 2015 16:21:18 GMT -5
Looking forward to my seeds.
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Post by Dennis Z on Jun 9, 2015 21:51:37 GMT -5
Looking forward to my seeds. Same here! I think we're all very excited to get John's seeds. Thumbs up to John for sharing seeds with us Canadians.
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Post by vraev on Jun 14, 2015 16:40:16 GMT -5
Yup! I agree...looking forward to grow cephs from seed for the first time ever. Fingers crossed that these fresh seed will give some success.
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Post by snapperhead51 on Jun 14, 2015 18:29:09 GMT -5
hope they work out for you guys, first time is never easy ,at least they been properly stratified ,which is a big plus , normally you would need to revers the seasonal germination on them that takes a full season ! from our revers seasons as its winter here now and summer there ! John
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Post by roraima on Jun 14, 2015 18:48:41 GMT -5
I dug up this old post of ng's, it's originally from John and I thought it might save him and us some time as far as recommendations for sowing Ceph seedlings.
Enjoy and thanks John!!
Original post from ng:
His response VIA PM was everything you ever need to know about sowing Cephalotus seed. Thank you "Snapperhead51" ...
"In my short 35 years of growing this plant, I personally would not recommend wet stratification of cephalotus seed. Unless you are doing it at place of habitat or origin of the native plant. In my opinion you / we get unwanted fungus or fungal growth that will inhibit the germination of the seed, this is why most have poor germination rates. I get approx 99% success from viable seed. The other thing is many have know idea how to pollinate the flower properly and you get much sterile seed even when embryo is present. My procedure is :- allow seed to dry by air warmth from total ripening stage, usually take 1 to 2 months from ripe seed pods, harvest seed that is dry , put into paper or baking paper handmade envelopes, place into small airtight containers and put in fridge at 2 to 4 c for min of 3 to 4 months.In very early spring, rehydrate the seed by soaking in rain water, at room temp, for min of 48 hrs. Then sow wet on chopped sphag moss and sand and peat mix or a mix or your choosing, and put into sunny place at temp of 20 to 25 c . Germination is much quicker with per-soaked seed as that's 1 of the triggers for its germination, you can add some GA3 at 350 to 400 ppm to the rain water as well, this dose will help with some older seed germination. Ceph viable seed can stay viable for up to 4 years. hope that helps cheers J
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