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Starting Lilikoi from seed?
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Posted by garden_isle_dave 9 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 28, 09 at 0:16
| Aloha,
Have tried and tried, and can't seem to figure out how to grow it from seed reliably, I've started probably 35 seeds or so in the last few months, and have had only a handful of sprouts. Any tips would be much appreciated, much mahalo in advance!
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RE: Starting Lilikoi from seed?
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| It does take months and months for the seeds to sprout. I have tried the tricks of pre-soaking in vinegar and nicking the seed with no apparent improvement. The best thing I have found is to plant the seeds and wait many weeks or several months (maybe less waiting would work too), then disturb the top few inches of soil where they are planted, and continue watering and waiting. I have had good luck with sprouts appearing right after the soil being tilled. Then you have to go through a very long seedling phase, where they don't grow at all for months and then suddenly one day there is a vine taking off for the sky. Anyway that's my experience so far and would sure like to learn more ways to speed this gift from the gods. |
RE: Starting Lilikoi from seed?
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| Can't you just find a vine - cut it short to where it enters the ground - then dig it up and transplant ? Just an idea - never done it. |
RE: Starting Lilikoi from seed?
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| seems like it wouldn't be too hard to take cuttings from although i haven't tried it. i planted some p. alata seeds a few years ago and they sprouted right away. i kept them under refrigeration before planting, doubt that made a difference. There is a passiflora forum here where you might get some better answers. They might even have a FAQ ; ) |
RE: Starting Lilikoi from seed?
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| I've had very good luck starting reluctant sprouters by heating up enough water (not the seeds at this point!) to cover the seeds(10 sec in the microwave works well), then putting the seeds in to soak for an hour or so. Haven't specifically tried this for Lilikoi yet, as I was given a very nice litte seedling. |
RE: Starting Lilikoi from seed?
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| what really worked for me was cutting the fruit in half and then planting it:) i waited about two months watering every morning.. i turned the pot upside down and broke open the composting soil and found that the seeds were starting to open up:) i carefully picked out each one and gave them their own starting pot mixing some of the soil with dirt from my yard.. keep the seeds about 1/2" deep and water generously once a day..in about 3 weeks there should be little sprouts:) i have about 20 sprouts from just one fruit! this also worked for avocado, mango, guava, mountain apple, papaya, and watermelon:) all of my favorites!!good luck!! |
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