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Germinating Salvia penstemonoides ?
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Posted by squirrelspur z7a NC (My Page) on Mon, Jun 9, 08 at 8:50
| Hi I purchased some Salvia penstemonoides seeds on Ebay and not one germinated. I'm usually pretty good at germinating seeds. Any hints on this one or did I just get some bad seeds?
Thanks for any hints. |
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RE: Germinating Salvia penstemonoides ?
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Hi there,
I planted 6 seeds that were a couple of years old this spring. I soaked them in warm water with a splash of seaweed emulsion overnight before planting. The seed coating will absorb water and look like a frog egg with the seed inside a clear gelatinous coating. Then I surface sowed and sprinkled a very thin layer of fine vermiculite over them and watered lightly. 5 of them germinated within about a week and are still doing fine. I've done the same with all my other salvias and many other seeds and consistently have very good results. |
RE: Germinating Salvia penstemonoides ?
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| Thanks danita. I have a few left from those I tried to germinate so I will try your technique. |
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