Days to Germination

Does anyone know the temperature to germinate MG's at (more common ones) and the days it takes to germinate?

Thanks,
MIchelle

Hi Michelle,

Most MG's germinate intemperatues from 59 to 90 degrees,but there may be some unusual exceptions...the seeds may take longer to sprout if they are simply planted without any pre-soaking...I presoak seeds in a shallow container of 50/50 (or 25/75) hydrogen peroxide and warm water for several hours to a day or so until the seeds have visibly swollen and then proceed to placing the seed in a mini-greenhouse ...the seeds will often have unfurled embryonic leaves within a couple day...


TTY,...

This message was edited Apr 15, 2006 12:46 AM

I've had some seeds come up as soon as two days, others may take up to two weeks, depending on the species and the temperatures. As Ron said, it helps tremendously to nick and pre-soak, as this speeds up the germination time.

Ron, remind me again-----------------what is the function of Hy.Peroxide in the presoak solution?

I winter sowed mine and they came up in about 2 weeks, even when the temps dropped into the 20's. I think freshness plays a big role, along with humidity and heat. I am thrilled with the way mine are doing. The one that germinated in late Jan/early Feb. appears to be dead, though. Next year, I will wait to ws mine until the first of March.

I just started some Japanese Raikou and Chachamaru on 03/03/06 - they sprouted 03/05/06. Of course the outside daytime temperature is 85 degrees or something close to that :o)

The Raikou is already about 3 inches tall. I had to take off the clear cover off the jiffy pot tray yesterday :o)

~ Cat

Txwillie - The Hydrogen Peroxide helps to soften the seedcoat,functions as an antiseptic,helps to remove some germination inhibitors and adds extra oxygen to the soak helping to oxygenate the solution thereby lessening the 'drowning' effect of the seeds being submerged...using shallow containers for the soak helps to facillitate gaseous exchange...

TTY,...

Thanks, Ron. Sounds good and I'll try using it this Spring.

Perry L. Williams

Thanks, Ron. I will try it too. I am having trouble with the swelling of the last bunch I had soaked for 12 hours. They didn't swell at all. I am hoping they will germinate. Is it doomed because they didn't?

Michelle

bkmah - Regarding

"They didn't swell at all...doomed because they didn't?"

Well,no...some seeds require vernalization before they will fully hydrate and sprout...so,therefore not all seeds will sprout from only warm conditions,but will need to see moist cool/cold treatment before they will sprout...

Please reference the excellent information on seed sprouting contained in the following link to the JLHudson site

http://www.jlhudsonseeds.com/Germination.htm


TTY,...

Ron