Bush Morning Glory Germination Question

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AddieOtto Clementon, NJ(Zone 6b) Apr 16, 2007

Hi, I'm new to this particular forum but I had a Morning Glory specific question so I wandered over. I have grown Morning Glory vines and I always knick and soak the seed appx 24 hours. I've never had a problem with them. Although I know most people don't soak as long as I do, it seems to work great for me.

This year I have sought out bush MG's for their drought and heat tolerance, both of which I have all summer. But I don't see that they have the same soaking recommendations and these suckers are pretty small to try to knick. Can anyone give me some basic germination tips for them?

Normally I would start soaking in the evening, in really warm water, sitting on a gradually reducing heating thingy, and pot up in a dome type of seed starter the following evening when I get home from work.

Thanks so much for any tips!
Sue

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ByndeweedBeth scio, oregon, OR(Zone 8a) Apr 16, 2007

Are you talking about Convolvus tricolor or Ipomoea carnea? Sorry but they are both referred to as "bush" type MG's.

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AddieOtto Clementon, NJ(Zone 6b) Apr 16, 2007

Tricolor - Sorry! Should have included that.

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ByndeweedBeth scio, oregon, OR(Zone 8a) Apr 16, 2007

I get a magnifying glass and nick mine, then soak them. You're right, the seeds ARE small.

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AddieOtto Clementon, NJ(Zone 6b) Apr 16, 2007

Yikes! I think I'm out of my league. Magnifying glass and everything, LOL! Eeesh this is going to be a bear.

Sue

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fchilders Clatskanie, OR(Zone 9b) Apr 16, 2007

Yes and don't forget to put a white towel on the floor for the ones that jump out of your hands. They are easier to find that way. I have never started the tricolor inside, just outside, and they did fine, direct sowing without nicking for me. The smaller the seeds the harder they are to nick. Frank

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AddieOtto Clementon, NJ(Zone 6b) Apr 17, 2007

In my zone I would not be direct sowing for another month at least so I think it will be wise to get a head start on these. They are soaking now!

Sue

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phicks Lakeland, FL(Zone 9b) Apr 17, 2007

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