Ibicella Seed Depth

[EdaxFlamma]

I don't know if there is an older thread about this but I couldn' t find it. If so this post can just be deleted but at what depth do you all plant your Ibicella seeds? I just recieved some and hope to get them off to a good start.

Thanks a lot,

-J.P. :)

[vic brown]

I plant mine at about 1cm depth and get a good rate of success.

I also cut a thin slice of the seed coat (exosperm) with a sharp blade to allow water to enter the seed and soak the seeds for 24 hours before planting. Some sources recommend using the plant hormone GA-3 with Ibicella, but I've never found it necessary.

I use a normal plant compost to which I add a little gritty sand for this species.

Vic

[EdaxFlamma]

Thanks,

According to the person that I recieved the seeds from, they underwent a "long vernalization." So would you still reccomend the scarification and soaking? I have a total of 7 seeds not that it really matters but with the small quantity I'd like to try and get the best germination rate.

Thanks again,

-J.P :)

[vic brown]

I'm not sure what you mean by a 'long vernalization'?

Have they been kept damp and wet or just stored cold?

I shouldn't think soaking will harm them anyway and scarification shouldn't hurt either. (Note: my method of removing part of the seed coat is a little more severe than just sanding it thinner).

Vic

[EdaxFlamma]

Ok thanks a bunch. I'll soak them and see what I can do with the seed coat and see what happens with them. :)

Thanks yet again,

-J.P.

[Dunc]

I'd think it make little difference what depth you sow - I've even 'chitted' some in the airing cupboard (100% germination then...)

They always seem to make gangly seedlings and can be potted on deeper like marrows/cucumbers/toms etc. if required.

Good luck