cjr Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 hi does any one no how to germinate Pinguicula grandiflora from seed any advice would be helpfull thank you chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johns Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 This may be helpful: http://www.carnivorousplants.org/seedbank/...gs_ColdTemp.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 The link says most of it.They really do grow better outside.They don't like it too warm. ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjr Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 The link says most of it.They really do grow better outside.They don't like it too warm.ada is there ne perticuler time of year i can just plant them stright outside ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johns Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 is there ne perticuler time of year i can just plant them stright outside ?? This is the right time of year, as the seeds need cold stratification to germinate. If sown outside now they will germinate when the weather warms up in spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjr Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 This is the right time of year, as the seeds need cold stratification to germinate. If sown outside now they will germinate when the weather warms up in spring. ok thank you next question would i need to cover them at all when there outside and make sure the soil is wet at all times and can i just sow them straight on top of the mix or do they need to b burryd a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFS Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 On the surface. Be careful that they don't get splashed out of the pot by the rain if you put them outside. I cut squares of gauze or muslin and tie them on top of the pot to keep the big drops out. It also works to make it more humid and they germinate better for me that way. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I cover them with mesh too,if you don't the blackbirds will have them out of the pots sooner or later! do it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjr Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I cover them with mesh too,if you don't the blackbirds will have them out of the pots sooner or later! do it now. ok thanx would an old t shirt ripped up do for covering the top ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I doubt it, they need to be well lit,and well ventilated otherwise mould or fungus will attack them over winter and you'll be lucky if anything germinates. chicken mesh is what you need. ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.J.Treasure Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 You should sow either in autumn or in spring. No special treatment is required but make sure the substrate doesn't get destroyed by heavy rain when kept outside and make sure no other plants overgrow the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFS Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Ada, I use cloth rather than mesh, for seeds. The slightly lower light is not a problem for germination. However a coloured t-shirt would definetly not do. A white one maybe. I use fine material, like muslin or nylon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjr Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Ada,I use cloth rather than mesh, for seeds. The slightly lower light is not a problem for germination. However a coloured t-shirt would definetly not do. A white one maybe. I use fine material, like muslin or nylon. ok thanx i have planted them hopefully i will get some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peabody Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I am getting some seeds through the post soon. I am going to use Frost Fleece. I reckon that will be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeh by gum Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I am getting some seeds through the post soon. I am going to use Frost Fleece. I reckon that will be ideal. Fleece will keep the cold off the seeds so why are you using fleece . They don't get covered in fleece in the wild a waste of both time and money . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 You just need to try keep the rain off to minimise seed disturbance and maximise germination rates. Have you got a cold frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeh by gum Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Cold frame will keep a certain amount of frost off . It's better to put plywood at least a foot about the pots to keep rain off and let the cold get to the seeds . And if needed put netting on top of plywood to stop birds etc . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Do they need to light at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeh by gum Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Keep the plywood way about the pots will give them plenty of light . I have grown plants from seed this way in the past using stacking trays that the growers use with open sides stacked on top of one another due to limit space and they still germinated . The older you get the more knowledge lad ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 So it's a sheet of plywood on top of the seed tray laid flat? Or is it raised higher somehow? I live in Ireland and the rain comes in sideways and from below and you've never seen wind like it at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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