View Full Version : Viability of papaya seeds - floating test
crazy banana
03-29-2015, 07:21 PM
I have received some Papaya seeds of a variety I did not have.
They looked kind of dried out, so I decided to do the floating seed test by soaking them in warm water. All are floating. I guess that is a sign of old, most likely non-viable seeds. Does anyone have experience with that?
gnappi
03-30-2015, 03:26 AM
I have papaya sprouting from fruit that fell and broke well over a year ago. I'll bet that your seeds will sprout.
badman62
04-22-2015, 08:47 AM
the dry seeds have a coating
the shape of the seed will collect air pockets as well
they normally float. im sure the seeds are fine.
Try. What can you loose? Usually, they germinanate very easely, even if thy're old and dry...
crazy banana
04-22-2015, 12:02 PM
Thanks guys. I had great success with Papaya seeds in the past. With these: they are in a nice fluffy soil mix for almost 4 weeks now, but absolutely nothing. Ordered some new seeds at a different place, but I know it is a gamble with mail ordered.
badman62
04-22-2015, 12:18 PM
ive had excellent results with University of Hawaii seed program
Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center - Seed Program (http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/seed/seeds.asp)
Aloha seed is OK, but, i like UH better
they like heat i found.
temps in the mid 80s F usually get mine to germinate a lot faster.
keep them moist, but not wet
where did you get the seed ?
crazy banana
04-22-2015, 12:51 PM
ive had excellent results with University of Hawaii seed program
Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center - Seed Program (http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/seed/seeds.asp)
Aloha seed is OK, but, i like UH better
they like heat i found.
temps in the mid 80s F usually get mine to germinate a lot faster.
keep them moist, but not wet
where did you get the seed ?
Yes, University of Hawaii seeds are absolutely the best. I have Sunrise, Sunset and Waimanolo/X-77 from them and they grow like weeds.
This time I really wanted to try the "Kaek Dahm" variety.
badman62
04-23-2015, 11:13 AM
keep an eye on ebay
i bought 2 or 3 different types for $1 each
i think Kaek Dam was one, ithe only one i see now is $6 +3 shipping
"Kaek Dahm" | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2054897.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=%22Kaek+Dahm%22+&_sacat=0)
crazy banana
04-23-2015, 11:39 AM
keep an eye on ebay
i bought 2 or 3 different types for $1 each
i think Kaek Dam was one, ithe only one i see now is $6 +3 shipping
"Kaek Dahm" | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2054897.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=%22Kaek+Dahm%22+&_sacat=0)
That is the one ....Not even one seed sprouted, while pretty much all of the UH seeds did.
Bummer, but I got my money refunded, so all is good.
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