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Old 07-09-2008, 03:05 PM   #398 (permalink)
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Default Re: What did you plant today (bananas)?

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Originally Posted by AltadenaGarden View Post
This is my third attempt this year at starting my papaya plants. This germination method was very successful. The seeds were soaked for 48 hours in warm water. They were then transferred to a ziplock bag on top of a paper towel wet with bleach water (one drop of bleach per cup). After one week when the seeds opened and the roots started to grow the seeds were transfer to coconut starter pellets.

Thanks for the info! I've tried before to sprout Papayas without success. I'll start soaking some right now!
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Pat
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