What'cha got sprouting? (other plants) - Page 26

Dalmatiansoap · 04-19-2011, 04:36 AM

Nice setup

PennyG · 04-19-2011, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalmatiansoap

Nice setup

I agree....very nice

Jananas Bananas · 04-19-2011, 03:54 PM

I've got Star Fruit germination:

They look like a couple of bugs getting ready to fight!

And these are some tomato seeds that I was trying to get to the "fermentation" stage to dry and save, OOPS!

~JaNan

The Hollyberry Lady · 04-19-2011, 06:12 PM

New Alpine Woodland strawberry sprout...

: )

Richard · 04-20-2011, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jananas Bananas

I've got Star Fruit germination:

Eating star fruit puts your health at a greater risk than smoking cigarettes.

Dean W. · 04-20-2011, 04:19 PM

Datura...

The Hollyberry Lady · 04-20-2011, 05:43 PM

Very cool, Dean! I have the double purple Datura also.

So Olaf, I just got your seeds today!!! Thanks again for them.

: )

Olafhenny · 04-20-2011, 08:55 PM

Hi Sherry,

which ones? The ones in the little case or the ones stuck rattle free to the green masking tape?

It so happens, that this coincides with my 3-weeks-after-planting photo session. If you don’t
experiment like I did, but soak them 1 day and then plant them lightly covered with peat or
such, you should be in that 1 foot high stage in 4 weeks from today. But who am I to give the
“master of seedlings” advise, how to get them going?

Good luck!
Olaf

The Hollyberry Lady · 04-20-2011, 10:09 PM

Too funny Olaf...master of seedlings! I like it.

So ok, it was the seeds in the masking tape that I got. The seeds are huge compared to mine. I'm going to sow the two of them at the same time so I can see if there are differences between them. How fun.

So nice of you to share with me. I still think you should have a look through the seed trader's thread and pick some stuff out. You'll find I've got some pretty cool seeds and I like to share. Plus too, my seeds are fresh so they'll keep for a long time in a cool spot...you don't have to sow them right away, or even this season or next for that matter.

Thanks again Olaf, for sharing with me. I will show shots when the seeds pop. Maybe I'll go soak them now. I'll be sure to label so I know which is which...

: )

Willow87 · 04-22-2011, 07:08 PM

Here is a pic of my grapefruit seedling

Olafhenny · 04-22-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hollyberry Lady

Too funny Olaf...master of seedlings! I like it.

So nice of you to share with me. I still think you should have a look through the seed trader's thread
and pick some stuff out. You'll find I've got some pretty cool seeds and I like to share. Plus too, my
seeds are fresh so they'll keep for a long time in a cool spot...you don't have to sow them right away,
or even this season or next for that matter.

Thanks again Olaf, for sharing with me. I will show shots when the seeds pop. Maybe I'll go soak
them now. I'll be sure to label so I know which is which...
: )

Hi Sherry, I might take you up on that yet. Although I am stuffed to the gills with plants,
the one gaping bare spot in my yard is for an evergreen right against the north wall of our house.
I had some pyramid cedars there, but since it was below the overhanging eaves, they did not get
enough water during the winter season, when the automatic sprinklers were off.

Your handle implies, that you might have some Hollyberry seeds. That is a plant, which would do
better than most others in such a location. But since I am an impatient fellow and this spot
gapes like a missing front tooth, I will try the garden shops first for already established plants.
Best,
Olaf

Richard · 04-22-2011, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willow87

Here is a pic of my grapefruit seedling

Depending upon the rootstock of the fruiting plant, you might or might not get grapefruit and certainly won't get the cultivar (variety) of fruit the seed came from.

Dean W. · 04-22-2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard

Depending upon the rootstock of the fruiting plant, you might or might not get grapefruit and certainly won't get the cultivar (variety) of fruit the seed came from.

How about w/ Key Limes, Richard?

Willow87 · 04-23-2011, 07:34 AM

I know I probably never will get fruit because of my climate, I'm just growing it as an ornamental. I love the smell of citrus flowers

Willow87 · 04-23-2011, 07:56 AM

Here is a pic of my Micro Tom tomato from Sherry.

Jananas Bananas · 04-23-2011, 09:25 AM

Horticultural Information About Key Limes

Lots of really good citrus information at this site!!!

Citrus Growers Forum :: Index

Dean, the Key lime and the tiny Mexican limes that we have here in our grocery stores both come true to seed.

~JaNan

The Hollyberry Lady · 04-23-2011, 10:45 AM

Olaf, I can certainly supply you with some Holly seeds, but yes they are very slow growing and some nursery shrubs might be better for you. The seeds are fun to play around with though.

Pm me sometime and let me know if there's anything I can share with you...

: )

soundofthemusic1 · 04-23-2011, 12:05 PM

Hi, greetings to all,

My neighbor grows two lime trees from store-bought lime seeds in one gallon plastic containers. After approximately 10 years, both lime trees were still under a foot but had limes on them. She grows them as indoor decorative plants for holidays and brings them in and out of the house when seasons change. They were adorable when I saw them two years ago.

Anybody who is trying to grow citrus tress, hopefully, shall be encouraged by this news.

soundofthemusic1 · 04-23-2011, 01:54 PM

Hello to everyone again,

This is a late response to health concerns raised in this thread about star fruits. After more web surfings, I am comfortable with saying this: For a healthy person with no kidney malfunction symptoms, eating star fruits is always salubrious.

Here is the article by Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs (both Ph.D.s and nutritionists) that convinces me at Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features - Health Options

And to be brief:

Quote:

Star fruit is a decorative and refreshing treat and, for most of us, a healthy delicacy. But for some people with impaired kidney function, the star fruit (also known as carambola) can be deadly.

On the positive side, star fruit lovers with normal kidneys should be able to continue enjoying the delectable treat without concern.

I also find some health benefits of star fruits posted at another web site Star Fruit Health Benefits:

Quote:

Health Benefits of Star Fruit
- Star fruit may lower cholesterol levels and add bulk and moisture to feces.

- A decoction of leaves and roots (prepared separately or in combination) can help cure headaches, ringworm, and chickenpox.

- The fruit is known to cure hangovers and prickly heat. You can also use the pickled fruit for hangover just take one piece of the pickled fruit, steam in water and serve.

- The fruit has also been used to treat sore eyes.

- The star fruit is given to nursing mothers as it is commonly believed to stimulate the flow of milk.

Maybe another member in bananas.org, who grows star fruit trees, or a moderator, who is experienced with this topic, can shed some light into this. I merely hope that members who have started growing star fruit trees or seedlings don't get discouraged. There are tons of food kidney patients cannot eat, not just star fruits.

Olafhenny · 04-23-2011, 02:47 PM

Hi Sherry, I just happened to drive by a garden centre and picked up a couple of Holly bushes, one
Blue Princess Holly and one Blue Prince Holly. Apparently you need both genders of these to get them to fruit.

On the bright side these particular Hollies seem to be growing fairly fast. One shoot on the Princess is about
15 inches long, indicating one year’s worth of growth. I had tried Mountain Laurel on that spot, but despite
adding double and triple the recommended doses of aluminum sulphate, I could not get the acid level down to
where they would thrive.

And they are like any shade tolerant broad leaf evergreens also very slow growing.

Thank you very much for the offer of seeds, but I will be busier than a one armed paper hanger during the next
few months and wil have little time to experiment with seedlings.

Best,
Olaf

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