Medjool Dates popping
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Medjool Dates popping
Never thought it'd be ME posting under germination...but YIPPPEEEEEEE.
After about a month soaking next to the wood stove in the basement:
Neat how they grow in the middle (which I learned from Steve's postings).
These popping makes up for feeling *sh-tty* after I ate a dozen (*burp*).
Barb
After about a month soaking next to the wood stove in the basement:
Neat how they grow in the middle (which I learned from Steve's postings).
These popping makes up for feeling *sh-tty* after I ate a dozen (*burp*).
Barb
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Congratulations
These are fun to grow! One thing I've found with them is to use at least a 6" deep container right from the start. ( those 20 ounce Styrofoam cups work good ) To me, it seems the deeper the roots grow initially results in longer strap leafs and overall faster growth.
Just my opinion, individual results may vary
Here's one that germinated this Summer,
Here it is today, ( in a 1 gallon container under the leaves)
Steve
These are fun to grow! One thing I've found with them is to use at least a 6" deep container right from the start. ( those 20 ounce Styrofoam cups work good ) To me, it seems the deeper the roots grow initially results in longer strap leafs and overall faster growth.
Just my opinion, individual results may vary
Here's one that germinated this Summer,
Here it is today, ( in a 1 gallon container under the leaves)
Steve
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CVongratulations Barb. Its a christmas miracle for you. I once had 3 miracles close to christmas, but 2 of them were card tricks.
Hey Steve - that plant on the right hand side of your picture, is that the one I gave to you? It sure looks like mine.
Hey Steve - that plant on the right hand side of your picture, is that the one I gave to you? It sure looks like mine.
Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Hi Kent, That's it! the other one has a window seat. Not exactly sure what they are yet, but they are both growing well. ( nothing really seems to bother them either )
Steve
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GREAT JOB!!!
I would have to say that for me too, the Medjool Dates were the funnest.
My personal findings with these are this...
Very fast to germinate and put up a first leaf, however after that first leaf grows up, they are very slow to get going after that. Of my 18 I popped, about 15 of them put out the first split leaf on it's 4th or 5th leaf. The rest have not yet started to split.
Put them in a deep pot to start out with. I also found that I couldn't water them too much as seedlings. I might add that after they get about two strap leaves, I repotted them and GENTLY cut off the seed from the stalk. I lost one tree from the water setting in the "pocket" made by the seed attachment to the stalk. This might make more sense to you later
I would have to say that for me too, the Medjool Dates were the funnest.
My personal findings with these are this...
Very fast to germinate and put up a first leaf, however after that first leaf grows up, they are very slow to get going after that. Of my 18 I popped, about 15 of them put out the first split leaf on it's 4th or 5th leaf. The rest have not yet started to split.
Put them in a deep pot to start out with. I also found that I couldn't water them too much as seedlings. I might add that after they get about two strap leaves, I repotted them and GENTLY cut off the seed from the stalk. I lost one tree from the water setting in the "pocket" made by the seed attachment to the stalk. This might make more sense to you later
Nice work Barb! Everyone's right about deep pots since Phoenix species have deep reaching roots, even as small seedlings. I can't seem to winter one here with our high winter humidity. Even a rain canopy won't work as most winter days are at least 90% relative humidity so the growth spear rots out. Phoenix canariensis are much better adapted to humidity and seem fine here.
Good luck with your new seedlings and keep us posted! Seasonal cheers, Barrie.
Good luck with your new seedlings and keep us posted! Seasonal cheers, Barrie.
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BTW thanks to everyone for NOT saying that these are the easiest in the world to pop
Those are 3 years old?
Gorgeous!!!
They obviously like acidic soil, judging by the oak leaves at their base.
I've wandered around the house looking for ANYTHING that could be used as a deep pot.
12 of 'em.
Gave up when I found myself looking in a sock drawer
Might have to look at large diameter PVC pipe leftovers in the shop...or maybe cut up an old downspout.
In the meantime, I've put them into a casserole dish of misted perlite.
Just hope my husband doesn't get hungry when I'm out!
How long should the radicle be for planting?
Barb
Those are 3 years old?
Gorgeous!!!
They obviously like acidic soil, judging by the oak leaves at their base.
I've wandered around the house looking for ANYTHING that could be used as a deep pot.
12 of 'em.
Gave up when I found myself looking in a sock drawer
Might have to look at large diameter PVC pipe leftovers in the shop...or maybe cut up an old downspout.
In the meantime, I've put them into a casserole dish of misted perlite.
Just hope my husband doesn't get hungry when I'm out!
How long should the radicle be for planting?
Barb
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I usually wait until the radicle is at least 2cm before potting up.
The soda bottles are a great idea
The soda bottles are a great idea
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Also, the warmer you keep them, the faster they will grow
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Germinated the Summer of 2005, The cat was abandoned as a kitten last Summer. ( She always slept curled up around the Palms in the yard, brought her in for Winter, and that is still where she sleeps
Steve
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Those should work great! Next time you are at the garden centers, see if they are disposing of their old trays. these make great cup holders
Steve
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Best part is the price...lol
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The cup holders were being used for tomato plants before I got them.
Those Phoenix's look good, at those temps you'll probably have leaves within a month!
Steve
Those Phoenix's look good, at those temps you'll probably have leaves within a month!
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Dean, these three had radicles 3/4" to 1" long and ready to plant.
Other ones are still in the container with 100% perlite.
Steve, when I think of all the cardboard cup holders I've thrown away over the yrs.
Wonder why I have to always load the woodstove
Barb
Other ones are still in the container with 100% perlite.
Steve, when I think of all the cardboard cup holders I've thrown away over the yrs.
How very exciting!have leaves within a month!
Wonder why I have to always load the woodstove
Barb
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Medjool Dates rotted = dead?
After three months in their 9.5 inch cups, expected to see SOMETHING happening.
Dug one up carefully.
Looks rotted. I suspect not enough heat, too much moisture.
Barb
Dug one up carefully.
Looks rotted. I suspect not enough heat, too much moisture.
Barb
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